Transcript Evans Middle School Parent Presentation

Scott Johnson Middle School
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 the Evening
 Get information for academic decision
making.
 Get information for elective decision making.
 Prepare for the transition to high school.
 Answer questions individually at the end.
Materials Review
 Registration Form
 7th Grade
 8th Grade
 Course Description Guide (On Line)
http://www.mckinneyisd.net/parents
(Both English and Spanish are available)
 School Health Form (7th Grade only)
 http://www.mckinneyisd.net/parents
Parent Information
 E mail Distribution List
 Web Site:
 www.sjmstigers.com
 Teacher web sites (i.e. edmodo, remind101, etc.)
 Progress Reports (Every 3 weeks)
 Report Cards (Every 9 weeks)
 Home Access Center
 www.McKinneyisd.net/parents
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 and Community
STAAR Testing at Middle School
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
Reading
Reading
Reading
Writing
Math
Math
Math
Science
Social Studies
High School credit courses have moved to End of Course Exams.
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
Core and Pre AP Classes
 McKinney ISD’s curriculum is common at all schools
and the rest of the state.
 Curriculum is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills (TEKS).
 Aligned with like grade levels and between grade
levels.
 Both Core and Pre-AP courses are College Prep
Courses.
Every Student Takes: Core Courses
 Language Arts and Reading (ELAR)
 Math
 Science
 Social Studies
Target Classes
 Placement into Target classes will be based upon a
students MAP testing data and STAAR test results.
 This class takes the place of an elective course.
 Target courses are offered in Math, Science, and
ELAR.
Entrance Guidelines for Pre AP
 Entrance guidelines provide a profile of
students who typically experience success in
Pre AP courses.
 What Data Is Used?
 Map Scores
 Current Grades
 Teacher Input
Pre AP Academic Profile
 Consistently make high A’s in on-level
mathematics in the prior grades.
 Is willing to work hard, complete all
assignments on time, and a conscientious
student.
 Is ready to commit to a course sequence
leading to AP courses in High School.
Pre AP Academic Profile
 Seeks help when needed.
 Is well organized.
 Teacher recommendation from previous
grade.
 Internal motivation.
Personal Guidelines for Pre AP
 Reading at or above grade level.
 Strong study skills.
 Able to handle a more rapid pace of
instruction.
 Strong work ethic (self discipline to plan,
organize, and complete tasks)
 Personal interest in subject.
Other things to Consider
 Students can still take an AP course in high
school even if they do not take Algebra 1 in
middle school.
 A mathematics course in the 12th grade is
crucial for bridging into college without a loss
of skills. Students who take Algebra 1 in the
8th grade are strongly encouraged to take a
math course in the 12th grade.
Math Curriculum Sequence
Grade
Core
Pre AP
6th
6th Grade TEKS
6th and 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 1
9th
Algebra 1
Algebra1
Geometry
10th
Geometry
Geometry
Algebra 2
11th
Algebra 2
Algebra 2
Pre Calculus
12th
Algebra 3 or
Statistics
Statistics
Calculus or
Statistics
Other Levels of Courses
 ESL: None or Limited English speakers.
 Special Education: Continuum of
services.
 Gifted and Talented: Identified GT
students.
Gifted and Talented
 If your child is GT, Karen Green will give us a
spreadsheet letting us know which GT courses
your child will be in.
 For now, you just check Pre AP.
 You can contact Mrs. Green at
 Email [email protected]
Typical 7th and 8th Grade Day
 Language Arts: Every day for 1 period.
 Math: Every day for 1 period.
 Science: Every day for 1 period.
 Social Studies: Every day for 1 period.
 Electives: 3 electives that meet every day.
Physical Education Requirement
 Every student is required to complete 4 semesters of
Physical Education while in Middle School.
 Every student took a full year in 6th Grade.
 Athletics does count as their P.E. credit.
 UIL rules do not allow for a student to be in Athletics
and Physical Education at the same time.
Electives
 All electives meet every day.
 Electives are for the entire year.
 Cheerleading and Drill Team are after school activities
and students must have a physical.
 If a student participates in Athletics they must be in
the Athletic period.
Elective Choices
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Art 1
Art 2
Advanced Art
Athletics
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AVID (Application)
Band
Cheerleading (After School)
Choir
 7th Grade Athletics in the Morning
 8th Grade Athletics in the Afternoon
Elective Choices
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Drama
Drama Advanced (Audition)
Invention & Innovation (7th Grade)
Teen Leadership
PALS (8th Grade/Application)
Partner Leader (Application)
Physical Education
Orchestra
Yearbook (Application)
8th Grade Electives For
High School Credit
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Spanish 1
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2
Principles of Arts, Audio Visual Technology &
Communications/Principles of Information
Technology
 Concepts of Engineering
 Health/Professional Communications (on-line only)
AVID/PALS
 There is a process in place to qualify for these
courses.
 Students fill out the application.
 An interview is held.
 The criteria is reviewed by the committee to see if the
student qualifies.
 AVID: Valerie Schraplau
 [email protected]
 PALS: Darla Sessom
 [email protected]
Need More Information?
 Band Directors – Paul Stephens and Stephanie Pavlasek
 Choir Director – Sarah Baez
 Orchestra Director – Nicole Pennington
 Drama – Angi Burns
 Athletic Directors – Robert Jackson and Darla Sessom
 Cheer – Kalei Brinkerhoff
 AVID – Valerie Schraplau and LaTisha Johnson
Decisions To Make
 Which Level of core academic class is most
appropriate for my child?
 Which electives will benefit my child most in
middle school and high school and beyond?
MISD Physical Information
McKinney Boyd H.S.*
McKinney High School
McKinney North H.S.
April 18, 2015
Registration from
7:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
$20 Cash Only
April 25, 2015
Registration from
9 A.M. – 12 P.M.
$20 Cash Only
May 27, 2015
Registration from
2:30 P.M. – 5 P.M.
$20 Cash Only
Date of Exam Must be After April 1, 2015
* EKG’s will be available at MHS and North for an additional charge of $15.
We are so glad you are a
Scott Johnson Tiger!
 Due Date: March 20, 2015
Return to Science teacher
Registration Form Only
 Schedule pick up will be August 18, 2015