6 th Grade Registration 2019 – 2020 Grace Malek ~ 6 – 8 Guidance and Counseling

1. 6th Grade Registration 2019 – 2020 Grace Malek ~ 6 – 8 Guidance and Counseling Thursday February 21st , 2019 @ 5:00 – 7:00 in the Auditorium

2. RISING 6TH GRADERS!!!

3. REGISTRATIONFORM

5. 6th COURSE OFFERINGS:COREELECTIVES

6. CORE CLASSES: • Math 6 or Advanced Math 6 • English 6 or Advanced English 6 • Science 6 or Advanced Science 6 • Social Studies 6 • Physical Education 6

7. 6TH ELECTIVES

8. Students have an opportunity to work on: Class assignments Make up tests Catch up with notes and study guides Download documents needed to use offline at home Remediate math or reading ENRICHMENT / INTERVENTION 6

9. Semesters one and two Grade 7: Band 6is preferred as pre-requisite See Mr. Gammon for details on fees, uniform and instrument purchase or rental. ggammon@ocsredskins.com BAND 6

10. STEAM LAB 6 • The STEAM Lab will provide students the opportunity to use their creativity in a technology-rich, hands-on learning environment which will better develop students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills.    • Students will explore topics in eight categories: • Students will be encouraged to choose an appropriate level of challenge, apply their own interests and learning styles, and explore questions of personal relevance.  • They will maintain learning journals, create project presentations, and reflect on their own learning.   

11. Parents/Guardians: Please check the appropriate box below • I approve the above schedule for my child. • At this time, I do not plan on my child returning to Oneonta for the upcoming school year. _______________________________________Signature of Parents or Guardians Contact Information: Home: ____________________________ Business: _________________________  Cell: _____________________________  E-mail ____________________________

12. Advanced courses lay strong foundation for future advanced and AP courses. These courses establish a clear pipeline for college bound students to succeed in rigorous coursework. Advanced Courses’ numeric grade are weighted; two points are added to each semester average. Due to the rigor of advanced courses, students making B’s and C’s and used to making A’s and B’s, they are still getting good academic foundation. ADVANCED COURSE DESCRIPTION

13. Advanced Courses & Recommendations: • Open Enrollment: • Guidelines are suggested scores to make sure students will be successful in Advanced classes. • Students are advised to check the Advanced Math, English and Science guidelines posted on OMS website.(Select Oneonta Middle school from the middle square of the home page, find “News & Events”, click on “Forms” and find the documents.) • Students’ performance will be monitored and withdrawal from Advanced courses will be assessed on a case by case basis.

16. Math Path Chart

17. Grade 6: Math 6 or Advanced Math 6 can be selected with flexibility. • Selecting Advanced Math 6 would definitely prepare for Accelerated Math 7 • Grade 7: Selecting Accelerated Math 7 is a pre-requisite for Accelerated Math 8 • Students can opt out of accelerated path and select Math 8 if unsuccessful in accelerated math 7. • Grade 8: Accelerated Math 8 cannot be taken without having had Accelerated Math 7, by ALSDE guidelines. • There are additional standards covered in Advanced courses that prepare students for the next Accelerated course. • Students can opt out of advanced path, however they will have to double up if they want to get back on the advanced path in high school. • At the end of Grade 8, every student will be prepared for Geometry in Grade 9, regardless of middle school pathway completed • If accelerated pathway is chosen and successfully completed, the student will be prepared to enter directly into Algebra II in Grade 10.

18. ADVANCED MATH 6 • A Math Packet covering basic pre-requisite skills will be distributed at the end of the school year to students who have requested Advanced Math (see Mrs. Whited) • ewhited@ocsredskins.com • You can obtain a copy of the Math Packet from OMS Website: • Go to OMS Website > News & Events > Forms > select the packet. • Or Follow this link: http://bit.ly/2sxiwHE • Students are required to submit the completed packet on the first day of school. • Students will be tested at the beginning of school on the material covered in the packet. This test will count 100 points and be the first test grade of the quarter.

19. Advanced Math 6 Students are required to have: • The ability to learn independently. • The ambition to succeed in a rigorous classroom environment. Note: Access to web based components outside of school would be helpful.

20. All students, Standard and Advanced will read one book “Number The Stars” during the summer Go to this link: http://bit.ly/1S9M0uL to find all the reading lists English 6 &ADVANCED ENGLISH 6

21. Advanced English Students will read an additional book from the assigned list. Students will complete a project on their book of choice. These will be completed at home and due the first week of school. All directions will be posted on Mrs. Davidson's website.  Follow this link: http://bit.ly/2EKGMeb A reading list will be distributed at the end of the school year to students who have requested Advanced English. Students will be tested during 1st quarter of 2019-2020 school year on the books that were read. See Mrs. Davidson for any questions: adavidson@ocsredskins.com ADVANCED ENGLISH 6

22. SCIENCE 6 & ADVANCED SCIENCE 6 • Using Canvas: teacher posts notes, videos, PowerPoints, worksheets that students view to complete assignments. • Students will take online quizzes and tests in the classroom. • Access to internet at home is helpful to complete online worksheets or read teachers’ notes. Students may also use computers at the public library. • A Science Summer Packet covering basic pre-requisite skills will be distributed in May to students who have requested Advanced Science. • Packets will be collected the first day of school and counted for a grade. • See Mrs. Brown for any questions or concerns. • jbrown@ocsredskins.com

23. Disclaimer: ONEONTA MIDDLE SCHOOL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE, CHANGE, OR PLACE STUDENTS BASED ON COURSE OF STUDY STANDARDS MANDATED BY ALABAMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND/OR LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM NEEDS.ONEONTA MIDDLE SCHOOL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE, CHANGE, OR PLACE STUDENTS BASED ON COURSE OF STUDY STANDARDS MANDATED BY ALABAMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

24. COMPLETED AND SIGNED FORMS ARE DUE FRIDAY MARCH 8, 2019IN MRS. MALEK’S OFFICE

25. Transitioning to OMS #1 • Please provide two proofs of residence: • A copy of a power/utility bill with your current address on it. • A copy of your rental lease or mortgage for proof of address. • Make sure your child’s immunization blue form record is up to date. You may want to check with the school nurse if any updates are necessary.

26. Transitioning to OMS #2 • Ashby and Malek Collaborate to: • Meet 5th students in class and discuss registration form • Advance Placement Advisement with students • OMS Hall Orientation and meet 6th Teachers.

27. Transitioning to OMS #3 • Students are expected to assume more responsibilities • Keep up with Google Calendar or Canvas Calendar to know their due dates for tests, projects and assignments. • Students are expected to take initiatives: • Asking questions to clarify information • Writing down due dates in agenda • Students attendance counts each period. They have to report to each period on time! • Provide absence excuse to the OMS office. • Follow OMS Student Handbook for conduct, dress code and attendance. • Follow Internet Usage Agreement

28. Check school website for posted PowerPoint or contact gmalek@ocsredskins.com