6th gradeCOURSE REGISTRATION for 2019-20

WELCOME TO KIRKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

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”

LIBRARIAN~MRS. HAGGERTY

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

LAKEVIEW Elementary- Home of the Leopards

TWAIN Elementary – Home of the Bobcats

Peter KIRK Elementary - Home of the Eagles

WELCOME FUTURE PANTHERS OF KIRKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

COMING TOGETHER AS ONE!

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

1st Quarter (September – October)

GIRLS: Cross CountryBOYS: Tennis / Basketball /Cross Country2nd Quarter (November – January)

GIRLS: BadmintonBOYS: Soccer3rd Quarter (February- March)

GIRLS: Basketball / WrestlingBOYS: Wrestling4th Quarter(April – June)

GIRLS: Tennis / Track / VolleyballBOYS: Track

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

Builders Club Yu-Gi-Oh/ Magic Game Club Battle of the Books Green Team Yearbook Math Olympiad Peer Mentors Talent Show Two School Plays Tech Club

Listen to school announcements through the year!

Period First Semester (1st and 2nd Quarter)

Second Semester(3rd and 4th Quarter)

1 ENGLISH/Language Arts ENGLISH/Language Arts2 Social Studies Social Studies3 6 Math 6 Math4 6 Science 6 Science5 PE/HEALTH PE/HEALTH6 ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

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

6TH GRADE? WHAT WILL THAT BE LIKE?

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, FEBRUARY 1 ALL STUDENTS must return the

Registration Request form.

REMIND your PARENTS:Parent Information Night TUESDAY January 29 7:00pm at Kirkland MS

REGISTERING FOR 6TH GRADE CLASSES