2014 – 2015 6th GRADE

W E L C O M ETO

CINCO RANCH JUNIOR HIGH

Elizabeth Kuylen, Principal

C R J H

Assistant Principal: Doug McRorey

Counselor: Julie Atwood

School Mascot: Coyote

School Colors: Maroon and Gold

GO COYOTES!!

• School starts at 7:30 and ends at 2:35• 8 classes per day • classes are 45 minutes long• 5 minutes between classes• 5 core classes (English, Reading, Math,

Social Studies, Science) • 1 elective• P.E. and Advisory

• Advisory period • P.E. – Every day• Go from class to class, restroom, lunch,

and P.E. by yourself• Challenge/GT – Not one day a week, but

every day in certain subjects• Pep rallies • Intramural sports

Continue: Differences

• Lockers (book locker and P.E. locker)• Tardies – need to get to class on time• No recess• More homework than in elementary• Lunch - sit anywhere• Snack bar

Continue:

6th Grade ElectivesArtBeginning Band (30 min. practice)Beginning ChoirBeginning Orchestra (30 min.

practice)Theatre I

Typical 6th Grade DayPeriod Subject Room #

1 Math 157 2 English 154 3 Science 139 4 Band Band Hall 6L Lunch

10:50-11:20Cafeteria

5 Reading 155 6 P.E. Gym 7 Advisory 145 8 Social Studies 145

Choosing Courses

Three Class Formats:

1. Academic – on grade level, more time to review concepts, prepares students for high school

2. PreAP – More challenging, fast paced, requires independent learning, prepares students for AP classes in high school

3. GT – In 6th grade, same as PreAP classes. Must be screened and identified

Each type of class is designed to help students be

successful.

Students may take a combination of Academic and PreAP.

Reading/English must both be academic or both PreAP.

Please seek the advice of your child’s teacher.

Think about your child’s:◦ interests ◦ strengths/weaknesses◦ commitments outside of the class day◦ work ethic/study habits◦ grades/grades your child likes to achieve

Academic, PreAP, or Both?

Academic

1. Works more accurately at a normal pace 2. Would benefit from repetition and reviews 3. May need extra prompting or reminders4. Sometimes feels overwhelmed with the homework

load5. May need additional organizational assistance6. Would feel more successful at the Academic level

PreAp

Teacher recommendedSelf motivatedIndependent learner and workerAble to learn at an accelerated paceTypically an A studentGood organizational skills and plans ahead

PreAP Math Large difference in number of

objectives covered• 5th grade – about 60 objectives• 6th grade Academic – about 64 objectives• 6th grade PreAP – over 90 objectives with some being 7th grade objectives

PreAP level of instruction will focus onpreparation for taking Algebra I in 8th grade.

What Students Say About PreAP/GT

You need to enjoy the

subject and like to learn.

You will learn something new each day,

so you better be used to going fast.

Test are really difficult if

you don’t study.Expect homework everyday

You need to listen closely in class and be organized.

Current grades Ability, interests, time commitments Organizational skills

Seek advice from your student’s teacher.

When deciding course level, remember to consider student’s:

Course Selection Sheet• Due to Homeroom Teacher by

Tuesday, January 28th• If you are moving or planning to move, you

must fill it out anyway!

What happens after course selections have been entered in the computer?

1) Course Verifications are sent to elementary teachers in late April or early May (list of courses student/parent selected and entered in our computer system….It is not a schedule.

2) Any corrections and changes will be marked in red pen by parent at this time.

3) Send corrected form back with child to homeroom teacher.

4) If we do not receive a form back, then we believe no corrections were needed.

Then What?

Before school starts, students will be able to:

• Attend Pup Camp • Attend Coyote Countdown• Pick up their schedule and get locker • Purchase school supplies, planners, spirit wear• Pay their P.E. fees ($15)• Organize their locker• Practice their locker combination

Other Information• Please refer to your 2014-2015 Course Catalog for

information regarding the description of courses • 6th grade Intramurals available for 6th grade (coaches

announce specific dates and sports)• Athletics ONLY for 7th & 8th grade. • If a 6th grader wants to try out for cheerleader or mascot at

the end of their 6th grade year, they must have been a member of the Pep Squad during 6th grade and attend 6 events.

What is UIL?• UIL stands for University Interscholastic League

• “No Pass/No Play”

• Includes all extracurricular activities(examples: field trips, contests, games, concerts)

• UIL works this way: Failing grades earned on report cards cause a student to be ineligible

• Grades earned on progress reports can regain eligibility, but will never cause ineligibility

• Incompletes also make you ineligible until the grade is entered and confirmed

On-Line Grades On-Line Grades located on the Katy ISD website under HAC (Home Access Center)

Progress Reports

Report cards

Parents will have PIN# to access their child’s information.

Weekly Newsletter “The Howler” – every Friday

Sign up for E-news

Websites – www.katyisd.org CRJH, Teacher Webs

Bulletin Boards/ Welcome area

Advisory Announcements -CNN

Mailings

Time tracker/Daily Planner

First Day packets

Communications

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The Junior High World• You are welcome to have lunch with your child.

• You can contact your child’s teachers, counselor, or assistant principal if you have questions.

• Parent involvement is strongly encouraged.

Questions ?