Welcome Rising6th Grade Parents!

Welcome Rising6th Grade Parents!

Agenda

• Parent Tours • Welcome and Introductions • PTO Welcome • We Are BMS! • 6th Grade Academics and Related Arts • 6th Grade Structure & Expectations • Registration Process • Extracurricular Activities and Athletics • Transition Dates

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What We’re All About Our Vision

Brentwood Middle School is dedicated to becoming a collaborative community relentlessly focused on meeting the individual needs of all students.

Our Mission Brentwood Middle School is a safe and supportive community where all stakeholders work together to provide an exemplary educational experience. We engage, challenge, support, and empower all students to build a foundation for lifelong success.

A Proud Tradition of Excellence

2020 named National Model PLC School by Solution Tree

2016 & 2006 National Blue Ribbon School

2019, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 Highest Achieving Middle School in WCS

2019, 2018, 2015, 2013 Tennessee Reward School

2017 Ranked #13 Middle School in the U.S. by bestvalueschools.org

2014 Rated Top 30 Middle School in the U.S. by bestschools.org

6th Grade Teams Interdisciplinary Teams:

Team Atlantis Team Enterprise Team Endeavor Team Discovery

Interdisciplinary teams will be made up of languagearts, science, and social studies teachers.

Students will be crossed teamed in math; therefore, math teachers will not be on the team to reduce the number of preps for teachers and allow them to providethe highest quality of instruction.

Language Arts Curriculum Students will learn the 6th grade Language Arts standards. An emphasis will be placed on the following themes:

Analytical reading and thinking skillsInformational Texts Literature - Students study 2-3 novels per yearShort Stories & Poetry

Writing – Utilizing textual evidence to support ideasInformational Narrative Argumentative

Grammar – Embed prior/new concepts in writingWordmasters vocabulary studyResearch Project

Integrated Science Students will learn the 6th grade Sciencestandards. An emphasis will be placed on thefollowing themes:

Scientific Inquiry Engineering Design Biomes Ecosystems Cycles in Nature Atmosphere Ocean Currents Weather/Meteorological Data Energy and Transformations

6th Grade World History 6th Grade World History classes will examine andanalyze the beginning of early civilizations throughthe Fall of the Roman Empire.

Students will study the development of civilizationsincluding Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Israel,Greece, and Rome. The study of these civilizations will include the impactof geography, early history, cultural development,and economic change. This course will utilize appropriate informational textsand primary sources to enrich the curriculum.

Mathematics Classes Our goal for 6th grade math is to find the best “fit” for each student as they transition from 5th to 6th

grade.

Ultimately, based on all the data available, when will a student be ready for Algebra I?

The following data points will be used to identify the class that is the best fit for each student.

3rd and 4th grade TCAP/TNReadyscores 4th and 5th grade STAR/AIMSWEB Data 5th Grade Math Teacher Likert-scale Survey Math Placement Test

Mathematics Classes 6th Grade Math – Level 1

thThis course covers the state of Tennessee 6 grade math standards. Students will take the 6th grade TNReady assessment. Students who successfully complete this course will enter into 7th grade math in 7th grade.

Prerequisites: Mastery of 5th grade math standards as evidencedby a comprehensive review of the data.

Mathematics Classes 6th Grade Math – Level 2

This course covers the state of Tennessee 7th grade mathstandards. Student will take the 7th grade TNReadyassessment. Students who successfully complete this course will enter Pre-Algebra in the 7th grade.

Prerequisites: Students must have a 3-year average on TCAP/TNReadymathematics of the 80th percentile or above. STAR/AIMSWEB scores in the 90th percentile or above Students must score a 70% or above on the 6th grade mathplacement test.

Mathematics Classes 6th Grade Math – Level 3

This course covers the state of Tennessee 8th grade math standards. Students will take the 8th grade TNReadyassessment. Students who successfully complete this course will enter Honors Algebra I in 7th grade.

Prerequisites: Students must have a 3-year average on TNReady mathematics of 95th percentile or above. STAR/AIMSWEB scores in the 98th percentile or above Students must score an 85% or above on the 6th grade math placement test.

PLC & THRIVE Teachers work in academic teams weekly to:

Identify the essential learning goals Design instruction aligned to the learning goals Create formative and summative assessments Analyze student assessment data Design targeted intervention and enrichment for students based on performance data.

THRIVE is a 45 minute class designed to empower students to take ownership of their learning.

THRIVE Each week academic teams review student performance data to create THRIVE sessions to support students at all levels.

THRIVE sessions are designed each week to: Enrichment and extension activities Targeted homework help and extra practice Reteaching of important concepts/essential learning Quiz and test preparation and review sessions Missing work sessions, silent work sessions, physical activity

THRIVE Weekly Schedule Monday: Student Data Notebooks

Setting quarterly/weekly goals Reflecting on your learning and grades Choosing your weekly THRIVE sessions

Tuesday - Friday: THRIVE Sessions Students will choose an Open Session of their choice, or be “stamped” to a Closed Session.

