An International Baccalaureate School Welcome Back to School! Calhoun Middle School An International Baccalaureate School August 24, 2012

Welcome to Ms. Stephens’ 6/7/8 grade CHOIR class!!!! WE ARE COUGAR PROUD!

Presentation Contents About me What is IB and the Middle Years Program? What we curriculum we cover this year Supplies needed this year Policies How to contact me

About Me… Denise Immitt Lacie Versace I live with my sister, Janae, in Fort Worth . She is a physical therapist and body builder. We have three dogs- a beagle, a pit bull and an American bulldog!! I graduated from Baylor University and am a huge Rangers, Mavericks, and Cowboys’ fan!!

Random pictures of me………

What is International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (IB- MYP) ? The MYP is: for students aged 11 to 16 a framework of academic challenge 8 subject groups, plus personal project in the final year. At CMS kids choose French or Spanish taught in any language Includes a community service requirement

What we cover in this class: Vocal technique Music literacy Opportunity to perform music of various styles and genres Formal & Informal performance participation/opportunities

Classroom Supplies Needed This Year: 1. Two (2) boxes of facial tissue. 2. Two (2) blank CDs AND cases/sleeves. 3. *One (1) 3-ringed binder (1/2” or smaller-to be used for CHOIR ONLY!) 4. *12 Pack of #2 Pencils 5. Pencil sharpener 6. *Highlighter 7. * Music (Supplied by teacher) *Notebook paper or spiral notebook

My grading and homework policy

How to Contact Me… Ms. Denise Stephens Office-(940)369-2428 Email-dstephens1@dentonisd.org