Madison Middle School
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"HOME OF THE PANTHERS" *Mrs. Fritz's Web Page with Current Announcements & Recognition MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Vickie Fritz, Guidance Counselor Contact Information : Phone: 859-624-4550 Fax: 859-624-4543 Email: vickie.fritz@madison.kyschools.us
ENROLLMENT Students enrolling in Madison Middle School will need the following documents: *Enrollment Sheet *Certified Birth Certificate *Updated Immunization Certificate *Physical Examination (within the past year & required for 6 th gr. entry) *Proof of Residency *Custody Papers, if the student does not live with both biological parents School Records Clerk: Ann Greenwell ann.greenwell@madison.kyschools.us
COUNSELING SERVICES Individual: Referrals may be made by students, teachers or parents. Please call for an appointment or leave a written request at the school office. Small Group: Based on student need. If a student is invited to participate in a group, parent permission will be obtained Classroom Guidance: Academic, Social/Emotional and Careers We also have a collaborative relationship with Blue Grass Regional Mental Health Comprehensive Care. Therapists from Comp Care meet with students two mornings a week, Impact Services monitor students regularly and Children's Wrap Around coordinate services. Services from Blue Grass Regional Mental Health must meet a specific criterion with parent involvement. Call the Counselor's Office for additional information Most semesters, we have counselor interns and practicum students from EKU that provide counseling services for our students
BUILDING ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (BAC) 6 th , 7 th and 8 th graders will take the MAP test 3 times per year (September, January and May). All students also take the CCT in April. Eighth Graders will take the EXPLORE Test in September which counts 5% of the CCT score. The EXPLORE Test is the first test in the EPAS which allow students to begin their planning for high school and college courses. For more information visit: www.act.org/epas/ or www.actstudent.org/explore/ or www.gohigherky.org All students will begin or continue work on the Individual Learning Plan (ILP). The ILP is mandated by the state. This is a web-based program and you will need a student/parent log-in. Jennifer Hess, our Career/Business Teacher is the manager of our ILP's. For more information visit www.education.ky.gov ; Click Quick Links, the Individual Learning Plan Contact: jennifer.hess@madison.kyschools.us
ACADEMIC SUPPORT If your child is struggling academically or socially, your recommended first course of action is to contact the teacher or request a conference with the team of teachers. (You may reach your child's teachers via email and email address on the school website) Madison Middle School has a well structured Response to Intervention (RTI) program in place. At the end of the previous school year or beginning of a new school year, all students are given Universal Screeners in Reading and Math to determine academic levels. Based on the screeners, Tier 1 interventions are implemented in the classroom. If students are not making sufficient progress, they may be moved to Tier 2 which is a RTI class that replaces one related arts class for a minimum of 9 weeks. If student progress is little a Student Teacher Assistance Team (STAT) may be called to discuss a move to Tier 3 for more intensive interventions and a discussion for a referral for Special Education Services. Kelly Philbeck is our RTI Coordinator: Contact: kelly.philbeck@madison.kyschools.us If you have further questions about STAT Teams or Special Education Services, please contact the Counselor, Mrs. Fritz; Mrs. Swim, our Special Education Chair Person: dena.swim@madison.kyschools.us Michelle Hawkins is our Special Education Consultant: michelle.hawkins@madison.kyschools.us Dr. Connie Adams is our School Psychologist: Connie.adams@madison.kyschool.us Dr. Karen Frohoff is our Director of Special Education in Madison Co. Karen.frohoff2@madison.kyschools.us 859-625-6044
REFERRAL FOR A 504 PLAN If your child has a medical issue that substantially limits his/her access to the curriculum or school facilities and may impair their learning, you may make a referral for a 504 Plan through the Guidance Office. A meeting is scheduled to review the referral and concerns and the committee determines any additional information that may be needed such as a diagnosis of the medical condition (required), rating scales, testing, observations, screenings, etc. After all information is acquired, a second meeting is conducted and eligibility is determined. If eligible, a 504 Plan is written and will be implemented by the student's teachers. For more information, contact the counselor who serves as the school level 504 Chairperson.