Homeroom

7:55-8:46 1st Period

8:52-9:43 2nd Period

9:49-10:34 3rd Period THRIVE

l 0:40-11 :02 Focus with 4th Period

11 :02-11 :27 Lunch 11 :33-12:28 4th Period

12:32-1:23 5th Period/RA

1:27-2:18 6th Period/RA

2:24-2:57 Focus

6th Grade Schedule

6th Grade Related Arts Choices Sixth grade students will select 1 Related Arts class of their choice.

Students are required to enroll in one nine weeks of Physical Education.

Students will be randomly assigned to related arts options for the other two nine week grading periods.

6th Grade Related Arts Choices Students will list their preferences for the following related arts choices on their registration form. If a student does not choose band or orchestra, they will be assigned to a nine weeks of Physical Education.

9 Week Choices Art, Computer Coding, Theater, Robotics,Media Keyboarding (Typing), Music, Pathways

Semester Choices Chorus

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Registering for 6th Grade at BMS In order to register your child for 6th Grade at BMS you must complete:

The two BMS Online Registration Forms Student Input Form Related Arts Selection Form Links to the registration forms will be sent out on Tuesday, March 30th.

Registration through Skyward Family Access Deadline to Registration for WCS Online was Tues. March 23rd.

Submit Proof of Residency through Skyward

Proof of Residency All 6th grade students are required to provide proof of residency. The district is working to finalize a process for families to upload these forms through Skyward.

Legal documents of ownership or rental One of the following documents must be provided: Settlement statement, Deed, Property Tax Statement, mortgage statement, or signed current lease

Practical proof of occupancy Two current utility bills must be provided Gas, water, or electric

We will not be able to create a student’s schedule until we receive all proof of residency forms.

BMS Online Registration Forms Student Input Form - Google Form #1

ALL students MUST complete this form to help us calculate our 6th grade enrollment numbers. This form will also provide us valuable information about your child, to help guide us in our decision making during scheduling.

Related Arts Selection Form- Google Form #2 Please read all directions carefully This will help ensure that your child receives the Related Arts classes they choose. If there is not enough interest in any of the Related Arts choices, we will not be able to offer the class.

Registration Forms Due Date

BMS online registration formsmust be completed by Friday, April 9, 2021

BMS Code of Conduct

BMS strives to teach each student to berespectful, responsible, and takepride in all they do.

BMS Extracurricular Activities Our goal is that every student will be involved in at least one extracurricular activity.

BMS has over 20 extracurricular activities and clubs for students to participate in.

Please help your child get involved in a club or activity of their interest.

This will help them meet new friends with similar interests and connect to BMS.

BMS Athletics Fall Season (August– October)

Football (JV, Varsity) Football Cheerleading (JV, Varsity) Volleyball (6th, JV, Varsity) Boys and Girls Golf (one team- 6th, 7th, 8th) Boys and Girls Cross Country (one team- 6th, 7th, 8th) Boys and Girls Tennis (one team- 6th, 7th, 8th)

Late Fall Season (October– November) Wrestling (JV, Varsity) Wrestling Cheerleading (one team- 6th, 7th, 8th) Boys and Girls Soccer (JV, Varsity)

BMS Athletics Winter Season (December– February)

Boys and Girls Basketball (6th, JV, Varsity) Basketball Cheerleading (3 rotating teams) Dance Team (one team- 6th, 7th, 8th)

Spring Season (March– May) Baseball (JV, Varsity) Softball (JV, Varsity) Boys and Girls Track (one team- 6th, 7th, 8th)

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BMS Athletics Final Forms

All student athletes are required to have an annual sports physical in order to tryout for a WCS team.

Final Forms is an online platform that WCS uses to manage and store sports physicals for all athletes.

All online forms must be completed before a student is eligible to tryout for a team.

https://wcs -tn.finalforms.com

Club Sports Club Sports Offered to BMS Students:

Boys and Girls Lacrosse Boys and Girls Rugby Boys and Girls Swim Team Boys and Girls Rowing Competition Cheerleading

These sports are not sponsored or overseen byBMS faculty or staff. You can find all sports announcements, includingclub sports in our weekly newsletter.

CAMP VIKING Camp Viking Dates and Times:

Thursday, June 3rd: 8-11:30 am or 12:30-4 pm Friday, June 4th: 8-11:30 am Monday, June 7th: 8-11:30 am or 12:30-4 pm Tuesday, June 8th: 8-11:30 am **Please only register for one slot.

Students will have the opportunity to: Make new friends Meet teachers and BMS staff Navigate the hallways Practice opening lockers Review expectations of BMS

BACK TO SCHOOL KICK-OFF * tentative *

11rim Principal Priscilla Fi'zer

p1r'iscilla .fi'zer@wcs. ed u

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Assistant Principa1I1s Jlbby Aetcher Josh Phimps

1abi:gail ftetcher@.,vcs.ed'.u ioshp ll@wcs.edu 615-472-4253 615~72-4266

Teresa Thomas ter:esat@wcs.edu

615-·472-4261

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