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FARMWELL STATION MIDDLE SCHOOL. “A School To Watch” Designated 2007 Re-Designated 2010 Re-Designated 2013. Farmwell Administration. Principal Sherryl Loya. Assistant Principals. Tonya Edwards Rodney Farrar. House Staffing. Dean Jennifer Eisner Counselor - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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FARMWELL STATION MIDDLE SCHOOL
“A School To Watch” Designated 2007
Re-Designated 2010
Re-Designated 2013
Farmwell Administration
Principal
Sherryl Loya
Assistant Principals
Tonya Edwards
Rodney Farrar
House Staffing
Dean
Jennifer Eisner
Counselor
Carl LaRue
Secretary
Louise Stone
Supply List
The PTA provides a very economical way
to pre-purchase school supplies in a bundle. A supply form will be sent home in your student’s folder. The school store will also sell supplies throughout the year.
Transition to Middle School
Independence Physical Changes New Friends and
Experiences Need for Structure Need for
Organization
HOUSES
Each grade level is a “House” Each house has 3 “Teams” House C is 6th Grade House B is 7th Grade House A is 8th Grade Students are separated from one
another. This includes bus seating! They stay close to their house area.
6th Grade Teams
Thunderbirds
Phoenix
Griffons
Bell Schedule
The first block of the day begins at 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal is at 3:18 p.m.
Block Schedule
88 Minute Blocks
A Day / B Day
4 Classes per Day
Language Arts Meets Every Day Spanish at Middle School (SAMs)
Resource Period / Music 45 Minutes each
Spectrum - Students will not have a resource period
Reading – No Art / Keyboarding
Math Lab - Students will not have resource.
BAND NIGHTS:
FEB. 19 – DISCOVERY & STEUART WELLER
FEB. 24 - ASHBURNFEB. 26 - DOMINION
Health/Physical Education
A New Experience!
Gym Suits Required
Lockers
Coed Classes
Health/FLES Class
Showers
School Clubs
Extra help is also available by every teacher once a week.
Activity buses are available after school at 4:10 p.m. Tuesdays- Thursdays
Afternoon Computer Hours Nanas & Papas Club ChessFitness Club Odyssey of the Mind RoboticsForeign Language Club School Theatre/Musical Scratch ClubGirls on the Run Student Council Representative MangaGuitar Ensemble Talent Showcase (Spring) Green TeamHomework Club Waffle Zone (Newspaper) Jazz BandKLF Striders Young Entrepreneurs MathleticsLiterary Club Young Virginia Reader’s Club Rocketry Club
Course Selection:
Choice of honors language arts
Choice of honors science.
All students take honors social studies.
Honors Science
The curriculum is exactly the same in honors and academic science.
In honors classes students benefit from having a strong math background.
Honors students will have one independent research project a quarter the demonstrates higher level thinking skills and content analysis.
Honors Language Arts
Honors students read many challenging texts that are above grade level.
Students are expected to read independently at home and respond to their reading in an analytical fashion.
Honors students write longer compositions and are expected to write more frequently.
The class moves at a rigorous pace.
Mathematics! – 2 Choices
There is NOT an HONORS math choice.
1. Math 6 is a rigorous math course. Students who are deficient in math skills
receive extra help during resource.
2. Accelerated Math 6/7 (Pre-Algebra)
Math
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
*Students should meet or exceed the recommended standards to qualify for placement in the accelerated course.
Math 6 Math 7 (Pre-Algebra)
Algebra
Accelerated Math 6/7(Pre-Algebra)
Algebra Geometry
MATH – HIGH SCHOOL
8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Math 8 Algebra Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus
Algebra Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus/Statistics
Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus
AP CalculusAB
AP Calculus CD
Bullying
Safe Schools Ambassadors
Positive Behavior Intervention System RU Tickets Responsible Respectful Ready to Learn
Homework
Students can expect 25-30 minutes of homework per block each day from core subject areas.
Electives can also require homework. Students should not rely on resource to
complete homework assignments. “BOB” is required in resource. Projects will have clear directions and
timelines.
1st Day Procedures!
Ride the bus!
You need school supplies, lunch money, and $5 for an agenda.
Please make sure your child has their up-to-date immunizations and drop off records with the nurse!
Course Requests
Follow the Elementary Deadline
FSMS will send out a final course request sheet in April. No changes will be made in the summer to course requests!
Requests for changes should be directed to the counselor.
Parent Communication
The school’s web site is a vital tool for parents!
http://www.lcps.org/farmwell
CLARITY for grading information
Student Orientations
June 9 - “FSMS EXPO”
“Inspire” Summer Camps July 21-25 & July 28- August 1
Ice Cream Social – August 28 1:00 p.m.
These orientations are for the students!
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