5 th grade middle school orientation
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Medlin
Netbook Keep organized
Turn in assignments on timeAttend tutorials when needed
Form bonds with teachers and staffAsk questions for help when necessary
Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-curricular activities
SUCCESS IN 6TH GRADE
Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades!
Factors to consider when choosing classes:
Your child’s academic strengthsTeacher input
Past TAKS/STAAR performancePersonal goals
8 periods:1 ½ block for Math and LA each
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 SCHEDULE
Math – Pre AP or standardLanguage Arts – Pre AP, standard, or G/T (for identified GT students)
Science – Pre AP or standardSocial Studies – Pre AP or standard
CHOICES FOR 6TH GRADE CORE CLASSES
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?
??? HOW MANY PRE-AP CLASSES
SHOULD MY CHILD TAKE???
MATH COURSE SEQUENCES
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.
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
Fine Arts ElectivesStudents must choose one elective from:
- Band, Orchestra or Choir
General ElectivesThe 2nd elective is chosen from:
- Exploratory Wheel The wheel’s classes will be determined by teacher
availability.
- Reading SSI, Math SSIor
- Band, Orchestra, or Choir
All 6th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following:
Graduation Requirements:
CoursesRecommended Distinguished
English (I, II, III, IV) 4 Credits 4 Credits
Mathematics4 Credits
(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II + 1 other)
4 Credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II + 1 other)
Science4 Credits
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other) 4 Credits
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other)
Social Studies3 1/2 Credits
(W. Geography, W. History, US History, Government)
3 1/2 Credits (W. Geography, W. History, US History,
Government))
Economics 1/2 Credit 1/2 Credit
Physical Education 1 Credits 1 Credits
Other Language 2 Credits (same language) 3 Credits (same language)
Fine Arts 1 Credit (same course) 1 Credit (same course)
Communication Applications
1/2 Credit 1/2 Credit
Total Core Subjects 20 1/2 Credits 21 1/2 Credits
General Electives 5 1/2 Credits 4 1/2 Credits
Total Credits 26 Credits 26 Credits
- 4 years of each core subject (4 x 4)
- more core classes translates to fewer electives, so more thorough planning is important
Student CouncilNJHS (National Junior Honor Society)
Go Green (Recycling)SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Theatre Club
CLUBS