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5 TH Grade Middle School Orientation

5 TH Grade Middle School Orientation. Medlin Middle School. Success in 6 th grade. Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades!. Use a Planner Keep organized Turn in assignments on time Attend tutorials when needed Form bonds with teachers and staff

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5 TH Grade Middle School Orientation

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  1. 5TH GradeMiddle School Orientation Medlin Middle School

  2. Success in 6th grade Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades! • Use a Planner • Keep organized • Turn in assignments on time • Attend tutorials when needed • Form bonds with teachers and staff • Ask questions for help when necessary • Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-curricular activities

  3. Academics Factors to consider when choosing classes: • Your child’s academic strengths • Teacher input • Past TAKS performance • Personal goals • NISD Academies • College/Career Goals

  4. 6th Grade Schedule 8 periods • 2 blocked periods for Math • 1Science, 1Social Studies, and 1LA • 1 P.E. (all 6th graders take P.E.) • 1elective of a Fine Art (band, choir, or orchestra) • 1 other elective which could include a second fine art *** Each class is 45 minutes *** ~ 4 minutes for passing period~

  5. Choices for 6th Grade Core Classes • Math – Pre AP or standard • Language Arts – Pre AP, standard, or G/T (for identified GT students) • Science – Pre AP or standard • Social Studies – Pre AP or standard

  6. ELECTIVES All 6th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following: Fine Arts Electives Students must choose one elective from: - Band, Orchestra, or Choir General Electives The 2nd elective is chosen from: - Exploratory Wheel - Consists of a sampling of upper-grade electives. - General Music, Art, Math Challenge, Reading SSI or - Band, Orchestra, or Choir

  7. ??? How many PreAP classes should my child take??? • 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?

  8. Math Course Sequences

  9. 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade PreAP Language Arts PreAP English I PreAP English II AP-English III AP-English IV Language Arts English I English II English III English IV Courses Offered at Level English I (9) English II (10) English III (11) English IV (12) PreAP English I (9) PreAP English II (10) AP English III (11) AP English IV (12) English Course Sequences Gray boxes indicate courses required for graduation Courses must be taken one at a time, and in order Students are not bound to stay on one track or another (ex. students can move into PreAP with teacher and parent approval.

  10. Social Studies Course Sequences Sequence of Courses

  11. Science Course Sequences AP Biology PreAP Biology PreAP Chemistry PreAP Physics AP Chemistry AP Physics Biology Chemistry Physics 4th year TBD N IPC N Chemistry N 4th year TBD One Credit must come from each area of science listed: Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry Physics, AP Physics, or IB Physics And a fourth science credit from a higher level science course approved by the state.

  12. The Academy of Medical Professions Byron Nelson High School Opening 2009-2010 The Academy of Media Arts and Technology Northwest High School Opening 2009-2010 The Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Northwest High School Opening 2009-2010 The Academy of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Byron Nelson High School Opening 2010-2011 The Academies of Northwest ISD provide students with the opportunity to gain career skills and certifications beginning in high school. Our academies provide students with the knowledge, training, and confidence to prepare for college and careers. Academies provide a four-year sequence of elective courses taken in high school, specializing in the area of study. Enrollment begins in 9th grade. For more information go to: http://academies.nisdtx.org/

  13. Class of 2017 Graduation Requirements: - 4 years of each core subject (4 x 4) - more core classes translates to fewer electives, so more thorough planning is important

  14. Clubs • Cooking Club • Craft Club • Culture Club • Agriculture Club • Science Fair Club • Student Council • NJHS (National Junior Honor Society) • Musical Theater Club • Hip Hop Club • International Thespian Society • SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

  15. Counselor Contact Information • Beck Elementary Counselor Kinder-5th Grade Patricia Porter Pporter@nisdtx.org 817.215.0466 • Medlin Middle School Counselors 6th Grade Counselor Shannon Wickstrom Swickstrom@nisdtx.org 7th Grade Counselor Shannon Nobles Snobles@nisdtx.org 817.215.0528 8th Grade Counselor Tara Teague Tteague@nisdtx.org 817.215.0503

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