1. Welcome to Sartartia Middle School
Home of the Jaguars
6th Grade Counselor - Katherine Friedel
(281)

2. Meet our Staff Mrs. King-Knowles, Principal
Mrs. Lisa Padron, Associate Principal (Interim)
Mr. Scott Wagoner, Assistant Principal
Mr. Carl Peters, 6th Grade Assistant Principal
Mrs. Katherine Friedel, 6th grade Counselor
Mrs. Tamika Ewing, Lead Counselor/7th grade
Mrs. Rachel McCune, 8th grade Counselor

3. Exemplary Education Everyday!
Earned 6 Distinctions in Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies Academic Achievement, Top 25% Closing Performance Gaps, Postsecondary Readiness
98% Satisfactory Levels in Math
95% Satisfactory Levels in Reading
99% Advanced Level Performance on Algebra EOC
94% Satisfactory Levels in Writing
98% Satisfactory Levels in Science
98% Satisfactory Levels in Social Studies

4. We are Sartartia strong!
The SMS 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams raised nearly $700 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month last October.
Sartartia’s PTO raised more than $20,000 during the school’s inaugural Jaguar Dash 5K/1 mile sprint and Jag Challenge.
Sartartia’s National Junior Honor Society knows the importance of leadership, and had the opportunity to visit with Sugar Land Mayor Joe. R. Zimmerman during his visit to the school in January.
Eighth graders at Sartartia Middle School had the opportunity to visit with professionals from a variety of career paths during their annual Career Day.
Our theatre production, #Viral, took second place in the FBISD District One Act Play

5. We are sartartia strong!
Advanced Theatre donated the funds of their fall productions to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, totaling $1060.
Five teams of girls have been commissioned by partner nonprofits in the area to design mobile apps to help make a difference in the community as part of Google’s Code For Change competition.
Band had 29 students qualify for one of the three region bands this year. We have performed at the high school football games; attended FBISD Band Night; completed concerts at BBE, WSE and CSE; had a successful Fall Pep Rally, Veteran’s Day assembly and Winter Concert.
19 students from Sartartia participated in the FBISD Difference Makers Summit and our working with Ms. King-Knowles on how to implement their ideas at school

6. We are sartartia strong!
SMS Algebra Quiz Bowl Team earned 1st place in the middle school competition!
8th grade B team boys basketball were division champions this year
8A girls basketball Division champions
Our art students showcased their artwork at the Sugar Land Museum of Natural Science during the month of October.
Consecutive Orchestra Sweepstakes Awards since the school opened in 2001.
Texas Music Educators Association State Honor Orchestra Finalist

7. We want our school to be…
Fun!
Relevant!
Safe!
A Community!

8. 5 Ways We Communicate (and more!)
1. Edmodo
Edmodo is an online social learning platform for students, teachers, and parents
Posted assignments, online resources, video sharing, class and group discussions
Customizable color-coded calendar for classes and upcoming assignments and tests
Parents can have separate accounts per child
Parents can access multiple children on one parent account
The Edmodo App can be accessed from mobile devices
Information about getting an account will be sent home with your child
2. Twitter
Follow Jaguars
Keep up to date with short messages about events happening at SMS
Choose to receive our tweets as text messages

9. 5 Ways We Communicate (and more!)
3. Skyward Family Access (parent account)
Skyward Student Access (student account)
View your child’s gradebook, attendance, and tardies
Receive s when your child is missing an assignment or is marked absent from class
Update your information ( address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, etc.)
Add money to your child’s lunch account
Message your child’s teacher(s)
To create an account, visit or contact Latoya Bell at or
4. School Messenger
Phone outs and blasts directly from SMS
Utilizes primary phone number and address

10. 5 Ways We Communicate (and more!)
5. Sartartia Website
Link to SMS event calendar
Weekly announcements
Information on upcoming events
Links to faculty contacts
Other
Parent/teacher conferences
Individual s or phone calls
Student Planners
Counseling Webpage

11. Clubs and Programs Band Orchestra Art Theatre Choir Contest Math
Science and Robotics Club (GT)
Skateboard Club
Spanish Club
Art Club
Sweethearts Dance Team
Geography Club (GT)
Book Club (GT)
Gaming Guild
Media Production Club
Archery Club
J-walkers
Fearless and Bold (FAB) Club
Do It Yourself (DIY) Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

12. Clubs and Programs Spelling Bee History Fair Science Fair
Math Club (GT)
Geography Bee Competition
National Junior Honor Society - Spring of 7th grade year(Leadership)
Student Council – Campus student representative group. All grade levels (Leadership)
PALS - Community service organization for 8th grade students – Applications in the Spring semester of 7th grade.
UIL Sports (7th AND 8TH GRADE ONLY TRY OUT REQUIRED)
Volleyball
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Track
Tennis
SMS Jaguar Cheerleaders
SMS Sweethearts

13. How is 6th grade different from 5th grade?

14. Lockers 6 Teachers Hall Changes Bigger Classes More Homework Tardies
Top Ten Differences
Lockers
6 Teachers
Hall Changes
Bigger Classes
More Homework
Tardies
ZAP
Dress Code
PE Locker Room
Three Lunch Lines

15. Student Keys to Success In 6th grade
Be organized
Ask for help
Attend tutorials
Get involved in a club or activity
Develop good study habits
Get to know your counselor team

16. What CAN I do to help my child adjust?
Talk to your child daily(classes, friends, day to day)
Help them get and stay organized (binders, folders)
Encourage independence and decision making skills; encourage a study routine
Encourage your child to ask teachers for help and attend tutorials
Communicate with your child’s teachers regularly
Get your child involved in an organization
Volunteer at SMS

17. The 10am verification time is only for Elementary school.
Attendance 
In Middle School…. If you are absent ANY time of the day, even for only one class period, it counts as an absence in the system.
The 10am verification time is only for Elementary school.

18. Is Pre-AP Right for my student?
Faster pace
Requires a strong work ethic and commitment to see success
Pre-AP courses demand more study time and independent projects
More rigorous course content
Do not have to take Pre-AP in all subjects; unless identified as GT

19. Course selection sheets were issued the week of February 6th to campus counselor
Electives – Choose 4 and rank them in preference order from (spaces are limited in some courses; full-year and cannot be changed)
Skyward Student Access – Enter requests into Skyward with elementary teachers and counselor
Signatures and Date – Parent and student signatures required
Due Date – Thursday, March 9th to 5th grade teacher/counselor
Course Selection

20. Theatre Arts (limited spaces) Choral Music
Electives
Students should select 4 electives and number them by preference online and on hard copy of course selection sheet.
1 as their first choice, 2 as their second choice, etc.
(2-4 as Alternates)
6th grade elective choices are:
Art I Band Orchestra
Theatre Arts (limited spaces) Choral Music
Contest Math

21. Skyward Student Access
February 27-March 10
Students must enter their elective course requests in Skyward Student Access
(student login, NOT parent login)
Students will have an opportunity to select their academic courses and electives online at their elementary school (on-level or pre-ap)
Additional information can be found at:

22. Course Selection Timeline
March 9th – course selection sheets due back to 5th grade teachers/counselor
April 12th – Verification sheets will be posted on Skyward Student Access and a hard copy will be sent home. If you wish to make changes, please draw a line through the elective(s) chosen and indicate your preferences.
Parent signature is required!
Even if no changes are needed, please sign and return by April 21st.

23. Questions? Questions and Answers
6th Grade Counselor - Katherine Friedel
(281)
Counseling Office Secretary Ms. Bowdary