Support
The people who know what you are going through because they are going through it too
What is your friends, other students, your peers.
In middle school you do not have a self-contained classroom model like you did in elementary school. Instead, your classroom operates on a different model.
What is a team model where subjects are taught by different teachers and you move from class to class.
In order to be successful in your classes. You should come to school with the 3 R's each day.
What is be Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn.
If someone is bullying you, what should you do?
What is tell your parent, teacher, school counselor, and write it down because it is not only against school rules, but also against the law
How many blocks are there in a day?
What is 7.
This person will help you with a smooth transition and will support you academically, personally, socially and with career exploration.
Who is your school counselor (they are the best :)
You store your belongings in this and can access it before school, in between classes, and after school.
What is your locker. This is assigned to you by your homeroom teacher.
In middle school, you are divided by teams. Your core teachers on each team teach what subjects?
What is ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
If you are confused or need help with academics, who should you ask?
Who are your parents, teachers, or school counselor.
Your school day will start at _____ and end at _____?
What is 7:55 am and 2:25 pm
The leaders of you school (we call them administrators) are:
Who is your principal, Mr. McAllister and your assistant principals (Mr. Hartunian, Ms. Cohen, and Ms. Foundas).
Chenery operates on a rotating ___ day schedule.
What is 6.
How do you know when you have homework that night?
What is writing it down from the board in your agenda book/planner!
If you see someone else being bullied you should...
What is tell an adult close by.
What are the specials that all 5th graders take?
What is art, music, library, guidance/DARE, and physical education.
What should you do if you have a question about a project?
What is ask your teacher, school counselor, or your librarian.
In 5th grade, you usually have this everyday and can sometimes earn more of it if your class exceeds the teacher's expectations.
What is recess.
If you are really struggling in a class, what should you do?
What is tell your parent, then arrange a time for you and your teacher to talk. Teachers are always willing to stay and help after school if you need it! Your teachers all have specific days they stay after school.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed, what should you do?
What is talk to your school counselor to learn some coping strategies because maybe other students are feeling the same way and can benefit from having a group or classroom lesson on stress management.
What point during the school day do grade levels mix in the building?
Grade levels will not normally mix. They all have separate halls, stairwells, and lunches.
If you move, or change your phone number, what should you do?
What is tell your teacher and/or notify the office. We will need to have this information on file. It's very important so we can communicate with all our great kids!
Special activities that exist in middle school outside of the school day are
What are clubs, sports, and BASEC. Get involved!!
What subjects do standardized exams such as MCAS test in middle school?
What are ELA, Math, and Science/Technology.
If you are having some sort of a disagreement with a peer, what should you do?
What is try to resolve it peacefully. If that does not work, make an appointment with your school counselor to talk it out.
If your counselor is not available, there are three other school counselors that can assist you. Name all 4 school counselors at Chenery.
Who are Mr. Quinn, Ms. Hawkins, and Ms. Culver.