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Welcome to. Pleasant Lea Middle School. PLMS commits to learning by fostering a culture of high expectations and teamwork. Tonight’s Presenters. Janette Miller, Principal Kimberly Hollins, Assistant Principal-7 th Gr. Jeremy Bonnesen, Counselor -7 th Gr.

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  1. Welcome to Pleasant Lea Middle School PLMS commits to learning by fostering a culture of high expectations and teamwork.

  2. Tonight’s Presenters Janette Miller, Principal Kimberly Hollins, Assistant Principal-7th Gr. Jeremy Bonnesen, Counselor -7th Gr. Joe Dan Vendelin, Assistant Principal -8th Gr. Angela Martin, Counselor- 8th Gr.

  3. PLMS Mission Statement “PLMS commits to learning by fostering a culture of high expectations and teamwork.”

  4. Elementary School / Middle School • Seven Period Day • Six exploratory courses or one year-long elective and two exploratory courses • State required health course provided for all students • No Recess/ 4 minute passing times • Interdisciplinary Teaming • with Integrated Curriculum • Sports/Activities • One Class with one teacher • (some departmentalized subject areas) • Limited Elective Classes • Recess Time • Pull out Special Services • (ASPIRE/ Reading/SPED)

  5. Life in the Middle • Middle Level students change dramatically in four primary areas during the “middle years.” • Physically • Socially • Academically • Emotionally Three key concepts characterize the “middle years:” Exploration of Identity, Exploration of Social Groups, and Exploration with Boundaries.

  6. Curriculum and Expectations • Curriculum is more intensive at the middle school level as it is designed to transition students to the rigor of high school. • The more intensive curriculum requires the need for students to plan approximately 30-60 minutes of homework each day. • In middle school all subject area classes receive a grade. (e.g. core, art, music, P.E., and elective classes.)

  7. Period Course Name Teacher Room Term • 1 Integrated Science Buehre, Chris 312 S1 • Music I Brummett, Verna 218 S1 • 2 Boys PE Oswald, Joe 223 S1 • Language Arts 7 Bartlett, Nancy 212 S1 • 7th Grade Pre-Algebra *Bullimore, Donna 212 S1 • Health Reichert, Sandra 217 S1 • For Lang Cultures Aldenderfer, Emily 118A Q3 • 5 SMARTS Mickelberry, Michelle 305 Q4 • Adv. St. E. Hemisphere Fuchs, Joanne 211 S1 • Explo. Keyboarding McCanless, Sue 109 Q1 • Discovering FACS Mendenhall, Sandy 303 Q2 • 7 Explo. Speech and Drama Zornes, Cathy 117 Q3 • Intro to Indust. Tech Albert, Keith 213 Q4 • ADVAdvisory 7thBullimore, Donna 212 S1 • 9 First Lunch * 10:54-11:16, Before 4th Hour Commons S1

  8. TIGER TIME (Before 1st hour) Advisory BusinessSTARS (Silent Reading) Tiger Tracks POWER HOUR (After 7th hour) Advisory and Bulletin Privileges *Power Labs may take place three days a week in elective and core classrooms for student interventions.

  9. PE alternates with Music or Art Health – every 7th grader will have one semester Nine week class electives: Speech/Drama Exploratory Language & Cultures Family & Consumer Science Industrial Technology Keyboarding SMARTS (Students Maximizing Academic Resources and Success) Band/Strings – Students currently taking band/strings can sign up for the middle school instrumental music program. These classes are all year and take the place of four of the nine week electives Elective Classes

  10. Academic Support Programs • Power Lab • Wednesday Late Start Study and Group Tutoring Sessions • Wednesday Late Start Test Make-up Center • Advanced Studies Classes (Math, Sci., SS., LA.) • Math Lab Class and Reading Lab Class

  11. Math and Reading Lab Classes • Math Lab provides extra math support and remediation for students performing below grade level in math. • Reading Lab provides extra reading support and remediation for students performing below grade level in reading. • Students can work to improve math and reading skills and then move onto experiencing exploratory class options.

  12. Advanced Studies (AS) • I. Recommendations given by 6th grade teacher • 1. Recs will be printed on the enrollment card. • 2. Recs will be for 0-4 of the core areas. • II. Parents may elect to have student take 0-4 AS • A waiver is available to allow your child to enroll if your child has not been recommended for the AS class. • III. More Rigorous Instruction/Content/Work Required • 1. AS classes will have more homework with increased expectations. • 2. AS will be weighted +.5 for the MS 4 point honor roll calculation. • 3. AS classes are designed to prepare students for LSHS Advanced Studies and IB program.

  13. Dr. John Falkenberry

  14. Career and Education Planning Guide Booklet and 6th Grade Course Request Sheet Example

  15. Grades and Grading • Students earn 1/2 unit of credit for each semester of a course that is passed. • If a student does not pass 5 1/2 of the 7 credits possible or pass at least 3 credits of core classes, that student can be retained or may need to take summer school. • Poor grades can impact a student’s eligibility for sports and school functions ( 2 or more grades of an “F.”) [Mandated by MSHSAA Guidelines] • Middle school grades determine class placement in high school classes.

  16. Student Activities Activities Student Council (8th) Tiger Singers (7th) Spelling Bee (7th/8th) Cheerleading (8th) Lip Sync Contest (7th/ 8th) Talent Show (7th/8th) Scholar Bowl (7th/8th) Awards Assembly (7th/8th) Athletics Cross Country (7th/8th) Wrestling (7th/8th) Football (8th) Volleyball (8th) Basketball (8th) Track (8th) All sports require a current physical dated after February 1 on file in the Student Administration Office before the season starts.

  17. Calendar of Elementary School Visits by Pleasant Lea Middle School Counselors Highland Park Elem. Monday, Feb. 25 Westview Elem. Monday, Feb. 25 Woodland Elem. Tuesday, Feb. 26 Pleasant Lea Elem. Tuesday, Feb. 26 Lee’s Summit Elem. Wednesday, Feb. 27 Prairie View Elem. Thursday, Feb. 28 Sunset Valley Elem. Friday, March. 1 • 6th Grade enrollment cards due back to 6th grade teachers ONE WEEKafter enrollment sheets are sent home.

  18. Pleasant Lea Middle School Tiger Orientation Days forIncoming 7th grade Students • 7th Grade Schedule Pick-up Day August 1 from 1PM to 7PM • Pleasant Lea Middle School Tiger Transition Day August 12thfrom 7:50AM-12:50PM • ** Parents will receive a letter this summer explaining the details of the 7th grade Schedule Pick-up Day and The Pleasant Lea Middle School Tiger Transition Day.

  19. Date to Remember: 6th Grade enrollment cards due back to 6th grade teachers ONE WEEKafter enrollment sheets are sent home.

  20. Parent Involvement • Your involvement is essential! • Studies show that the more parents are involved in a student’s education, the greater success that student experiences!

  21. Thank You for your time. • Pleasant Lea Middle School • Phone Number: 986-1175 • Fax Number: 986-1225 • Website:http://plms.leesummit.k12.mo.us • Counselor’s Office: 986-1178 • Asst. Principal’s Office: 986-1184

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