Middle School Orientation and Course Information at North Naples Middle School
Explore the resources and details presented during the Rising Sixth Grade Parent and Student Orientation at North Naples Middle School. Get insights into the school administration, counselors, instructional support personnel, middle school requirements, course placement criteria, and the Cambridge Secondary Advanced Studies option available for students. Learn about academic support services, educational pathways, and assessment considerations for students transitioning to sixth through eighth grade.
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Rising Sixth Grade Parent and Student Orientation North Naples Middle School
North Naples Administration Ms. Coleman Principal Dr. Weber Assistant Principal, Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Berning Assistant Principal, Attendance & Discipline 2
School Counselors School counselors: support academic achievement and student development provide direct services to students through interactions in the classroom, small and large group activities, individual student planning, and responsive services with counseling and crisis response serve as student advocates to promote academic, career, personal and social development. Student with the last name that begins with the letters A-L- Mrs. Manning Students with the last name that begins with M-Z- Ms. Gentile 3
School Counselors Ms. Gentile Ms. Gentile M M- -Z Z Mrs. Manning Mrs. Manning A A- -L L 4
Instructional Support Personnel Mrs. Mason - Instructional Coach Mrs. Matts - Math Coach Mrs. Mueller - ESE Program Specialist 5
Middle School Requirements Sixth Grade X X X X Seventh Grade X X X X** Eighth Grade X X X X X English Language Arts* Mathematics* Science Social Studies Career Course *Any student scoring a 1 or 2 on the English Language Arts or Math FSA will be enrolled in Intensive classes ** Civics End-of-Course exam will count 30% of the student s final grade 6
Course Placement Student placement in academic courses will reflect consideration of prior academic performance (test scores, student s overall academic record, teacher and staff recommendations) and student related interests Advanced and Cambridge level courses for qualified students Interventions for students needing additional support Differentiated supports for English Language Learners (ELL) and students with disabilities 7
Cambridge Secondary Advanced studies option for middle school students which builds skills, knowledge, and understanding in English language arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies Designed to meet the needs of the most advanced learner with an emphasis on creativity, innovation, and scholarly discourse Students develop the skills and content knowledge necessary to meet the demands of advanced course work Cambridge Learner Attributes: Responsible, Innovative, Confident, Engaged, Reflective 8
Cambridge Eligibility Criteria for Participation: Eligibility for gifted services*, and/or Level of 4 or 5 on the statewide assessment for both English Language Arts and Mathematics, and GPA of at least 3.5 Cambridge Primary participation is not necessary for entry into Cambridge Secondary Other Candidate Characteristics: academic excellence commitment to the program involvement in outside activities attendance behavior 9
Elective Course Requests Elective Course selection will be input electronically Counselors will be visiting elementary schools 10
Supplies Will be posted on school website 11
Dress Code 12
Laptops Students will be keeping the laptop they have now and bringing it with them from their elementary school Students carry them with them from class to class We recommend getting a protective case, along with a backpack with a laptop sleeve Replacement cost is $547 13
Clubs/Extracurricular Activities NNMS has a variety of clubs and activities that take place throughout the school year (Fall, Winter, & Spring sessions) Homework Help Gardening Club Chess Club Fitness Gaming Athletic Teams 14
Before/After School Before school program (study hall) that begins at 7:30 a.m. Registration will open at the beginning of school year Any student being dropped off prior to 8:40 needs to sign up NNMS has a variety of after school activities that take place throughout the school year (Fall, Winter, & Spring sessions) Homework Help Gardening Club Chess Club Fitness Gaming Athletic Teams: Fall: Cross Country, Volleyball Winter: Basketball & Soccer Spring: Track and Field 15
