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Scott Johnson Middle SchoolParent Presentation
February 23, 2017
➢ Principal – Mitchell Curry➢ Assistant Principals – David Warren and Grace Harris➢ Counselors – Cathy Hjartberg and Steve Gaffney➢ Library Media Specialist – Holly Rhodes➢ Special Education Lead – Laura Stinson➢ English as a Second Language – Tami Jusic and Michael
Chalmers➢ Instructional Specialists and 504 Coordinators –
Bryttni Blackwell, Beth Davis and Nikie Jo
Administrative Team
∗Get information for academic decision making.
∗Get information for elective decision making.
∗ Prepare for the transition to high school.
∗Answer questions individually at the end.
Goals for the Evening
∗ Registration Form∗ 7th Grade∗ 8th Grade
∗ Course Description Guide (On Line) http://www.mckinneyisd.net/parents
(Both English and Spanish are available)
∗ School Health Requirement (7th Grade only, On Line) ∗ http://www.mckinneyisd.net/parents
Materials Review
∗ Weekly Email Distribution List (Tiger Tales though Constant Contact)
∗ Web Site: ∗ www.sjmstigers.com∗ Teacher web sites (i.e. edmodo, remind101, etc.)
∗ Progress Reports (Every 3 weeks)
∗ Report Cards (Every 9 weeks)
∗ Home Access Center ∗ www.mckinneyisd.net/parents
∗ Tiger Tales Newsletter Tiger Tales Newsletter Sign-Up!∗ Web Site www.sjmstigers.com ∗ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Scottjohnsonms/ ∗ Twitter https://twitter.com/SJMSTigerPride ∗ Home Access Center HAC - Click Here ∗ Progress Reports & Report Cards ∗ AVID Organizational System AVID - Click Here∗ Student Planners∗ School-Wide Binders ∗ Parent link call-out system
Parent Information
∗ 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 and Community
Middle School Philosophy
Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade
Reading Reading Reading
Math Math Math
Writing Science
Social Studies
STAAR Testing at Middle School
High School credit courses have moved to End of Course Exams.The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
∗ McKinney ISD’s curriculum is common at all schools and the rest of the state.∗ Curriculum is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills (TEKS).∗ Aligned with like grade levels and between grade
levels.∗ Both Core and Pre-AP courses are College Prep
Courses.
Core and Pre AP Classes
∗ Language Arts and Reading (ELAR)
∗ Math
∗ Science
∗ Social Studies
Every Student Takes: Core Courses
∗ Placement into Target classes will be based upon a student’s MAP testing data and STAAR test results.
∗ This class takes the place of an elective course.
∗ Target courses are offered in Math and ELAR.
∗ This is a district required intervention for acceleration of students that do not master grade level testing.
Target Classes
∗ Entrance guidelines provide a profile of students who typically experience success in Pre AP courses.∗ What Data Is Used?∗ Map Scores∗ Current Grades∗ Teacher Input∗ Parent Input
Entrance Guidelines for Pre AP
∗ Consistently make high A’s in on-level mathematics in the prior grades.∗ Is willing to work hard, complete all
assignments on time, and a conscientious student.∗ Is ready to commit to a course sequence
leading to AP courses in High School.
Pre AP Academic Profile
∗ Seeks help when needed.∗ Is well organized.∗ Teacher recommendation from previous
grade.∗ Internal motivation.
Pre AP Academic Profile
∗ Reading at or above grade level.∗ Strong study skills.∗ Able to handle a more rapid pace of
instruction.∗ Strong work ethic (self discipline to plan,
organize, and complete tasks)∗ Personal interest in subject.
Personal Guidelines for Pre AP
∗ Students can still take an AP course in high school even if they do not take Algebra 1 or Pre-AP courses in middle school.∗ A mathematics course in the 12th grade is
crucial for bridging into college without a loss of skills. Students who take Algebra 1 in the 8th grade are strongly encouraged to take a math course in the 12th grade.
Other things to Consider
Grade Core Pre AP
6th 6th Grade TEKS 6th and 7th Grade TEKS
7th 7th Grade TEKS 8th Grade TEKS
Students take the MAP Test at the end of 7th grade for recommendation of 8th grade math course placement.
