Transcript Success in 6 th grade

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6
Grade
Middle School
Orientation
Welcome to
Chisholm Trail
Middle School
CTMS Overview
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TEA Recognized Rating
Title One Campus
Approximately 1050 students
Rapid growth (2005 = 400 students)
CTMS Overview cont.
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Recently named one of
11 middle schools
named a “Texas School
to Watch” by the Texas
Middle School
Association.
Award given for
Academic Excellence
over time and
Development
Responsiveness to the
needs of students
What has the budget shortfall done to
middle school???
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CTMS will not be losing any teachers.
Class size should remain in the low 20’s for
all core classes. Some electives will be in the
high 20’s.
No programs or classes will be cut at this
point.
Some teachers will be teaching one extra
class period.
6th Grade Schedule
8 periods
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1 ½ periods for Math and LA
1 Science, 1 Social Studies
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~
6th Grade Daily Bell Schedule
(This is the current 10-11, 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)
*We have a 20 minute “homeroom” period on Tues. and
Thurs.
Factors to consider when
choosing classes:
 Your
child’s academic strengths
 Teacher input
 Past TAKS performance
 Personal goals
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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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! We
encourage all 6th graders to try at least one.
 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
(NISD uses middle school PAP to condense the
curriculum and get one year ahead)
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
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4th year TBD
4th Year TBD
One
must
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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
Opened 2010-2011
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 (Intro. Technology)
Consists of one semester of keyboarding/computers and one semester
of enrichment activities.
- Art, Math Challenge, and Intro to Theatre Arts
or
- Band, Orchestra, or Choir
Band and Orchestra Instrument
Drives
(no reservations needed; show up to try various
instruments for comfort and fit)
BAND
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April 7th from 5:30-7:30
at CTMS
ORCHESTRA
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April 13th from 5:307:30 at CTMS
Netbooks for 6th graders???
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Each NISD middle
school student is issued
a netbook at the
beginning of the year.
Usage fees are
charged and insurance
is available.
Why do they need netbooks?
NISD Vision:
The best and most sought
after school district
where every student is
future ready:
Ready for college
Ready for the global
workplace
Ready for personal
success
Netbooks…What access do they have?
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While at school, students have access to the
NISD server and most inappropriate
websites and social networking is blocked.
Away from school, netbooks can log on to
any wireless access point and would not be
protected by the NISD server
Teachers have the ability to monitor all
student netbooks from their own computers.
Success in middle school involves
much more than just good grades!
Success in 6th grade
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STUDENTS
Use a Planner and 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
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PARENTS
Check your child’s planner
Check grades and
assignments on-line
Work to make sure your child
attends tutorials as needed.
Form bonds with teachers
and staff.
Ask questions for help when
necessary
Make sure your child
maintains a well-rounded
schedule.
Sign up for e-mail updates
and weekly reminders
6th Grade Students can…
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Attend Pep Rallies (Parents too!)
Attend school dances, after school sporting
events and programs (Parents too!)
Attend field trips (Parents too!)
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
Good students get
recognized!!!
TOG DOGS
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Each student of the A/B
Honor roll each six weeks
get recognized with a
special treat and some “free
time” outside of class!
HOMEROOM
HEROES
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Each six weeks, every
homeroom selects a student
to be its “Homeroom Hero”.
This award is based on
citizenship and students
receive a special little prize
PUP CAMP!!
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Students will pick up their schedule, receive
a locker, and textbooks the week of August
8th (Exact times and dates will be posted on
the campus website during the summer)
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6th grade “PUP Camp” will be Saturday,
August 20th (morning)
Last but Not Least…
We are here for your children
and we want what is best for them!
 If in doubt….ASK!
 Get to know the Administration
and teachers at the Middle School.
 Remember your child needs your
guidance more than ever
during this transition.
Important Contacts
Principal- Dr. Rob Thornell
817.215.0601 [email protected]
Assistant Principal- Chris Jones
817.215.50645 [email protected]
Counselor- Leigh Ann Trice
817-698-1642 [email protected]