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5TH Grade Registration: Middle School and Beyond

Gene Pike Middle School

 We are the Pike Panthers!  National PTA School of Excellence  Schools to Watch  2 Academic Distinctions  Robotics team going to state  Safe Campus Gold Award  Groups students can be involved in:

– NJHS – Student Council – FCA

About our School

What Can 6th Graders Be a Part of?

 Attend Pep Rallies  Attend school dances, after school sporting events

and programs

 Attend field trips  Student Council  PTSA - Parent Teacher Student Association  Participate in UIL events  Participate on a Destination Imagination team  Participate in Clubs -27  Participate in FCA: Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Clubs at Pike Middle School

 Student-led, faculty-sponsored twice a 6-weeks

during Advisory

 We have 27 this year!  Just to name a few….

– Soccer – Fishing – Minecraft – Art – Anime – Outdoor games – Etc….

Parents: Involvement is Essential!

 Join PTSA  Volunteer  Access school website and teacher Moodle pages  Access child’s grades online  Parent/Teacher conferences  Provide limits and guidance at home to help your child be a

success at school

 Use a planner and organized binder system  Help your child learn the art of “to-do” lists  Develop a routine at home  Ask for help. Communication is KEY!

Students: Success in 6th grade

 Use the school-issued planner daily  Keep organized: folders, binder, supplies  Turn in assignments and homework on time  Attend tutorials when needed  Parents/students view online grades daily or weekly  Get to know your teachers  Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-

curricular activities

 Ask questions for help

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

Gene Pike Campus Administration

 Principal- Chris Jones  Assistant Principal (last names A-L)

Andrea White

 Assistant Principal (last names M-Z)

Lisa Schlomach

Gene Pike Campus Counselors

 Steve Bates (last names A-L)  Aimee Andrews (last names M-Z)  Mrs. Janet Daniel

– Secretary in Counseling/AP office

Planning the 6th Grade Year

 2 Math  1 ELA  1 Science  1 Social Studies  1 P.E. (All 6th graders take P.E.)  1 Fine Art Elective

(Band, Choir, or Orchestra)

 1 other elective which could include a second fine

art: Band, Choir, Orchestra, Intro. to Theater, Technology Apps

*** Each class is 45 minutes *** 4 minutes for passing period

Choices for 6th Grade Core Courses

 Math – Pre-AP or regular/standard  Language Arts – G/T (for identified GT students),

Pre-AP, or regular/standard

 Science – Pre-AP or regular/standard  Social Studies – Pre-AP or regular/standard

Applied core courses are also available for students who require the courses as determined by an ARD committee.

Pre – AP or Regular What’s the difference??

 Pre-AP moves at a more rapid pace and

involves more in-depth classwork

 Pre-AP and Standard LA, SC, and SS

classes cover the same material Pre-AP prepares students for the AP track in high school

 Pre-AP Math covers more material in a

shorter amount of time

Math Sequence

On- Level/Standard

6th Grade Math 7th Grade Math 8th Grade Math Regular or Pre-AP Algebra I Regular or Pre-AP Geometry Regular or Pre-AP Algebra II Advanced Math

Pre-AP Advanced Track

Pre-AP 6th Grade Math (6th and 7th grade math) Pre-AP 7th Grade Math (7th and 8th grade math) Pre-AP Algebra I (high school credit) Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP Algebra II Advanced Math Advanced Math

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 8th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade

Factors to consider when choosing courses:

 College and career readiness  Challenging classes  Classes preparing students for rigorous high

school courses Students are encouraged to take at least ONE Pre-AP course.

How many Pre-AP courses should my child take?

Consider…

 Your child’s academic strengths  Teacher input  The amount of tutoring that your child needs in order to be

successful

 Reviewing past grades and test performances  Personal goals  Extra-curricular activities  Most importantly…motivation, effort, & attitude!  Students are encouraged to take at least ONE Pre-AP course.

Pre-Ap Student Video

 Keep in mind:

– Pre-AP is not for everyone – It is college preparatory and helps prepare students for

Advanced Placement classes in High School.

– Standard and Pre-AP classes teach the same TEKS or

• bjectives (With the exception of math which teaches more
• bjectives in a given year)

 Video link: http://youtu.be/zPTAD6Z36R4

While in high school, students will have the opportunity to earn college credit through AP courses and Dual Credit college courses. AP courses are college-level courses reflecting what is taught in introductory college courses. The AP course culminates at the end of the school year with a national AP exam. Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely then their peers to complete a college degree

• n time.

Beginning with the End in Mind

Students who do well on AP exams can earn credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college. Students who earn a 3 or higher on an AP exam (5- highest possible score) and attend a public university in Texas will receive college credit. Northwest ISD partially pays the fee for the exam for all students.

Beginning with the End in Mind: AP Exams and Earning College Credit

Preparing for high school, college, and a career

By 7th or 8th grade, students will be provided instruction in the following:

 The creation of a high school personal

graduation plan

 Endorsements  The distinguished level of achievement  College readiness standards  Potential career choices and the education

needed to enter those careers

Courses Available for High School Credit in 8th Grade

 Pre-AP Algebra I*  Art I*  Spanish I*  Health (.5)  Communication Applications (.5)*  Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness

*Required for high school graduation – Algebra I, one high school fine art (i.e. Art I), two years of the same world language (i.e. Spanish), Communication Applications

Beginning with the End in Mind: AP Course Offerings in High School

 Experience the demand of college earlier with more

support.

