Ellis Middle School What is Middle School?

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Ellis Middle SchoolWhat is Middle School?

• Developmentally Responsive Middle Level Schools
  are characterized by
• Educators committed to young adolescents
• A shared vision
• High expectations for all
• An adult advocate for every student
• Family and Community partnerships
• A positive school climate
• Source National Middle School Association, This
  We Believe

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Therefore, Developmentally Responsive Middle
Level Schools Provide

• Curriculum that is challenging, integrative, and
  exploratory
• Varied teaching and learning approaches
• Assessment and evaluation that promote learning
• Programs and policies that foster health,
  wellness and safety
• Comprehensive guidance and support services
• Source National Middle School Association This
  We Believe

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Bottom Line

• Its about the kids

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New Faces

• Mr. John Safina, Principal
• Mrs. Michelle Farrar, Guidance Counselor
• Mrs. Lisa Marggraf, Reading/Language Arts
• Mr. John Connor, Reading/Math
• Mrs. Gail Wentworth, Reading/Social Studies

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Guidance

• Lunch Groups
• 504 Plans
• Attendance
• Short-Term Counseling
• Provide Information on Outside Resources
• Implement Guidance Classroom Curriculum
• No Name Calling Week
• Red Ribbon Week
• DARE
• Career Exploration

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Familiar Faces

• Mrs. Diane Jackson, Phys Ed/Health
• Ms Lauren Kenney, Technology
• Ms Tami Burns, Music
• Mrs. Jodie Antoine, Library/Media
• Mr. Mike Fernandes, Art
• Mrs. Maura Milner, Nurse
• Mrs. Carla Smith, Nurse
• Mrs. Ficker and Mrs. Blades, Admin. Assts.

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Physical Education/Health

• Students are expected to change for P.E.
• They need wind pants/sweatpants/shorts, a clean
  shirt to put on after participating, and
  sneakers/running shoes.
• Students do not need to change their pants, but
  MUST be wearing a clean shirt after class to
  receive credit.
• The third time they are unprepared for class,
  they will call home to let parent's know they've
  received a warning.
• The fourth time they are unprepared for class,
  they receive a Minor write up for non-compliance.
  

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Schedule

• Arrival 745, Dismissal 220
• Math Every Day
• Language Arts Every Day
• Social Studies every day
• Science will be for a full year in 6th grade
• Unified Arts
• RTI (Response To Intervention)
• Title I
• Homerooms/Academic Groups

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Extra Curricular Activities

• Cross Country
• Eagle League
• Drama/Chorus
• Track and Field
• Ski Club
• Student Council
• Yearbook
• Overnight Trips (Grades 6-8)
• Soccer (Grades 6-8)
• Basketball (Grades 6-8)
• Baseball (Grades 6-8)
• Softball (Grades 6-8)
• Dances (Grades 6-8)

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Miscellaneous

• Community Meetings
• Announcements
• Newsletters
• PBIS
• Attendance
• Lockers
• No Snack Buying
• Shorter Recess
• Busses
• Class Requests

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Website

• http//sau83.org/ms.htm