Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus
6th grade Transition 2020-2021
Mr. Travis Lobbins, Principal Mr. Brad Gillette, Assistant Principal Mrs. Debbie Young, Assistant Principal 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 847.304.3990 | www.barrington220.org/prairie
6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021
6th grade courses & teams Core Courses
Off-team classes
English Language (double block)
Physical Education (daily)
Social Studies
Exloratory Classes (Art, Consumer Science,
Math Science
Music/Drama, Health, STEM I, STEM II)
World Language (choose 1 - French, German, Latin, Spanish, Mandarin)
Colt Time, Band, Chorus, Orchestra
Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie
6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021
a typical day WARNING BELL
REGULAR 8:42am
WEDNESDAY 8:42am
1
8:52am - 9:38am
8:52am - 9:34am
2
9:41am - 10:25am
9:37am - 10:17am
3 (AT/WL)
10:28am - 11:12am
10:20am - 11:00am
4
11:15am - 11:59am
11:03am - 11:43sm
5
12:02pm - 12:46pm
11:46am - 12:26pm
Lunch
12:49pm - 1:19pm
12:29pm - 12:59pm
6 (Colt Time)
1:22pm - 2:06pm
1:02pm - 1:42pm
7
2:09pm - 2:53pm
1:45pm - 2:25pm
8
2:56pm - 3:40pm
2:28pm - 3:10pm
• After arriving at school, student wait in the commons until 8:42am • If your bus arrives late, you will not get in trouble • School begins at 8:52am • School ends at 3:40pm on all days except Wednesdays • On Wednesdays, dismissal is at 3:10pm
COLT TIME Colt Time is a guided opportunity for students to reflect and make responsible choices. Some Colt Time classes are study halls, some are opportunities to study for upcoming summative (tests), while others review content from class, and some are to take a break to do a fun activity. Colt Time offerings vary on a week-to-week basis. *Band, Chorus, and Orchestra are Colt Time classes everyday *Extended Art is during Colt Time 1 day/week (acceptance to program required)
Click here to see the Weekly Colt Time Schedule
Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie
6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021
LUNCH
• Breakfast is available before school • Students can bring lunch from home, buy a hot lunch (Type A), or buy a la carte
(wraps, salads, pretzels, yogurt, chips, cookies, ice cream) • Students buy lunch with the Student ID
Click here to see the Daily Lunch Menu
SCHOOL SUPPLIES Students will be given folders at the beginning of 6th grade 1 set of earbuds 1 pencil bag 1 set of colored pencils 1 package of post-it notes 3x3 2 composition notebooks 2 highlighters 2 glue sticks 2 black flair pens 3 blue pens 48 pencils
The key is being prepared for middle school
BE RESPONSIBLE AND ORGANIZED Middle school students should: • Take part by being a part of Prairie • Become involved in school activities
Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie
6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS Activities • Yearbook
• Gamers Club
• Fall Play
• Student Council
• Latino Club
• Spelling Bee
• Friends & Company
• Debate Club
• Who Club
• Geography Bee
• Literary Magazine
• Art Club
• Drama Club
• Student Ambassadors
• Chess Club
• Spring Musical
• Java Club
• Planet Heroes
• Speech Tournament
• Latin Club
Click here for more information
Clubs
Activities
Athletics
• Cross Country
• Wrestling
• Track & Field
• Scholastic Bowl
• Bowling
• Softball
• Golf
Click here for more information
Prairie Athletics
Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie
6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021
Academic Support
• Math Drop-In • FLAGGS • LUNCH • Media Center
These activities extend classroom learning, help students build positive connections with peers, and form healthy relationships with adult role models who serve as sponsors.
Click here for more information on Academic Support
Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie
6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021
Click here for the Student Handbook
Prairie Principals
Mr. Travis Lobbins, Principal Mr. Brad Gillette, Assistant Principal Mrs. Debbie Young, Assistant Principal
Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie
6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021
Prairie 6th grade counselors
Ms. Lloyd Ms. Chaidez
Prairie 6th Grade Teachers
Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie
6TH GRADE TRANSITION 2020-2021
TRANSITION PROGRAMS 6th Grade Student Walk Through
Camp 6th Grade
Monday, August 10, 2020 8am - 12pm
August 11 & 12, 2020 AM Session: 8 - 11am PM Session: 12 - 3pm
Barrington Middle School - Prairie Campus | 40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 | 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie
WELCOME TO PRAIRIE! We are really excited for the 2020-2021 school year. Have a great summer!
40 E. Dundee Road | Barrington, IL 60010 847.304.3990 | barrington220.org/prairie