Welcome to the Robert M. Finley Middle School Sixth Grade ...
Welcome to the Robert M. Finley Middle School Sixth Grade ...
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<strong>Welcome</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Robert</strong> M. <strong>Finley</strong> <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>Sixth</strong> <strong>Grade</strong> Orientation<br />
2012-2013<br />
“Every child deserves a first<br />
class seat.”
<strong>Robert</strong> M. <strong>Finley</strong> <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Administration<br />
TBD – Principal<br />
Mr. Lawrence Carroll – Assistant Principal<br />
Pupil Personnel Services<br />
Mr. Gus Sirakis – Guidance Counselor<br />
TBD - Guidance Counselor<br />
Ms. Linda Thomas-Batson– Social Worker<br />
Ms. Cortney Chase – <strong>School</strong> Psychologist<br />
Ms. Kim Marino – <strong>School</strong> Nurse<br />
Teams<br />
Red Team<br />
Ms. McGrath –Social Studies Team Leader<br />
Ms. Gerby – Math<br />
Ms. Todisco – English<br />
Mr. Eisele – Science<br />
Ms. Caulfield – Reading<br />
Ms. Viruet – Resource<br />
Blue Team<br />
Ms. Frisch – Science Team Leader<br />
Ms. Canfield – English<br />
Ms. Alvarez-Corrigan - Reading<br />
Ms. DeCarlo – Social Studies<br />
Ms. Piccirillo – Math<br />
Ms. Ahern – Resource
<strong>School</strong> Hours and Bell Schedule<br />
It is important that students arrive <strong>to</strong> school and <strong>the</strong>ir classes on time.<br />
Please make note of our school hours and bell schedule.<br />
Breakfast Program 7:40<br />
All o<strong>the</strong>r students enter at 7:45<br />
Homeroom 8:00 – 8:12<br />
Period 1 8:16 – 9:01<br />
Period 2 9:05 – 9:50<br />
Period 3 9:54 – 10:39<br />
Period 4 10:43 – 11:28<br />
Period 5 11:32 – 12:17<br />
Period 6 12:21 – 1:06<br />
Period 7 1:10 – 1:55<br />
Period 8 1:59– 2:45<br />
Dismissal 2:45
Team Teaching<br />
The school is organized in<strong>to</strong> teams. This allows a smaller school <strong>to</strong> be<br />
created within <strong>the</strong> larger school. There are two teams on each grade level. Each<br />
team is balanced in terms of numbers, types of students, and teachers. The team<br />
leader serves as <strong>the</strong> head of <strong>the</strong> team and <strong>the</strong> two teams on a grade level work<br />
cooperatively with one ano<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
A Typical Day and Student Schedule<br />
Every child receives his or her own schedule of classes. A typical student<br />
schedule will look like this:<br />
Period 1 – Social Studies<br />
Period 2 – Reading<br />
Period 3 – Math<br />
Period 4 – Music/PE/AIS<br />
Period 5 – Lunch<br />
Period 6 – English<br />
Period 7 –Home & Careers/PE/AIS<br />
Period 8 – Science<br />
After school - Clubs/Sports/Intramurals<br />
As you can see, your school day is full! The school day ends at 2:45 unless<br />
you are involved in extra-curricular activities.
Recommendations <strong>to</strong> Students<br />
You can make this school year a successful one by following <strong>the</strong>se simple<br />
recommendations:<br />
1. Arrive <strong>to</strong> school on time each day. Remember <strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> appropriate<br />
area and use <strong>the</strong> assigned doors for entry.<br />
2. Be certain that you get <strong>to</strong> each class on time each day.<br />
3. Come <strong>to</strong> school prepared each day. Remember <strong>to</strong> bring your textbooks,<br />
notebooks, pens, and pencils.<br />
4. Remember <strong>to</strong> follow <strong>the</strong> school rules at all times.<br />
5. Treat all school property with care and respect. This also includes<br />
textbooks.<br />
6. Complete your homework assignments. Set aside a quiet place at home<br />
where you can do your homework.<br />
7. Learn your locker combination and keep it secret for your protection.<br />
8. Do not bring things like: I-Pods, phones, skateboards, scooters, etc.<br />
with you. They will be taken away.<br />
9. Treat all adults and fellow students with respect and courtesy.<br />
10. Do not let a problem develop. If you have any questions or concerns,<br />
see a teacher, your team leader, guidance counselor, or an<br />
administra<strong>to</strong>r as soon as possible.<br />
If you follow this advice, your school year will be a smooth and successful<br />
one. In most cases, common sense can solve most problems. We expect great<br />
things from you in your first year at <strong>Finley</strong>!