Why Should You Be A Flyer?

Why Should You Be A Flyer? Creativity & Design Flat Rock Middle School est.2009 Laura Hodges, Principal Technology Integration 2. TEAMWORK (Social Development): Cooperative effort by the members of a group or team to achieve common goals 3. INTEGRITY (Moral & Ethical World View): Steadfast adherence to a strict moral code in which respect and honesty are valued 4. PERSERVERANCE (Entire theme): the act of going on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition; never giving up 5. FUN (CREATIVITY & DESIGN): finding pleasure in all learning opportunities and enjoying the simple things in life "Blueprints for Success" 1. SCHOLARSHIP (Academic Excellence): The methods, discipline, and attainments of scholars who are engaged in the pursuits of learning Academic Excellence Accelerated Math Pre-Algebra Integrated I Algebra I Math SCIENCE ELA NOTE: For a K-12 version, look at the Learning Process Questionnaire (LPQ) Physical Needs: The Needs Blueprints For Success Academic Responsibility Clubs and Activities Bully Patrol Guidance Mediation Erratic and inconsistent behavior searching for identity and acceptance seeking independence emotionally vulnerable Social Interaction: Psychological Needs: Moral & Ethical Needs: 888 Intellectual Needs: The Students Community Appreciation & Responsibility The Core Subject Areas The Theme - Prosser & Trigwell, 1997 68% of two-year college faculty reported at least some stress from teaching underprepared students (Lindholm et al., 2005) 1. Academic Excellence: We offer a standards-based curriculum with interventions for multiple learning opportunities. 3. Creativity & Design: We believe in inquiry-based instruction, problem-based learning and projects that encourage student expression. 4. Social Development: We have a school culture that is developmentally responsive and focus on cultural appreciation. 2. Community Appreciation & Responsibility: Our service opportunities foster active participation in school organizations and the community at large. 5. Moral & Ethical World View: We focus on character education and exploration of social issues that affect our community. 6. Technology Integration: Each classroom is eqiupped with an $8,000 classroom solution that includes CPS, document cameras, surround sound, and 50' plasma TV's. Social Studies National Common Core 2012-2013 Common Core Strands: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Language 6th Grade “Hatchet”- “Number the Stars” -“Lightning Thief”- Writing Portfolio (6-7 pieces including SS & Science) 7th Grade - “The Outsiders” – “Journey to Joburg” – “Chinese Cinderella" 8th grade - “The Wierdo” – “We Beat the Streets" – “The Pearl”- North Carolina Essential Standards Physical Science-Earth Science-Life Science 6th grade Structures & Functions of Living Organisms Ecosystems Earth: Systems, Structures & Processes Matter: Properties & Change 7th & 8th grade Forces & Motion Evolution & Genetics Molecular Biology North Carolina Essential Standards 6th grade-geographic and cultural study the world Ancient world through exploration 7th grade- geographic and cultural study of the world Age of Exploration to the present 8th grade-Parallel study of North Carolina and the US Revolutionary era to contemporary times Integration of personal financial literacy *Students receive high school credit for Algebra I & Integrated *Students will take an End of Grade (EOG) and End of Course (EOC) test The number of students enrolled ENCORE Band Foreign Languages *High School Credit available (Spanish) Art Orchestra Chorus PE Life Skills Keyboarding Exploring Technology ESL Adolescent Needs FRMS 3 Grade Levels 4 Core Classes 4 Encore Classes rebellious towards parents and authority confused and frightened by new settings fiercely loyal to peer group immature growth spurts ravenous appetites overly concerned with body changes bad nutritional habits idealistic strong sense of fairness compassion for the underdog slow to acknowledge faults prefer active learning over passive curious about real world relate to real-life problems seek constant approval homogenous AG ELA and Math classes rigorous standards data-driven instruction NAL Battle of the Books Math Counts Lego-Robotics Homework Center Working Lunch Crosby Scholars NJHS Student Ambassadors Student Ambassadors Student Council dances 7th Grade & 8th Grade overnight field trips Single School Culture Interscholastic Athletics Intramural Sports Cheerleading, Dance, and Step Team HopSports Rachael's Challenge "Caught Doing Something Good" Special Occasions Club Hats Off for Leukemia Haiti Walk Hoops for Hearts Science Fair 7th grade DC Trip Can you say growth spurts? Adolescent Needs FRMS Adolescent Needs FRMS Adolescent Needs FRMS Wax Museum Hard Work pays Outdoor Classroom Annual Talent Show FRMS Step Team Adolescent Needs FRMS Lego Robotics Social Development lifelong friends Internet Cafe Awards Night Ekhart Farm Field Trip Working in the lab Girls Soccer Research time Collaborative labs Track Team Presentations The Apollo Project: 21st Century Missions Percentage of AG students achieving highest level possible (cc) image by anemoneprojectors on Flickr Clemmons Flat Rock 65.2 70.6 2011