8th 8th Grade Math – Pre-Algebra
8th Grade Math – Pre-Algebra
Algebra 1
9th Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Geometry
10th Geometry Geometry Algebra 2
11th Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Pre Calculus
12th Algebra 3 or Statistics
Statistics Calculus orStatistics
Math Curriculum Sequence
∗ ESL: None or Limited English speakers.
∗ Special Education: Continuum of services.
∗Gifted and Talented: Identified GT students.
Other Levels of Courses
∗ If your child is GT, Karen Green will give us a spreadsheet letting us know which GT courses your child will be in.∗ For now, you just check Pre AP.∗ You can contact Mrs. Green at∗ Email [email protected]
Gifted and Talented
∗ Language Arts: Every day for 1 period.
∗ Math: Every day for 1 period.
∗ Science: Every day for 1 period.
∗ Social Studies: Every day for 1 period.
∗ Electives: 3 electives that meet every day.All electives a year-long courses.
Typical 7th and 8th Grade Day
∗ Every student is required to complete 4 semesters of Physical Education while in Middle School.
∗ Each student took a full year in 6th Grade. (unless in AVID in 6th grade)
∗ Athletics and Cheer does count as their P.E. credit.∗ Meets during the period, unless participating in a sport
∗ UIL rules do not allow for a student to be in Athletics or Cheer and Physical Education at the same time.
Physical Education Requirement
∗ All electives meet every day.
∗ Electives are for the entire year.
∗ If a student participates in Cheer they must be in the athletic period. Cheer students must have a physical.
∗ If a student participates in athletics they must be in the athletic period.
Elective Requirements
∗ Art 1∗ Art 2∗ Advanced Art∗ Athletics∗ 7th Grade Athletics in the Morning∗ 8th Grade Athletics in the Afternoon
∗ AVID (Application)∗ Band∗ Cheerleading ∗ Choir
Elective Choices
∗ Drama∗ Drama Advanced (Audition)∗ Invention & Innovation (7th Grade)∗ Journalism∗ Teen Leadership∗ PALS (8th Grade/Application)∗ Physical Education∗ Orchestra∗ Yearbook (Application)
Elective Choices
∗ Spanish 1 ∗ Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 and 2∗ Principles of Arts, Audio Visual Technology &
Communications/Principles of Information Technology∗ Concepts of Engineering∗ Health for high school credit (on-line only)
8th Grade Electives For High School Credit
∗ There is a process in place to qualify for these courses.∗ Students fill out the application.∗ An interview is held.∗ The criteria is reviewed by the committee to see if the
student qualifies.∗ AVID: Valerie Schraplau and LaTisha Johnson∗ [email protected] [email protected]
∗ PALS: Darla Sessom∗ [email protected]
AVID/PALS
∗ Cheer this year has a class period that students will be enrolled in.
∗ Cheer has a fee that is required.
∗ There is an application that is required to participate.
∗ Please contact Mrs. Balgemann for details [email protected]
Cheerleading
∗ Band Directors – Paul Stephens and Stephanie [email protected] [email protected]
∗ Choir Director – Sarah Baez [email protected]
∗ Orchestra Director – Nicole Pennington [email protected]
∗ Drama – Catherine D’Annibale [email protected]
∗ Athletic Directors – Robert Jackson and Darla Sessom
[email protected] [email protected]
∗ Cheer – Tina Balgemann [email protected]
∗ AVID – Valerie Schraplau and LaTisha [email protected] [email protected]
Need More Information?
∗ Which Level of core academic class is most appropriate for my child?
∗ Which electives will benefit my child most in middle school and high school and beyond?
Decisions To Make
McKinney Boyd H.S.* McKinney High School McKinney North H.S.
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April 19, 20173-6 p.m.
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April 26, 20173-6 p.m.
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MISD Physical Information
Date of Exam Must be After April 1, 2017 for eligibility reasons.* EKG’s will be available for an additional charge of $15.
∗ Due Date: February 27, 2017Return to the CounselorsRegistration Form Only
∗ Schedule pickup/Meet The Teacher for next year will be Aug, 22nd
∗ Reminders – registration through HAC and a proof of residency is required each year.
We are so glad you are a Scott Johnson Tiger!