February 26, 2014

Principal

Dr. Glickman-Rogers

Welcome to Oceanside Middle School

Middle School Philosophy

Our philosophy and mission reflect the intellectual and developmental needs and characteristics of young

adolescents.

The Educational Program

Our educational program is comprehensive, challenging,

purposeful, integrated, relevant, and standards-based.

Organizational Structure

Our organizational structure supports both academic excellence and personal

development.

Teaming Looping 6 Day Schedule

Oceanside Middle School

7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4

Team Leader Team Leader Team Leader Team Leader

English English English English

Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies

Science Science Science Science

Math Math Math Math

Counselor Counselor Counselor Counselor

Core Extension Group Guidance Personal Finance (7th Grade)

Human Relations (8th Grade)

Math Workshop ELA Workshop Introduction to Research Culture and Society

Multi-Team Classes• World Language

-Spanish-Italian -French-Chinese

• Fine and Practical Arts-Art-Family and Consumer Science-Health-Technology - STEM

• Music -Band-Chorus-Orchestra-General Music

• Physical Education -Fitness Room

Sample Schedule

Advisory Day 1 Day 2

Period1 Social Studies Math

Period 2 ELA Science

Period 3 Art Art

Period 4 *Core Extension *Core Extension

Period 5 Math Social Studies

Period 6 Science ELA

Period 7 Chorus PE

Period 8 Spanish Spanish

*Period 4 Lunch

Bell Schedule WARNING BELL 7:40 ADVISORY 7:42 – 7:49 PERIOD 1 7:52 – 8:34 PERIOD 2 8:37 – 9:19 PERIOD 3 9:22 – 10:04 PERIOD 4 10:07 – 11:07 PERIOD 5 11:10 – 12:10 PERIOD 6 12:13 – 12:55 PERIOD 7 12:58 – 1:40 PERIOD 8 1:43 – 2:25 PERIOD 9 2:28 – 3:10

Network of Academic and Personal Support

Guidance Counselors Special EducationGroup Guidance ESLPsychologists Math WorkshopSocial Workers ELA WorkshopExtra Help Remedial Reading Team Meetings Mentors Homework Center

Clubs and Sports

Over 20 clubs Annual Club Fair Interscholastic Sports Intramural Program Academic Study Center

*See Handout

Transportation Regular Bus 2:25 Late Bus

3:15, 3:45, 4:30, 5:00 Bus Pass/Student ID Student Drop Off/Pick Up

Rear of the building ONLY

iPads Distribution Student expectations Family expectation

PTA Site Based Team SEPTA Building Level Safety Team Parent Workshops

April 7th – Who’s the Boss? – Setting limits for the middle school student

Principal’s Tea March 24th – iPad Showcase

Opportunities for Community Involvement

Parent Portal Schedules Attendance Progress Reports Report Cards

8th Grade Opportunities

Living Environment Art Enrichment Music Theory Science Research Math Research Social Science Research

Transition Process

World Language Selection Music Selection Elementary School Visits Special Ed. Parent Meeting 3/4 @7 pm Counselor Night – 6/5 @ 7 pm 6 into 7 Meet and Greet – 6/17

Summer Reading Team Orientations -8/20 & 8/21 iPad Distribution Meetings 8/25 & 8/26

District Website

Please visit our district website for important

information and the link to the middle school homepage.

http://www.oceansideschools.org

Contact/InformationE-Mail:

AGlickman-Rogers@Oceansideschools.org

Parent Handbook Phone (516) 678-8518

World Language in Grades 7-8 All 6th graders entering Oceanside Middle School next year are scheduled

to remain in Spanish in grades 7 and 8, unless you inform us otherwise.

Students who continue with Spanish in middle school are on the path to completing their 3 credit sequence for an Advanced Regents Diploma in grade 9, a full year earlier than their peers.

Once at the high school, students of Spanish can either continue on to more advanced level Spanish courses, and/or begin to study a second or even third world language in grades 10-12.

Students who continue in Spanish have three different ways to gain college credit BEFORE graduating high school, through College Spanish in conjunction with Long Island University, through AP Spanish Language and Culture, or AP Spanish Literature and Culture.

Last year…

125 students completed 6 college credits in Spanish, and 28 students completed 3 college credits in Spanish, before graduating high school.

7 students completed 3 college credits in Italian before graduating high school.

5 students completed 3 college credits in French before graduating high school.