Welcome to 6 th Grade !

Welcome to 6th Grade ! North Naples Middle School 9:05 – 3:50

Margaret Jackson-Principal • Jay Fike-Assistant Principal • Ed Laudise-AP of Attendance and Discipline • Andrea Kirk and Kim Manning-School Counselors • Jean Mason- Reading Coach • Gina Billi- Intervention Support Specialist NNM Middle School Administration

School Counseling Office • School counselors support academic achievement and student development. • They provide direct services to students through interactions in the classroom, small and large group activities, individual student planning, and responsive services with counseling and crisis response. • School counselors also serve as student advocates to promote academic, career, personal and social development. • Student with the last name that begins with the letters A-L- Kim Manning • Students with the last name that begins with M-Z-Andrea Kirk M

Middle School Requirements The requirements for students entering 6th grade in 2006-07 and beyond to be promoted to the ninth grade include successfully completing the following 12 core courses and the career course taken in 7th or 8th grade for a total of 13 courses

Middle School Requirements Any student scoring a 1 or 2 on the Reading or Math FCAT will be enrolled in Intensive classes. * Civics End-of-Course Exam will count 30% of the student’s final grade.

Course Selection Sheet

COURSE SELECTION The students’ tentative course request(s) will involve: • the consideration of test scores • student’s overall academic record • teacher and staff recommendations, and student related interests

ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS We will do our best to accommodate Non-Academic classes: Art- one semester or full year P.E.- one semester or full year Band I- full year Chorus I- full year Orchestra I- full year

Criteria for Admission into Honors Courses • A willingness to enthusiastically enter into class discussions • Advanced or proficient standardized FSA test results which correlate to target area(s) of study (Level 3 or higher) • An ability to deal with special learning opportunities and some extra demands • Consideration will be given to the student's overall academic record (not just one course) • Determining factors include language skills, developed writing skills, consistent effort, attitude, and general academic performance

Criteria CONTINUED… • Student willingness to meet the rigors of the course • The interest and ability to be self-motivated and self-disciplined in order to work independently to develop their own personal work • The student should demonstrate the sustained ability to keep up with all other course work

NNM SPORTS • Cross Country (boys and girls) • Volleyball (boys and girls) • Basketball (boys and girls) • Soccer (boys and girls) • Track (boys and girls)

Student Clubs/Activities ASE- After School Enrichment • ASE: • 3 sessions during the year • 3:50 – 4:55 • $35.00 per session • Transportation provided with paid fee • Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday • Extra Curricular and Academics Activities: • Yearbook • Debate Team • Academic World Quest • NJHS • Scholar Bowl • Student Council

LUNCH- OPTIONS • BRING LUNCH FROM HOME • BUY REGULAR SCHOOL FOR $2.25 • BUY LUNCH ALA CARTE

ALA CARTE ITEMS WATER, 100% JUICES: $1.25 BOSCO PEPPERONI PIZZA: $3.00 CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS: $3.00 SALTED PRETZELS : $ 1.00 GARLIC BREAD STICKS: $2.00 CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES: $1.00

Helpful Hints • Locks and Lockers • NNMS Planner • Grades • P.E.

Report Card

NNM TRACK CARD All students keep track of their own behavior on the Track card. Staff add their input on the Track Card for infractions. The card is placed in the binder (in a protective sleeve) and will be used as a Communication device for teachers, students, and parents throughout the year. Parents are required to sign the card every nine week.

DRESS CODE North Naples Middle School has a standardized form of dress!! TOPS • Polo Style Shirts -Any solid color • 2 or 3 button shirts only, starting from the collar • Short sleeve or long sleeve • 3 inches below waist of pants • Shirt length no longer than fingertips (arms at sides) • Tucked in (optional) • No logo at all (exception-option to wear school sanctioned logo) • Spirit t-shirts (every Friday) • White undershirts only permitted under polo shirts

BOTTOMS • Navy Blue, Khaki, Black • Pants or Shorts • Long pants that sit at waist • No denim, no athletic/sport-style shorts, no sweat/warm-up style pants • Knee length shorts/ skorts that sit at waist • No more than one size larger or smaller than student’s regular size • Belts optional • No skirts (exception for music department concert uniform which must be knee length or longer) • No frayed edges or holes of any kind

OUTERWEAR & FOOTWEAR • Solid colors only, no logo at all (exception- option to wear school sanctioned logo) • Polo shirts must be visible beneath the outerwear • Closed toe, closed heel • No heel height greater than one inch • Original shoelaces must coordinate with shoe • No flip flops • Socks are solid color (white, khaki, navy, or black)

IMPORTANT DATES • Bus Routes published – August • Wild KATS orientation day – August 11th • School Opens – MONDAY, August 15th • School Hours are 9:05-03:50 • Gates open at 8:25 for students

Welcome to 6 th Grade !