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Peak to Peak Middle School Spring Academic
Planning Night
Peak to Peak Middle School Spring Academic
Planning NightMarch 21st, 2012March 21st, 2012
WelcomeWelcome We are thrilled you chose Peak to
Peak! Introductions Principal Welcome Students Relocate
We are thrilled you chose Peak to Peak!
Introductions Principal Welcome Students Relocate
Important Dates & Information
Important Dates & Information
Summer Reading (Requirement, Location, Subjects, Timeline)
Registration: Tuesday, August 7th, 2012(schedules, lockers, fees, sign ups, health forms, class photos)
Transition day new students: August 13th First day of school K-12: August 14th Secondary Back to School Night:
September 6th , 2012
Summer Reading (Requirement, Location, Subjects, Timeline)
Registration: Tuesday, August 7th, 2012(schedules, lockers, fees, sign ups, health forms, class photos)
Transition day new students: August 13th First day of school K-12: August 14th Secondary Back to School Night:
September 6th , 2012
AssessmentsAssessments
If your child has not yet taken assessments please contact the main counseling office at 303-453-4781. You will need an appointment with a counselor.
If your child has not yet taken assessments please contact the main counseling office at 303-453-4781. You will need an appointment with a counselor.
AgendaAgenda Teacher selected and student chosen
requirements in MS Suggestions for MS students and
parents HS credits for MS students Curriculum pathways Questions for individual teachers and/or
counselors
Teacher selected and student chosen requirements in MS
Suggestions for MS students and parents
HS credits for MS students Curriculum pathways Questions for individual teachers and/or
counselors
Middle School requirementsMiddle School requirements 5 Core classes: World Language
(Spanish, French or Mandarin) English, Science, Social Studies and Math
2 Elective classes each semester (7 periods per day)
One semester of health (7th grade)
5 Core classes: World Language (Spanish, French or Mandarin) English, Science, Social Studies and Math
2 Elective classes each semester (7 periods per day)
One semester of health (7th grade)
Suggestions for Middle School Students
Suggestions for Middle School Students
Do take a study hall Do remember that “standard” classes at Peak to Peak
are rigorous Do balance class work & extra-curricular Do review your study skills (6th grade induction) Do use a timer for homework: limit 20 minutes (30
minutes for honors) Do study at desk or table, NOT on bed Do turn off TV, phones etc. Do use your planner, locker Do ask your teachers for help, do use office hours if
needed
Do take a study hall Do remember that “standard” classes at Peak to Peak
are rigorous Do balance class work & extra-curricular Do review your study skills (6th grade induction) Do use a timer for homework: limit 20 minutes (30
minutes for honors) Do study at desk or table, NOT on bed Do turn off TV, phones etc. Do use your planner, locker Do ask your teachers for help, do use office hours if
needed
Suggestions for Middle School ParentsSuggestions for Middle School Parents
Do help your child with time limits on homework Do have your child print out weekly homework assignments
Monday nights and web grades as available Do know who your child’s counselor is and contact as needed Do help your child learn responsibility (planner, bringing
homework to class, supplies) Do talk to your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns Do read Speak to Peak Newsletter, emails, Volunteer! Do make sure your child attends regularly Do come to Back to School Night; parent/teacher/student
conferences
Do help your child with time limits on homework Do have your child print out weekly homework assignments
Monday nights and web grades as available Do know who your child’s counselor is and contact as needed Do help your child learn responsibility (planner, bringing
homework to class, supplies) Do talk to your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns Do read Speak to Peak Newsletter, emails, Volunteer! Do make sure your child attends regularly Do come to Back to School Night; parent/teacher/student
conferences
HS CreditsHS Credits
If MS students are recommended to be placed in certain HS classes, they have option to choose to have this class count on HS transcript.
Once decided, can’t change this. Does count for HS GPA.
If MS students are recommended to be placed in certain HS classes, they have option to choose to have this class count on HS transcript.
Once decided, can’t change this. Does count for HS GPA.
