Transcript Evans Middle School Parent Presentation

Dowell Middle School
7th and 8th 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.
 Questions well 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
What’s New For Students?
 Additional
 More
Academic Courses Selections
 Additional
 Extra
State testing (STAAR)
Elective Courses
curricular activities/Clubs
STAAR Testing at Middle School
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
Reading
Reading
Reading
Writing
Math
Math
Math
Science
Social Studies
Academic and Pre AP Courses
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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.
Both course offering are college preparatory courses.
Core Academic Courses
Language Arts and Reading (ELAR)
Math (Academic, Pre-AP, Algebra I(8
Science (7
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grade), or Geometry (8th grade by invitation only)
grade ELM Academic or Pre-AP, 8th grade Academic or Pre-AP)
7th grade Texas History ( ELM Academic or Pre-AP)
8th grade American History (Academic or Pre-AP)
Target/Select Courses
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Placement into Target classes will be based upon a student’s MAP testing
data, STAAR test results, and overall academic record from the previous
grade level.
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This class takes the place of an elective course.
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Target courses are offered in Math and ELAR.
Profile of a Pre AP Student
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Map scores indicate grade level proficiency or above in Reading and/or
Math
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Reading and/or Math STAAR scores are above met standard proficiency
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Previous year overall average grade was at an 80% or higher
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High interest in subject area
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Student is motivated to be successful: organizes materials for studying
purposes, willingly completes assigned work, and attends tutorials when
needed
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 7th and 8th Grade Day
ELAR (Academic or Pre-AP): Every day for 1 period.
Math(Academic or Pre-AP, Algebra I, or Geometry): Every day for 1 period.
Science (Academic or Pre-AP): Every day for 1 period.
History (Academic or Pre-AP): Every day for 1 period.
Electives (3 Periods): Meet every day for 1 period each.
Physical Education Requirement
Every student is required to complete 4 semesters of Physical
Education while in Middle School.
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Athletics does count as 2 semesters of Physical Education.
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UIL rules do not allow for a student to be enrolled in Athletics and Physical
Education concurrently.
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, 2013
Registration from
2:30 P.M. – 5 P.M.
$20 Cash Only
Date of Exam Must be After April 1, 2013
* EKG’s will be available at MHS and North for an additional charge of $15.
Electives
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All electives meet every day.
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Elective courses meet for the entire year.
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If a student participates in Athletics, they must enrolled in the Athletic
period.
Elective Choices: 7th Grade
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PE, Athletics or Cheer
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Journalism
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Art 1 or Art 2
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Orchestra
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Band
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Teen Leadership
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Choir
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Yearbook (application required)
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Drama
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Inventions and Innovations
Elective Choices: 8th Grade
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PE, Athletics or Cheer
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Concepts of Engineering
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Art 2 or Art 3
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Journalism
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Band
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Orchestra
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Choir
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PALS (application required)
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Drama
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Yearbook (application required)
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Principles of IT & Principles of AAVTC
8th Grade Electives for High School Credit
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Concepts of Engineering
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Health/ Communication Applications
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Principals of Visual Arts, Audio Visual Tech. and Communications/ Principles
of Informaion Technology
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Spanish 1
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Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Decisions To Make
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Which Level of core class is most appropriate for my child?
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Which electives will benefit my child most in middle school and potentially
high school?
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:
http://legacy.mckinneyisd.net/Campuses/school_websites/do
well/
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Teacher websites/emails
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Mr. Arbabi weekly emails
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Dowell Facebook page and Twitter feed
Welcome to Dowell!
Registration forms are due on March 20, 2015
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Return form to your child’s current Math Teacher
Schedule pick up will be August 2015.