1. McKinley Classical Academy
A Bridge To Your Future
Transitioning to Middle School
McKinley Classical Academy

2. Why I am here?
Transitioning from an elementary school to middle school is a big step and you are probably full of questions.
What is middle school like?
What will my schedule be?
What will I be learning?
What extra curricular activities can I participate in?
What school events are available to me?
What other changes should I expect?

3. MCKINLEY SCHOOL VISION
MCKINLEY'S MISSION
The mission of McKinley Classical Academy is to dedicate itself to developing each student's leadership skills and to create a rigorous learning environment where high ability learners are empowered to graduate and become successful in an ever-changing global society.
MCKINLEY SCHOOL VISION
The vision of McKinley Classical Leadership Academy is to provide a nurturing environment committed to academic excellence and leadership development which will ensure its students are well prepared for secondary education, postsecondary education and the work place.

4. New To You Lockers Responsibility Multiple Teachers Schedule
Advisories
No Recess
More Work
New Friends
Grades
Homework
Responsibility
Schedule
Who is there to help me?
Older students

5. All the exciting things we will be learning in 6th grade this year!
Curriculum
All the exciting things we will be learning in 6th grade this year!

6. Math Springboard math program with additional enrichment
Opportunities to advance to 7th and 8th grade level math

7. ELA Springboard ELA program Study a variety of texts
Engage in writing projects
Strengthen your understanding of spelling and grammar content

8. Science In 6th grade, you will study four main topics: Ecology
Properties of matter
Energy
Waves .
Note—curriculum will changes slightly next year to align with district, but students will go more in depth. This is due to NGSS.

9. Social Studies In 6th grade students will explore the themes:
Geography
Culture
Economics
Government
Belief Systems
Science/Technology

10. Electives
Dance/PE
Instrumental Music/Vocal Music (advanced placement available)
Spanish/French
Coding
Art
Family and Consumer Science

11. Extra Curricular Activities
Chess
Debate Team
Robotics
Math Equations
Cheerleading
Science Olympiad
Soccer
Volleyball
Basketball
Instrumental Band
Performance Choir
Flag Football
Track

12. School Events Teen Town Academic Competitions Spelling Bee
Geography Bee
Field Trips
Black History Presentation
Concerts

13. Sample Daily Schedule
A Day 1st period—ELA 2nd period—PE 3rd period—Science 4th period—Coding, Art, Foreign Language, or FACS
B Day
5th period—Advisory
6th period—Math
7th period—Band or Choir
8th period—Social Studies

14. McKinley’s Teachers and Staff Are here to help you!

15. What Questions Do You Have?