5TH GradeMiddle School

Orientation

Welcome to Chisholm Trail Middle School

Mrs. Leigh Ann Trice 6th Grade Counselor Contact Information

Email: ltrice@nisdtx.org 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.