1. Sloan Creek Intermediate 6 th Grade Come to the Creek Parent Presentation

2. Our Vision Growing and learning together, we become leaders. TACKLE the CHALLENGE!

3. Philosophy of SCIS Sloan Creek Intermediate School will be a bridge between elementary school and middle school. SCIS will build a solid foundation for all students so they may thrive and grow to be productive learners in a safe and age appropriate environment. There will be a step up from 5 th to 6 th.

4. We will be following the 7 Habits. Habit 1: Be proactive. You’re in charge. Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind. Have a plan. Habit 3: Put first things first. Work first, then play. Habit 4: Think win-win. Everyone can win. Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Listen before you talk. Habit 6: Synergize. Together is better. Habit 7: Sharpen the saw. Balance is best.

5. PRE – AP FOR ALL The state of Texas designates three levels of instruction for the core academic areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies: Traditional  Pre-AP (Preparation for Advanced Placement) – Challenging coursework that engages students on a high level in preparation for high school AP courses. AP (Advanced Placement) – Advanced high school coursework taught on a college level. Students who pass AP exams can earn college credit.

6. PRE-AP FOR ALL Lovejoy believes that every student should have the opportunity to achieve his/her highest potential. To that end, all regular core academic 6 th grade and middle-school courses are taught at the Pre-AP level. Not all students will choose to continue into the high school AP program, but all students are given the opportunity to prepare for this option.

7. A Typical 6 th Graders Day 4 core subjects – Pre AP Model for ALL begins Math – 90 minutes - Accelerated Language Arts -90 minutes Social Studies – 45 minutes Science - 45 minutes Electives - 2 - 45 minute sections a day PE & Elective Rotation (A/B Day) Elective Rotation: Art, STEM – (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), Spanish Choice: Band, Orchestra, Choir (will attend everyday) Lunch – 30 minutes (2 for the grade level) Recess – 15 minutes GT Classes offered: The amount of time in each class will be the same as the other core classes. Math – 7 th & 8 th grade – sets up students to take Algebra I as 7 th graders Language Arts Social Studies Science

8. Events & Support for ALL Homework Club – before and after school School Wide Social Events– Christmas & End Of Year Thanksgiving Feast during lunch Field Day Student Celebrations – End of first and second semester PAWS, Pay It Forward, & Perot Service projects through out the day Main Event Perot Museum Lock In – an overnight adventure to the Perot Museum – February 20, 2015 Hawaiian Falls – Date TBD

9. SPED Services 6 th Grade Math Resource Co-Teach Model for Language Arts (45/45) or 60/30 Inclusion support as needed for all subject areas.

10. Meet & Greets Orchestra or Band – There will be an instrument fitting for all students who choose band or orchestra. Walk the Creek – Meet the teachers and supply drop off. Students will have the opportunity to walk their new schedule and meet their teachers for 6 th grade.

11. Registration Students will watch a video by Ms. George to learn about 6 th grade on Monday, February 10 th. 6 th Graders will turn in their registration papers this Thursday, February 13 th. During Social Studies on Tuesday, February 18 th, students will register for their classes on the computer at school.

12. Questions & Feedback For additional questions, please contact Wendy Craft at wendy_craft@lovejoyisd.netwendy_craft@lovejoyisd.net or 469-742-8400.