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WELCOME TO KIRKLAND
MIDDLE SCHOOL
6th grade
COURSE REGISTRATION
for 2017-18
KIRKLAND SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Steve Hynden LAST NAMES A - L
shynden@lwsd.org
Carol Hinrichs LAST NAMES M - Z
chinrichs@lwsd.org
PRINCIPAL- MRS. McCARSON“Shelfie”
OUR GOALS FOR THE DAY
• Celebrate your transition to middle school.
• Identify what gets you excited or nervous about KiMS
• Highlight KiMS differences from elementary school
• How to make the most of your KiMS experience
• Preview a typical day at KiMS
• Registering for your classes
• Answering course registration questions
WELCOME FUTURE PANTHERS OF
KIRKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
COMING TOGETHER AS ONE!
LAKEVIEW Elementary- Home of the Leopards
TWAIN Elementary – Home of the Bobcats
Peter KIRK Elementary - Home of the Eagles
HOW IS MIDDLE SCHOOL DIFFERENT?
Different Classes
You go to a different classrooms for many of your classes.
You learn where each class is and what time it starts.
New Rules
Student Handbook will be taught and reviewed at the
beginning of the year.
It’s your responsibility to become familiar and follow the
school rules.
A Busier Schedule
Have 5 minutes to get from one class to the next
MORE WAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL DIFFERENT…
More Classmates
will get to know different students in every class.
More Teachers
will have different teachers for many of your classes.
Adapt to each teacher’s expectations and teaching style
More Choices
opportunities to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities (after school):
inter-district sports, intra-mural sports; various clubs
More Homework
This is another part of your growing responsibility.
MAKE THE MOST OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Get Organized
‘Binder’ with dividers (see tips on KiMS PTSA site)
PowerSchool Learning/HAIKU websites with
assignments and due dates
Bring all supplies to class and be prepared.
Create an after school schedule for your
homework and activities.
Regularly check grades online –Skyward
WHAT’S TYPICALLY IN YOUR BACKPACK?
LAPTOP COMPUTER -heavier item; pack it closest to your back
BINDER -try lightweight individual or ‘accordion’ folders
PLANNER/CALENDAR -can tear out used pages- store or recycle
WATER BOTTLE -Refill during the day as needed
Pencils/Pens/Calculator- bring only as much as needed day to day
LUNCH (if not buying) – consider light weight lunch container
PE uniform -store in PE locker (and take home to laundry!)
Musical Instrument -store in Music Room
GET INVOLVED
Take Action
Join a club, participate in sports, explore and
experience Elective class interests
Meet New People
Be yourself and be friendly to both classmates and
teachers.
Get involved in school activities that offer opportunities
for building positive relationships.
Making Good Decisions
Be familiar and follow school rules and expectations.
Exercise good judgment!
Choose friends wisely. Avoid those who pressure you to
participate in choices that make you uncomfortable,
compromise your values or that violate school rules.
BE A SELF ADVOCATE!
Asking your Teachers for help when you need it
During class; before- or after-school; email teacher directly
Check in with your Counselor if you need…
Help with a plan to improve your grades.
To report any Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying
Ask questions about your schedule.
Talk about a personal problem.
Seek financial supports (lunch,supplies,fees,etc)
Just want to say hello and get acquainted.
after-school SPORTS *new addition for 2017-18
1st Quarter (September – October)
GIRLS: Basketball / Cross Country
BOYS: Tennis / Cross Country
2nd Quarter (November – January)
GIRLS: Badminton
BOYS: Flag Football *
3rd Quarter (February- March)
GIRLS: Volleyball / Wrestling
BOYS: Wrestling
4th Quarter(April – June)
GIRLS: Track / Tennis
BOYS: Track / Basketball
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Builders Club
Yu-Gi-Oh/ Magic Game Club
Green Team
Yearbook Club
National Junior Honor Society
Math Olympiad
Peer Mentors
Safe School Ambassadors
Talent Show
Dances
Power Hour
Battle of the Books
Listen to school announcements through the year!
6TH GRADE? WHAT WILL THAT BE LIKE?
6 Periods (classes) every day
We have 2 lunch times– A or B
Language Arts and Social Studies usually “Blocked”
Math and Science periods NOT typically same teacher
PANTHER TIME (homeroom) at end of day on
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday - mixed 6,7,8 graders
PE and HEALTH all year (PE/3 days and Health/2 days)
Early Release on Wednesdays - all classes shorter period of time
Period First Semester
(1st and 2nd Quarter)
Second Semester
(3rd and 4th Quarter)
1 ENGLISH/Language Arts ENGLISH/Language Arts
2 Social Studies Social Studies
3 6 Math 6 Math
4 6 Science 6 Science
5 PE/HEALTH PE/HEALTH
6 ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
REGISTERING FOR 6TH GRADE CLASSES
Read through the course catalog that describes all 6th
grade classes.
ELECTIVES are great opportunities to explore new things
Band or Orchestra- NOTE: it is not too late to start in 6th grade.
Take home, discuss, get Parent/Guardian SIGNATURE and return it to your elementary teacher !
Due Date: FRIDAY JANUARY 27
ALL STUDENTS must return the Registration Request form.
REMIND your PARENTS:
Parent Information Night
TUESDAY January 24
7:00pm at Kirkland MS
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