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5 TH Grade Middle School Orientation

5 TH Grade Middle School Orientation. Medlin. Success in 6 th grade. Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades!. Netbook Keep organized Turn in assignments on time Attend tutorials when needed Form bonds with teachers and staff

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5 TH Grade Middle School Orientation

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  1. 5TH GradeMiddle School Orientation Medlin

  2. Success in 6th grade Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades! • Netbook • 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

  3. Academics Factors to consider when choosing classes: • Your child’s academic strengths • Teacher input • Past TAKS/STAAR performance • Personal goals

  4. 6th Grade Schedule 8 periods: • 1 ½ block for Math and LA each • 1Science • 1Social Studies • 1 P.E. (all 6th graders take P.E.) • 1elective 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~

  5. Choices for 6th Grade Core Classes • Math – Pre AP or standard • Language Arts – Pre AP, standard, or G/T (for identified GT students) • Science – Pre AP or standard • Social Studies – Pre AP or standard

  6. ??? How many Pre-AP 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?

  7. Math Course Sequences

  8. 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 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) English Course Sequences 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.

  9. Social Studies Course Sequences Sequence of Courses

  10. Science Course Sequences AP Biology PreAP Biology PreAP Chemistry PreAP Physics AP Chemistry AP Physics Biology Chemistry Physics 4th year TBD N IPC N Chemistry N 4th year TBD One Credit must come from each area of science listed: Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry Physics, AP Physics, or IB Physics And a fourth science credit from a higher level science course approved by the state.

  11. ELECTIVES 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 The wheel’s classes will be determined by teacher availability. - Reading SSI, Math SSI or - Band, Orchestra, or Choir

  12. Graduation Requirements: - 4 years of each core subject (4 x 4) - more core classes translates to fewer electives, so more thorough planning is important

  13. Clubs • Student Council • NJHS (National Junior Honor Society) • Go Green (Recycling) • SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) • Theatre Club

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