Mariner Middle School Students Host Incoming 6th Graders for a School Tour

Mariner Middle School hosted Milton Elementary and H.O.Brittingham Elementary fifth graders on May 29 and June 4 respectively, as the elementary students got a chance to take a peek at their new school for the next three years. Coordinated by Mariner school counselors Frank Shockley and Jacqui Sheridan, the fifth graders listened to a presentation about classes, extracurricular and athletic opportunities and got to meet the administrative staff, teachers and more during their visit. Students were then divided into 10 groups and were given a tour of the school by Mariner AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) elective students. Mariner is a school-wide AVID school, and all classes employ the AVID strategies of WICOR - writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading.

"In giving our incoming 6th grade students an opportunity to see our school and learn more about what middle school is going to be like, we hope to have reduced anxiety associated with the big transition from elementary," Jacqui Sheridan, MMS School Counselor.  

"Having the 7th grade AVID Elective students as tour guides was beneficial for the incoming 6^th graders to recognize a few familiar faces in next year's 8th grade class,” said Mrs. Kindl, AVID Elective Educator. “It was also a positive experience for AVID students to showcase their leadership, collaboration, and public speaking skills.”