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A Bridge To Your Future Transitioning to Middle School McKinley Classical Academy McKinley MCKINLEY'S MISSION The mission of McKinley Classical Academy is to dedicate itself to developing each student's leadership skills and to create a

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A Bridge To Your Future

McKinley Classical Academy

Transitioning to Middle School

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McKinley

MCKINLEY'S MISSION

The mission of McKinley Classical Academy is to dedicate itself to developing each student's leadership skills and to create a rigorous learning environment where high ability learners are empowered to graduate and become successful in an ever-changing global society.

MCKINLEY SCHOOL VISION

The vision of McKinley Classical Leadership Academy is to provide a nurturing environment committed to academic excellence and leadership development which will ensure its students are well prepared for secondary education, postsecondary education and the work place.

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Demographics of McKinley

  • Address: 2156 Russell

Blvd./Between Soulard and Lafayette Neighborhoods

  • 6-12 School (6-8 for gifted students
  • Feeder Schools: Kennard,

Mallinckrodt, several pull-out programs in SLPS, and some charter schools

  • High School provides liberal arts

education with a focus on college and career readiness. Early college program is available

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Schedule and Basic Information

  • Breakfast is served

from 6:30-6:55 am

  • 1st bell rings at 7:00 am
  • Tardy bell rings at 7:10

am

  • Dismissal is at 2:04 pm
  • After school activity

busses depart between 4:45-5:15 pm

  • Two middle school lunches

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10:26-10:56 am

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11:15-11:45 am

  • A/B day schedule

– Monday/Wednesdays

are A Days

– Tuesday/Thursdays are

B Days

– Every other Friday A/B

rotates

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Sample Daily Schedule

A Day 1st period—ELA 2nd period—PE or dance 3rd period—Science 4th period—Coding, Art, speech/drama, keyboarding, or health B Day 5th period—Foreign Language (French or Spanish) 6th period—Math 7th period—Band or Choir 8th period—Social Studies

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Curriculum

All the exciting things we will be learning in 6th grade this year!

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Math

  • Springboard math program with additional

enrichment

  • Opportunities to advance to 7th and 8th grade

level math via a placement test

  • Acceleration opportunities each year up to

HS Geometry by 8th grade

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ELA

Springboard ELA program

  • Study a variety of texts
  • Engage in writing projects
  • Strengthen your understanding of spelling

and grammar content Honors English available for students reading at 10 grade or higher reading level

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Science

  • Science is hands-on and aligned with the

Next Generation Science Standards, which offer higher rigor and prepare students to be critical consumers of science information.

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Social Studies

  • In 6th grade students will explore the themes:

– Geography – Culture – Economics – Government – Belief Systems – Science/Technology

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Electives

Yearlong Selections

  • Band/Choir
  • French/Spanish
  • PE/dance

Wheel (Students will

have four of the five)

  • Art
  • Coding
  • Health
  • Keyboarding
  • Speech/Drama
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Sports/Extra Curricular Activities

  • Chess
  • Debate Team
  • Lego Robotics
  • Math Equations
  • Cheerleading
  • Science Olympiad
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Instrumental Band
  • Performance Choir
  • Flag Football (TBD)
  • Track
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School Events

  • Teen Town
  • Academic Competitions

– Spelling Bee – Geography Bee

  • Field Trips
  • Black History

Presentation

  • Talent Show
  • Concerts
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Rules and Procedures

  • Dress Code
  • Lockers

– Bring your own lock

  • Bring Your Own Device

– Red Zone – Yellow Zone – Green Zone – School is not

responsible for loss/theft

  • Planners

– Students should purchase

a planner for daily use or use an app on their phone

  • Parent Portal for

checking grades and attendance

– Karen.jones2@slps.org

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Why McKinley?

  • Public Magnet School
  • Tuition-Free
  • Transportation and Lunch Program Provided
  • Ranked 3rd in the state by schooldigger.com

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Ranked 1st in the state in English Language Arts

  • Blue Ribbon School
  • Staff trained in gifted education
  • Diverse student population
  • Active Parent Teacher Organization and Alumni Foundation
  • Challenging Academics
  • Middle school staff certified in gifted education
  • Care Team (counselor, social worker, nurse, special education)
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McKinley vs. Metro vs. Collegiate

Free Rigorous College Prep AP Classes Early College Program Sports Programs

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Active Parent Teacher Organization

  • Message from PTO representative
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Helping Your Child Make the Transition to Middle School

  • Practice using a planner
  • Develop an organization method—folders, binders,
  • r accordion binders
  • Set aside a place for studying at home
  • Talk to your child about finding an at-school

advocate

  • Network with other parents
  • Visit the school during orientation—walk the

schedule

  • Check the webpage often
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MCKINLEY’S TEACHERS AND STAFF ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!

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What Questions Do You Have?