6 th grade middle school parent meeting
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6 TH Grade Middle School Parent Meeting. Welcome to Chisholm Trail Middle School. CTMS Overview. TEA Recognized Rating Title One Campus Approximately 880 students. CTMS Overview. Named as a “Texas School to Watch” by the Texas Middle School Association. Pearson National Model School - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
6TH GradeMiddle School
Parent MeetingWelcome to
Chisholm Trail Middle School
CTMS Overview
TEA Recognized Rating Title One Campus Approximately 880 students
CTMS Overview Named as a “Texas
School to Watch” by the Texas Middle School Association.
Pearson National Model School
Award given for Academic Excellence over time and Development Responsiveness to the needs of students
STAAR Testing
Higher level assessment
4 hour time limit End of Course
Exams
6th Grade:– Reading & Math
7th Grade– Reading, Math, Writing
8th Grade– Reading, Math, Science
and Social Studies– (Algebra 1 EOC)
6th Grade Schedule
8 periods 1 ½ periods for Math and LA 1 Science, 1 Social Studies 1 P.E. (all 6th graders take P.E.) 1 elective 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~
6th Grade Daily Bell Schedule
1ST 9:20 – 10:04 2ND 10:08 – 10:52 3RD 10:56 – 11:40
LUNCH….11:40 - 12:10 (three lines to choose from)
4TH 12:14 – 12:58 5TH 1:02 – 1:46 6TH 1:50 – 2:34 7TH 2:38 – 3:42 8TH 3:46 – 4:30 (4 minute passing periods)
*We have a 20 minute “homeroom” period: 7th Period. (Character Lessons, DEAR, and announcements.)
Factors to consider when choosing classes:
Your child’s academic strengths
Teacher inputPast STAAR performancePersonal goals
Choices for 6th Grade Core Classes
Pre-Advanced Placement Regular (On-grade level)
Pre-AP Language Arts (GT version also)
Language Arts
Pre-AP Math Math
Pre-AP Science Science
Pre AP World Cultures and Geography
World Cultures and Geography
Questions to Help Determine Pre-AP Readiness
Attitude Are they excited about their learning mathematics? Do they try to do things “faster” than the other students? Are they intrigued/not frustrated by problems that cannot be
solved right away? Do they show an aptitude for building and drawing? Do they appear strong in science?
Aptitude Have they done well on standardized tests? Do they have an easy time learning mathematics? Do they like to read for pleasure?
??? How many PreAP classes
should my child take???Only you and your child can determine this! We
encourage all 6th graders to try at least one. What are your child’s strengths? The amount of extracurricular activities
should be considered. How important are these classes to your
child? What path are you aiming for in High School?
Over 50 % of CTMS Classes are Pre AP Classes
60% of CTMS students take at least one Pre AP class.
We encourage all students to take at least one Pre AP class to challenge themselves.
40% of students take all four Pre AP classes.
Math Course Sequences (NISD uses middle school PAP to condense the
curriculum and get one year ahead)
3yrs in 2yrs.
Regular Math
Pre AP Math
Fine Arts ElectivesStudents must choose one elective from:
- Band, Orchestra, or Choir
General ElectivesThe 2nd elective is chosen from:
- Exploratory Wheel (technology class )
or
- Intro to Theatre or
- Band, Orchestra, or Choir
All 6th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following:
Elective Choices: 9 possible combinations
Band & Wheel Band & Theater Band & Orchestra Band & Choir Choir & Orchestra
Choir & Wheel Choir &Theater Orchestra and
Wheel Orchestra and
Theater
Band and Orchestra Instrument Drives
(no reservations needed; show up to try various instruments for comfort and fit)
BAND
April 7th
5:00 - 7:00 at CTMS
April 21st
5:00 - 7:00 at CTMS
ORCHESTRA April 28 @ Wilson MS from
6:00-8:00pm May 6 @ Pike MS from
6:00-8:00pm May 8 @ Chisholm Trail MS
from 6:00-8:00pm
All 6th graders take PE.
