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Staley Middle School

Staley Middle School. Welcome 5 th grade Parent Meeting. Introducing…. Dennis McDonald – Principal Brad Helenberger – Ass’t . Principal Sonya Neal – Ass’t Principal Gail West – Counselor – Grades 8 and 7B Allene Byroad – Counselor – Grades 6 and

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Staley Middle School

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  1. Staley Middle School Welcome 5th grade Parent Meeting

  2. Introducing… • Dennis McDonald – Principal • Brad Helenberger – Ass’t. Principal • Sonya Neal – Ass’t Principal • Gail West – Counselor – Grades 8 and 7B • Allene Byroad – Counselor – Grades 6 and 7A

  3. P T A Parent Teacher Association Show your Mustang Pride!

  4. Classes Students will have 8 periods a day. Math ILA (Integrated Language Arts – 2 periods) Social Studies Science Computer Lit/Study Skills PE Elective Each class last about 46 minutes with 4 minute passing periods. Core subjects are located close to each other. Students will have a different teacher for each subject. Each teacher may have different rules for the classroom and different styles of teaching. The current grading policy states that students may retake a test in order to raise their grade.

  5. Lunches Three lunch periods: most 6th graders will have “A” Lunch. Students may choose where they would like to sit during lunch.

  6. Lockers Each student will receive his/her own locker at Colt Camp – August 17th – 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Students may want to practice with a combination lock before school begins. Don’t give your combination to anyone. Keep it organized.

  7. Registration • March 5th: Rogers & Christie Elementary • March 6th: Bright Elementary

  8. Registration cards

  9. Now, let’s skip to the back yellow course card! • Please be sure all contact information at the top is filled in completely and accurately. • If you are not sure how to fill in these blanks, do not worry. Your parent can help you fill this out at home. Staley Middle School 6th Grade Registration 2012-13 Student Last Name: __________ First Name: ___________ FISD Student ID#: _______ Gender: _______ Parent Name (s): _________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________ Phone #: _____________________________________ Elementary Campus Attended: ________________________ March23rd

  10. We’re still on the yellow course card! • Let’s talk about ILA!! • Which one should I take? • See course descriptions. • Talk to your parent. • Talk to your ILA teacher. REQUIRED COURSES Choose 1 from each of the following required areas: Social Studies Science _____Social Studies 6 _____Science 6 Integrated Language ArtsMathematics ____ILA 6 _____Math 6 ____ Pre-AP ILA 6 (Review Pre-AP Expectations) _____Pre-AP Math 6 Technology Applications/Study Skills (Alt days) _____ PE _____ • Let’s talk about Math!! • Which one should I take? • See course descriptions. • Talk to your parent. • Talk to your Math teacher.

  11. What is Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP)? • A rigorous advanced course designed to prepare students for high-school advanced placement courses. A Note about Pre-AP Courses • Students who enroll in these courses should expect high standards and allow for additional time requirements. Recommended Maintenance Criteria for all grade levels: • Below 70% • 2 Consecutive grading periods • A determination is made (student, parent, teacher)

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  13. Electives! ELECTIVE COURSES All electives are full year courses. Rank your choices 1 to 3, with 1 being your first choice, from the following: _____Exploratory Wheel (6 weeks each of Music, Theater, Spanish, Skills for Living, Technology, Art) _____Band (Instrument – Per Band Director: _____________________) _____Orchestra (Instrument – Per Orchestra Director: ____________________)

  14. Band and Orchestra Information

  15. What are the steps to joining Band and Orchestra • Any students interested in continuing in music should mark Band or Orchestra as your FIRST choice. • Students are ‘screened’ by directors to see what instrument best suits them. Counselors will schedule you into the correct class once you know what instrument you are playing. • You are not enrolled in a class until you mark it on your schedule! (screening does not automatically enroll you in the class)

  16. What are the instrument choices • Orchestra • Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Harp • Band • Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion (Drums)

  17. What if I have financial concerns? • Every student has a chance for Band or Orchestra • Both Band and Orchestra have programs for reduced or free rentals if needed. • Band also has a student work program to help cover the cost of supplies if needed. • Let the directors know if you are concerned about financial obligations so they can reserve an instrument.

  18. Other considerations • Students are encouraged to enroll in Band or Orchestra in 6th grade as that is the designated ‘beginner year’. • You can still enroll in 7th grade, but will be in classes with mostly 6th grade. • Band or Orchestra students will not be ‘behind’ the other students when they add an elective in 7th grade.

  19. Band Important Dates • Instrument ‘Petting Zoo’-TONIGHT! • You can still stop by afterwards to see the instruments, sign up for a screening, and ask questions. • Saturday, 3/31- Band Screening Night #1 • SMS Band Hall 1:00-5:00 (Individual Appointments) • You can sign up for a screening even if you did not sign up for band • Tuesday, 4/3- Band Screening Night #2 • SMS Band Hall 5-8:30(Individual appointments) • Sax and Percussion classes will be decided after the second night! • Thursday. 4/19- Make up screening night (if needed) • Students who signed up for band but missed both screenings should come this night. We will not be able to place you in the correct class until after you are screened.

  20. Elective Exploration(The Wheel) Example Only ELECTIVE EXPLORATION 1st 6 weeks Spanish 2nd 6 weeks Art 3rd 6 weeks Theater Arts 4th 6 weeks Skills for Living 5th 6 weeks Choir 6th 6 weeks Technology Only Band and Orchestra are a full year.

  21. Special Programs • English as a Second Language • Gifted and Talented • Special Education • Dyslexia • Reading/Math Labs • Learning Lab

  22. Schedule Changes The master schedule for the next year is built based upon student schedule requests made at this time; therefore, it is important you and your child carefully prepare for his/her 6th grade course selections.

  23. Sign & Date the Registration CardIt is very important that parents read through all the statements on the front and back of the registration card, then sign and date at the bottom of both sides. Staley Middle School 6th Grade Registration 2012-13

  24. YOU CAN turn in your completed yellow registration card TONIGHT AT THE BACK TABLE OR to Your STUDENT’S Elementary Teacher By march 23rd.

  25. Staley Website has it all!www.friscoisd.org/staley • Updated supply list • Important dates, such as Colt Camp. • FAQs • Access to email addresses for administration, counselors, office, etc.

  26. Go mustangs! We are really looking forward to having you join us at STALEY Middle School for the 2011-12 school year! Your child will be well taken care of, and we are here to help!

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