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Atascocita Middle School Parent Night Introduction

Principal,

• Mr. Koehler

6th grade 2019-2020

Atascocita Middle School

Expectations

• f a Middle School

Student

• Asst. Principal,
• Mrs. Worthen

6th grade 2019-2020

Atascocita Middle School Course Selection

Counselor, Mrs.Martinez

6th grade 2019-2020

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• Mrs. Martinez’ Choice360

Campus Visit

Timbers Elementary Thursday, February 21st Pine Forest Elementary Monday, February 25th Maplebrook Elementary Thursday, February 28th

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Middle School Requirements

Subject Area 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Reading/English Language Arts Full year Full Year Full Year Math Full Year Full Year Full Year Science Full Year Full Year Full Year Social Studies Full Year- Contemporary World Cultures Full Year – Texas History Full Year- U.S. History Physical Education Full Year 2 semesters total in 7th & 8th grade (1) Elective Enrichment Wheel (Full Year) Full Year Full Year (2) Elective Full Year Full Year Full Year

1 Year of Fine Arts Elective

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Which Course Track Should My Child Take For The Next 3 Years?

Pre-AP Courses

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Let’s Talk About…

What are Pre-AP Courses?

• Pre-AP courses are designed to

challenge students beyond

• n-level courses and prepare

them for success in future advanced level coursework

• Pre-AP is not “all or nothing.”

Students may take one or more

• f their core classes as Pre-AP

Pre-AP Courses

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Let’s Talk Some More About…

• Pre-AP Math is designed to

cover 1.5 years of math in 1 year. ○ 6th grade pre-ap covers 6th grade & half of 7th grade skills

• 7th grade Pre-AP math is the

continuation at that pace.

• Students should take 6th grade

Pre-AP math if they hope to take Algebra 1 in 8th grade for High School credit

If you have any testing questions please visit the webpage: Advanced Placement Test Page or contact your counselor.

Pre-AP Courses

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Let’s Talk About…

Recommendations for Pre-AP come from…

• 5th Grade Teachers
• Parent / Guardian(s)
• Test Scores
• Others

Middle School Math Options

6th 7th 8th

On Level Track 6th Grade On Level Math 7th Grade On Level Math 8th Grade On Level Math Pre-AP Track 6th Grade Pre-AP Math 7th Grade Pre-AP Math Algebra I ** Students who take On Level Math in the 6th grade, must take a test to be placed in Pre-AP Math

Middle School Science Options

6th 7th 8th

On Level Track 6th Grade On Level Science 7th Grade On Level Science 8th Grade On Level Science Pre-AP Track 6th Grade Pre-AP Science 7th Grade Pre-AP Science 8th Grade Pre-AP Science

Middle School History Options

6th 7th 8th

On Level Track 6th Grade On Level History 7th Grade On Level History 8th Grade On Level History Pre-AP Track 6th Grade Pre-AP History 7th Grade Pre-AP History 8th Grade Pre-AP History

Middle School RELA Options

6th 7th 8th

On Level Track 6th Grade On Level RELA 7th Grade On Level RELA 8th Grade On Level RELA Pre-AP Track 6th Grade Pre-AP RELA 7th Grade Pre-AP RELA 8th Grade Pre-AP RELA

The Enrichment Wheel

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Every incoming 6th grader is required to take this course that is comprised of this 4 nine week courses in a rotation.

Leadership

• Nine Weeks

Intro to Keyboarding

• Nine Weeks

Skills for Success

• Nine Weeks

Individual Passion

• Nine Weeks

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Example of the Enrichment Wheel Rotation

1st Nine Weeks 2nd Nine Weeks 3rd Nine Weeks 4th Nine Weeks

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Intro to Keyboarding Skills for Success Leadership Individual Passions

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Skills for Success Leadership Individual Passions Intro to Keyboarding

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Leadership Individual Passions Intro to Keyboarding Skills for Success

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Individual Passions Intro to Keyboarding Skills for Success Leadership

*The order of the rotation can not be picked.

Elective Choices

6th grade 2019-2020

Physical Education Courses

Middle School Requirements are 2 Years of participation

PE

• Full Year

Dance I, II, III

• Full Year

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Fine Arts

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Middle School Requirements are 1 Year of participation

Band

• Full Year

Orchestra

• Full Year

Choir

• Full Year

Beginning Art

• One Semester

Theater Arts

• One Semester

Application Only Deadline March 8th

Link to AVID Application AMS AVID webpage

• Ms. Medina, AVID Teacher
• College Prep Program
• Develops Readers & Writers
• Teaches Reading, Writing,

Thinking, Speaking Strategies

• Develops strong study habits and
• rganizational skills

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AVID

it is a college-preparation program

designed to ensure students are academically and socially prepared in success in college.

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Period 1 …RELA Period 2 …Math Period 3 …Science Period 4 …World Cultures Period 5 … Enrichment Wheel Period 6 …P.E. or Dance Period 7 …Elective Choices

Option A: Band Option B: Orchestra Option C: Choir Option D: Beginning Art/Theater Arts Option D: AVID (Application Only) Deadline March 8th

6th Grade Schedule Sample

Elective Facts

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Elective Choices Alternatives Form

Must Be Completed along with Choices360 for Elective Choices Alternatives

• Elective course selections are not

guaranteed, however we try to honor requests according to the student’s preference & request.

• Due to student’s interest or demand of

elective courses can fill quickly, which may result in a alternative elective choice.

• Please note that our scheduling program

will attempt to honor the top elective choices, but can lead to the placement into alternate electives choices.

Tools to Complete the Middle School 3 Year Course Plan Selection

Links to Review before starting Choices360 ...

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• Link to 3 Year Middle School Course Worksheet
• Link to Step-By-Step Slides through Choices360
• Step-By-Step Videos on the Next Slide

Ready to Complete Middle School 3 Year Course Plan...

Link to Choices360.com

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Step-By-Step Video Choices360 Part 1 Step-By-Step Video Choices360 Part 2

Step I - Fill Out The Elective Worksheet With Your Child

(Please return to 5th Grade teacher before Mrs. Martinez’ campus visit)

Step II - If you would like to make any changes to your child’s request, please visit Choices360 before March 1st to make changes.

(step-by-step helpful links available on previous slides)

Step III - Verification sheets will come home after spring break if additional changes need to be made

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Choices360 Middle School Course Selections Due Online by March 1st

6th Grade Team

Assistant Principal, Mrs. Amanda Worthen

• 281-641-4712
• aworthe@humbleisd.net

Counselor, Mrs. Andrinee Martinez

• 281-641-4712
• mlmarque@humbleisd.net

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Administrative Assistant Mrs. Mavi Marquez

• 281-641-4626
• acmartin@humbleisd.net

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Available for Questions in the AMS Commons Area @ 7:20pm

• Middle School Course Guide
• Off Campus PE Waiver
• AMS Webpage

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Helpful Links