Transcript McMeans Junior High School

WoodCreek
Junior High School
Course Selection
5th into 6th Grade
2015-2016
Course Selection Materials
WoodCreek Junior High School
6TH GRADE COURSE REQUEST WORKSHEET 2011-2012
Student Name: Last
First
Parent E-Mail
Parent/Guardian Name: Last
First
Home Phone #
Mailing Address
Street
Parent/Guardian Work Phone #
City
Parent/Guardian Cell Phone #
Current Elementary School
Zip
Course Catalog
Katy ISD
Birth Date
DIRECTIONS: The following courses should be selected: English, reading, math, social studies, science, P.E., and one elective. Check the
desired course request. Alternate electives should be included in the event a course has insufficient enrollment or the student schedule will not
accommodate a particular elective choice. Student and parent/guardian signatures confirm that all course guidelines have been reviewed and
course selections have been made based upon the student’s individual strengths, interests, and commitment. NOTE: Final placement into courses
is contingent upon campus approval. *GT placement requires the student to have met specific KISD screening criteria.
REQUIRED COURSES:
ELECTIVE COURSES: Elective change requests made
after the last day of the school year will be considered on a space
available basis only. Please be advised that students must
choose alternate elective choices in case of scheduling conflicts
with first choice.
ENGLISH
______J602 English 6
______J604 PreAP English 6
______G604 GT English 6*
READING
______J607 Reading 6
______J609 PreAP Reading 6
______G609 GT Reading 6*
MATHEMATICS
_____J611 Math 6
_____J612 PreAP Math 6
_____G612 GT Math 6*
______J660 Beginning Band [Director will contact student
regarding Instrument assignment]
______J667 Girls’ Choir
______J668 Boys’ Choir
______J653 Beginning Orchestra [Director will contact
student regarding Instrument assignment]
______J650 Art (year long course)
______J648 Theater Arts (year long course)
SOCIAL STUDIES
_____J620 Social Studies 6
_____J622 PreAP Social Studies 6
_____G622 GT Social Studies 6*
SCIENCE
_____J630 Science 6
_____J632 PreAP Science 6
_____G632 GT Science 6*
CHOOSE TWO ALTERNATE ELECTIVES:
1. _________________
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
_____J680 Boys’ P.E.
_____J681 Girls’ P.E.
J688 Lunch
If a student does not pass the first administration of the 5th
Grade Reading or Math TAKS, the student will be enrolled in
Math Block or Reading Improvement in place of his/her
elective. Other students with minimum or missing TAKS test
scores may also be considered for placement into such classes.
2.______________________
To confirm that all course guidelines and selections have been
reviewed, please sign below.
J695 Advisory
*All GT courses are based on PreAP curriculum,
differentiated for GT students. Students selecting GT
courses must have been screened and meet the GT criteria.
_____________________________________________
Student Signature
_____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: PLACEMENT INTO THE COURSES LISTED
Campus Message:
BELOW ARES BASED UPON MEETING SPECIFIC CRITERIA AND WILL BE
Parent Night Program- Tues, Feb. 1,
DETERMINED BY THE CAMPUS.
Placement for Special Education students determined by ARD committee
6-7 PM A-L Presentation in
_____J691 Fundamental English
Commons
_____J692 Fundamental Reading
M-Z Elective Fair in Gym
_____J693 Fundamental Math
Placement required for students who did not pass the TAKS and/or based upon
7-8 PM M-Z Presentation in
documented reading or math levels
Commons
_____J605 Reading Improvement
A-L Elective Fair in Gym
_____J608 Math Lab
2015
2016
WCJH
• Mascot: TimberWolf
WCJH
• Colors: Black and Red
• Grades: 6 through 8
Elementary to JH Differences
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School Hours 7:30-2:35
No recess
NO MORE STRAIGHT LINES
More responsibilities and privileges
New friends and interests
Open lunch room seating
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Grade Schedule
7 classes-45 minutes in length
30 minute lunch
5 minute passing period between classes
5 core classes (English, Reading, Math,
Science, Social Studies)
• 1 elective
• P.E.