 Get ahead on your potential college and career

pathway.

 Save some additional funds for college.  Ease your transition into higher education.  Take advantage of the opportunity to access college

facilities and resources.

 Enhance your skills for success.

Beginning with the End in Mind: Dual Credit – Why Dual Credit?

A student who takes just ONE dual credit course

 is twice as likely to enroll in college and complete

a degree within six years

 will experience the rigor of college level courses

and acquire the confidence to succeed academically and socially in the college environment. Students who complete dual credit experiences are more likely to persist into their 2nd year of college at both two and four year institutions in Texas compared to their peers who did not participate.

Beginning with the End in Mind: Dual Credit – Why Dual Credit?

Opportunities will come before we know it---

 Endorsements  Academies  AP courses and exams  Dual credit courses

Rigorous courses in middle school will help maximize a student’s efforts in preparing for these opportunities.

Why all the talk about advanced academics?

Electives: Planning the 6th Grade Year

 2 Math  1 ELA  1 Science  1 Social Studies  1 P.E. (All 6th graders take P.E.)  1 Fine Art Elective

(Band, Choir, or Orchestra)

 1 other elective which could include a second fine

art: Band, Choir, Orchestra, Intro. to Theater, Technology Apps

*** Each class is 45 minutes *** 4 minutes for passing period

6th Grade PE

 All 6th graders take PE

– 45 minute class period every day – PE uniforms- $15 – You may purchase more than one uniform – Students may bring their own black shorts and

grey t-shirt but we recommend the Pike uniform

– Athletics starts in 7th grade (football, volleyball,

basketball, track, tennis, cross-country running, soccer and cheerleading)

Choices for Fine Arts

 Band

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• Mr. Forbis and Mr. Hughes

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Flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion.

–

Some instruments are rented from the school and only cost $100 per school-year.

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Instrument Drive: Saturday, April 23rd “come-and-go” instrument fitting at Northwest HS. 8-3pm

 Orchestra

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• Mrs. Dixon

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Play an instrument in the string family: violin, viola, cello, or double bass

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Instrument Drives: 4/28/15 Wilson Middle School 6-8pm; 5/5/15 Chisholm Trail Middle School 6-8pm; 5/7/15 Pike Middle School 6-8pm.

 Choir

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• Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Adcock

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Your instrument is your voice!

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Choir Office Phone – 817-215-0414 and email - thughes@nisdtx.org or tadcock@nisdtx.org

ELECTIVE OF CHOICE

 Band  Orchestra  Choir  Intro to Theater  Technology Applications

Electives

Just a Glimpse: the Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) in the Home Access Center (HAC)

Just a Glimpse: the Five Endorsements Initiated by the State in 2014-15

Just a Glimpse: NISD High School Academies

 Academy of Aeronautics & Aviation Sciences (AAAS) – Eaton HS  Academy of Biomedical Sciences (ABS) – BNHS  Academy of Business Management and Entrepreneurship (BME) –

Eaton HS

 NISD Collegiate Academy – SAHS  Academy of Cosmetology – SAHS  Academy of Culinary Arts and Hospitality – BNHS  Academy of Media Arts and Technology (AMAT) – NHS  Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

(STEM) – NHS

Just a Glimpse: the Foundation Plan with an Endorsement(s) and the Distinguished Level

• f Achievement

Just a Glimpse:

Each middle school student will have his/her own Naviance (a.k.a. Family Connections) account. Through Naviance, our middle school students have the opportunity to research colleges and careers, track his/her community service, build a resume’, and take personality and career assessments.

Just a Glimpse:

As a student enters high school, he/she will continue to use Naviance/Family Connections to:

 Indicate colleges he/she is thinking about or applying to  Request transcripts  Request teacher and staff letter of recommendations  Track college applications/view deadlines  Utilize the personalized TestPrep course for SAT

and/or ACT

Panther Camp

Dell Tablets

 Every student will be issued a Dell tablet.  The insurance is a one-time premium of $50.  Deductible is also $50 for extensive damage due to

the following losses.

 Covered Losses – one device:

–

Accidental damage

–

Theft

–

Fire

–

Flood

–

Natural Disasters

–

Vandalism

Registration Forms – Core

Registration Forms - Electives

1st ELECTIVE Choose 1: 2nd ELECTIVE #1-4

Completing Course Requests

 We are NOT collecting them tonight.  Please turn these into your elementary counselor

before Spring Break.

 DUE: March 11th  Schedule changes may be approved up to 10 days

into the semester.

 If you have changes you would like to make to the

course request after turning it in, contact Pike counselors.

Q&A Sessions:

 Clara Love Elementary: Stay in Gym  Justin Elementary: Cafeteria  Hatfield Elementary: Library  Fine Arts Hallway for questions about Band,

Choir, Orchestra, and Theater