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North Ridge Middle School. 6 th Grade Registration. What Classes Do I Have To Take Next Year?. English/Language Arts Math Social Studies Science PE 1 elective class (on level Math) 2 elective classes (PAP Math. Core Classes. Regular Classes or Pre – Advanced Placement Classes. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
North Ridge Middle School
6th Grade Registration
What Classes Do I Have To Take Next Year?English/Language ArtsMathSocial StudiesScience
PE1 elective class (on level Math)2 elective classes (PAP Math
Core Classes
Regular Classes or Pre – Advanced Placement ClassesPre-Advanced Placement Classes:(Only For Math, Language Arts, Science Classes)Courses are more challengingTakes more timeIncreased Reading loadSophisticated writing assignments and projectsSummer reading project for all Pre-AP Language
Arts classes
ELECTIVES
ELECTIVES – YEAR LONGBeginners Band Class
Beginning fundamentals of playing will be taught on each of the woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. These instruments include flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, cornet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, mallet instruments, snare and bass drum. The fundamentals taught include embouchure formation, tone production, rhythmic concepts, maintenance of instruments, and note recognition.
Prerequisites: No previous band experience necessary but band director recommendation required.
ELECTIVES – YEAR LONG
ChoirStudents learn proper fundamental vocal
technique, music theory, musicianship, and teamwork skills. Students learn to read and write unison and two-part music and perform many different styles of music. Minimal cost for choir tee-shirt($). Private lessons are encouraged ($), but not required. Some extracurricular time is required outside the school day for concerts. No prior musical experience is necessary.
ELECTIVES – YEAR LONG
Physical Education – Physical Education Classes within the school day. You are required to suit out for PE each day. There is a cost for PE uniform.
THIS IS A REQUIRED CLASS
ELECTIVES - SEMESTER
ART– Students combine creative talents with instruction in a variety of media. Supplies required ($).
ELECTIVES - SEMESTER
THEATRE – Students will get a basic understanding of several theatre techniques including: acting, directing, playwriting, improvisation, pantomime, and performance.
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS (Computer Class)- Learn basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
BLOCKED MATH CLASSStudents who choose regular math will have a
blocked math class. This means that you will have regular math for 2 class periods instead of one class period.
Students who choose PAP math will not have math 2 class periods. Students will choose an extra elective.
ON LEVEL MATH = ONE ELECTIVE AND PEPAP MATH = TWO ELECTIVES AND PE
REMEMBER ELECTIVES ARE…*Not guaranteed – they are requests
*Based on class size*might not fit into your schedule
When are these forms due back?Return your registration form back to your school
your school counselor.
Be sure that you and one of your parents have signed the form.
If you don’t return it -
Heather PenryCrisis Counsolor
817-547-5224
Trenia MillerGuidance Counselor
817-547-5222
North Ridge Middle School
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