Memorial Middle School Becoming a 6 th Grader

Administrative Team Lisa Weir- Building Principal 6 th grade team  Cindy Barranco– 6 th Grade Assistant Principal  Liz Rushing– 6 th Grade Counselor

Bell Schedule Period 18:30-9:16 Period 29:21-10:07 Period 310:12-10:58 LUNCH11:03-11:32 Period 411:37-12:23 Period 512:28-1:14 Period 6 1:19-1:47 Activity Period 71:52-2:38 Period 82:44-3:30

Lunch

In the Hallways All classes except your elective, will be on the 6 th “grade hall”. The “sixth grade wing”

Activity Period, 6 th period  Homework  Reading  Make-ups  Assemblies  Extra help

6 th Grade Courses Language Arts – 2 periods Math – 1 period Science – 1 period Social Studies – 1 period Tech Apps(one semester) / PE – (one semster) Elective – 1 period Activity – 1 period

Electives Art

Band

Choir

Orchestra

Theater Arts

Technology/PE  One semester of Technology Applications   One semester of PE or Advanced Movers

Math

 Pre-AP Math will be offered at MMS for all 6 th graders.  Pre-AP open access  In subsequent grades, LA, Science and Social Studies Pre-AP courses will be available. MMS Pre-AP Program

 6 th grade math, 7 th grade math, 8 th grade math (pre-algebra), 9 th grade Algebra I  6 th grade pre-AP math, 7 th grade pre- Algebra, 8 th grade Algebra I (HS)  6 th grade GT math (pre-Algebra), 7 th grade Algebra (HS), 8 th grade Geometry (HS)…12 th grade Calculus Math Paths

How the math acceleration translates in middle school 6 th grade level 1st sem 2 nd sem 6 th grade Pre AP 6-1 st sem 6-2 nd sem 7-1 st sem 7 th grade level 1st sem 2 nd sem 7 th grade Pre AP Pre Algebra 7 -2nd sem 8-1 st sem 8-2 nd sem 8 th grade level Pre Algebra 1st sem 2 nd sem 8 th grade Pre AP Algebra 1 1 st sem 2 nd sem

  Attendance   Agenda books   Lunch   School Supplies   Skyward/Family Access MMS Basics   Dress Code   Transportation   Locks & Lockers   Backpacks   Cell phone policy

Homework  Write in Agenda book daily  Check teacher web pages on MMS website  Use Activity period to start homework  Designate a quiet spot at home to work

Lockers You will need 1 lock for school. It must be a combination lock. NO backpacks in classrooms!

Working Hard!

Our Library (8:00 – 4:30)

Communication   Direct contact with teacher via or phone with specific questions.   Contact the counselor for a conference with all your student’s teachers.   MMS website   Skyward/Family Access   Sign up for the PTA weekly newsletter   Attend Parent Peer Group meetings   Report Cards – mailed home every 9 weeks

  Blue course selection sheet is due back to your elementary teacher by March 1 st.   Lock Order Form due by March 1 st.   School Supplies must be ordered online only by June 6 th.   All students will receive a card in the mail indicating where to report the first day of school. Important Items

Questions???  the Counselor: Liz Rushing  the Assistant Principal: Cindy Barranco  the Building Principal: Lisa Weir