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5TH GRADE ROUND-UP
Gene Pike Middle School
Success in 6th grade
Success in middle school involves much more that just good
grades!
 Use a Planner
 Keep organized
 Turn in assignments on time
 Attend tutorials when needed
 Parents/students view online grades daily or weekly
 Form bonds with teachers and staff
 Ask questions for help when necessary
 Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extracurricular activities
6th Grade Schedule
8 periods
 70/70 split for Math and LA
 1 science, 1 social studies
 P.E. (all 6th graders take P.E.)
 1 period of a fine art (band, choir, or orchestra)
 1 elective- wheel or intro to theater arts
(or a second fine art)
*** Each class is 45 minutes ***
~ 4 minutes for passing period~
Factors to consider when choosing classes:
 Your child’s academic strengths
 Teacher input
 Past STAAR performance
 Personal goals
Choices for 6th Grade Core Classes
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Math – Pre AP or standard
Language Arts – G/T (for identified GT
students), Pre AP, or standard
Science – Pre AP or standard
Social Studies – Pre AP or standard
Pre – AP or Regular
What’s the difference??
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Pre AP moves at a rapid pace and involves
more in-depth classwork – including outside
research projects, readings and homework
Pre AP may have additional requirements
during the summer and/or holidays (i.e.
summer reading list)
Pre AP prepares students for the AP track in
high school
??? How many Pre-AP classes
should my child take???
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Only you and your child can determine this!
What are your child’s strengths?
The amount of extracurricular activities should
be considered.
How important are these classes to your child?
Math Flow Chart
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Graduation
Requirements:
-With the new graduation plan
each student will choose an
endorsement before they
enter into their 9th grade year.
ELECTIVE OF CHOICE
- Exploratory Wheel
- keyboarding/computers, robotics, art, study skills,
puzzlers, and organization
- Intro to Theater
- Band, Orchestra, or Choir
Choices for Fine Arts
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Band
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Orchestra
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Instrument Drives:
 Thursday, March 27, 2014 – 5:30-7:00pm
 Tuesday, April 8, 2014 – 5:30-7:00pm
Instrument Drives:
 Monday, April 28, 2014 at Wilson Middle School – 6:00-8:00pm
 Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Pike Middle School – 6:00-8:00pm
 Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Chisholm Trail Middle School – 6:00-8:00pm
Choir
6th Grade PE
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All 6th graders take PE
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45 minute class period every day
PE uniforms- $15
Athletics starts in 7th grade (football, volleyball,
basketball, track, tennis, cross-country running,
soccer and cheerleading)
What Can 6th Graders Be a Part
of?
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Attend Pep Rallies
Attend school dances, after school sporting events
and programs
Attend field trips
Be nominated for Student Council
Participate in UIL events
Participate on a Destination Imagination team
Participate in Chess Club
Participate in Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Parent Involvement
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PTA Board or member
Volunteer in the classroom or in the teacher
workroom
Access school website and teacher
netschool pages
Access child’s grades online
Parent/Teacher conferences
Panther Camp
Exact time and date will be posted on the
campus website during the summer. Be on
the lookout for more information on this
exciting event!
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Gene Pike Campus Administration
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Principal- Chris Jones
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Assistant Principal (last names A-L)Andrea White
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Assistant Principal (last names M-Z)Lisa Schlomach
Gene Pike Campus Counselors
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Stephanie Dall (last names A-L)
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Megan DuBose (last names M-Z)