5 th grade middle school orientation
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5 TH Grade Middle School Orientation. Welcome to Chisholm Trail Middle School. Mrs. Leigh Ann Trice 6 th Grade Counselor Contact Information. Email: [email protected] Phone: 817-698-1642 Check Website for information: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
5TH GradeMiddle School
Orientation
Welcome to Chisholm Trail Middle School
Mrs. Leigh Ann Trice 6th Grade Counselor Contact Information
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 strengthsTeacher inputPast TAKS performancePersonal goals
6th Grade Daily Bell Schedule(This is the current 09-10, and is subject to change)
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 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 standardLanguage Arts – Pre AP, standard,
or G/T (for identified GT students)*Summer Reading Required GT and Pre AP
Science – Pre AP or standardSocial Studies – Pre AP or
standard
Fine Arts ElectivesStudents must choose one elective from:
- Band, Orchestra, or Choir
General ElectivesThe 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
All 6th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following:
Questions to Help Determine Pre-AP Readiness
Attitude 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 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
Language Arts English I English II English III English IV
PreAPLanguage Arts
PreAP English I
PreAPEnglish II
AP-English III
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)
8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
AP-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.
Sequence of Courses
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
World History PreAP
World Geography
PreAP
Government AP
Economics AP
US History AP
World Geography
World History
Government
Economics
US History Courses Offered at Level 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)
Social Studies Course Sequences
PreAP Biology
PreAP Chemistry
PreAP Physics
Biology 4th year
TBD
Physics
Chemistry
One Credit must come from each area of science listed:Biology, AP Biology,Chemistry, AP Chemistry, orIB ChemistryPhysics, AP Physics, or IB PhysicsAnd a fourth science credit from a higher level science course approved by the state.
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
N
IPCN
ChemistryN
4th year TBD
Science Course Sequences
The Academy of Medical ProfessionsByron Nelson High School
Opened 2009-2010
The Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Northwest High SchoolOpened 2009-2010
The Academy of Media Arts and TechnologyNorthwest High School
Opened 2009-2010
The Academy of Culinary Arts and HospitalityByron Nelson High School
Opening 2010-2011
Success in 6th grade
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
Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades!
6th Grade can… 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 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 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.