Rodger and Ellen Beck Junior High School Course Selection 5th into 6th Grade 2019-2020

Reminders About Course Selections All course selection sheets are due to 5th grade teachers on or before Friday, January 25, 2019. The course catalog can be found on the Katy ISD website Please carefully consider all of your elective choices. If you do not receive your first choice, your second or third choice will be placed on your schedule.

Course WorkSheet Legal first and last name Level of core classes (Aca., PreAP, GT) (Reading and English blocked) 1 Elective 1 Alternate Parent & student signature needed Return course selection worksheet to your Social Studies teacher by campus deadline

BJH Mascot: Bulldog Colors: Maroon & White Grades: 6 through 8 #bjhnolimits – Follow our hashtag on Twitter!!

Elementary to JH Differences School Hours 8:45 AM- 3:55 PM No recess NO MORE STRAIGHT LINES More responsibilities and privileges New friends and interests Open lunch room seating

6th Grade Schedule 7 classes-45 minutes in length 30 minute lunch 5 minute passing period between classes 5 core classes (English, Reading Block, Math, Science, Social Studies) 1 elective P.E. Advisory

Three Degrees of Difficulty Academic- appropriate for all on grade level (college bound curriculum) Pre-Advanced Placement (PreAP)- prepares for AP classes in high school Gifted & Talented- must already be identified and in Challenge for GT classes

Choosing Courses Three Class Formats: Academic – For everyone, on grade level, more time to review concepts, more tutoring provided, prepares students for college as well as other post secondary education PreAP – More challenging, fast paced, requires independent learning, prepares students for AP classes in high school GT – Must be screened and identified

Big difference in the number of PreAP Math Big difference in the number of objectives covered… 5th grade – approx. 60 objectives 6th grade Academic – approx. 64 objectives 6th grade PreAP – over 90 objectives with many being 7th grade objectives Pre-AP level of instruction will focus on preparation for taking Algebra I in 8th grade.

“You will learn something new everyday!” What Students Say About PreAP/GT Math “I enjoy math a lot and like to learn.” “You will learn something new everyday!” “I usually have homework everyday so I can practice.” “It’s helpful to know your basic math facts and know them well.”

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Every student has 5 core classes Core Curriculum Every student has 5 core classes English * Reading* *(English & Reading blocked together) Math (Pre AP covers 6th and ½ 7th curr.) Science Social Studies

Electives All Junior High Students Must Take a Fine Arts Band Orchestra (Band /Orchestra directors will contact you before school is out about an instrument selection) Choir Art Supply Fees required for all electives

Physical Education Both boys and girls (separate gyms) Graded class/ attend everyday Dress out in uniforms (laundering fee) Lockers in gyms No Athletics (competitive sports) in 6th Grade

Strategic Reading and Math Lab Based on first administration STAAR scores (take the place of PE or Elective)

Advisory 45 minutes Announcements Quiet study hall Opportunity to ask questions Library Tutorials

Example: A Typical 6th Grade Day Period Subject Room # 1 English 2118 2 Reading 3 Science 2117 4 Band Band Hall Lunch Cafeteria 5 Math 2120 6 P.E. (boys or girls) Gym 7 Advisory 2:05-2:35 8 Social Studies 2155

Cafeteria Respectful dining room etiquette Open seating Hot tray, Snack Bar/Pizza Bar Must stay seated and keep area clean Secondary lunch prices: $2.75 Secondary breakfast prices: $1.75

To Help Ease the Transition… Bulldog Pup Camp-New Student Orientation – Date and time TBD at the beginning of August. We will send an E-News notification when this date is set. Schedule Pick up day TBD- Find your classes and walk your schedule. Tardies not taken the first two or three weeks of school No lockers the first two weeks of school…Then lockers are optional.

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open-minded about schedule changes.  Points to Remember… Schedules may change at least once throughout junior high because: Classes need to be leveled/balanced School growth requires the addition of new teachers Please be flexible and open-minded about schedule changes. 

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