dowell middle school 6th grade parent presentation march 16, 2015
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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: [email protected]
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.