Three Degrees of Difficulty
• Academic- appropriate for all on grade level
(college bound curriculum)
• Pre-Advanced Placement (PreAP)- prepares for
AP classes in high school
• Gifted & Talented- must already be identified
and in Challenge for GT classes
Choosing Courses
Three Class Formats:
1. Academic – For everyone, on grade level, more time
to review concepts, more tutoring provided, prepares
students for college as well as other post secondary
education
2. PreAP – More challenging, fast paced, requires
independent learning, prepares students for AP
classes in high school
3. GT – Must be screened and identified
ACADEMIC COURSES
• Instruction and learning is at grade
level
• Prepares students for college and
post-secondary education
• Provides more time for repetition
Pre AP COURSES
• Designed to challenge motivated
students
• Prepares students for AP/college
level courses
• Moves at a faster pace
• Requires more independent learning
and homework
* 85 or higher in current subject
Big difference in # of
objectives covered
• 5th grade – approx. 60 objectives
• 6th grade Academic – approx. 64 objectives
• 6th grade PreAP – over 90 objectives with some
being 7th grade objectives
Pre-AP level of instruction will focus on
preparation for taking Algebra I in 8th
grade.
What Students Say About PreAP/GT Math
Need to enjoy math a lot
and like to learn
More Pre AP Information
Core Curriculum
Every student has 5 core classes
• English *
• Reading*
*(English & Reading blocked together)
• Math (Pre AP covers 6th and ½ 7th curr.)
• Science
• Social Studies
Electives
All Junior High Students Must Take a Fine Arts
• Band *
• Orchestra *
(Band /Orchestra directors will contact you before school is
out about an instrument selection)
• Choir *
• Theatre *
• Art *
*Supply Fees required
Physical Education
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Both boys and girls (separate gyms)
Graded class/ attend everyday
Dress out in uniforms (laundering fee)
Lockers in gyms
No Athletics (competitive sports) in 6th
Grade
Reading and Math Lab
• Based on FIRST administration STAAR scores
(take the place of PE or Elective)
Example: A Typical 6th Grade Day
Period
1
2
3
4
5
6
6a
7
Subject
English
Reading
Science
Band
Math
P.E. (boys or girls)
Lunch
Social Studies
Room #
2118
2118
2117
Band Hall
2120
Gym
Cafeteria
2122
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Cafeteria
Respectful dining room etiquette
Open seating
Hot tray, Snack Bar/Pizza Bar
Must stay seated and keep area
clean
• Secondary lunch prices: $2.25
• Secondary breakfast prices: $1.00
Course WorkSheet
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Legal first and last name
Level of core classes (Aca., PreAP, GT)
(Reading and English blocked)
1 Elective
2 Alternates
Parent & student signature needed
Return course selection worksheet to your
homeroom teacher by campus deadline
To Help Ease the Transition
• T-N-T (Timberwolves in Training) -New
Student Orientation about a week before
school starts (will be announced)
• Schedule Pick up day- find your classes, pick
up pre-purchased supplies
• Tardies not taken the first week of school
What Next?
• Turn in Course Selection Worksheet to your
5th grade teacher (DUE date on sheet)
– You may not get your first choice elective-be sure
to put 2nd and 3rd choices on your course selection
sheet
• Course Verification Letter will be sent home
verifying the course selections
– THIS IS NOT A SCHEDULE!!!
– Follow instructions on sheet on how to
make changes.
Points to Remember…
Schedules may change at least once throughout
junior high because:
• Classes need to be leveled/balanced
• School growth requires the addition of new
teachers
Please remember to be flexible and
open-minded about schedule changes.
Parent Night Program
Tuesday
January 13, 2015
A-L 5:00-6:00 PM
M-Z 6:30-7:30
QUESTIONS?