2. 5 TH GRADE ROUND-UP Gene Pike Middle School

3. Success in 6 th grade Use a Planner Keep organized Turn in assignments on time Attend tutorials when needed 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!

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

5. 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 which could include a second fine art (wheel, general music, intro to art, intro to theater arts, or math challenge) *** Each class is 45 minutes *** ~ 4 minutes for passing period~

6. 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

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) Flow Chart

9. 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.

10. Sequence of Courses Sequence of Social Studies courses

11. 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

12. ELECTIVE OF CHOICE - Exploratory Wheel - keyboarding/computers, theatre arts, art, general music, puzzlers, and leadership - General Music - Intro to Art - Intro to Theater - Math Challenge - Band, Orchestra, or Choir

13. Graduation Requirements: --4 years of each core subject (4 x 4) --more core classes translates to fewer electives, so more thorough planning is important Courses Graduation Requirements 2011 – 2-15 RecommendedDistinguished English (I, II, III, IV) 4 Credits Mathematics 4 Credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II + 1 other) 4 Credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II + 1 other) Science 4 Credits (Biology, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other) 4 Credits (Biology, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other) Social Studies 3 1/2 Credits (W. Geography, W. History, US History, Government) 3 1/2 Credits (W. Geography, W. History, US History, Government)) Economics 1/2 Credit Physical Education 1 Credits World Language 2 Credits (same language)3 Credits (same language) Fine Arts 1 Credit (same course) Communication Applications 1/2 Credit Total Core Subjects 20 1/2 Credits21 1/2 Credits General Electives 5 1/2 Credits4 1/2 Credits Total Credits26 Credits

14. Clubs Chess Club 1 st Place 2009 Region lI Scholastic Tournament Book Clubs Student Council FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)

16. Feedback We need your help. We want to make the 5 th Grade Tours and 5 th Grade Round-Up the best experience for future 5 th Graders. Please take a moment and fill out the survey and include any additional comments you would like to make. You may also email us at Pikefeedback@nisdtx.org.Pikefeedback@nisdtx.org Your feedback will also help us when planning our 6 th Grade Orientation this fall.