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Middle School Course Planning Rising 6 th Grade 2018-2019

Elementary to Middle Transition

Welcome!

Upcoming Opportunities • Program of Studies • Middle School Counselors visit Elementary Schools • February 26 th – March 2 nd • Middle School Orientation • August 2018 • Open House • August 29, 2018* • Back to School Night • September 17, 2018* *Tentative date awaiting approval of 2018-2019 Academic Calendar

School Counseling Services Classroom Counseling Curriculum Individual Counseling Sessions Small Group Counseling Sessions Crisis Response Individual Student Planning Collaboration Consultation Referrals to community resources as needed Parent workshops

Schedule Basics • Multiple classes, multiple teachers • Scheduled locker breaks • Transition time between classes • Designated lunch time

Required Courses Courses students get to take in 6 th grade

6 th Grade Required Core Courses All placement determined by school personnel • Foundations of Algebra • Part I (Grade 6)- Math 6 SOL ; or • Part II (Grade 6 accelerated)- Math 7 SOL • English/Language Arts Reading SOL • Science • Social Studies- United States History to 1865

6 th Grade Required Courses • Health/PE • Exploratory Wheel • Introduction to Career Exploration • Art • Introduction to Technology • Exploration of Theatre Arts

Elective Courses Courses students can choose from to complete their daily schedule

6 th Grade Electives Students select one of the following courses with an alternate • General Music • Beginning Choir • Beginning Band • Intermediate Band • Beginning Orchestra • Intermediate Orchestra • Guitar • Introduction to World Languages

Additional Supports • Academic Interventions • Gifted Services • English Language Learner (ELL) Services • Special Education Services • Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) • School Counseling, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, School Nurses

Course Request/Selection Process Students Students take choose courses WJCC creates courses they WJCC hires staff based on master schedule chose based on based on academic, based on academic, student choices personal, & student choices personal & career goals career goals

What’s Next? • Familiarize yourself with the Program of Studies • “Middle School Program” section • “Middle School Course Descriptions” section • Middle School Counselors visit Elementary Schools • Elective course selection • Course selection sent home • Review elective course selection • Request changes if necessary • Required courses selected for students • Health/PE, Social Studies, Science, Exploratory Wheel • Math and English based on criteria • Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine • Required BEFORE entering 6 th grade • Personal doctor, health department, or Olde Towne Medical Center