5TH GradeMiddle School

Orientation

Medlin Middle School

Success in 6th grade

Use a Planner Keep organized Turn in assignments on time Attend tutorials when needed Form bonds with teachers and staff Ask questions for help when necessary Maintain a well-rounded schedule which

includes extra-curricular activities

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

Factors to consider when choosing classes:

Your child’s academic strengths Teacher input Past TAKS performance Personal goals NISD Academies College/Career Goals

6th Grade Schedule

8 periods 2 blocked periods for Math 1 Science, 1 Social Studies, and 1 LA 1 P.E. (all 6th graders take P.E.) 1 elective of a Fine Art

(band, choir, or orchestra) 1 other elective which could include a

second fine art

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

Choices for 6th Grade Core Classes

Math – Pre AP or standardLanguage Arts – Pre AP, standard,

or G/T (for identified GT students)Science – Pre AP or standardSocial Studies – Pre AP or

standard

Fine Arts ElectivesStudents must choose one elective from:

- Band, Orchestra, or Choir

General ElectivesThe 2nd elective is chosen from:

- Exploratory Wheel - Consists of a sampling of upper-grade electives.

- General Music, Art, Math Challenge, Reading SSI

or- Band, Orchestra, or Choir

All 6th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following:

??? How many PreAP classes

should my child take??? Only you and your child can determine this! What are your child’s strengths? The amount of extracurricular activities

should be considered. How important are these classes to your

child?

Math Course Sequences

English Course Sequences

Language Arts English I English II English III English IV

PreAPLanguage Arts

PreAP English I

PreAPEnglish II

AP-English III

Courses Offered at Level

English I (9)English II (10)English III (11)English IV (12)PreAP English I (9)PreAP English II (10)AP English III (11)AP English IV (12)

8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

AP-English IV

Gray boxes indicate courses required for graduation

Courses must be taken one at a time, and in order

Students are not bound to stay on one track or another (ex. students can move into PreAP with teacher and parent approval.

Sequence of Courses

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

World History PreAP

World Geography

PreAP

Government AP

Economics AP

US History AP

World Geography

World History

Government

Economics

US History Courses Offered at Level World Geography (9) Pre-AP World Geography (9) World History (10) Pre-AP World History (10) US History (11) AP US History (11) Government (12) Economics (12) AP European History (11-12) AP Government (12) AP Economics (12) AP Human Geography (9-12) Sociology (10-12) Psychology (10-12) AP Psychology (11-12)

Social Studies Course Sequences

PreAP Biology

PreAP Chemistry

PreAP Physics

Biology 4th year

TBD

Physics

Chemistry

One Credit must come from each area of science listed:Biology, AP Biology,Chemistry, AP Chemistry, orIB ChemistryPhysics, AP Physics, or IB PhysicsAnd a fourth science credit from a higher level science course approved by the state.

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics

N

IPCN

ChemistryN

4th year TBD

Science Course Sequences

The Academies of Northwest ISD provide students with the opportunity to gain career skills and certifications beginning in high school. Our

academies provide students with the knowledge, training, and confidence to prepare for college and careers. Academies provide a

four-year sequence of elective courses taken in high school, specializing in the area of study. Enrollment begins in 9th grade.

For more information go to: http://academies.nisdtx.org/

The Academy of Media Arts and Technology

Northwest High SchoolOpening 2009-2010 The Academy of

Science, Technology, Engineering, and

MathematicsNorthwest High School

Opening 2009-2010

The Academy of Medical Professions

Byron Nelson High School

Opening 2009-2010The Academy of

Culinary Arts and Hospitality

Byron Nelson High School

Opening 2010-2011

Class of 2017 Graduation Requirements:

CoursesGraduation Requirements 2011 – 2015

Recommended Distinguished

English (I, II, III, IV) 4 Credits 4 Credits

Mathematics4 Credits

(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II + 1 other)

4 Credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II + 1 other)

Science4 Credits

(Biology, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other) 4 Credits

(Biology, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other)

Social Studies

3 1/2 Credits (W. Geography, W. History, US History, Government)

3 1/2 Credits (W. Geography, W. History, US History,

Government))

Economics 1/2 Credit 1/2 Credit

Physical Education 1 1/2 Credits 1 1/2 Credits

Health Education 1/2 Credit 1/2 Credit

Other Language 2 Credits (same language) 3 Credits (same language)

Technology Applications 1 Credit (same course) 1 Credit (same course)

Fine Arts 1 Credit (same course) 1 Credit (same course)

Communication Applications

1/2 Credit 1/2 Credit

Total Core Subjects 22 1/2 Credits 23 1/2 Credits

General Electives 3 1/2 Credits 2 1/2 Credits

Total Credits 26 Credits 26 Credits

- 4 years of each core subject (4 x 4)

- more core classes translates to fewer electives, so more thorough planning is important

Clubs Cooking Club Craft Club Culture Club Agriculture Club Science Fair Club Student Council NJHS (National Junior Honor Society) Musical Theater Club Hip Hop Club International Thespian Society SADD (Students Against Destructive

Decisions)

Counselor Contact Information Beck Elementary Counselor

Kinder-5th GradePatricia Porter Pporter@nisdtx.org 817.215.0466

Medlin Middle School Counselors6th Grade CounselorShannon WickstromSwickstrom@nisdtx.org7th Grade CounselorShannon NoblesSnobles@nisdtx.org817.215.0528

8th Grade CounselorTara TeagueTteague@nisdtx.org817.215.0503