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Important reminders and information for 5th graders transitioning into 6th grade, including course selection, schedule details, elective options, and more.
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Rodger and EllenBeck Junior High School Course Selection 5th into 6th Grade 2019-2020
Reminders About Course Selections • All course selection sheets are due to 5th grade teachers on or before Friday, January 25, 2019. • The course catalog can be found on the Katy ISD website • Please carefully consider all of your elective choices. If you do not receive your first choice, your second or third choice will be placed on your schedule.
Course WorkSheet • Legal first and last name • Level of core classes (Aca., PreAP, GT) • (Reading and English blocked) • 1 Elective • 1 Alternate • Parent & student signature needed • Return course selection worksheet to your Social Studies teacher by campus deadline
BJH • Mascot: Bulldog • Colors: Maroon & White • Grades: 6 through 8 • #bjhnolimits – Follow our hashtag on Twitter!!
Elementary to JH Differences • School Hours 8:45 AM- 3:55 PM • No recess • NO MORE STRAIGHT LINES • More responsibilities and privileges • New friends and interests • Open lunch room seating
6th Grade Schedule • 7 classes-45 minutes in length • 30 minute lunch • 5 minute passing period between classes • 5 core classes (English, Reading Block, Math, Science, Social Studies) • 1 elective • P.E. • Advisory
Three Degrees of Difficulty • Academic- appropriate for all on grade level (college bound curriculum) • Pre-Advanced Placement (PreAP)- prepares for AP classes in high school • Gifted & Talented- must already be identified and in Challenge for GT classes
Choosing Courses Three Class Formats: Academic – For everyone, on grade level, more time to review concepts, more tutoring provided, prepares students for college as well as other post secondary education PreAP – More challenging, fast paced, requires independent learning, prepares students for AP classes in high school GT – Must be screened and identified
PreAP Math Big difference in the number of objectives covered… 5th grade – approx. 60 objectives 6th grade Academic – approx. 64 objectives 6th grade PreAP – over 90 objectives with many being 7th grade objectives Pre-AP level of instruction will focus on preparation for taking Algebra I in 8th grade.
What Students Say About PreAP/GT Math “I enjoy math a lot and like to learn.” “You will learn something new everyday!” “It’s helpful to know your basic math facts and know them well.” “I usually have homework everyday so I can practice.”
Core Curriculum Every student has 5 core classes • English * • Reading* *(English & Reading blocked together) • Math (Pre AP covers 6th and ½ 7th curr.) • Science • Social Studies
Electives All Junior High Students Must Take a Fine Arts • Band • Orchestra (Band /Orchestra directors will contact you before school is out about an instrument selection) • Choir • Art Supply Fees required for all electives
Physical Education • Both boys and girls (separate gyms) • Graded class/ attend everyday • Dress out in uniforms (laundering fee) • Lockers in gyms • No Athletics (competitive sports) in 6th Grade
Strategic Reading and Math Lab • Based on first administration STAAR scores (take the place of PE or Elective)
Advisory • 45 minutes • Announcements • Quiet study hall • Opportunity to ask questions • Library • Tutorials
Cafeteria • Respectful dining room etiquette • Open seating • Hot tray, Snack Bar/Pizza Bar • Must stay seated and keep area clean • Secondary lunch prices: $2.75 • Secondary breakfast prices: $1.75
To Help Ease the Transition… • Bulldog Pup Camp-New Student Orientation – Date and time TBD at the beginning of August. We will send an E-News notification when this date is set. • Schedule Pick up day TBD- Find your classes and walk your schedule. • Tardies not taken the first two or three weeks of school • No lockers the first two weeks of school…Then lockers are optional.
Home Access Center(Obtain PIN # from Elementary Front Office) • Home Access Center: Access to your student’s grades, schedule and attendance. • Campus eNews: Have news and information from your child's campus delivered directly to your inbox. • Mealpay: Web-based service allows you to access your child's meal account and make meal payments online. • Katy ISD Update: Receive district-wide news and updates via e-mail. • Stranger Danger: Receive e-mail alerts regarding suspicious activity in our community.
Points to Remember… Schedules may change at least once throughout junior high because: • Classes need to be leveled/balanced • School growth requires the addition of new teachers Please be flexible and open-minded about schedule changes.