TMS 8 th Grade Parent night

1. TMS 8th Grade Parent night September 24, 2014

2. Introduction • Administration • Christopher Madden – Principal • Dr. Leslie Newman – Assistant Principal • Bryan Abernethy – Assistant Principal • School Counselors • Dr. Jennifer Toren – 6th and 7th (A-L) • Tamyra Cowan – 7th (M-Z) and 8th

3. Introduction - teachers • Lissa McIver – Language Arts • Kristin Medlin – Language Arts • Sherry Hughes – Language Arts • Mrs. Kathryn Venters– EC/Inclusion • Timothy Chase – Math • Dean Loher – Math • Kelly Hyatt – Math • Corey Van Scoy – Social Studies • Lisa O’Brien – Social Studies • Joseph Newton – Social Studies • Shannon Crate – Science • Paul Spiers – Science • John Kuntz – Science • New Science/Social Studies teacher

4. TMS 2013-2014 School Data

5. Student growth Included in growth model: All Math and Reading EOG’s 8th grade Science EOG Math I EOC *this means TMS students are making substantially more progress than the state growth standard/state average (the school's index is 2 or greater)

6. Preparing for the Transition to HSMrs. Tami Cowan, School Counselor • Step up in Rigor and pacing aimed at preparing students • CFNC. org Interest Profiler to help with Career Exploration and HS Planning • 4 Year Plan for Traditional HS – Block schedule- Tentative… not locked in and not guaranteed • Plan must include State requirements for Graduation; CTE teachers and Mrs. Cowan assist • Alternative HS Options will be presented: NCSSM Visit / PECHS Visit & Application • Registration for rising 9th grade courses during 3rd Quarter • Counselors are here to support student success in many ways. Please call if I can assist you.

7. Criteria for Honors Level High School Recommendation • Final grade of an A for recommended area • have a strong background and interest in the subject area • are motivated and adaptable in unfamiliar situations and content • will advocate for themselves when they have questions or concerns • can manage their time to complete long and short term assignments • will move at a faster-pace and use higher order thinking skills (creating, justifying, synthesizing) • can work cooperatively and independently

8. Act Explore testing • All 8th Graders: October 22 • The results of this assessment will help students answer 3 questions about educational progress. • 1. Where do I stand right now in English, Math, Reading, and Science? • 2. What are my plans and goals after high school? • 3. Am I on track for college?

9. pace • Pirate Achievement Coaching & Empowerment • Every other week • 20:1 Student: Teacher Ratio • Goals and Objectives of PACE Program • The Pirate Achievement Coaching and Empowerment program is designed so student achievement is consistently addressed. The period will provide staff members the opportunity to: • Support achievement of all students • Provide mentoring and support for at-risk students • Provide structured progress monitoring • Support PBIS • Support the Pirate Support Team goals (PEPs and Tiers)

10. Dress code

11. Student drop off and pick up

12. TMS Parent information • School day is from 8:30-3:35 • Early release is 12:35 • Students are tardy after 8:30 • If your child arrives after 8:30 you must check them in the front office • No check outs after 3:00 • Please come to the front office with any needs – do not go directly to a teachers classroom • All visitors must have a sticker • Please schedule appointments with teachers