6th Grade Virtual Orientation

Salem Year-Round Middle School

Welcome, New Spartans!

We'd like to welcome you to Salem Middle School's virtual orientation for rising 6th graders. We can't wait to meet you in-person in July.

Please use the links and resources here on this site to learn about your Salem Middle School experience. You will have a chance to tour the campus and meet your teachers during schedule pick-up in July.

School hours:
8:15am - 3:00pm (students may enter at 7:45am)

Office Hours:
8:00am - 3:00pm

Dates to Remember:

May 19 Virtual 6th Grade Orientation goes live

July 6 Schedule pick-up and Open Campus; self-guided tours and "Meet the Teacher" for Tracks 1 & 3 4:00-6:00pm

July 8 1st day of school for Tracks 1 & 3

July 29 Schedule pick-up and Open Campus; self-guided tours and "Meet the Teacher" for Track 4 4:30-6:30pm

August 2 1st day of school for Track 4 & Virtual Academy

Presentation

Sixth Grade Orientation 2021 PP.ppt

Virtual Building Tour

Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

Q & A

WCPSS Middle School Programs

The WCPSS Middle School Transition Page has useful information about:

  • Helping 5th graders transition to Middle School

  • Elective Courses

  • Vaccinations

  • Athletics

  • Math Placement

Academics @ Salem

Registration

Elective options for 6th graders are outlined in this document. Rising 6th graders will register for elective classes with their 5th grade school counselor through PowerSchool.

Contact a school counselor if you have questions or need assistance.

Salem MS 2021-22 6th ELECTIVE COURSE OPTIONS.pdf

Meet the 6th Grade Team

Core Classes

English Language Arts

Math

Science

6th Grade Sci Presentation

Social Studies

Elective Classes

Band

Exploring Visual Art

Exploring Music

Drama

Digital Literacy

Expl. Nutrition & Childcare

Technology

Exploring Language

Healthful Living

Other Academic Areas

Student services

Library

AIG

ESL

Salem Athletics

Salem Middle PTA

For information on Salem Athletics, please visit these sites:

Visit the Salem PTA site for:

  • PTA News

  • Membership

  • Volunteer Opportunities

  • Salem SpiritWear and SpiritGear