World LanguagesWorld Languages
All 6th graders and new 7th/8th select Spanish 1A, French 1A or Mandarin 1A
6th: Level 1A 7th: Level 1B 8th: Level 2
All 6th graders and new 7th/8th select Spanish 1A, French 1A or Mandarin 1A
6th: Level 1A 7th: Level 1B 8th: Level 2
EnglishEnglish
Please notify a counselor if you do not have an English Recommendation
6th: Power Reading, English 1, English 1 Honors, English 2 Honors
7th: English 2, English 2 Honors 8th: English 3, English 3 Honors,
English 4 Honors
Please notify a counselor if you do not have an English Recommendation
6th: Power Reading, English 1, English 1 Honors, English 2 Honors
7th: English 2, English 2 Honors 8th: English 3, English 3 Honors,
English 4 Honors
Social StudiesSocial Studies
6th: American History 7th: World History I 8th: World History II
Standard/Honors
6th: American History 7th: World History I 8th: World History II
Standard/Honors
ScienceScience
Please refer to the student’s Math placement when choosing a Science class
6th: Life Science, Life Science Honors 7th: Earth Science, Earth Science
Honors 8th: Physical Science, Physical Science
Honors
Please refer to the student’s Math placement when choosing a Science class
6th: Life Science, Life Science Honors 7th: Earth Science, Earth Science
Honors 8th: Physical Science, Physical Science
Honors
MathematicsMathematics Please notify a counselor if you do not have a
Math Recommendation Do pace yourself- placement here affects HS
(Demonstration) Pre-Algebra, Pre- Algebra Honors Algebra 1A/ Honors Algebra 1B/ Honors Algebra Honors Proof Geometry Honors Algebra 2/Trig. Honors
Please notify a counselor if you do not have a Math Recommendation
Do pace yourself- placement here affects HS (Demonstration)
Pre-Algebra, Pre- Algebra Honors Algebra 1A/ Honors Algebra 1B/ Honors Algebra Honors Proof Geometry Honors Algebra 2/Trig. Honors
Course RegistrationCourse Registration
IC Log-in & Passwords Directions for registration Deadlinehttp://portal.bvsd.org/campus/
boulder
IC Log-in & Passwords Directions for registration Deadlinehttp://portal.bvsd.org/campus/
boulder
Band and OrchestraBand and Orchestra During School Hours: (except Jazz band) General Band (full year) Intermediate Band (full year- gen. band or audition) Concert Band (full year- audition) Wind Symphony (full year-audition) Jazz Band (enrolled in another music class- before
school) General Orchestra (full year) Concert Orchestra (full year-audition) Chamber Orchestra (full year-audition)
During School Hours: (except Jazz band) General Band (full year) Intermediate Band (full year- gen. band or audition) Concert Band (full year- audition) Wind Symphony (full year-audition) Jazz Band (enrolled in another music class- before
school) General Orchestra (full year) Concert Orchestra (full year-audition) Chamber Orchestra (full year-audition)
ChoirChoir
General Choir (one semester) Concert Choir (full year-previous
experience) Phoenix Fire (full year- audition)
General Choir (one semester) Concert Choir (full year-previous
experience) Phoenix Fire (full year- audition)
To schedule an audition for band/choir/orchestra:
To schedule an audition for band/choir/orchestra:
[email protected] (choir- Mrs. Andony)
[email protected] (band- Mr. Spicer) [email protected] (orchestra- Ms.
Savage)
Information for auditions as well as contact information can be found in the welcome packet you received. All auditions should be completed by now. If your child has not completed an audition please contact the appropriate teacher above.
[email protected] (choir- Mrs. Andony)
[email protected] (band- Mr. Spicer) [email protected] (orchestra- Ms.
Savage)
Information for auditions as well as contact information can be found in the welcome packet you received. All auditions should be completed by now. If your child has not completed an audition please contact the appropriate teacher above.
Physical EducationPhysical Education
- Available for one or both semesters each year.
- Available for one or both semesters each year.
Health & Study HallHealth & Study Hall
Health: one semester in 7th required
Study Hall: optional but recommended
Power Reading: Optional 6th grade class for those looking for a fluency boost.
Health: one semester in 7th required
Study Hall: optional but recommended
Power Reading: Optional 6th grade class for those looking for a fluency boost.
ArtsArts
Reminder: 4 classes of art required in High School
Theatre (semester) Exploratory Art (semester) Mixed Media Approaches
(semester- Exp. Art pre-req.)
Reminder: 4 classes of art required in High School
Theatre (semester) Exploratory Art (semester) Mixed Media Approaches
(semester- Exp. Art pre-req.)
TechnologyTechnology
MS Technology (8th grade only) MS Technology (8th grade only)
Questions???Questions???
Before you leave we need your Course Selection Forms
Remember to pick top 6 student chosen classes, we will TRY to get your top choices but can’t promise.
Before you leave we need your Course Selection Forms
Remember to pick top 6 student chosen classes, we will TRY to get your top choices but can’t promise.
Thank You for coming!Thank You for coming! We will see you in August! If you have any further questions you can e-
mail or call… Last Name A-O
Manele Short ([email protected]) 303-453-4655
Last Name P-Z Andrea Salvo ([email protected])
303-453-4649 Thanks for coming!!
We will see you in August! If you have any further questions you can e-
mail or call… Last Name A-O
Manele Short ([email protected]) 303-453-4655
Last Name P-Z Andrea Salvo ([email protected])
303-453-4649 Thanks for coming!!
