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Medlin
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Netbook Keep organized
Turn in assignments on timeAttend tutorials when needed
Form bonds with teachers and staffAsk questions for help when necessary
Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-curricular activities
SUCCESS IN 6TH GRADE
Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades!
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8 periods:1 ½ block for Math and LA each
1 Science
1 Social Studies
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~
6TH GRADE SCHEDULE
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Math – Pre AP or on-levelLanguage Arts – Pre AP, on-level, or
G/T (for identified GT students)Science – Pre AP or on-level
Social Studies – Pre AP or on-level
CHOICES FOR 6TH GRADE CORE CLASSES
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Factors to consider when choosing classes:
Your child’s academic strengthsTeacher input
Past STAAR performancePersonal goals
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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?
HOW MANY PRE-AP CLASSES
SHOULD MY CHILD TAKE?
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Students will apply math to everyday situations using the following topics:
•Factors and Multiples
•Rational Numbers and Percents
•Proportions, Ratios and Rates
•Geometry
•Probability
Students will be using technology to emphasize these concepts using animoto videos, microsoft excel, and making electronic
flyers using smorepages.com.
6TH GRADE MATH
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Students work in a workshop model in 6th grade Language Arts, which allows them to work independently, with a partner or group, and with
the teacher.
Different genres of literature are explored throughout the year while engaging students in reading and writing every day.
Students have independent reading and writing time every week where they choose what they want to read and what they want to write about.
Some types of reading and writing studied are fiction, nonfiction, poetry, biography, autobiography, memoir, short story, expository
essays, and drama.
6TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS
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An emphasis placed on physical science in 6th grade.Hands on activities and labs occur often with safety
as a top priority.Topics covered are chemistry, physics, energy,
earth science, space and life science.Study habits are taught to maximize learning and
students are expected to practice these habits successfully throughout 6th grade.
In the Spring, students design their own science projects in a bid for the district Inquiry Showcase.
6TH GRADE SCIENCE
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Each six weeks the same TEKS are taught while studying one of the seven cultural regions of the world.
History -Contributions from past cultures and how it influences the present.
Geography-Tools, historical and contemporary societies, human environment interaction, and geographic influences on economic
developmentEconomics-Economic systems, factors of production, and measuring
economic activityGovernment-Concepts of limited and unlimited governments, and
alternate forms of governmentCitizenship-Roles and responsibilities, rights in a democracy
Culture-Similarities and differences, basic institutions, relationships among cultures, religions, arts, society, and philosophy
Impact of science and technology-Discoveries and future consequences
6TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
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Fine Arts ElectivesStudents must choose one elective from:
- Band, Orchestra or Choir
General ElectivesThe 2nd elective is chosen from:
- Exploratory Wheel The wheel’s classes will be determined by teacher availability. (possibly Technology Applications / Teen Leadership-Study
Skills
- Reading SSI, Math SSIor
- Band, Orchestra, or Choir
All 6th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following:
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Student CouncilNJHS (National Junior Honor Society)
Go Green (Recycling)SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Theatre Club
CLUBS
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SEQUENCE
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LANGUAGE ARTS COURSE SEQUENCES
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MATH Course Sequences
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Sequence of Courses
Social Studies Course Sequences
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Science Course Sequences
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The core classes are dependent of the endorsement that the student will receive. See Secondary Course Selection Guide for more detailed information.
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