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2. Netbook 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 6 TH GRADE Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades!

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

4. 8 periods: 1 ½ block for Math and LA each 1 Science 1 Social Studies 1 P.E. (all 6 th graders take P.E.) 1 elective of a Fine Art (band, choir, or orchestra) 1 other elective which could include a second fine art *** Each class is 45 minutes *** ~ 4 minutes for passing period~ 6 TH GRADE SCHEDULE

5. Math – Pre AP or standard Language Arts – Pre AP, standard, or G/T (for identified GT students) Science – Pre AP or standard Social Studies – Pre AP or standard CHOICES FOR 6 TH GRADE CORE CLASSES

6. 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? ??? HOW MANY PRE-AP CLASSES SHOULD MY CHILD TAKE???

7. MATH COURSE SEQUENCES

8. English Course Sequences 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 courses required for graduation Courses must be taken one at a time, and in order Students are not bound to stay on one track or another (ex. students can move into PreAP with teacher and parent approval.

9. Sequence of Courses Social Studies Course Sequences

10. 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

11. Fine Arts Electives Students must choose one elective from: - Band, Orchestra or Choir General Electives The 2 nd elective is chosen from: - Exploratory Wheel The wheel’s classes will be determined by teacher availability. - Reading SSI, Math SSI or - Band, Orchestra, or Choir All 6 th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following:

12. Graduation Requirements: Courses 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 Other 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 - 4 years of each core subject (4 x 4) - more core classes translates to fewer electives, so more thorough planning is important

13.  Student Council  NJHS (National Junior Honor Society)  Go Green (Recycling)  SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)  Theatre Club CLUBS