Transcript Peak to Peak Middle School Spring Academic Planning Night

March 20th, 2013
Welcome
 We are thrilled you chose Peak to Peak!
 Introductions
 Principal Welcome
 Students Relocate
Important Dates & Information
• Summer Reading & Kahn Academy
• Requirement, Location, Subjects, Timeline
• Registration: Tuesday, August 13th, 2013
• Majority of registration will be completed on line.
• The above date is for Pictures, I.D’s & Planners
• Transition day new students: August 19th
• First day of school Secondary: August 20th
• Secondary Back to School Night: September 3rd , 2013
Assessments
 If your child has not yet taken the OE Math and
English assessments please contact the main
counseling office at 303-453-4781. You will need an
appointment with a counselor.
Agenda
 Teacher selected & student chosen requirements
 Suggestions for parents
 Curriculum pathways
 Infinite Campus (IC)
 Questions for individual teachers and/or counselors
Middle School requirements
• 5 core classes:
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
World Language (Spanish, French, Mandarin)
• 2 elective classes each semester (7 periods per day)
• 1 semester of Health (7th grade)
English
• 6th:English 1, English 1 Honors, English 2 Honors
• 7th: English 2, English 2 Honors
• 8th: English 3, English 3 Honors, English 4 Honors
• Power Reading: Full year reading support class
Please notify a counselor if you do not
have an English Recommendation
Mathematics
 Pre-Algebra, Pre- Algebra Honors
 Algebra 1A/ Honors
 Algebra 1B/ Honors
 Algebra Honors
 Proof Geometry Honors
 Algebra 2/Trig. Honors
Please notify a counselor if you do not
have a Math Recommendation
Do pace yourself! Placement affects High School path.
Science
• 6th: Life Science, Life Science Honors
• 7th: Earth Science, Earth Science Honors
• 8th: Physical Science, Physical Science Honors
Please refer to the student’s Math placement
when choosing a Science class
(Students do not have to be in Honors math to request
Honors Science, however they must align by 8th grade)
Social Studies
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6th: American History
7th: World History I
8th: World History II Standard or Honors
World Languages
• All 6th graders and new 7th graders select Spanish 1A,
French 1A or Mandarin 1A
• Language Pathways:
• 6th: Level 1A
• 7th: Level 1B
• 8th: Level 2
Physical Education & Health
• P.E. (1 or both semesters)
• Lifelong Fitness (1 or both semesters)
• Health: one semester required in 7th grade
PE is not a required course in Middle School.
Study Hall, Power Reading
& Technology
• Study Hall: (1 or both semesters) *Highly Recommended
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6th grade students requesting study hall will be placed into the 6th Grade Focus
Study Hall. This is a structured study hall taught by 6th grade teachers who are
available to provide additional support.
• Power Reading: (1 Semester)
• Class for students wanting a reading fluency boost.
• This is different than the year-long intensive class that some students
will be recommended to take.
• Introduction to Information Technology (1 Semester)
• (Grades 6 & 7)
• Research & Information Technology (1 Semester)
• (Grade 8)
Arts
 Theater & Advanced Theater (1 or both semesters)
 Theater is the pre-requisite for Advanced Theater, however both
classes may be taken multiple times as the projects change each
semester.
 Exploratory Art (1 semester- can only be taken once.)
 Mixed Media Approaches (1 or both semesters)
 Exploratory Art is the pre-requisite for Mixed Media Approaches,
however both classes may be taken multiple times as the projects
change each semester.
Band and Orchestra
• General Band (full year)
• Intermediate Band (full year- gen. band or audition)
• Concert Band (full year- audition)
• Wind Symphony (full year-audition)
• Jazz Band (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-audition)
• 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.
Suggestions for Parents
• Do help your child with time limits on homework.
• Do have your child print out weekly homework assignments
Monday nights and check grades as available.
• Do know who your child’s counselor is and contact as
needed.
• Do help your child stay organized.
• (planner, bringing homework to class, supplies)
• Do talk to your child’s teacher with any questions or
concerns.
• Do read the Speak to Peak newsletter and emails.
• Volunteer!
• Do come to Back to School Night and Parent-Teacher
conferences.
Questions?
 Before you leave return the completed, signed Course
Selection Forms.
 Remember to rank 1-6 student chosen elective options.
 We TRY to schedule top choices but can not guarantee placement.
 If you need a counselor/teacher to contact you please
make a note on the form or send an email to…
Ms. Short: [email protected]
Ms. Salvo: [email protected]
We will see you in August!
If you have any further questions
e-mail or call…
Manele Short, Counselor A-O
[email protected]
303-453-4655
Andrea Salvo, Counselor P-Z
[email protected]
303-453-4649