Transcript Inservice Day August 4, 1999

Scott Johnson
Rising 5th Grade
Parent Presentation
March 16, 2015
Administrative Team
 Principal – Mitchell Curry
 Assistant Principals – David Warren and
Stewart Herrington
 Counselors – Kathy Hjartberg and Steve
Gaffney
 Library Media Specialist – Barbara Kinast
 Special Education Lead – Becky Franklin
 English as a Second Language – Wendy Burt
 504 Coordinators – Beth Davis and Nikie Jo
Goals for Tonight
 Get information for academic
decision making.
 Get information for elective
decision making.
 Alleviate fears about the
transition to middle school.
 Questions well be answered
individually at the end.
Materials Review
 Course Selection Sheet
 Course Descriptions (on-line)
 MS Academic Planning Guide
(In English and Spanish)
http://www.mckinneyisd.net/p
arents
Middle School Philosophy
 High Academic Standards for All
Students
 Students Introduced to Academic and
Extra-Curricular Options
 Students Begin to Determine
Strengths and Preferences
 Partnership with Students, Families, &
Community
STAAR Testing at Middle
School
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
Reading
Reading
Writing
Math
Reading
Math
Math
Science
Social Studies
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic
Readiness. (STAAR)
High School credit courses are moving to End Of
Course Exams.
Core Classes
 McKinney ISD’s curriculum is
common at all schools and the
rest of the state.
 Core Curriculum based on the
Texas Essential Knowledge and
Skills (TEKS)
 Core Curriculum is a college
prep course.
 Aligned with like grade levels
and between grade levels.
Every Student Takes: Core
Courses
 Language Arts and Reading
 Core Math or Pre-AP Math
 History
 Science
Pre AP Academic Profile
 Consistently makes 3’s in elementary
school
 Are willing to work hard, complete all
assignments on time, and are
conscientious students.
 Are ready to commit to a course sequence
leading to AP Calculus in high school
 Is well organized
 Seeks help when needed
Pre–AP Math Classes
 These classes are intended to prepare
students for AP Calculus or AP
Statistics.
 6th Grade students in the Pre-AP
program learn 2 years of math
content in one year’s time.
 Students are expected to complete
more intense assignments on their
own at home and to review their class
notes each day in preparation for the
next class.
Math Curriculum Sequence
Grade
Core
Pre – AP
6th
6th Grade TEKS
6th & 7th Grade TEKS
7th
7th Grade TEKS
8th Grade TEKS
Students take the MAP Test at the end of 7th grade for
recommendation of 8th grade math course placement.
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.
Gifted and Talented
 If your child is in GT, Karen
Green will provide us with the
information for placement of
classes. For now, you just check
Pre-AP math.
 If you have questions about GT,
 Email:
[email protected]
Typical 6th Grade Day
 Language Arts: Every day for 52
minutes.
 Math: Every day for 104 minutes.
 Science: Every day for 52 minutes.
 History: Every day for 52 minutes.
 Physical Education: Every day for 52
minutes.
 Elective: Each day for about 52
minutes.
Physical Education
Requirement
•
Every student is required to complete
4 semesters of Physical Education
while in the Middle School
•
In 6th Grade every student takes
Physical Education every day for the
year.
•
This completes 2 semesters of the
Physical Education Requirement.
•
There is a health component that is
taught in the Physical Education class
one day a week. This is required by
the state and federal government.
Electives Choices
Art
Band
Choir
Orchestra
*All electives are full year electives.
What’s New For Students?
 Lockers
 Backpacks
 Changing Classes
 Lunch (Lots of Choices)
 Getting Involved
 Extra curricular activities
 Clubs
 http://www.sjmstigers.com/clubsorgani
zations.html
Decisions To Make
 Which level of academic class
in Math is most appropriate
for your child?
 Which elective (Art, Band,
Choir or Orchestra) is most
appropriate for your child?
Registration
 Students will register at their home
elementary campus. Please ask your
elementary teacher for math
placement recommendations.
 Forms are due to students elementary
home room teacher on March 20th.
 Any changes after March 20th need to
be handled through the Middle
School.
Parent Information
 Communication
 Email Distribution List
 Web Site www.sjmstigers.com
 Progress Reports & Report Cards
 Student Planners
 Home Access Center
Welcome To Scott Johnson!
 Due Date: March 20, 2015
Return Registration Form to your homeroom
teacher.
 Cub Camp will be June 5th
from 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
 Parent Information Meeting for 6th Grade at
11:00 a.m. during Cub Camp on June 5th.
 Schedule pick up will be August 18th. We have
tentatively scheduled a parent meeting on the
day of schedule pick up.