45 minute class. PE outfit - $15. Athletics starts in 7th grade. (football,
volleyball, basketball, track, tennis, cross-country running, soccer & cheerleading.)
Runners Club: open to all grades (afterschool)
New Dell Tablets for 6th graders
Each NISD middle school student will be issued a tablet at the beginning of the year.
Insurance is available (highly encouraged.)
Tablet = textbooks and are used as instructional tools.
Why do they need Tablets?
NISD Vision:
The best and most sought after school district
where every student is future ready:
Ready for college
Ready for the global workplace
Ready for personal success
Tablets…What access do they have?
While at school, students have access to the NISD server and most inappropriate websites and social networking is blocked.
Away from school, netbooks can log on to any wireless access point and would not be protected by the NISD server.
Teachers have the ability to monitor all student netbooks from their own computers.
Tablets…What access do they have? (Cont.)
All students have email access but can only send and receive from ‘[email protected]’
Student have live access to their grades online.
Almost all school work is downloaded & uploaded to netschool.
Success in 6th gradeSTUDENTS
Use your Netbook for organization.
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.
PARENTS Check your child’s Netschool
and Netbook. Check grades and
assignments on-line. Work to make sure your child
attends tutorials as needed. Form bonds with teachers
and staff. Ask questions for help when
necessary. Make sure your child
maintains a well-rounded schedule.
Sign up for e-mail updates and weekly reminders.
Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades!
Communication is the Key!
All school employees have email.– Principal newsletter (weekly)– Teacher websites
Campus website. SchoolMessenger (Email and Phone blast) Opportunities to volunteer. (Mentor –
Watchdog)
6th Grade Students can… Attend Pep Rallies (Parents too!) Attend school dances, after school sporting
events and programs (Parents too!) Attend field trips (Parents too!) Be nominated for Student Council Join the runner’s club & drama club Participate in UIL events
UIL Art Calculator Applications Dictionary Skills Impromptu Speaking Listening Skills Mathematics Maps, Graphs, and Charts Number Sense Oral Reading Ready Writing Science I and II Social Studies Spelling
Students get recognized!!!
TOP DOGS
Each student of the A/B Honor roll each six weeks get recognized with a special treat and some “free time” outside of class or go to lunch early!
Parent Involvement Watch Dog Volunteer PTA Board or member Volunteer in the classroom Principal’s Coffee (monthly) Access School Website and
teacher websites Access to child’s grades
online Visit for lunch with your child Parent/Teacher Conference Thanksgiving/Veterans’ Day Field Day
LOCKERS Every student will
be assigned their own locker.
Lockers have assigned combinations.
You will have MANY opportunities to practice your combination BEFORE school starts next year.
You WILL have trouble with your locker! DON’T WORRY… We will help you!
Less is More.
Use a string/sling bag – small back pack. Have a book you are reading. Small binder – w paper Pencils / pens. Netbook. Student ID- (Library – lunch – everything)
That’s all you need: Daily.
PUP CAMP!!
At pup camp students will meet new friends, meet their teachers and do fun activities to help get ready for middle school.
Exact times and dates will be posted on the campus website during the summer. Be on the lookout for more information on this exciting event!
(Morning of Saturday, Aug 23Aug 23thth)
Last but Not Least…
If in doubt….ASK!Get to know the Administration
and teachers at the Middle School.Remember your child needs your
guidance more than ever during this transition.
Important Contacts
Principal - Mr. Todd Rogers
817.215.0602 [email protected]
Assistant Principal – Matrice Raven
817.698.1645 [email protected]
Assistant Principal – Amy Wagner
817.215.0645 [email protected]
CounselorsContact Information
Steve Bates (A-L) [email protected] 817-215-0608
Barbara Hardy (M-Z) [email protected] 817-215-0604