Transcript Peak to Peak Middle School Spring Academic Planning Night

Peak to Peak Middle School
Spring Academic Planning
Night
March 21st, 2012
Welcome
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We are thrilled you chose Peak to
Peak!
Introductions
Principal Welcome
Students Relocate
Important Dates & Information
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Summer Reading
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(Requirement, Location, Subjects, Timeline)
Registration: Tuesday, August 7th, 2012
(schedules, lockers, fees, sign ups, health
forms, class photos)
Transition day new students: August 13th
First day of school K-12: August 14th
Secondary Back to School Night:
September 6th , 2012
Assessments
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If your child has not yet taken
assessments please contact the main
counseling office at 303-453-4781.
You will need an appointment with a
counselor.
Agenda
Teacher selected and student chosen
requirements in MS
Suggestions for MS students and parents
HS credits for MS students
Curriculum pathways
Questions for individual teachers and/or
counselors
Middle School requirements
5 Core classes: World Language (Spanish,
French or Mandarin) English, Science,
Social Studies and Math
2 Elective classes each semester (7
periods per day)
One semester of health (7th grade)
Suggestions for Middle School
Students
Do take a study hall
Do remember that “standard” classes at Peak to Peak are
rigorous
Do balance class work & extra-curricular
Do review your study skills (6th grade induction)
Do use a timer for homework: limit 20 minutes (30 minutes
for honors)
Do study at desk or table, NOT on bed
Do turn off TV, phones etc.
Do use your planner, locker
Do ask your teachers for help, do use office hours if needed
Suggestions for Middle School Parents
Do help your child with time limits on homework
Do have your child print out weekly homework assignments Monday
nights and web grades as available
Do know who your child’s counselor is and contact as needed
Do help your child learn responsibility (planner, bringing homework
to class, supplies)
Do talk to your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns
Do read Speak to Peak Newsletter, emails,
Volunteer!
Do make sure your child attends regularly
Do come to Back to School Night; parent/teacher/student
conferences
HS Credits
If MS students are recommended to
be placed in certain HS classes, they
have option to choose to have this
class count on HS transcript.
Once decided, can’t change this.
Does count for HS GPA.
World Languages
All 6th graders and new 7th/8th
select Spanish 1A, French 1A or
Mandarin 1A
6th: Level 1A
7th: Level 1B
8th: Level 2
English
Please notify a counselor if you do not
have an English Recommendation
6th: Power Reading, English 1, English
1 Honors, English 2 Honors
7th: English 2, English 2 Honors
8th: English 3, English 3 Honors,
English 4 Honors
Social Studies
6th: American History
7th: World History I
8th: World History II
Standard/Honors
Science
Please refer to the student’s Math
placement when choosing a Science class
6th: Life Science, Life Science Honors
7th: Earth Science, Earth Science Honors
8th: Physical Science, Physical Science
Honors
Mathematics
Please notify a counselor if you do not have a Math
Recommendation
Do pace yourself- placement here affects HS
(Demonstration)
Pre-Algebra, Pre- Algebra Honors
Algebra 1A/ Honors
Algebra 1B/ Honors
Algebra Honors
Proof Geometry Honors
Algebra 2/Trig. Honors
Course Registration
IC Log-in & Passwords
Directions for registration
Deadline
http://portal.bvsd.org/campus/boulder
Band and Orchestra
During School Hours: (except Jazz band)
General Band (full year)
Intermediate Band (full year- gen. band or audition)
Concert Band (full year- audition)
Wind Symphony (full year-audition)
Jazz Band (enrolled in another music class- before school)
General Orchestra (full year)
Concert Orchestra (full year-audition)
Chamber Orchestra (full year-audition)
Choir
General Choir (one semester)
Concert Choir (full year-previous
experience)
Phoenix Fire (full year- audition)
To schedule an audition for
band/choir/orchestra:
[email protected] (choir- Mrs. Andony)
[email protected] (band- Mr. Spicer)
[email protected] (orchestra- Ms. Savage)
Information for auditions as well as contact
information can be found in the welcome packet
you received. All auditions should be completed by
now. If your child has not completed an audition
please contact the appropriate teacher above.
Physical Education
- Available for one or both semesters
each year.
Health & Study Hall
Health: one semester in 7th required
Study Hall: optional but recommended
Power Reading: Optional 6th grade class
for those looking for a fluency boost.
Arts
Reminder: 4 classes of art required in
High School
Theatre (semester)
Exploratory Art (semester)
Mixed Media Approaches (semesterExp. Art pre-req.)
Technology
MS Technology (8th grade only)
Questions???
Before you leave we need your Course
Selection Forms
Remember to pick top 6 student
chosen classes, we will TRY to get
your top choices but can’t promise.
Thank You for coming!
We will see you in August!
If you have any further questions you can e-mail
or call…
Last Name A-O
Manele Short ([email protected])
303-453-4655
Last Name P-Z
Andrea Salvo ([email protected])
303-453-4649
Thanks for coming!!