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Sixth Grade Classes Electives Advanced Courses Due Dates

Sixth Grade Classes

Every student will take the following classes: 1. ELA 2. Math 3. Science 4. Social Studies 5. PE 6. Elective 7. Advisory

Sixth Grade PE

Sixth graders dress out in PE.

All sixth graders will need to purchase a PE uniform.

Order forms will come out later in the semester.

Electives

Music/Art/Theater Rotation (12 weeks) Office/Library Aide (12 weeks) Applied Aide (12 weeks) Band (yearlong commitment) Choir (yearlong commitment) Adv. Orchestra -must have been in Beg. Orch.

AVID – application and interview required

Advanced Courses

Advanced ELA and Advanced Math are offered in 6 th grade.

You are selected for advanced courses based on criteria.

Once you are in an advanced course you remain, as long as you have a 74 avg.

The selection process will take place after STAAR scores are received.

You will be notified in writing if you have qualified for an advanced course.

Credit by Exams

If you want to skip a year of math, you have to sign up to take a CBE in the summer. You have to score an 80 or above on the test in order to be placed in the class.

Algebra I is not offered here. You have to go to CSMS for this class.

Elective Selection

We will select your elective on the computer this year.

Your Advisory class will go to the lab during seventh period and choose your elective.

Since you won’t be taking home a form this year, it is very important to discuss your choice with your parents.

Elective Selection Form

Due Dates

All students will have the opportunity to select their elective by March 27 th .

If you change your mind after March 27 th , your parent needs to email Mrs. Schultea.

The last day to make a change is May 22 nd .

Questions