Transcript Success in 6 th grade

5TH Grade
Middle School
Orientation
Medlin Middle School
Success in 6th grade
Success in middle school involves
much more than just good grades!
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Use a Planner
Keep organized
Turn in assignments on time
Attend tutorials when needed
Form bonds with teachers and staff
Ask questions for help when necessary
Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes
extra-curricular activities
Factors to consider when
choosing classes:
 Your
child’s academic strengths
 Teacher input
 Past TAKS performance
 Personal goals
 NISD Academies
 College/Career Goals
6th Grade Schedule
8 periods
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2 blocked periods for Math
1 Science, 1 Social Studies, and 1 LA
1 P.E. (all 6th graders take P.E.)
1 elective of a Fine Art
(band, choir, or orchestra)
1 other elective which could include a second
fine art
*** Each class is 45 minutes ***
~ 4 minutes for passing period~
Choices for 6th Grade
Core Classes
Math – Pre AP or standard
 Language Arts – Pre AP, standard, or
G/T (for identified GT students)
 Science – Pre AP or standard
 Social Studies – Pre AP or standard
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All 6th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following:
Fine Arts Electives
Students must choose one elective from:
- Band, Orchestra, or Choir
General Electives
The 2nd elective is chosen from:
- Exploratory Wheel - Consists of a sampling of upper-grade
electives.
- General Music, Art, Math Challenge, Reading SSI
or
- Band, Orchestra, or Choir
??? How many PreAP classes
should my child take???
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Only you and your child can determine this!
What are your child’s strengths?
The amount of extracurricular activities
should be considered.
How important are these classes to your
child?
Math Course Sequences
English Course Sequences
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
PreAP
Language Arts
PreAP English
I
PreAP
English II
AP-English III
AP-English IV
Language Arts
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Gray boxes indicate courses
required for graduation
Courses must be taken one at a
time, and in order
Students are not bound to stay
on one track or another
(ex. students can move into
PreAP with teacher and parent
approval.
Courses Offered at Level
English I (9)
English II (10)
English III (11)
English IV (12)
PreAP English I (9)
PreAP English II (10)
AP English III (11)
AP English IV (12)
Social Studies
Sequences
SequenceCourse
of Courses
9th Grade
World
Geography
PreAP
10th Grade
World History
PreAP
11th Grade
US History
AP
12th Grade
Government AP
Economics AP
World
Geography
World
History
US History
Government
Courses Offered at Level
Economics
World Geography (9)
Pre-AP World Geography (9)
World History (10)
Pre-AP World History (10)
US History (11)
AP US History (11)
Government (12)
Economics (12)
AP European History (11-12)
AP Government (12)
AP Economics (12)
AP Human Geography (9-12)
Sociology (10-12)
Psychology (10-12)
AP Psychology (11-12)
Recommended High School Science
Course
Sequence
Science
Course
Sequences
12th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
AP Biology
Biology
AP
PreAP
8th Grade
Science
PreAP
PreAP
Biology
PreAP
PreAP
Chemistry
Chemistry
PreAP
PreAP
Physics
Physics
AP
Chemistry
AP Physics
Physics
AP
8th Grade
Science
4th year
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
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IPC
IPC
Physics
Physics
4th Year
TBD
TBD
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Chemistry
Chemistry
N
4th year TBD
4th Year TBD
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OneCredit
Credit
must
come
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Biology,
AP
Biology,
or IB Biology
each area of science listed:
Two Credits must come from:
Biology, AP Biology,
 Integrated Physics and
Chemistry,
AP Chemistry,
or will
Chemistry
(“IPC” this course
IB Chemistry
be phased out of the RHSP and
the AP
DAPPhysics,
by 2011-2012)
Physics,
or
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Chemistry,
AP
Chemistry,
or IB
IB Physics
Chemistry
And a fourth science credit from a
 Physics, AP Physics, or IB Physics
higher
levelscience
science
course
And
a fourth
credit
approved by the state.
The Academies of Northwest ISD provide students with the opportunity
to gain career skills and certifications beginning in high school. Our
academies provide students with the knowledge, training, and
confidence to prepare for college and careers. Academies provide a
four-year sequence of elective courses taken in high school,
specializing in the area of study. Enrollment begins in 9th grade.
For more information go to: http://academies.nisdtx.org/
The Academy of Media
Arts and Technology
Northwest High School
Opening 2009-2010
The Academy of
Science, Technology,
Engineering, and
Mathematics
Northwest High School
Opening 2009-2010
The Academy of Medical
Professions
Byron Nelson High
School
Opening 2009-2010
The Academy of
Culinary Arts and
Hospitality
Byron Nelson High
School
Opening 2010-2011
Class of 2017
Graduation Requirements:
Graduation Requirements 2011 – 2015
Courses
English (I, II, III, IV)
Mathematics
Science
Social
Studies
Economics
Recommended
Distinguished
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
(Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II + 1 other)
4 Credits
(Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II + 1 other)
4 Credits
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other)
4 Credits
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other)
3 1/2 Credits
(W. Geography, W. History,
US History, Government)
3 1/2 Credits
(W. Geography, W. History,
Government))
US History,
1/2 Credit
1/2 Credit
1 1/2 Credits
1 1/2 Credits
Health Education
1/2 Credit
1/2 Credit
Other Language
2 Credits (same language)
3 Credits (same language)
Technology Applications
1 Credit (same course)
1 Credit (same course)
Fine Arts
1 Credit (same course)
1 Credit (same course)
1/2 Credit
1/2 Credit
Total Core Subjects
22 1/2 Credits
23 1/2 Credits
General Electives
3 1/2 Credits
2 1/2 Credits
Total Credits
26 Credits
26 Credits
Physical Education
Communication
Applications
- 4 years of each
core subject
(4 x 4)
- more core classes
translates to fewer
electives, so more
thorough planning
is important
Clubs
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Cooking Club
Craft Club
Culture Club
Agriculture Club
Science Fair Club
Student Council
NJHS (National Junior Honor Society)
Musical Theater Club
Hip Hop Club
International Thespian Society
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Counselor Contact Information
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Beck Elementary Counselor
Kinder-5th Grade
Patricia Porter
[email protected]
817.215.0466
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Medlin Middle School Counselors
6th Grade Counselor
Shannon Wickstrom
[email protected]
7th Grade Counselor
Shannon Nobles
[email protected]
817.215.0528
8th Grade Counselor
Tara Teague
[email protected]
817.215.0503