Support
Different from Elementary School
Academics
Strategies
What To Expect
100
The people who know what you are going through because they are going through it too
What is your friends, other students, your peers.
100
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.
100
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.
100
If someone is bullying you should do what?
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
100
How many blocks are there in a day?
What is 7.
200
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 :)
200
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.
200
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.
200
If you are confused or need help with academics who should you ask?
Who are your parents, teachers, or school counselor.
200
Your school day will start at _____ and end at _____?
What is 7:55 am and 2:25 pm
300
The leaders of you school (we call them administrators) are:
Who is your principal, Ms. St. George and your assistant principals (Mr. Hartunian and Mr. Coplon-Newfield).
300
Chenery operates on a rotating ___ day schedule.
What is 6.
300
How do you know when you have homework that night?
What is writing it down from the board in your planner!
300
If you see someone else being bullied you should...
What is tell an adult close by.
300
Towards the end of the school year, the entire 5th grade goes on an overnight trip to
What is the Ferry Beach Ecology School.
400
What should you do if you have a question about a project?
What is ask your teacher, school counselor or your librarian.
400
In 5th grade you have this everyday and can earn more of it if your class exceeds the teacher's expectations.
What is recess.
400
If you are really struggling what should you do?
What is tell your parent, then arrange at time for you and your teacher to talk. Teachers are always willing to stay and help after school if you need it!
400
If you are feeling overwhelmed you should
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
400
What point in the day do grade levels mix?
Grade levels will not normally mix, they all have separate halls, lunch, and transition times.
500
If you move, or change your phone number what should you do?
What is tell your teacher, we will need to have this information on file. It's very important so we can communicate with all our great kids!
500
Special activities that exist in middle school
What are clubs, sports, and Chenex. Get involved!!
500
What subjects do standardized exams such as MCAS and PARCC test in middle school?
What are Reading, Math, and Science.
500
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.
500
If your counselor is not available, there are two other school counselors that can assist you. Name all 3 school counselors at Chenery.
Who are Ms. Hawkins, Mr. Quinn, and Mr. Lipomi.