1. Transitioning to 7 th Grade Obvious changes Several teachers in a day Wider social group Greater independence Academic changes Projects outside of the school day- independent and group Point grading system – don’t skip any assignments More homework- often in every subject Gifted program varies by school

2. Middle School Humanities Programs (Math is leveled at every middle school.) South Lake GATE clustered within regular class 7 th grade Differentiated instruction Honors placement 8 th grade for Humanities Plaza Vista, Vista Verde, Lakeside GATE clustered within regular class for humanities Math placement Differentiated instruction

3. Rancho, Sierra Vista, Venado Homogeneous GATE classes for Humanities Similar to APAAS program Math Placement

4. Writing S tress structure Pre-writing emphasis Expository Prepare for high school

5. Math Placement tests this Spring CST MSMPT Algebra Readiness

6. Possible Placements Pre-Algebra 7 th Algebra 8 th Honors Geo 9th Honors Algebra II 10 th Honors Pre Calc 11 th AP Calc 12th Algebra 7 th Honors Geo 8th Honors Algebra II 9th Honors Pre Calc 10 th AP Calc 11th Options 12th

7. 4keys to success in order of importance 1.organization 2. study habits 3.communication 4.get involved!