Our Faculty Our FacultySupporting our new 6th gradersOur Schedule & CoursesCommunity InvolvementUpcoming transition eventsQuestions
Drew HayesVan LewsaderKaren OglineDerek PiperMandy MalcolmAmy Ingram
Projected enrollment for Projected enrollment for 2015-2016 = 1310 Total students 437 6th gradersWe welcome 6th grade students from the following elementary schools:
Power Time – Tuesday, Wed., Thursday Power Time – Tuesday, Wed., ThursdayCounseling Dept.Graduation CoachMentors
Some things are different - Some things are different
- in middle school --
- Dropping off forgotten items
- Dress Code
- Locker
- Outside fast food prohibited by county policy
In order to limit interruptions to instruction, we do not call into classes to have students retrieve forgotten items such as lunch or schoolwork. In order to limit interruptions to instruction, we do not call into classes to have students retrieve forgotten items such as lunch or schoolwork. Parents may bring these items and they will be placed on the wooden bench by the front officefor their child to pick up. Parents can email the teacher if an item has been brought to school.
Follow the Forsyth County dress code – Follow the Forsyth County dress code – in the FCSS Code of Conduct Length of skirts and shorts – fingertip guideline- Backpacks pull up dresses and skirts flip up in back
- Kids grow fast!
No skin/holes in pants above fingertip length guideline No leggings or jeggings unless the top is Tops – no inappropriate language, tank tops, cleavage, see-through or midriff showing
Getting ready to use a locker at school - Getting ready to use a locker at school
- Items to purchase and those to avoid
- Sample lockers.....
As you can see from the examples, there is not a lot of room for extras. Many students who purchase the decorations, quickly learn that other important items don’t fit...like their books and a coat! - As you can see from the examples, there is not a lot of room for extras. Many students who purchase the decorations, quickly learn that other important items don’t fit...like their books and a coat!
- Not all lockers shelves fit into our lockers but our PTO sells the right size in the school store and at Viper Camp
Develop healthy relationships by accepting differences; understand that friendships may change because our students come from four different elementary schools - Develop healthy relationships by accepting differences; understand that friendships may change because our students come from four different elementary schools
- Limit and monitor social network use. Instagram, etc. tend to exaggerate the typical squabbles and social challenges of middle school students.
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Develop consistent routines with timelines, physical activity and bedtime – computers, phones & TV - Develop consistent routines with timelines, physical activity and bedtime – computers, phones & TV
- Develop a healthy balance between academic expectations and extracurricular activities.
- Develop self-discipline and responsibility by establishing strong study habits with a set time and place to study at home every day
Its not just a phone anymore… Its not just a phone anymore…- E-Mail, Text, Social Media, Cameras, GPS and more!
Its not just a phone anymore… Its not just a phone anymore…- E-Mail, Text, Social Media, Cameras, GPS and more!
Phones are now hand-held computersCell Phones are more difficult to monitorPhones are used without supervision
The Internet contains lots of information The Internet contains lots of information- Some of it is not appropriate for children
Misspelling a web addressClicking an advertisementSexually Explicit Material- Many children are learning about sex from the internet
- Flawed views and opinions of their self-image and sexuality, which could affect their development.
Illegal Activities Illegal Activities- Drug Use
- Video instructions on:
- Picking locks
- Playing alcoholic drinking games
- Making bombs.
- Other sites encourage dangerous
- behaviors:
- Cutting
- Anorexia
- Suicide
- -Tips about how to hide the behaviors from family and friends.
Student Agendas Student Agendas itsLearningParent and Campus Portal EmailVoice MailCall MessengerEmail Messenger
Website WebsitePTO NewslettersParent ConferencesVickery Vantage Point –school newsletter
7 period day – 54 minute periods 7 period day – 54 minute periods 5 Academic classes + 2 ConnectionsPower Time 3x per weekA-B-C weekly rotation9 week Connection classes
“A” Week1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th“B” Week1st, 6th, 7th, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th“C” Week1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 2nd, 3rd On Tuesday-Thursday, a 25 minute Power Time segment will take place between the first two academic classes of the day.
Language Arts Language ArtsMathScienceSocial StudiesReading
Teachers and administrators have reviewed student data to determine the best placement for students. Teachers and administrators have reviewed student data to determine the best placement for students.Parents will be able to view their child’s recommended courses on-line. We hope to have that feature live by the week of May 18 and be open until May 29.Instructions will be available on our website starting on May 15.
VCMS Connections: VCMS Connections:- Art
- Band
- Chorus
- Computer Literacy
- Drama
- Health
- Math Plus
- Physical Education
- SOAR
- Study Skills
- Technology
VCMS Connection Formats: VCMS Connection Formats:- Band or Chorus plus four randomly selected Connection classes.
- 8 randomly selected Connection classes.
- If you have not gone online to select your child’s Connection format, please do so by Friday, May 1.
BAND Instrument Tryouts:In August, during the first two weeks of band classes.
Clubs ClubsIntramuralsDancesSpecial Days
Football Football Football Cheerleading7TH Grade Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball8TH Grade Girls’ and Boys’ BasketballBasketball CheerleadingTrackGolf
Supportive SupportiveInvolvedWelcome!
Finding classroomsLockersKnowing the school- Teachers
- Courses
- Assignments
Peer PressureCommunicationMedical notes
Your help is needed and wanted! Your help is needed and wanted!
May 14– 5th grade students participate in field trips to May 14– 5th grade students participate in field trips to VCMS for a guided tour August 3– 6th grade Viper Camp- 9:00 -11:30 Takes the place of Open House for 6th graders Parents in the gym Students in homeroom August 3 - Regular Open House for 7th & 8th graders 4:00-6:30
Agendas (paid by PTO) Agendas (paid by PTO)Lockers - $5.00Lunch AccountsPE Uniform $20.00Supply List DisciplineDress Code*Please plan to arrive promptly by 8:45. – students should report directly to their homeroom teacher’s classroom. Parents will be attending helpful breakout sessions, until reuniting with students at 11:30.
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