1. 2014 – 2015 6th GRADE W E L C O M E TO CINCO RANCH JUNIOR HIGH
Elizabeth Kuylen, Principal

2. Counselor: Julie Atwood
C R J H
Assistant Principal:
Doug McRorey
Counselor: Julie Atwood

3. School Colors: Maroon and
School Mascot: Coyote
School Colors: Maroon and
Gold
GO COYOTES!!

4. DIFFERENT from 6th grade?
How is 5th grade
DIFFERENT from 6th grade?
School starts at 7:30 and ends at 2:35
8 classes per day
classes are 45 minutes long
5 minutes between classes
5 core classes (English, Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science)
1 elective
P.E. and Advisory

5. Go from class to class, restroom, lunch, and P.E. by yourself
Continue: Differences
Advisory period
P.E. – Every day
Go from class to class, restroom, lunch, and P.E. by yourself
Challenge/GT – Not one day a week, but every day in certain subjects
Pep rallies
Intramural sports

6. Lockers (book locker and P.E. locker)
Continue:
Lockers (book locker and P.E. locker)
Tardies – need to get to class on time
No recess
More homework than in elementary
Lunch - sit anywhere
Snack bar

7. 6th Grade Electives
Art
Beginning Band (30 min. practice)
Beginning Choir
Beginning Orchestra (30 min. practice)
Theatre I

8. Typical 6th Grade Day Period Subject Room # 1 Math 157 2 English 154 3
Science
139 4
Band
Band Hall 6L
Lunch
10:50-11:20
Cafeteria 5
Reading
155 6
P.E.
Gym 7
Advisory
145 8
Social Studies

9. Choosing Courses Three Class Formats:
Academic – on grade level, more time to review concepts, prepares students for high school
PreAP – More challenging, fast paced, requires independent learning, prepares students for AP classes in high school
GT – In 6th grade, same as PreAP classes. Must be screened and identified

10. Academic, PreAP, or Both?
Each type of class is designed to help students be successful.
Students may take a combination of Academic and PreAP.
Reading/English must both be academic or both PreAP.
Please seek the advice of your child’s teacher.
Think about your child’s:
interests
strengths/weaknesses
commitments outside of the class day
work ethic/study habits
grades/grades your child likes to achieve

11. Academic Works more accurately at a normal pace
Would benefit from repetition and reviews
May need extra prompting or reminders
Sometimes feels overwhelmed with the homework load
May need additional organizational assistance
Would feel more successful at the Academic level

12. PreAp Teacher recommended Self motivated
Independent learner and worker
Able to learn at an accelerated pace
Typically an A student
Good organizational skills and plans ahead

13. Large difference in number of
PreAP Math
Large difference in number of
objectives covered
5th grade – about 60 objectives
6th grade Academic – about 64 objectives
6th grade PreAP – over 90 objectives with some
being 7th grade objectives
PreAP level of instruction will focus on
preparation for taking Algebra I in 8th grade.

14. What Students Say About PreAP/GT
You need to enjoy the subject and like to learn.
You will learn something new each day, so you better be used to going fast.
Test are really difficult if you don’t study.
Expect homework everyday
You need to listen closely in class and be organized.

15. Ability, interests, time commitments Organizational skills
When deciding course level, remember to consider student’s:
Current grades
Ability, interests, time commitments
Organizational skills
Seek advice from your student’s teacher.

16. Course Selection Sheet
Due to Homeroom Teacher by
Tuesday, January 28th
If you are moving or planning to move, you must fill it out anyway!

17. What happens after course selections have been entered in the computer?
Course Verifications are sent to elementary teachers in late April or early May (list of courses student/parent selected and entered in our computer system….It is not a schedule.
Any corrections and changes will be marked in red pen by parent at this time.
Send corrected form back with child to homeroom teacher.
If we do not receive a form back, then we believe no corrections were needed.

18. Then What? Before school starts, students will be able to:
Attend Pup Camp
Attend Coyote Countdown
Pick up their schedule and get locker
Purchase school supplies, planners, spirit wear
Pay their P.E. fees ($15)
Organize their locker
Practice their locker combination

19. Other Information
Please refer to your Course Catalog for information regarding the description of courses
6th grade Intramurals available for 6th grade (coaches announce specific dates and sports)
Athletics ONLY for 7th & 8th grade.
If a 6th grader wants to try out for cheerleader or mascot at the end of their 6th grade year, they must have been a member of the Pep Squad during 6th grade and attend 6 events.

20. What is UIL? UIL stands for University Interscholastic League
“No Pass/No Play”
Includes all extracurricular activities
(examples: field trips, contests, games, concerts)
UIL works this way: Failing grades earned on report cards cause a student to be ineligible
Grades earned on progress reports can regain eligibility, but will never cause ineligibility
Incompletes also make you ineligible until the grade is entered and confirmed

21. On-Line Grades On-Line Grades located on the Katy ISD website under
HAC (Home Access Center)
Progress Reports
Report cards
Parents will have PIN#
to access their child’s
information.

22. Communications Weekly Newsletter “The Howler” – every Friday
Sign up for E-news
Websites – CRJH, Teacher Webs
Bulletin Boards/ Welcome area
Advisory Announcements -CNN
Mailings
Time tracker/Daily Planner
First Day packets

23. T T The Junior High World
You are welcome to have lunch with your child.
You can contact your child’s teachers, counselor, or assistant principal if you have questions.
Parent involvement is strongly encouraged.

24. Questions ?