Transcript Inservice Day August 4, 1999

Dowell Middle School
6th Grade Parent Presentation
March 16, 2015
Administrative Team
Alpha A-L
Principal – Alan Arbabi
Alpha M-Z
Sara Kriesel-Hall,
Holly Rogers,
Courtney Starnes,
Rayshana Adams,
Pamela Coats,
Kim Oberlander,
Assistant Principal
Counselor
Secretary
Assistant Principal
Counselor
Secretary
Goals for Tonight
Information
on selection of
academic and elective courses.
Alleviate fears about the transition
to middle school.
Questions will be answered
individually at the end.
Materials Review
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Course Selection Sheet
Course Descriptions
http://www.mckinneyisd.net/parents/
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Middle School Philosophy
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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
Academics
 McKinney
ISD’s curriculum is common to all
MISD middle school campuses and aligns to
state standards.
 Core Curriculum is based on the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
 Curriculum is aligned within the grade level and
vertically between grade levels.
6th Grade Academic Course Offerings
1.
ELAR
2.
Mathematics (Academic or Pre-AP)
3.
Social Studies (ELM)
4.
Science (ELM)
(English Language Arts and Reading)
Registration Decisions to Consider
Which
course of Mathematics is
most appropriate for your child?
Which
elective (Art, Band, Choir or
Orchestra) is most appropriate for
your child?
Mathematics Academic or Pre–AP Course
 Historically
score above proficiency on
Math STAAR assessments
 Math
MAP score of 220 (Fall 2014)
 Successful
on 5th grade Math District
Assessment
Elective Course Choices
Art
Band
Choir
Orchestra
*All electives are a full year
Physical Education Requirement
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Every student is required to complete 4 semesters of Physical
Education while in the Middle School
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In 6th Grade a student takes Physical Education every day for
the year.
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2 semesters of the Physical are completed in 6th grade towards
the Education Requirement.
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There is a health component that is taught in the Physical
Education class.
Gifted and Talented
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If your child is identified GT, Karen Green will provide us
information about GT placement for academic classes.
If you have questions about GT placement, please contact
Karen Green at Email: [email protected]
Typical 6th Grade Day
Period 1: ELAR
Period 2:Math
Period 3: Math
Lunch (30 minutes)
Period 4:Science
Period 5: PE
Period 6: History
Period 7: Elective such as Band, Orchestra, Choir or Art
What’s New For Students?
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Lockers
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Backpacks
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Changing Classes/Passing Period
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Grading System
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Lunch (Lots of Choices)
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Getting Involved
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Extra curricular activities/Clubs
Examples of Clubs/Activities for 6th Grade
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Drama Club
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Youth and Government
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Robotics
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Soccer
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Academic UIL
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Pep Club
6th Grade Registration Reminders
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Students received registration materials at your elementary
campus March 3, 2015.
Registration forms are due March 20th to your elementary
campus.
Changes after March 20th, will be conducted through Dowell
Middle School by designated counselor.
Communication is Key
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MISD GO App
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Home Access Center (HAC)
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Progress Reports & Report Cards
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Dowell website:
hhttp://legacy.mckinneyisd.net/Campuses/school_websites/d
owell/
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Teacher websites/emails
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Mr. Arbabi weekly emails
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Dowell Facebook page and Twitterfeed
Welcome to Dowell!
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Due Date:
March 20, 2015
Return Registration Form to your homeroom teacher.
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Schedule pick up will be in August.