dowell middle school 6th grade parent presentation march 16, 2015

Dowell Middle School6th Grade Parent Presentation

March 16, 2015

Administrative Team

Principal – Alan ArbabiAlpha A-L Sara Kriesel-Hall, Assistant Principal

Courtney Starnes, Counselor

Pamela Coats, Secretary

Alpha M-ZHolly Rogers, Assistant Principal

Rayshana Adams, Counselor

Kim Oberlander, Secretary

Goals for TonightInformation on selection of academic and elective courses.

Alleviate fears about the transition to middle school.

Questions will be answered individually at the end.

Materials Review Course Selection Sheet

Course Descriptionshttp://www.mckinneyisd.net/parents/

Middle School Philosophy

High Academic Standards for All Students Students Introduced to Academic and Extra-Curricular

Options Students Begin to Determine Strengths and Preferences Partnership with Students, Families & Community

AcademicsMcKinney ISD’s curriculum is common to all

MISD middle school campuses and aligns to state standards.

Core Curriculum is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

Curriculum is aligned within the grade level and vertically between grade levels.

6th Grade Academic Course Offerings1. ELAR (English Language Arts and Reading)

2. Mathematics (Academic or Pre-AP)

3. Social Studies (ELM)

4. Science (ELM)

Registration Decisions to ConsiderWhich course of Mathematics is most appropriate for your child?

Which elective (Art, Band, Choir or Orchestra) is most appropriate for your child?

Mathematics Academic or Pre–AP CourseHistorically score above proficiency on Math STAAR assessments

Math MAP score of 220 (Fall 2014)

Successful on 5th grade Math District Assessment

Elective Course ChoicesArt

Band

Choir

Orchestra

*All electives are a full year

Physical Education Requirement• Every student is required to complete 4 semesters of

Physical Education while in the Middle School

• In 6th Grade a student takes Physical Education every day for the year.

• 2 semesters of the Physical are completed in 6th grade towards the Education Requirement.

• There is a health component that is taught in the Physical Education class.

Gifted and Talented If your child is identified GT, Karen Green will provide us

information about GT placement for academic classes.

If you have questions about GT placement, please contact Karen Green at Email: kjgreen@mckinneyisd.net

Typical 6th Grade DayPeriod 1: ELAR

Period 2:Math

Period 3: Math

Lunch (30 minutes)

Period 4:Science

Period 5: PE

Period 6: History

Period 7: Elective such as Band, Orchestra, Choir or Art

What’s New For Students?Lockers

Backpacks

Changing Classes/Passing Period

Grading System

Lunch (Lots of Choices)

Getting Involved

Extra curricular activities/Clubs

Examples of Clubs/Activities for 6th Grade Drama Club

Youth and Government

Robotics

Soccer

Academic UIL

Pep Club

6th Grade Registration Reminders Students received registration materials at your elementary

campus March 3, 2015.

Registration forms are due March 20th to your elementary campus.

Changes after March 20th, will be conducted through Dowell Middle School by designated counselor.

Communication is Key• MISD GO App

• Home Access Center (HAC)• Progress Reports & Report Cards• Dowell website: h

http://legacy.mckinneyisd.net/Campuses/school_websites/dowell/

• Teacher websites/emails• Mr. Arbabi weekly emails• Dowell Facebook page and Twitterfeed

Welcome to Dowell! Due Date: March 20, 2015

Return Registration Form to your homeroom teacher.

Schedule pick up will be in August.