Welcome to Chisholm Trail Middle School

6TH GradeMiddle School

Bulldog Nation Named as a “Texas School

to Watch” by the Texas Middle School Association, 2011 & 2014.

2013 – 2014 NISD Technology Campus of the Year

Pearson National Model School

Pearson National Insight School

CTMS featured in 3 Pearson National Videos

ePortfolio Presentations

6th Grade Schedule

7 Classes in an 8 Period Day

2 Math 1 ELA 1 Science 1 Social Studies 1 P.E. (All 6th graders take P.E.) 1 Fine Art Elective

(Band, Choir, or Orchestra) 1 other elective which could include a second

fine art– Orchestra, Band, Choir, Theatre, Art, Technology, &

Teen Leadership.

6th Grade Daily Bell Schedule

1ST 9:20 – 10:06 2ND 10:10 – 10:56 3RD 11:00 – 11:46

LUNCH….11:48 - 12:18 (three lines to choose from)

4TH 12:20 – 1:06 5TH 1:10 – 1:56 6TH 2:00 – 2:46 7TH 2:50– 3:40 8TH 3:44 – 4:30

** Each class is 46 minutes ** ** 4 minutes for passing period **

Factors to consider when choosing classes:

College and Career ReadinessChallenging ClassesClasses preparing students for a

rigorous high school courses

Choices for 6th Grade Core Classes

Pre-Advanced Placement

Regular

Pre-AP Language Arts (GT version also)

Language Arts

Pre-AP Math Math

Pre-AP Science Science

Pre AP World Cultures and Geography

World Cultures and Geography

81% of 6th grade students are taking PAP classes

CTMS is leading the district in students taking PAP classes

2014 – 2015--74% of all students at CTMS take PAP classes--81% of 6th graders take PAP classes--68% of 7th graders take PAP classes--73% of 8th graders take PAP classes

Math Course Sequences (NISD uses middle school PAP to condense the

curriculum and get one year ahead)

3yrs in 2yrs.

Regular Math

Pre AP Math

Fine Arts ElectivesStudents must choose one elective from:

- Band, Orchestra, or Choir

2nd General Elective Choices:

- Technology Class

- Intro to Theatre

- Intro to Art

- Band, Orchestra, or Choir

- Teen Leadership

All 6th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following:

Band and Orchestra Instrument Drives

No reservations needed; show up to try various instruments for comfort and fit.

Band

April 6th

5:00 – 8:00 pmCTMS

April 11th

9:00 am – 12:00 noonCTMS

Orchestra

April 286:00 – 8:00 pm

Wilson MS

May 56:00 – 8:00 pm

CTMS

May 76:00 – 8:00 pm

Pike MS

All 6th graders take PE.

46 minute class PE outfit - $16 Write you sizes on your course request form. Athletics starts in 7th grade. (football,

volleyball, basketball, track, tennis, cross-country running, soccer & cheerleading.)

New Dell Tablets for 6th graders

Each NISD middle school student will be issued a tablet at the beginning of the year.

Insurance is available (highly encouraged.)

Tablet = textbooks and are used as instructional tools.

Why do they need Tablets?

NISD Vision:

The best and most sought after school district

where every student is future ready:

Ready for college

Ready for the global workplace

Ready for personal success

Tablets…What access do they have?

All students have email access but can only send and receive from ‘_____@nisdtx.org’

Student have live access to their grades online.

ePortfolios Almost all school work is downloaded &

uploaded to netschool.

Cafeteria - LUNCH

You do get to chose where you sit in the cafeteria. This is very exciting for our new 6th graders!

There are three lines to chose from in the cafeteria.

First Week of School

Success in 6th grade

STUDENTS

Use your Dell Tablet for organization. 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. Time Management and Organization

Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades!

6th Grade Students can… Attend Pep Rallies Attend school dances, after school sporting

events and programs Attend field trips Be nominated for Student Council Join the Chess Club 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

Awesome Bulldogs!!!

Student of the MonthBulldog BucksTop DogsEnd of the Year Awards

LOCKERS Every student will

be assigned their own locker.

Lockers have assigned combinations.

You will have MANY opportunities to practice your combination BEFORE school starts next year.

You WILL have trouble with your locker! DON’T WORRY… We will help you!

Less is More.

Small Back Pack. Have a book you are reading. Binder (2”-3”) – w paper Dividers with pockets Pencils / pens Dell Tablet Student ID- (Library – lunch – everything)

That’s all you need: Daily.

PUP CAMP!!

We will have our annual Pup Camp in August! This is a chance for you to pick up your schedule, practice opening your locker, and get to know your teachers! This is also a great time to meet some new friends! More details to come this summer!

Important Contacts

Principal - Mr. Todd Rogers

817.215.0602 trogers@nisdtx.org

Assistant Principal – Matrice Raven

817.698.1645 mraven@nisdtx.org

Assistant Principal – Amy Wagner

817.215.0645 awagner@nisdtx.org

CounselorsContact Information

Tonya Romine (A-L) tromine@nisdtx.org 817-215-0623

Barbara Hardy (M-Z) bhardy@nisdtx.org 817-215-0604