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Netbook Keep organized

Turn in assignments on timeAttend tutorials when needed

Form bonds with teachers and staffAsk questions for help when necessary

Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-curricular activities

SUCCESS IN 6TH GRADE

Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades!

8 periods:1 ½ block for Math and LA each

1 Science

1 Social Studies

1 P.E. (all 6th 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~

6TH GRADE SCHEDULE

Math – Pre AP or on-levelLanguage Arts – Pre AP, on-level, or

G/T (for identified GT students)Science – Pre AP or on-level

Social Studies – Pre AP or on-level

CHOICES FOR 6TH GRADE CORE CLASSES

Factors to consider when choosing classes:

Your child’s academic strengthsTeacher input

Past STAAR performancePersonal goals

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?

Students will apply math to everyday situations using the following topics:

•Factors and Multiples

•Rational Numbers and Percents

•Proportions, Ratios and Rates

•Geometry

•Probability

Students will be using technology to emphasize these concepts using animoto videos, microsoft excel, and making electronic

flyers using smorepages.com.

6TH GRADE MATH

Students work in a workshop model in 6th grade Language Arts, which allows them to work independently, with a partner or group, and with

the teacher.

Different genres of literature are explored throughout the year while engaging students in reading and writing every day.

Students have independent reading and writing time every week where they choose what they want to read and what they want to write about.

Some types of reading and writing studied are fiction, nonfiction, poetry, biography, autobiography, memoir, short story, expository

essays, and drama.

6TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS

An emphasis placed on physical science in 6th grade.Hands on activities and labs occur often with safety

as a top priority.Topics covered are chemistry, physics, energy,

earth science, space and life science.Study habits are taught to maximize learning and

students are expected to practice these habits successfully throughout 6th grade.

In the Spring, students design their own science projects in a bid for the district Inquiry Showcase.

6TH GRADE SCIENCE

Each six weeks the same TEKS are taught while studying one of the seven cultural regions of the world.

History -Contributions from past cultures and how it influences the present. 

Geography-Tools, historical and contemporary societies, human environment interaction, and geographic influences on economic

developmentEconomics-Economic systems, factors of production, and measuring

economic activityGovernment-Concepts of limited and unlimited governments, and

alternate forms of governmentCitizenship-Roles and responsibilities, rights in a democracy

Culture-Similarities and differences, basic institutions, relationships among cultures, religions, arts, society, and philosophy

Impact of science and technology-Discoveries and future consequences

6TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

Fine Arts ElectivesStudents must choose one elective from:

- Band, Orchestra or Choir

General ElectivesThe 2nd elective is chosen from:

- Exploratory Wheel The wheel’s classes will be determined by teacher availability. (possibly Technology Applications / Teen Leadership-Study

Skills

- Reading SSI, Math SSIor

- Band, Orchestra, or Choir

All 6th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following:

Student CouncilNJHS (National Junior Honor Society)

Go Green (Recycling)SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

Theatre Club

CLUBS

MIDDLE SCHOOL SEQUENCE

LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE SEQUENCES

MATH Course Sequences

Sequence of Courses

Social Studies Course Sequences

Science Course Sequences

The core classes are dependent of the endorsement that the student will receive. See Secondary Course Selection Guide for more detailed information.