New Century Middle School
Welcome rising 6th graders
hello future centurions
Welcome to New Century Middle School! I will be your school counselor and I can't wait to meet you! Starting middle school can be exciting and stressful at the same time for students (and their parents!). There is excitement at a new beginning, the chance to meet new friends, have more class options and become more independent, but there is also the stress of the unknown. We have some things planned to help you have a positive transition to middle school. First, we have two information nights scheduled; however, due to covid restrictions, you can only bring one adult. Also, I will also be visiting your school soon soon to share some exciting things about New Century and answer any questions you might have. At New Century, our goal is to build positive relationships that empower students to experience success academically, socially and emotionally. This form has everything you need to get started on being a Centurion! Have fun exploring the page and let me know of any questions you may have! We are happy to have you join the New Century family!
Mrs. Mashburn
School Counselor
Tuesday May 4, 2021 or Wednesday May 5, 2021
Click below to register for a date and time that is most convenient for you.
A day in the life of a centurion
Covid-19 Edition
This video is an introduction to how things operate this year. It's different from a typical year in order to keep you safe. Your counselor and teachers will explain how everything works when you arrive.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jFZ90j5oPPD2oOmDml1jce8aaRMwTDMo/view?usp=sharing
We have so many questions!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ckt6OjySoNcWc4jXf2mk38fo0BoXV8iSihUkm0OJXKw/edit?usp=sharing
Watch this video to meet your encore teachers and learn all about their classes!
This video was made last year but still gives a good overview of the types of classes we offer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KpNLCj8cTO3Iz3qTZqmJPzjHlGBgEmf6/view
Encore Teachers
Mrs. Jessica Simmons - Band jesimmons@ncmcs.org
Mrs. Taylor Hickey - Chorus thickey@ncmcs.org
Mrs. Hannah Mebane - Orchestra hmebane@ncmcs.org
Mrs. Marissa Grooms - CTE mgrooms@ncmcs.org
Mrs. Sheryl Vang - CTE svang@ncmcs.org
Mrs. Kendall Smith - PE ksmith@ncmcs.org
Mr. Brandon Blackburn - PE bblackburn@ncmcs.org
Mr. Scott Blackwood - PE sblackwood@ncmcs.org
Mrs. Kimberly Oakley - AIG koakley@ncmcs.org
Mr. Brandon Clothier - Art bclothier@ncmcs.org
6th Grade Encore Courses
you will pick either ONE year long class or TWO semester long classes
Year long music classes
6th Grade - Yearlong Courses
Beginning Orchestra
Beginning Orchestra is a year-long course offered to 6th graders who desire to learn how to play the violin, viola, cello, or double bass. Students will learn techniques for producing proper tone, pitch, rhythm, posture, dynamics, and performance at different levels. This is a performance based class that will include two to three concerts during the year.
Beginning Band
This class is designed for students who have never played a band instrument. Students may play flute, clarinet, trumpet or trombone. Students will learn how to assemble and care for their instrument, how to form a proper embouchure (mouth position), and how to play their instrument. Students will be taught how to read music (notes and rhythms), how to practice at home, and how to play within an ensemble. Students are expected to practice at home throughout the week to reinforce what we learn in class.This is a performance-based class, and students will be expected to participate in at least 2 concerts per year.
Beginning Chorus
Beginning Chorus is a year-long course designed for 6th graders who love to sing! You do not need prior experience in reading music. Students will learn how to read music and how to sight-read as a group. Students will learn how to sing in a group and will work on individual technique. This is a performance-based class, and students will be expected to participate in at least 2 concerts per year.
Click this link for more great information about our music program.
https://www.smore.com/r49suAll other courses are semester long, meaning they are only for half the school year; therefore, you will need to choose 3 of these in order of preference. You will only get 2 choices but we need an alternate in case one of your choices is not available. .
6th Grade Semester Courses
Visual Art
Visual Arts allows students to experiment with different mediums (paint, water color, color pencil, marker, chalk, clay, etc.) and create original works of art, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional. Students will explore and learn art history and how art has evolved throughout the ages. Famous works of art, master artists and the styles of art will all be studied. 6th grade art focuses on the Elements of Art and the earliest periods of art.
General Music
Students in general music will learn the basics of music reading, writing, and performing. In this course, students will learn how to read music through singing and playing band and string instruments. Students who demonstrate excellent musical skills may transition to band, chorus, or orchestra the following semester.
Career Technical Education (CTE) Courses:
Google Apps and Digital Literacy
This middle school course is composed of four instructional modules designed to provide hands-on instruction in basic keyboarding skills, computer concepts, software applications, and digital literacy. The students will learn to use the current version of Microsoft Word interface, commands, and features to create, enhance, customize, share and create complex documents, and publish them. Activities are structured to integrate English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
Exploring Technology
The middle school course focuses on applying the design process in the invention or innovation of a new product, process, or system. Through engaging activities and hands-on projects, students focus on understanding how criteria, constraints, and processes affect designs. Emphasis is placed on brainstorming, visualizing, modeling, testing, and refining designs. Students develop skills in researching information, communicating design information, and reporting results. Activities are structured to integrate physical and social sciences, mathematics, English language arts, and art.
Computer Science 1
Are you interested in computer programming? Come and check us out! This course will develop your understanding of what computers are and how they solve problems. You will apply knowledge to create programs and characters, use programming knowledge to make digital art, and program robots to do simple tasks. We will also work with paper circuits and Makey Makey circuits to supplement our learning. Students must have headphones/earbuds and their chromebook in class every day.
CTE - Health Science 1 (Therapeutic Services)
Are you interested in a career in health care? In this course, you will receive an introduction to the field of health care and therapeutics, which focuses primarily on improving the health status of patients through direct care, treatment, counseling, or health education. You will explore different types of therapeutic care and the body systems affected using podcasting, makerspace, paper circuits, 3D modeling and other projects. Students must have headphones/earbuds and their chromebook in class every day.
Need another copy of the registration form? Click below, print, fill it out and return it to your school counselor.
Athletics
6th Graders can try out for any sport at New Century with the exception of football. Click the link below to learn more.
Cheerleading tryouts will also be over the summer. For more information, contact our cheer coach, Mrs. Grooms. mgrooms@ncmcs.org
New Century VOLLEYBALL CAMP - August 9-11
Click here for more information.
YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP - August 2-5
for information email Coach Clother - bclothier@ncmcs.org
UNION PINES HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
Click here for the camps offered and registration information.