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Come to the Creek Parent Presentation. Sloan Creek Intermediate 6 th Grade. Our Vision. Growing and learning together, we become leaders. TACKLE the CHALLENGE!. Philosophy of SCIS.
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Come to the CreekParent Presentation Sloan Creek Intermediate 6th Grade
Our Vision Growing and learning together, we become leaders. TACKLE the CHALLENGE!
Philosophy of SCIS • Sloan Creek Intermediate School will be a bridge between elementary school and middle school. SCIS will build a solid foundation for all students so they may thrive and grow to be productive learners in a safe and age appropriate environment. There will be a step up from 5th to 6th.
We will be following the 7 Habits. • Habit 1: Be proactive. You’re in charge. • Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind. Have a plan. • Habit 3: Put first things first. Work first, then play. • Habit 4: Think win-win. Everyone can win. • Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Listen before you talk. • Habit 6: Synergize. Together is better. • Habit 7: Sharpen the saw. Balance is best.
PRE – AP FOR ALL The state of Texas designates three levels of instruction for the core academic areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies: • Traditional • Pre-AP (Preparation for Advanced Placement) – Challenging coursework that engages students on a high level in preparation for high school AP courses. • AP (Advanced Placement) – Advanced high school coursework taught on a college level. Students who pass AP exams can earn college credit.
PRE-AP FOR ALL Lovejoy believes that every student should have the opportunity to achieve his/her highest potential. To that end, all regular core academic 6th grade and middle-school courses are taught at the Pre-AP level. Not all students will choose to continue into the high school AP program, but all students are given the opportunity to prepare for this option.
A Typical 6th Graders Day • 4 core subjects – Pre AP Model for ALL begins • Math – 90 minutes - Accelerated • Language Arts -90 minutes • Social Studies – 45 minutes • Science - 45 minutes • Electives - 2 - 45 minute sections a day • PE & Elective Rotation (A/B Day) • Elective Rotation: Art, STEM – (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), Spanish • Choice: Band, Orchestra, Choir (will attend everyday) • Lunch – 30 minutes (2 for the grade level) • Recess – 15 minutes • GT Classes offered: The amount of time in each class will be the same as the other core classes. • Math – 7th & 8th grade – sets up students to take Algebra I as 7th graders • Language Arts • Social Studies • Science
Events & Support for ALL • Homework Club – before and after school • School Wide Social Events– Christmas & End Of Year • Thanksgiving Feast during lunch • Field Day • Student Celebrations – End of first and second semester • PAWS, Pay It Forward, & Perot • Service projects through out the day • Main Event • Perot Museum Lock In – an overnight adventure to the Perot Museum – February 20, 2015 • Hawaiian Falls – Date TBD
SPED Services • 6th Grade • Math Resource • Co-Teach Model for Language Arts (45/45) or 60/30 • Inclusion support as needed for all subject areas.
Meet & Greets • Orchestra or Band – There will be an instrument fitting for all students who choose band or orchestra. • Walk the Creek – Meet the teachers and supply drop off. • Students will have the opportunity to walk their new schedule and meet their teachers for 6th grade.
Registration • Students will watch a video by Ms. George to learn about 6th grade on Monday, February 10th. • 6th Graders will turn in their registration papers this Thursday, February 13th. • During Social Studies on Tuesday, February 18th, students will register for their classes on the computer at school.
Questions & Feedback For additional questions, please contact Wendy Craft at wendy_craft@lovejoyisd.netor 469-742-8400.