GIFTED AND TALENTED SERVICES Students that are identified as gifted in academic and General Intelligence areas will be scheduled so that our G/T Teacher can consult with their teachers to enhance their learning with advanced activities and projects. Activities for students gifted in non-cognitive areas will have special projects scheduled throughout the year. Students may also receive services through a component in our RTI Program. Devonna Hensley Abner is our G/T Resource Teacher. Contact: devonna.abner@madison.kyschools.us
SCHEDULING 6 th Grade One Team of 4 Teachers and One Team of 2 Teachers 7 th Grade - One Team of 4 Teachers and One Team of 2 Teachers 8 th Grade One Team of 4 Teachers
Each student will have 6 class periods. All students will have a math, science, social studies and science class. There are two periods (Related Arts) where students may have the following classes: Band and Chorus Both year long courses, Art, Wellness (PE), Wellness (Health), Music, Industrial Technology, Careers each have some two-term classes and some one-term classes, RTI (Response To Intervention); READ 180 (takes both Related Arts periods) both of these classes are based on student test scores and screenings and may last anywhere from one to four terms.
ATTENDANCE/TRUANCY As a counselor, I feel attendance is very important. If students are not in school, they cannot learn what is needed to have the best education possible. Our county has a strict attendance policy. Three days of unexcused absences is considered truant and 6 days is considered habitual truancy. Our attendance clerk is Donna Martin. It is VERY important that students turn in their notes and doctor excuses when they are absent. The policy states that excuses must be turned in within 3 days of the absence or they will not be accepted. This is necessary so student work can be made up and so that students will be eligible for rewards and recognition. This also teaches students responsibility and that there are consequences when rules are not followed. Contact: Donna Martin donna.martin@madison.kyschools.us , Paul Baker, Director of Pupil Personnel paul.baker@madison.kyschools.us , Jimmy Allen, Truancy Advocate jimmy.allen@madison.kyschools.us (624-4500 or 625-6000)
OTHER PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT *Education Talent Search Program at EKU Sponsor: Donna Clark Visit website: www.ets.eku.edu *Duke Talent Identification Program 7 th Grade only Visit Website: www.tip.duke.edu *Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) 8 th Grade only. Visit Websites: www.kheaa.com and www.gohigher.KY.org *Revision of our Crisis Management Plan with facilitator Dr. David May from EKU
COMMUNICATION To be placed on the weekly list serve to receive emails about school activities and announcements, Contact: Kelly.philbeck@madison.kyschools.us
New Programs for 2009-10 Renaissance and CHAMPS
TIPS FOR STUDENTS MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
*Get Organized! Use you agenda/planner-Write down your assignments and projects Set up a homework area Get things ready the night before Learn to schedule and use your time efficiently Set Goals Take Notes in Class Prepare for Tests/Assessments Ask for Help!! Think Before You Speak or Act *Don't Let Others Control Your Actions Make Wise Choices Respect Others Be Polite and Kind to Others Take Responsibility for Your Actions Be Friendly Make the first move in making friends SMILE J J *Get Involved in a Sport, Club or Activity
TIPS FOR PARENTS IN HELPING YOUR CHILD TRANSITION INTO MIDDLE SCHOOL
*Begin talking about the differences in elementary and middle school *Allow them more responsibility and decision making *Discuss personalities and how to adapt to having different teachers and friends *Make transition to middle school an adventure *Shop for school supplies and dress code apparel together-allow them to make choices *LISTEN students are going through new emotions and experiencing new feelings *Pay attention and make yourself available-Don't jump to conclusions *Be respectful of their needs *When students become discouraged or conflicts arise, look at both sides *Offer support and understanding if your child makes a mistake, use discipline that is age appropriate and always be POSITIVE. *Acknowledge their good decisions and accomplishments *Tell your child you LOVE them every day!!
Change is the only constant. Life is change, but growth is optional. We must choose wisely.
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