1. 5 TH GRADE ROUND-UP Gene Pike Middle School

2. Success in 6 th grade Use a Planner Keep organized Turn in assignments on time Attend tutorials when needed Parents/students view online grades daily or weekly Form bonds with teachers and staff Ask questions for help when necessary Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra- curricular activities Success in middle school involves much more that just good grades!

3. 6 th Grade Schedule 8 periods 70/70 split for Math and LA 1 science, 1 social studies P.E. (all 6 th graders take P.E.) 1 period of a fine art (band, choir, or orchestra) 1 elective- wheel or intro to theater arts (or a second fine art) *** Each class is 45 minutes *** ~ 4 minutes for passing period~

4. Factors to consider when choosing classes:  Your child’s academic strengths  Teacher input  Past STAAR performance  Personal goals

5. Choices for 6 th Grade Core Classes Math – Pre AP or standard Language Arts – G/T (for identified GT students), Pre AP, or standard Science – Pre AP or standard Social Studies – Pre AP or standard

6. Pre – AP or Regular What’s the difference?? Pre AP moves at a rapid pace and involves more in-depth classwork – including outside research projects, readings and homework Pre AP may have additional requirements during the summer and/or holidays (i.e. summer reading list) Pre AP prepares students for the AP track in high school

7. ??? How many Pre-AP classes should my child take??? Only you and your child can determine this! What are your child’s strengths? The amount of extracurricular activities should be considered. How important are these classes to your child?

8. Math Flow Chart

9. Graduation Requirements: - With the new graduation plan each student will choose an endorsement before they enter into their 9 th grade year.

10. Sequence of English Courses Language ArtsEnglish IEnglish IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV PreAP Language Arts PreAP English I PreAP English II AP-English III Courses Offered at Level English I (9) English II (10) English III (11) English IV (12) PreAP English I (9) PreAP English II (10) AP English III (11) AP English IV (12) 8 th Grade9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade 12 th Grade AP-English IV Gray boxes indicate required courses for graduation Courses must be taken one at a time, in order Students are not bound to stay on one track or another (ex. students can move into PreAP with teacher and parent approval.

11. Sequence of Courses Sequence of Social Studies courses

12. Sequence of Science Courses PreAP Biology PreAP Chemistry PreAP Physics Biology 4 th year TBD Physics Chemistry One Credit must come from each area of science listed: Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry Physics, AP Physics, or IB Physics And a fourth science credit from a higher level science course approved by the state. AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics N IPC N Chemistry N 4 th year TBD Science Course Sequences for High School

13. ELECTIVE OF CHOICE - Exploratory Wheel - keyboarding/computers, robotics, art, study skills, puzzlers, and organization - Intro to Theater - Band, Orchestra, or Choir

14. Choices for Fine Arts Band – Instrument Drives: Thursday, March 27, 2014 – 5:30-7:00pm Tuesday, April 8, 2014 – 5:30-7:00pm Orchestra – Instrument Drives: Monday, April 28, 2014 at Wilson Middle School – 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Pike Middle School – 6:00-8:00pm Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Chisholm Trail Middle School – 6:00-8:00pm Choir

15. 6 th Grade PE All 6 th graders take PE – 45 minute class period every day – PE uniforms- $15 – Athletics starts in 7 th grade (football, volleyball, basketball, track, tennis, cross-country running, soccer and cheerleading)

16. What Can 6 th Graders Be a Part of? Attend Pep Rallies Attend school dances, after school sporting events and programs Attend field trips Be nominated for Student Council Participate in UIL events Participate on a Destination Imagination team Participate in Chess Club Participate in Fellowship of Christian Athletes

17. Parent Involvement PTA Board or member Volunteer in the classroom or in the teacher workroom Access school website and teacher netschool pages Access child’s grades online Parent/Teacher conferences

18. Panther Camp Exact time and date will be posted on the campus website during the summer. Be on the lookout for more information on this exciting event!

19. Gene Pike Campus Administration Principal- Chris Jones Assistant Principal (last names A-L)- Andrea White Assistant Principal (last names M-Z)- Lisa Schlomach

20. Gene Pike Campus Counselors Stephanie Dall (last names A-L) Megan DuBose (last names M-Z)