Selinsgrove Area Middle School

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Selinsgrove Area Middle School

• Welcome!

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Orientation Outline

• Teaming
• Counseling Services
• Opportunities for students at SAMS
• Academic Support Programs
• Medical Information
• Middle School Curriculum Schedule
• Your Questions

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Team Concept

• 2 teams, each sharing a common group of students
• Each team works closely to coordinate projects
  and integrate the curriculum
• Students will not get lost in the crowd
  teachers and students can know each other better

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A Team Teachers
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B Team Teachers
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Counseling ServicesMr. Smolleck B, C, D Mrs.
Fatchaline A, E, F 372-2258 372-2257
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Found In A Lab. This Is Why There are School
Counselors.
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COACH CANT EXPLAIN CHEMISTRY NOT FOUNDIN A LAB.
THIS IS WHY THERE ARE SCHOOL COUNSELORS.
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We Are Here To Help!!

• Meet with students
• Facilitate groups
• Consult with teachers
• Work with parents
• Answer questions and give support
• Maintain confidentiality
• We will be in this together for the next 3
  years!!!

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Suggestions For Parents

• Review the student handbook
• Check students assignment book
• Call the Homework Hotline [phone]
• Make the most of parent/teacher conferences
• Communicate with school personnel

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Opportunities at SAMS

• 6th grade 7th and 8th grade
• Band
  Basketball (girls boys)
• Chorus
  Cheerleading (girls)
• Peer Pals
  Field Hockey (girls)
• Student Government Football (8th grade boys)
• Intramural Sports Soccer (girls boys)
• Recycling Club Wrestling (boys)
• Cross Country (girls boys)
• Peer Leadership (7th graders)
• CASS Mentors (8th graders)
• Millennium Melange (7th/8th)
• Jazz Rock Ensemble
• Stage Crew

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C.A.S.S. Program

• To end all forms of peer aggression/bullying by
  promoting peace and a sense of belonging and
  acceptance in all students.
• To promote the Golden Rule-treat others the way
  you want to be treated.
• To empower victims and bystanders by equipping
  them with knowledge and skills.
• To support and encourage students who are taking
  a stand against peer aggression and bullying.

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Advisory Groups

• Every 6th grade student will be involved
• Each group will consist of 10-15 students
• Groups will be facilitated by SAMS staff
• Open discussions regarding transition to SAMS and
  character education
• Groups will meet during lunch every cycle

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Academic Support Programs

• Student Assistance Committee (SAC)
• Instructional Support Team (IST)
• Homework Club
• Phoenix Program

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School Nurse

• Contact Information
• Melinda Spriggle, RN
• 372-2262 or mspriggle_at_seal-pa.org

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Medication Policy

• Any and all medicines need to be brought to
  school in the original container.
• Meds in other containers or zip-loc bags will not
  be accepted.
• Ask your pharmacist for a second bottle for
  school.
• Need signed permission from parents and
  physician.
• Only necessary medications will be given at
  school.
• Standing order med permission forms (Tylenol,
  TUMS, cough drops, Orajel). No permissionno
  meds given.
• Asthma self-medication
• PLEASE UPDATE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
  INCLUDING CUSTODY ISSUES.

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Mandated Screenings, Exams, and Immunizations

• Grade 6
• Ht, wt, vision, scoliosis
• Physical exam
• Grade 7
• Ht, wt, vision, hearing, scoliosis
• Dental exam
• Proof of chicken pox illness or vaccination
  prior to entrance Gr 7
• Health Report Card
• BMI
• Referrals
• Immunizations- Tdap, Varicella Booster,
  Meningitis

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Curriculum and Schedule
Mr. Bohle, Principal, SAMS

• Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Reading and
  Social Studies are year-long courses taught by a
  team of teachers.
• Physical education and Health are year-long
  courses taught on alternating days.
• Students will rotate among the Unified Arts
  classes throughout the school year.
• We operate on a 6 day cycle.
• There are 10 periods in a day. Each period is 41
  minutes long, including lunch.

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Schedules

• Pod Classes Out of Pod Classes
• Language Arts Physical Education
• Reading Health
• Math
  Family/Consumer Sci.
• Science Art
• Social Studies Music
• Technical Education
• Flex

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SAMS Technology

• Websitewww.seal-pa.org/middleschool
• Internet agreements signed by parents/guardians
  and students
• Academic information such as daily attendence,
  current grades, individual assignment details,
  and progress to date is available through a
  secure on-line program called Esembler

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Frequently Asked Questions
Mr. Bohle and Mr. Conrad Principals
Selinsgrove Area Middle School

• How can I stayed involved in my childs education?

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I get assignments for my child when they
  are absent?
• What procedures do I, as a parent, follow if my
  child is tardy to, or absent from, school?
• How will I be informed about my childs progress,
  both academic and behavioral?

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• How are lunch periods assigned?
• When will my child receive his/her schedule?
• Is there a dress code?
• What is the SAMS Newsletter and when will I
  receive it?

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Meet The Teacher Night

• Date September 9, 2008
• Time 630-830 pm
• Opportunity to walk through your childs
  schedule and meet each of his/her teachers.
• Teachers will present a brief overview of their
  course and answer any questions you may have.
• Keep that evening open on your calendar!

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Questions

• Mr. John Bohle
• Principal
• Selinsgrove Area Middle School

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Building Tours

• Mrs. Fatchaline A G
• Mr. Conrad/Mr.Bohle H O
• Mr. Smolleck P Z

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Selinsgrove Area Middle School

• Thanks you for attending.
• We look forward to
• working with you!

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This presentation was adapted from

• www.fcasd.edu
• www.schoolcounselor.org/resources