Incoming 6th-Grade Parent Night Orientation
March 20th, 2019
Welcome Parents!
Administration Introductions...
Tappan’s Mission Statement
The mission at Tappan is to come together to design a school commUNITY where everyone will have fun, love learning, want to excel, achieve to their potential and care for each other.
Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)
A program designed to reinforce the positive behaviors that we want students to exhibit, while addressing and providing support for behaviors that do not meet our expectations.
PBIS EXPECTATIONS
Tappan Middle School
Achievement- What’s it all about!
Strong Academic Classes: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
Rich Exploratory or Electives: Art, Music, World Languages, Technology Education, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Project Lead The Way
Tappan Culture
Support Classes
At this time, we plan to offer the following support classes:
Lockers
Lunch
Communication
Social Media
Twitter- @A2Tappan
Facebook-
Tappan Middle School
Tappan School’s Website https://www.a2schools.org/tappan
Tappan’s Student Affirmation Statement
As a student at TMS, it is important for you to know that you are loved and accepted for the unique individual you are. Please know you are important to every adult here at Tappan.
We love you and will always work with you to ensure your success as you continue to learn and grow.
Each day is a day of growth for you. You are smart, you are talented, you are beautiful and the Tappan team believes in you!
Always believe in yourself, be kind to others and yourself and always work hard to better yourself!
Have a great day of learning and growing! We BELIEVE IN YOU!!!
Counselor Assignments 2019-20
Gwen Bonnee – Grade 6,
bonnee@aaps.k12.mi.us 734-994-2017
ext. 35209
New Hire – Grade 7,
734-994-2017 ext. 35213
Karel Graham – Grade 8,
grahamk@aaps.k12.mi.us 734-994-2017 ext. 35214
Elective Rotation
1st quarter | 2nd quarter | 3rd quarter | 4th quarter |
3rd Hr.
7th Hr.
1st quarter | 2nd quarter | 3rd quarter | 4th quarter |
Tappan Guidance Counselor Department
After School Sports - Mr. Dan Etz (AD)
Most 6th Grade Sports operate similar to intramurals:
Students must have a physical examination form on file in order to participate in any sport.
Check out our Athletic Website for more info
(Just Google “Tappan Athletics”)
6th Grade Sports Include...
Season 1
Sept - Oct
Cross Country
Soccer
Season 2
Nov - Dec
Wrestling
Girls Basketball
Season 3
Jan - Feb
Synchro
Boys Basketball
Season 4
March - April
Swimming
Volleyball
Season 5
May - June
Track
Tennis
Examples of After School Clubs
Gamer’s Club Rubik’s Cube Club
Spelling Bee Art Club
Student Council Orchestra Club
Quiz Bowl Newspaper Club
Cheer Club Drama Club
Creative Writing Club
Grade Level Trips
6th grade: Camp Ohiyesa
7th grade: Rolling Hills, etc.
8th grade: Washington, D.C.
6th Grade Curriculum
6th grade Math, Science, English / Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies
Typical 6th Grade Schedule
B. Choir every day
C. Exploratories
6th Grade ELA Areas of Study- Mrs. Epps
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Testing Out of Math- Ms. Borges
•Completed at the elementary buildings in mid-May
•Test during the first week of school for students new to the district only
•Students may test only once
•Information will be available on the school district website section on testing out
More Math Information
•Math Counts Club is offered, meeting Nov. through February
•Math on Call books
•Help at lunch, during some advisory times, after school
•Math Support elective class
Disciplines/Standards in MSS- Mrs. Coppens
MSS = Michigan Science Standards
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES (8)
Four domains:
Overview of Social Studies Curriculum- Ms. Nassar
Ancient History & Geography
How To Be a Historian
Early Human Migration
Agricultural Revolution
Sumerians
Ancient Egypt, China, India & the Mayans
Ancient Greece and Rome
World Religions
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
World Languages- Ms. Shaw
Instrumental and Vocal Music
Why be a part of music at Tappan?
6th Grade Music Schedule
Choose from the following classes:
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
A | B | A/B | A | B |
Band | PE | Band/PE | Band | PE |
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
Middle school is a time of exploration, a time when students are figuring out what they’re passionate about today and how that relates to who they’ll become tomorrow.
During this transitional time, PLTW Gateway’s five units empower students to lead their own discovery. The hands-on program boosts classroom engagement and excitement, drives collaboration, and inspires “aha! moments” and deep comprehension. And as students engage in PLTW’s activities in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, they see a range of paths and possibilities they can look forward to in high school and beyond.
PLTW classes offered at Tappan are:
Design & Modeling - 6th Grade (9 week class)
Automation & Robotics - 7th Grade (9 week class)
Computer Science for Innovators and Makers - 7th Grade (9 week class)
Medical Detectives - 7th Grade (9 week class)
Energy & the Environment (Semester class)
Visual Arts
Exploratory Arts, for 6th graders, is a 9 week course that is broken into 3 main units: drawing, ceramics, and painting.
These units preview individual, medium specific, 9 week classes that can be chosen as electives at the 7th and 8th grade levels.
Art continued...
Realistic, abstract and non-objective styles are all included.
The majority of class time is spent in the artistic process, but aesthetics, art history and the essentials of critique are also covered.
In-District Transfer/ Schools of Choice
The Application Window for 2019-20 In-District Transfers closes April 1, 2019. In-District Transfer, is dependent upon space available, and is a possible option for students residing within the Ann Arbor Public Schools attendance boundaries.
The School of Choice application window has not been decided at this time.
If you currently do not reside in the AAPS attendance boundaries but reside in Washtenaw, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Oakland, or Wayne County you would be considered School of Choice.
Under the School of Choice and In-District Transfer policy, transportation to and from school is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
PTSO and Parent Perspective
Parent Involvement Opportunities/Updates
Curriculum Information Presentations
Social Studies - Ms. Nassar (Room 243)
Math - Mr. Hogan / (Media Center Lab)
English / Language Arts - Ms. Epps (Rm 220)
Science - Mrs. Coppens (Room 237)
Special Education- Ms. Martin (Rm. 216)
Presentation Times - 6:30 pm, 6:40 pm, 6:50 pm, 7:00,
Building Tours... 7:00pm SHARP
Will begin in front of:
Counselor’s Office,
Rm 216,
OR Media Center
Tours will cover some classes on each floor, cafeteria and floor offices.
Elevator Access is just across from the Media Center
Media Center Curriculum / Program Additional Questions
The following staff will be available in the media center to answer any additional questions you may have regarding their curriculum or programs.
Ms. Borges- Math Curriculum/ Testing-Out information
Ms. Gordon - Project Lead the Way Mr. Etz - Athletics / Clubs
Ms. Knowles- Music Department
Ms. Kalisewicz - English Language Learners (ELL)
Ms. Bonee -Will be available in the 2nd floor Counseling Office
Media Center Guests
Thank you for coming. We look forward to having you and your child become apart of the Tappan School Family!
Please join us in the Media Center / Classrooms for questions about specific programs/offerings.
Tours begin at 7pm sharp!