Welcome to Scott Johnson Middle School

Administrative Team

Principal – Melinda DeFelice/Kathy Foster Assistant Principals – Alan Arbabi, Michael Bennett Counselors – Barbara Currence, Steve Gaffney Library Media Specialist – Jennifer McClelland Special Education Lead – Victor Gore 504 Coordinator – Jana Walters

Goals for Tonight

Get information regarding academicsGet information regarding electivesAlleviate fears about the transition to

middle schoolAnswer questions individually at the endBasket

Materials Review

Registration Form (GT)Fine Arts FlyerCourse Description GuideList of Clubs

Core Courses

Every student takes:– Language Arts (2 blocks)– Math Core or Pre-AP (2 blocks) – Social Studies – Science– PE

Pre-AP Courses

Challenging courses for motivated students Course content at greater depth and pace than

academic courses More of a requirement of individual because of

analytical assignments and work outside of class 6th grade: Math only 7th and 8th grades: ELAR, math, science, and social

studies

Why is math the only sixth grade Pre-AP course offered?

Accelerated content is necessary to enable students to reach AP math classes in high school.

Content of the 6th grade Pre-AP math class is different from that in an academic class.

6th grade ELAR, science, and social studies: Instruction provides every student with the same critical foundation skills and concepts to succeed in any course in 7th grade.

Pre AP Contract Required

Signed at the beginning of the school year.

Students must maintain an 80 average or higher.

Parental choice to go into Pre-AP but school choice to come out.

Math Curriculum SequenceGrade Core Pre – AP

6th 6th Grade TEKS 6th & 7th Grade TEKS

7th 7th Grade TEKS 8th Grade TEKSStudents take the Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test (IAAT at the end of 7 th grade for recommendation of 8th grade course).

8th 8th Grade TEKS Pre - AP Math Algebra I

9th Algebra I Algebra I Geometry

10th Geometry Geometry Algebra II

11th Algebra II Algebra II Pre-Calculus

12th Algebra III or Statistics

Statistics Calculus or Statistics

Other Levels of Courses

ESL: Non or limited English speakers.Special Education: Continuum of

services.Gifted and Talented: Identified GT

students.

6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th

Reading Reading Reading Reading

Writing English Language

Arts

English Language

Arts

Math Math Math Math Math Math

Science Science Science

Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies

Typical 6th Grade Day

Language Arts: Every day for 98 minutes.

Math: Every day for 98 minutes.

Science: Every day for 47 minutes.

History: Every day for 47 minutes.

PE: Every day for 47 minutes.

Elective: Every day for 47 minutes.

6th Grader Schedule

1st & 2nd Period English Language Arts 3rd Period Elective 4th Period Science 5th Period Social Studies 6th Period PE 7th/8th Period Math

Electives

Art/Drams (One semester of each)

Band

Choir

Orchestra

All electives full year

Parent Information

Communication

Email Distribution List—Tiger Tales

Web Site

Progress Reports sent home with students

Report Cards mailed home

Student Planners

Parent Internet Viewer

Student Information

– School Times

– Lockers/Backpacks

– Changing Classes

– Lunch

– Getting Involved

Pep Rallies…Student Council…Talent Show Assemblies…Sporting Events…School Socials…Several School Clubs

Clubs at JMS

Photo Club Student Council Recycle Club FCA NJHS Craft Club Garage Band Anime Show Choir Jazz Band Tiger Techie Step Team

Decisions To Make

Which level of academic class in math is most appropriate for your child?

Which elective (Art/Drama, Band, Choir, or Orchestra) is most appropriate for your child?

Need More Information?

Band—Paul Stephens/ Carlos Chipps Choir—Kirk Anderson Orchestra—Michael Link/Margaret Johnson Art—Greg Castillo/Andrea Hair Pride Patrol—Jennifer Zornes

Registration

Fill out the form and return to your child’s 5th grade teacher by February 11.

We will take care of moving Cockrill students over.

For more information about rezoning, check the MISD website

Schedule Pick Up Date

August 13

WELCOME TO JOHNSON!