Parent and Student Orientation 2009 by Blue-Saki

Elko Middle School Parent & Student Orientation 2009

Agenda Welcome & Intros Traditions @ Elko Different @ Elko Mission & Vision School Mascot & Colors Student Expectations Grade Level Curriculum & Testing Daily Schedule and How to Decode It  Safety Recommendations  Athletics  Q&A        

Staff Intros  Support Staff & Grade Level Admin Team  Grade Level School Counseling Team  English & World Languages  Reading  Math  Science  Social Studies  Cultural Arts & Tech Ed  PE &Health

Traditions @ Elko  As a school community - we are embarking on an opportunity to develop and establish the long standing traditions and learning expectations at Elko Middle School. It is up to ALL stakeholders to ensure that these traditions, values, and learning expectations are established and set a high level. “We must be willing to lose sight of the ground to SOAR to NEW HEIGHTS”

What makes Elko DIFFERENT?  Mentoring Program for ALL students (Tiger Woods program focusing on leadership, goals/dreams, community service, and anti-bullying)  Double Reading/Math for most challenged 6th & 7th graders  Larger total student body (880+, 322 in 6th grade, so far)  Tech Ed program with focus on pre-engineering  Wetlands exploration on site via science classes  H&PE HOP SPORTS program and heart rate monitoring opportunities  Jazz band; drum line via band  Summer Jump Start programs in math (FREE)  Live announcement feeds  21st Century equipped classrooms

SOL Test & AYP Status English

Math

08/09

92%

80%

07/08

81%

76%

Difference

+11

AYP History Science status MADE 87% 95% AYP DNM (Math, 84% 96% AfAm, SWD, SID) 10% Gains in +3 -1 cat.not made last year

CONGRATULATIONS!

Mission Statement  As a school community, we are committed to:  providing a safe learning environment which fosters a positive attitude toward, self, community, and responsible citizenship  challenging each member to develop successful relationships with the EMS community  preparing productive members of a global society with 21st century skills  ensuring, celebrating, and encouraging individual successes and academic achievement This will be determined by exceeding state and national levels of proficiency. We dedicate our collective efforts including multiple opportunities to demonstrate achievement, data-driven instruction, continuous teacher learning, and timely instruction to assure this goal.

Vision Statement We envision Elko Middle School WILL BE an exemplary Henrico County Public Schools providing a safe learning environment where: There Is A Differentiated Comprehensive Curriculum with:  emphasis on mathematics, English, and reading  complete arts program  active physical education program  one-to-one laptop opportunities  inclusive mentoring program  participation in community service

Vision Statement Continued… There are Capable Enthusiastic Students Who:  develop an appreciation for hard work  take ownership of learning  believe it is “cool” to be smart  support and recognize individuality  reach out to help others  learn to accept personal responsibility, challenges and new opportunities

Vision Statement Continued… There Is A Committed Professional Faculty Who: contributes to curriculum and professional development develops a caring relationship with students and families utilizes data to improve instruction provides a climate of hope and opportunity

Vision Statement Continued… There Are Involved Families who: are committed to and make sacrifices for their child’s education support the school value and respect diversity value academic rigor and preparation of the 21st century student

Student Expectations “5-Ps”     

Be Prompt Be Prepared Be Positive Be Productive Be Polite

Basic Student Expectations  School begins daily at 8:25 a.m.; attend regularly (95%)  Breakfast served from 8:05 - 8:35 am only  If paying for lunch keep account current (now via mylunchmoney.com); encourage kids to remember #s  Be prepared for each class (materials and charged laptop)  Exercise control of self and respect for others  Respect dress code  2Passes per class per grading period  Respect facility & appreciate sustaining newness  Model and follow expectations as outlined in HCPS Code of Conduct/classroom/school-wide or be prepared to pay consequences

S. O. A. R. **Posted in each classroom; given 1st 5 minutes to copy info  S = SOL  O= Objective  A = Agenda for day  R = Review and Read (homework)

School Mascotâ&#x20AC;Ś EAGLES

ď&#x201A;§ Selected by EMS charter students and community popular vote (1060 -52%) in 2007

School Colors Regal Blue 100%

Black 36%

Sky Blue 34%

* Selected by student and community popular vote .

SOL Testing  6th Grade: Reading, Math, Social Studies

 7th Grade: Math, reading, social studies

 8th Grade: English (writing & reading), Science, Social Studies, & Math

* Free Tutoring at Elko begins mid-October to late- April

HCPS Link by Mrs. Samuel  Available to ALL parents of 6th - 8th graders  Provides easy access to homework, class grades, attendance, school/district notices  Username and password will be distributed via HOMEROOMS  HCPS LINK ADMIN TEAM - Mrs. Samuel and Mrs. McKissick  Q & A? “Get Linked!”

iBooks by Mr. Harding      

Available for ALL students Training required Distribution Beginning of October eLearning options All SOL/9weeks/semester testing online Training opportunities - see flyer

Athletics - Mr. Harding  Elko will participate in all HCPS athletics. – Fall sports - football, girls basketball, boys soccer, - tryouts begin 1st week of school; cheering (tryouts in spring of previous school year) **Tryouts begin 1st week of school – Winter I sports - boys basketball, wrestling – Winter II sports - gymnastics (combined with Rolfe) – Spring sports - Track, boys tennis, softball, baseball, girls soccer **Academic requirements = PASS ALL core classes and one other the semester before to qualify and maintain through season. **All participants must have a physical from a physician as proven by a completed and signed physical card. **MUST follow team rules or risk being asked to not participate.

Clubs - Mr. Harding FCCLA World Languages Science Step Team Gentlemen By Choice Ladies By Choice Broadcasting (application)  Forensics (debate)  History Club       

Tech Ed Business Club Art SCA (elected) Jr. Beta (Invite only) Law enforcement Yearbook (schedule only)

Safety Recommendations  Please do not drop off your child before 8:00 a.m. & pick by 3:30 p.m, if necessary  Please follow parking lot traffic patterns in AM & PM  Must have photo ID to check out student and before 3:00 p.m.(be sure to sign student out)  Be prepared to be “buzzed-in” & Safety cameras…in/out

Safety Recommendations contin… No backpacks in classes; classroom textbook assigned Locker use limited; hallway passes limited Dress code and stairs (safety issue with “sagging” pants; flip-flops) Cell phones (must be in backpack - in locker) Visitation Policy (must arrange with teacher prior to arrival)

ELKO ROAD

Parking Lot Procedures Buses ONLY Drop Off/Pick Up Lane

Parking DROP OFF/Pick Up ZONE ONLY

School Building

Misc.  Schedule & fee sheet (can send in 9/8)  Supplies - Please DON’T bring all the 1st day ;-)  Transportation for questions- see reps in commons  PTA Volunteers & Elko gear reps present  Tour - self guided - not a time for parent/teacher conferences  Hallway layout…1400 wing; 1500wing; 1600 wing; 2700 wing; 2800 wing

Q&A ď&#x201A;§ Check us out on the web at www.elkoeagles.com