1 “Where Teams Make A Difference”Welcome to Seneca Valley Middle School “Where Teams Make A Difference”
2 SVMS Video
3 Who’s Who at SVMS? Mr. Ceh Principal Mr. Raso Assistant PrincipalMr. Wendereusz Dean of Students Mr. Stephens School Counselor Mrs. North School Counselor Ms. Limmer School Counselor Mrs. Williams School Nurse
4 SVMS Teams 7TH Grade Teams 8th Grade Teams Lions Bobcats CougarsTigers Panthers 8th Grade Teams Eagles Falcons Condors Hawks Owls
5 Bell Schedule Earliest bus pick-up is 6:15am!8 periods in a school day (42 minutes) 4 minutes between classes 3 Lunches (mixed 7th and 8th grade) Homeroom is 7:30am-7:51am Listen to morning announcements during HR -Connections, DEAR, academic help Dismissal at 2:33pm
6 Attendance You MUST come to school!If you are absent, you MUST turn in an excuse from a parent/guardian or doctor. Turn in excuses within 5 school days of return Missed work must be made up in a timely fashion. Coordination of missed work is the STUDENT’S responsibility.
7 Dress Code Keep it classy!
8 Clubs, Activities, and SportsGet involved to make new friends, develop your passions/skills and become part of the Raider Community! Check out options on the SVMS webpage or Athletics homepage! Activity 5pm
9 Required Forms for SportsGo to svsd.net and click on Athletics Click on Sports Forms Athletic Manual Cover Page Comprehensive Physical Form Drug Testing Consent Form Insurance Waiver Student Health Record/Emergency Procedures
10 Boys Sports Boys Cross Country Boys Football 7th & 8th Boys Ice HockeyBoys Inline Hockey Boys Soccer Boys Swim (Club) Boys Basketball 7th & 8th Boys Wrestling Boys Lacrosse (Club) Boys Track Boys Volleyball
11 Girls Sports Girls Basketball 7th & 8th Girls Cross CountryGirls Soccer Girls Swim (Club) Girls Softball Girls Lacrosse (Club) Girls Track Girls Volleyball Cheerleading
12 Clubs Art Chess & Checkers Environmental Golf Helping Hands LibrarySki Outdoor Adventure Table Tennis Video Weightlifting Winter Running Word Games
13 Activities Academic Games Middle School Play Student Council YearbookIntramurals Pajama Rama (Girls) September Main Event (Boys) November
14 Teacher Recommended CoursesEnglish 7 & Cohort English 7 Advanced English 7 Principles of Pre-Algebra & Cohort Pre-Algebra Algebra 1
15 Teacher Recommended CoursesYour current teachers will recommend Your English Class Your Math Class
16 English Recommendation CriteriaTest scores and teacher recommendation Advanced English 7 Strong grade in Language Arts PSSA & NWEA data, teacher recommendation, completion of summer pre-requisite assignment
17 Math Recommendation CriteriaPrinciples of Pre-Algebra and Cohort 69% and below in Math 6 Pre-Algebra 70% or better in Math 6 Test scores and teachers recommendation Algebra 1 80% or better in Pre-Algebra Test scores and teacher recommendation
18 7th Grade Required Core ClassesIntegrated Science (full year) World History (full year) Reading (semester) Health (semester)
19 General Art Semester Course (half year class) Drawing PaintingCeramics Sculpture Graphics
20 General Music Semester Course (half year class)Music History (from Medieval to Modern) Music Appreciation Music Theory (reading and writing music) Play guitar, keyboard and use other music technology
21 World Languages French I German I Latin I Spanish ISelect your first, second and third choice Focus in grammar, culture, speaking, listening and writing skills
22 Physical Education Full year course, 2 days a weekParticipate in a variety of team sports and lifetime activities Required PE clothing: White t-shirt or SV t-shirt (any color) Blue or black shorts Tennis shoes (sneakers)
23 Electives Full Year, 3 days per week: Band 7 Chorus 7Performing Arts 7 Middle School Strings Ensemble - You must choose one elective class -
24 Band 7 Full Year, 3 days per week:Trumpet, trombone, clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, saxophone, flute, percussion, baritone, tuba Prior knowledge base of playing a band instrument Group lesson once per week Concerts are required
25 Chorus 7 Full Year, 3 days per week: Concerts are requiredSeveral after school rehearsals are required Occasional pull out classes for ensembles Music Performance Assessment (Adjudication)
26 Performing Arts Full Year (3 days per week) Activities include: ActingPuppet Shows TV Commercials Use of Digital Cameras Editing Software
27 Middle School String EnsembleFull Year, 3 days per week: Violin, viola, cello, string bass Pre-requisite: previous experience and/or audition Mandatory scheduled performances Several after school rehearsals required Collegiate adjudication
28 SV Academy of Choice (Cyber)Students have the opportunity to take classes via our cyber program Full-time (school or home) or a hybrid schedule To register please indicate on students green registration form No cost to take cyber classes during the school year
29 SV Academy of Choice (Cyber) SUMMERYou can begin to register online for summer cyber classes now You must pay a fee for each summer course Acceleration, Audit/Remediation, and Credit Recovery options are available Summer cyber session is May 15-July 13
30 Remember Important Dates:February 8-Parent Orientation SVMS Multipurpose Room. Parents Only Please. February 10- Return your completed course selection sheet to your homeroom teacher! Computer Lab Day - Enter your new 7th grade schedule online Haine-February 15 Evans City- February 16
31 Remember Don’t lose your registration materials!Program of Studies is online at Your teachers will recommend the Math and English placement for you Choose your electives wisely A parent/guardian must sign your registration sheet prior to turning it in! No schedules will be changed after JUNE 30!!!
32 Thank You!