Transcript 6TH GRADE ROUND-UP

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5
Grade
Middle School
Orientation
Welcome to Chisholm
Trail Middle School
Mrs. Leigh Ann Trice
6th Grade Counselor
Contact Information
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: 817-698-1642
Check Website for
information:
Go to NISD website,
select Chisholm Trail
school, Select Staff and
find my name…..
Factors to consider when
choosing classes:
 Your
child’s academic strengths
 Teacher input
 Past TAKS performance
 Personal goals
6th Grade Daily Bell Schedule
(This is the current 09-10, and is subject to change)
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1ST 8:50 – 9:35
2ND 9:39 – 10:24
3RD 10:28 – 11:13
LUNCH….11:15 - 11:45
4TH 11:49 – 12:34
5TH 12:38 – 1:23
6TH 1:27 - 2:12
7TH 2:16 – 3:11
8TH 3:15 – 4:00
(4 minute passing periods)
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)
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*Summer Reading Required GT and Pre AP
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 one semester of keyboarding/computers paired with a
semester of one of the following: theatre arts; art; puzzlers; or book
studies (teacher led curriculum and activities)
- General Music, Art, Math Challenge, and Intro to
Theatre Arts
or
- Band, Orchestra, or Choir
Questions to Help Determine
Pre-AP Readiness
Attitude
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Are they excited about their learning mathematics?
Do they try to do things “faster” than the other students?
Are they intrigued/not frustrated by problems that cannot be
solved right away?
Do they show an aptitude for building and drawing?
Do they appear strong in science?
Aptitude
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Have they been commended on TAKS in mathematics or
reading?
Have they a pretty easy time learning mathematics?
Do they like to read for pleasure?
??? How many PreAP classes
should my child take???
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?
 What path are you aiming for in High School?
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
N
IPC
IPC
Physics
Physics
4th Year
TBD
TBD
N
Chemistry
Chemistry
N
4th year TBD
4th Year TBD
One
must
come
from:from
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 Academy of Media Arts and Technology
Northwest High School
Opened 2009-2010
The Academy of Medical Professions
Byron Nelson High School
Opened 2009-2010
The Academy of Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics
Northwest High School
Opened 2009-2010
The Academy of Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Byron Nelson High School
Opening 2010-2011
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
6th Grade can…
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Attend Pep Rallies
Attend school dances, after school sporting
events and programs
Attend field trips
Be nominated for Student Council
Join the runner’s club
Serve as Ambassadors to incoming 5th
graders
Participate in UIL events
UIL
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Art
Calculator Applications
Dictionary Skills
Impromptu Speaking
Listening Skills
Mathematics
Maps, Graphs, and Charts
Number Sense
Oral Reading
Ready Writing
Science I and II
Social Studies
Spelling
Parent Involvement
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Watch Dog Volunteer
PTA Board or member
Volunteer in the classroom
Principal’s Coffee (monthly)
Access School Website and
teacher websites
Access to child’s grades
online
Visit for lunch with your child
Parent/Teacher Conference
Last but Not Least…
 If
in doubt….ASK!
We are here for your children
and we want what is best for them!
 Get to know the Administration
and teachers at the Middle School.
 Remember your child needs your
guidance more than ever
during this transition.