Glynn Middle School

1. Glynn Middle School Parent Orientation March 28, 2013

2. All about the Basics… • General Information • School Day • Academics • Connections • Departments • How we R.O.L.L. • PBIS • CAT – 5 • Clubs • Athletics • Good to Know Info • Attendance • Agendas and IDs • Dress Code • Electronics • Hurricane Force Fun • Pep Rallies • Redeem Days • ROLL Receptions • and More… • Lets Rule the School!

3. A Typical Day in the Life… Of a GMS Hurricane • 8:10-8:30 Homeroom/Breakfast • Day officially starts at 8:30 • Academic and Connections classes fill the day • Lunch during 4th period • The school day ends at 3:45 Front Office Hours are 7:30am to 4:15pm

4. Hurricane Academics • Students have at least FIVE academic classes each day: • English/Language Arts • Reading • Math • Science • Social Studies * Some students participate in academic connections classes too…

5. Common Core Curriculum • Georgia joined with 46 states and territories to adopt the Common Core Standards • The focus is Math, Language Arts, and Literacy • The goal is to provide a consistent framework to prepare students for success in college and/or the 21st century workplace. More information can be found on the Glynn County Schools website or the Georgia Department of Education website

6. 6th Grade Mathematics Courses Middle Grades Mathematics Accelerated Middle Grades Mathematics 6th Grade: Cover Grade 6 Standards Cover ½ of Grade 7 Standards 7th Grade: Cover ½ Grade 7 Standards Cover Grade 8 Standards 8th Grade: Cover all of Coordinate Algebra and ½ of Analytic Geometry Earn High School Elective Credit • 6th Grade: • Cover Grade 6 Standards • 7th Grade: • Cover Grade 7 Standards • 8th Grade: • Cover Grade 8 Standards

7. 6th Grade Accelerated Math Requirements • To qualify for Accelerated Mathematics, rising 6th graders must: • Score 870 or greater on grade 4 CRCT • Score 870 or greater on grade 5 CRCT • Score 90% or greater on grade 5 District Test 4 • 90% or greater mathematics grade average for the year • (and) have a teacher recommendation Please contact Shelly Bydlinski, K-12 Mathematics Coordinator, with mathematics placement questions.

8. Connections Classes… • Career Technology – explore technology and how it shapes our lives • Keyboarding – refresh keyboarding skills while being introduced to 21st century business principles • Art – nurture your creativity through drawing, painting and other fun projects • Health – learn about a healthy lifestyle • Physical Fitness – participate in a variety of fun exercises and activities to get you moving

9. Schedule Example

10. GMS BAND Program • Beginning woodwinds, percussion or brass • Intermediate Band • Advanced Band • Jazz Band Band Director – Mr. Wendel

11. GMS Choral Program • Beginning Chorus • Intermediate Chorus • Advanced Chorus Chorus Director – Ms. Pipkin

12. GMS Orchestra • Beginning • Intermediate • Advanced • Chamber Orchestra Director – Ms. Pipkin

13. Guidance Department… at your service • We offer: • Individual, Small Group and Classroom guidance and counseling on a variety of academic, career and personal/social topics • Parent Conferences • Not compulsory • Test Interpretation • Academic Advisement Counselors – Ms. Molloy and Ms. Jones Guidance Secretary – Ms. Gibbs

14. Media Center Services • Over 12,000 books available for checkout • Over 20 magazines and periodicals • Access to the online public catalog (OPAC) • Internet access for research • 24 computer stations with internet access • Laptop carts Media Center Opens at 7:45 am

15. Lunchtime at the Hurricane Café • 5 different lunch choices • No charge policy • Must turn in lunch applications each year Free Breakfast for all students

16. Good to Know Infoat GMS

17. Attendance Policy • Absences are excused by a written note from the parent/guardian for the following reasons: • Personal illness • Death or serious illness in the family • Recognized religious holidays • Absences mandated by order of government agencies • Check-in & Check-out • Parent/guardian must come to main office to sign a student in or out

18. Agendas and IDs • Everyone is required to wear photo ID badges with a school issued lanyard and pouch • No ID badge = silent lunch • GMS Hurricanes use agendas in many ways: • As a place to write down assignments • As a hall pass • As a way for teachers to communicate with parents. Bring your ID and Agenda to school everyday!

19. The 411 on Fashion at GMS… • More is more – Keep your shoulders and torso covered • No tank tops • Know the fingertip rule: • There should be no skin showing above the fingertips when your arms are help by your side • Keep your pants up around your waist

20. ONE MORE THING… • Electronic Devices • Not allowed to be on or visible during school hours (unless under supervision of a teacher) • Are allowed to be used after dismissal outside of the school building

21. Be on the look out… • Rule the School and Connections Selection Forms • Bus Schedules – will be available at Open House, before the start of next school year • Summer Reading Program – A novel will be provided to each student before school is out • Students are encouraged to finish the project before the 1st day of school • After School and Saturday School Programs • Offer a chance for instructional enhancement and credit recovery • Information will be available at the start of the school year

22. How weR.O.L.L.at GMS

23. Hurricanes are all about… • Respect • Ownership • Learning • Leadership • R.O.L.L. with us and be rewarded for positive behavior • R.O.L.L. cards allow students to earn prizes during Redeem Day • Sit outside, popcorn, raffle prizes, etc. • Be a R.O.L.L. model • Nominated by teachers and honored at the 9 week R.O.L.L. Reception

24. Fall Fun Day, ROLL Receptions, Redeem Day, Pep Rallies and more…

25. CAT-5 Card • Students must exceed (850+) on all FIVE CRCT tests: Math, Language Arts, Reading, Science and Social Studies • Students with a CAT-5 Card are admitted into sports and other school events for FREE • Students also get preferential seating at lunch in the outside courtyard.

26. Clubs and Activitiesat GMS

27. Hurricane Athletics • Fall Sports: Softball, Football, Cheerleading, Volleyball • Winter Sports: Boys & Girls Basketball, Wrestling • Spring Sports: Boys & Girls Soccer, Baseball, Boys & Girls Track Playing a sport for the Hurricanes is something to look forward to in 7th & 8th grade! So keep those grades up and your behavior great!

28. Art Club • Any student interested in art is welcome! • Meets twice a month • Activities include: painting, drawing, and sculpting with clay and color

29. Drama Club • Any student interested in drama is welcome! • Meets twice a month • Performances are put on throughout the year

30. BRAVEHeart • Purpose is to promote abstinence and wise choices among young people • Meets monthly • Permission slips with parent/guardian and student signature required

31. Chess Club

32. FCAFellowship of Christian Athletes

33. GMS News Team • Conducts the school wide morning announcements • Uses progressive technology • Must audition

34. Jr. Beta Club • Leadership service club • Community service • Membership requires outstanding character and high academic achievement

35. Photography

36. Salt Marsh Soldiers • Eco-friendly • Nature • Environment • Community

37. Step Team • Stepping with choreographed routines • Open to all grade levels • No experience necessary

38. Student Council

39. PTSA • Officer positions available for next school year • Membership will begin during Open House • Please become involved with Glynn Middle as a parent volunteer

40. Mark your Calendar andRule the School • Roam the halls • Meet your teachers • Get your schedule • Tour the school • And more… Wednesday, July, 31st2013…

41. For more information…

42. QUESTIONS???