1. Welcome to Magnolia Intermediate
For the School Year
30 minutes to present the entire ppt

3. About the Building
6th grade is on the second floor of the intermediate campus.
The intermediate campus does not have lockers.
PE and electives are on the first floor past the cafeteria.
If you have any additional questions, I will answer those at the end of the presentation.

4. Academic Classes
Students will have 6 classes during an 8 period day; math and ELA are double-blocked.
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Double block ELA and Math

5. On-level & Advanced Classes
ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies offer both:
On-level classes:
provide students with instruction based on state standards
are differentiated to meet the learning needs of all the students in the class
Advanced classes:
also provide students with instruction based on state standards
are differentiated to reach students at an advanced level of synthesis and analytical processing
focus on academic skills that will ensure success in advanced classes and/or International Baccalaureate and develop a student’s college readiness
See pamphlets

6. How Do I Know If My Child Should Take Advanced Classes?
These courses are designed to align with AP and IB courses in high school and therefore are more rigorous in nature.
Students who perform at Meets or Masters on any STAAR test are encouraged to take advanced classes.
Students may feel challenged at first. However, we find that most students quickly rise to meet expectations with support provided by the classroom teachers.
We encourage all students to take at least one advanced class in 6th grade. It is the best opportunity to try an advanced class without impacting GPA
If a parent asks about GT services please direct the parents to Sarah Etter

7. Electives Students attend electives each day.
Students will choose 1 full-year elective:
Art
Band
Choir
Technology Applications
Students are placed in their elective based on availability.

8. Elective Video: Choir

9. Elective Video: Technology Applications

10. Elective Video: Band

11. Elective Video: Art

12. Physical Education
All 6th grade students have PE or Intro to Athletics once a day.
Tennis shoes and uniforms are required for participation in PE/Intro to Athletics.
All students can participate in after-school intramurals. However, Intro to Athletic students MUST participate in at least one.
Available Options PE
Students participate in game-based activities that fulfill state standards.
Introduction to Athletics
Students participate in conditioning, running, stretching and learn in-depth sports skills as an introduction to junior high sports.
STRESS that intro to athletics students must participate in intramurals but all students can participate in intramurals
Uniforms will be purchased at the beginning of the school year. Cost is approximately $15

13. Course Selection
Course selections will be completed electronically at or click on the hyperlink on MIS webpage.
Course selections must be submitted online by April 16, 2019.
Mrs. Duree will help any student that needs assistance in this process.
Parents will receive a flyer will all pertinent details and links. If students don’t have internet access then Mrs. Duree will help students in their social studies classes

14. Information from the Counselor

15. Lunch Lunches are 30 minutes in length.
Lunch prices and account numbers are the same as elementary school.
Students may bring a lunch or purchase a lunch.
Snacks are also available for purchase in the lunch line.

16. Dress Code Not Allowed: tank tops short shorts baggy pants hats/caps
no holes in pants above the knee
leggings without an outer garment that meets dress code
Hair will be a natural hair color.

17. Attendance
Students cannot miss more than 18 days and still receive credit for the school year.
When a student is absent, he or she should bring a parent or doctor's note to the front office upon returning to school.
Notes must be received within 10 days of the student’s absence.

18. Medication at School
Students cannot carry medication to or from school - even over-the-counter medication.
If students require medication during the day, parents must bring it to the clinic in its original container. Parents will be required to fill out a medication consent form.
Students can carry cough drops without a note.

19. Cell Phones & Electronic Devices
Phones are to be turned off when students enter the building.
Phones and electronic devices are to be used for educational purposes only and only when directed and supervised by a teacher.
Texting is not allowed during the school day; students are allowed to use the front office phone if they need to contact parents during the school day.
Campus administration is required to investigate threats made through social media.

20. Discipline
All teachers use a CHAMPS classroom structure, a positive behavior management plan.
All teachers use a campus-defined plan that is designed to help students correct misbehaviors using strategies such as, student/teacher conferences, parent contact, learning lunches and office referrals.
Lunch detentions, after-school detentions, ISS and suspensions are only administered through campus administrators.

21. Video-Angela

22. Testing for 6th Graders Math STAAR (May, no retakes given)
Reading STAAR (May, no retakes given)
District Common Assessments may be given at the end of each nine weeks for core classes.
Online Interim Assessments may be given in math and/or reading.

23. For Information, Contact...
Lisa Bertrand, Principal:
Angela Martinez, Assistant Principal:
Mandy Duree, Counselor:
Sarah Etter, Academic Coordinator:
Office Phone Number:

24. 2 handouts are available:
What You Need to Know About Signing Up for 6th Grade Classes
A Description of The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Advanced Placement (AP) Programs
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We look forward to a great school year.