North Ridge Middle School

1. North Ridge Middle School 6th Grade Registration

2. What Classes Do I Have To Take Next Year? • English/Language Arts • Math • Social Studies • Science • PE • 1 elective class Core Classes

3. Regular Classes or Pre – Advanced Placement Classes • Pre-Advanced Placement Classes: (Only For Math or Language Arts Classes) • Courses are more challenging • Takes more time • Increased Reading load • Sophisticated writing assignments and projects • Summer reading project for all Pre-AP Language Arts classes

4. Electives – Year Long PE Choir Band Exploratory

5. Electives – Year Long Beginners Band Class Beginning fundamentals of playing will be taught on each of the woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. These instruments include flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, cornet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, mallet instruments, snare and bass drum. The fundamentals taught include embouchure formation, tone production, rhythmic concepts, maintenance of instruments, and note recognition. Prerequisites: No previous band experience necessary but band director recommendation required.

6. Electives – Year Long Choir Students learn proper fundamental vocal technique, music theory, musicianship, and teamwork skills. Students learn to read and write unison and two-part music and perform many different styles of music. Minimal cost for choir tee-shirt($). Private lessons are encouraged ($), but not required. Some extracurricular time is required outside the school day for concerts. No prior musical experience is necessary.

7. Electives – Year Long Physical Education – Physical Education Classes within the school day. You are required to suit out for PE each day. There is a cost for PE uniform. THIS IS A REQUIRED CLASS

8. Electives – Exploratory Class Theatre – Students will get a basic understanding of several theatre techniques including: acting, directing, playwriting, improvisation, pantomime, and performance. Technology Applications - Learn basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

9. General Information North Ridge Middle School Heather Penry Crisis Counsolor 817-547-5224 Trenia Miller Guidance Counselor 817-547-5222

10. When are these forms due back? • Return your registration form back to your school your school counselor. • Be sure that you and one of your parents have signed the form. If you don’t return it - I Pick Your ELECTIVES!