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
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.
Meet the 6th Grade Team
Core Classes
Elective Classes
Band
Exploring Visual Art
Exploring Music
Drama
Digital Literacy
Expl. Nutrition & Childcare
Technology
Exploring Language
Healthful Living
Other Academic Areas
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