Welcome to the Robert M. Finley Middle School Sixth Grade ...

Welcome to the
Robert M. Finley Middle School
Sixth Grade Orientation
2012-2013
“Every child deserves a first
class seat.”

Robert M. Finley Middle School
Administration
TBD – Principal
Mr. Lawrence Carroll – Assistant Principal
Pupil Personnel Services
Mr. Gus Sirakis – Guidance Counselor
TBD - Guidance Counselor
Ms. Linda Thomas-Batson– Social Worker
Ms. Cortney Chase – School Psychologist
Ms. Kim Marino – School Nurse
Teams
Red Team
Ms. McGrath –Social Studies Team Leader
Ms. Gerby – Math
Ms. Todisco – English
Mr. Eisele – Science
Ms. Caulfield – Reading
Ms. Viruet – Resource
Blue Team
Ms. Frisch – Science Team Leader
Ms. Canfield – English
Ms. Alvarez-Corrigan - Reading
Ms. DeCarlo – Social Studies
Ms. Piccirillo – Math
Ms. Ahern – Resource

School Hours and Bell Schedule
It is important that students arrive to school and their classes on time.
Please make note of our school hours and bell schedule.
Breakfast Program 7:40
All other students enter at 7:45
Homeroom 8:00 – 8:12
Period 1 8:16 – 9:01
Period 2 9:05 – 9:50
Period 3 9:54 – 10:39
Period 4 10:43 – 11:28
Period 5 11:32 – 12:17
Period 6 12:21 – 1:06
Period 7 1:10 – 1:55
Period 8 1:59– 2:45
Dismissal 2:45

Team Teaching
The school is organized into teams. This allows a smaller school to be
created within the larger school. There are two teams on each grade level. Each
team is balanced in terms of numbers, types of students, and teachers. The team
leader serves as the head of the team and the two teams on a grade level work
cooperatively with one another.
A Typical Day and Student Schedule
Every child receives his or her own schedule of classes. A typical student
schedule will look like this:
Period 1 – Social Studies
Period 2 – Reading
Period 3 – Math
Period 4 – Music/PE/AIS
Period 5 – Lunch
Period 6 – English
Period 7 –Home & Careers/PE/AIS
Period 8 – Science
After school - Clubs/Sports/Intramurals
As you can see, your school day is full! The school day ends at 2:45 unless
you are involved in extra-curricular activities.

Recommendations to Students
You can make this school year a successful one by following these simple
recommendations:
1. Arrive to school on time each day. Remember to go to the appropriate
area and use the assigned doors for entry.
2. Be certain that you get to each class on time each day.
3. Come to school prepared each day. Remember to bring your textbooks,
notebooks, pens, and pencils.
4. Remember to follow the school rules at all times.
5. Treat all school property with care and respect. This also includes
textbooks.
6. Complete your homework assignments. Set aside a quiet place at home
where you can do your homework.
7. Learn your locker combination and keep it secret for your protection.
8. Do not bring things like: I-Pods, phones, skateboards, scooters, etc.
with you. They will be taken away.
9. Treat all adults and fellow students with respect and courtesy.
10. Do not let a problem develop. If you have any questions or concerns,
see a teacher, your team leader, guidance counselor, or an
administrator as soon as possible.
If you follow this advice, your school year will be a smooth and successful
one. In most cases, common sense can solve most problems. We expect great
things from you in your first year at Finley!