Transition Night 2015. Course Selections 7th grade –4 core classes –1 PE (or Athletics) –1...

Transition Night 2015


Course Selections

• 7th grade– 4 core classes– 1 PE (or Athletics)– 1 Fine Art– 1 other elective

• 8th grade– 4 core classes– 3 other electives


Core Classes

• English

• Math

• Science

• Social Studies


Honors Classes

Advance track - prepares students for high school advanced courses

• 90 or better in academic courses

• 80 or better in honors courses

• Teacher Recommendation


High School Credit Courses

• Algebra I

• Spanish I

• World History

• Art Studio (If portfolio is completed and accepted).


Electives

• PE/Athletics• Fine Arts

– Band– Choir – Theatre– Theatre Design– Art

• Futures • Spanish• World History

• Technology Applications

• Robotics/Body Systems

• Student Aide• Library Aide• Destination

Imagination


Grade Weights• Daily grades include but are not limited to in-class assignments, homework,

quizzes, class discussions, group work and participation.• Assessments include but are not limited to major exams, CScope assessments,

essays, research papers, quizzes, reports and projects.

Category 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Daily/Homework

70% 65% 60% 55%

Assessments/Major Grades

30% 35% 40% 45%


English - Laura Fitzgerald

• Honors vs. Regular– Honors are more individually driven and there

is a high emphasis on time management– Assignments are at the Synthesis and

Analysis level

• Outside work/Homework• Summer reading• Journals


Math - Cami Mackey

• Algebra I expectations

• Pre-Algebra (7th/8th)

• Grading

• Homework


Math Grading StandardsStudent A

Grade Tests/Quizzes

(at School)

Homework

(at home)

Average

80 90

6th grade 35% 65% 87

7th gradePre-Algebra

60% 40% 84

8th gradeAlgebra

90% 10% 81


Math Grading StandardStudent B

Grade Tests/Quizzes

(at School)

Homework

(at home)

Average

72(doesn’t test well)

90

6th grade 30% 70% 85

7th gradePre-Algebra

60% 40% 79

8th gradeAlgebra

90% 10% 74


Science - Wiessner

7th & 8th grade Honors• More independent assignments and an

expectation of higher quality work• Greater attention to detail and ability to

use deductive reasoning skills• Group work in labs


Science - Wiessner

7th & 8th grade Honors

• Several outside group/individual projects assigned throughout the school year

• Honors classes will work beyond grade level expectations


Social Studies – HollandHonors Regular

Asked to consider multiple perspectives

Asked to consider one perspective

More freedom but greater responsibility

Content and format specified

May choose technology tools Assigned a specific tool to use

Projects are more complex Projects are more straightforward

Interactive discussion & collaborative learning

Interactive discussion & collaborative learning

More challenging evaluations Evaluation with concessions like word banks


Band – Jana Crosslin

• No experience is necessary to be in Band! • Yes, you can be in Band, Choir and Athletics.

Coaches and Sponsors work together to allow for student participation in many areas.

• Three concerts per year• Several contests and a festival• Many social activities and celebrations


Choir - Sandy Shelley

• Yes, you CAN do Choir and Athletics

• Evening concerts/Test grade

• Minimal cost for uniform

• UIL contests/field trips

• Hurricane Harbor Contest/field trip


Athletics - Flanery

• What sports are offered?

• What sports are offered outside the school day? Do you get credit?

• Where do we play?

• Can you do Band and be in Athletics?

• When is the first day of practice?


7th and 8th Grade Lady Raider

Athletics


What sports are offered?

• Volleyball

• Basketball

• Track


Do I need to participate in every sport?

• We think that as Lady Raiders it is important to be willing to help your team in any way possible. You must play either basketball or volleyball, and everyone runs track. Participating in ALL sports is HIGHLY encouraged.


What period is girls athletics?

• First Period

• During basketball and volleyball we will have morning practices before school and during the period.


Athletics vs. P.E.

• When asking yourself if you should do athletics or P.E. consider the following:

• Athletics is for people that love to compete.• If you really are only doing it for the credit,

P.E. may be the way to go. • There are expectations held for student

athletes. For example, being at practice on time, and participating in every workout.


What We believe

• We believe that athletics at the middle school level is to obviously get better at each sport, but to also develop the students ability to work together as a team, and improve their confidence level, as well as respect for others.


Lady Raider CoachesWe are lucky enough to have the help of the high school coaches at the middle school. This is awesome because the student athletes are prepared when they get to high school, and know the expectations for the sports that they participate in.

*Volleyball- Ashley Broom (HS) Ashlee Baker (MS)Lance Simmons (HS) Autumn Softley (HS) *Basketball- Jill McDill (HS) Casey Reeves (HS & MS) Ashlee Baker (MS) Autumn Sofley (HS)*Track- Ashley Broom (HS) Ashlee Baker (MS)Lance Simmons (HS) Autumn Softley (HS) Casey Reeves ( MS & HS)


Art - Melanie Phelps

• Use a variety of Media and Techniques:Pencil, colored pencils, paint, papermache, clay, etc.• Learn about artist and periods of art.• Supply list required for class.Art classes available for 7th/8th:Art 1 , Art II, Art III, and Art StudioJR VASE UIL competition in May


Theatre Arts-Rae Harvill

• Theatre Design (Tech Theatre) class– Set Design– Costume & Makeup Design– Light & Sound Design– Publicity Design– Prop Design

• Theatre Arts class:– Acting, Characterization, Movement, Vocal Production– Theatre History– Plot Development, Storytelling– Class Play performed in Spring


Futures• Interest & Skills Inventory• Budgeting – house, car, daycare, food, clothing, health insurance, vacations,

entertainment & savings• Banking – savings, checking, deposits, withdrawals, writing checks, earning

interest• Research Career Fields• College Search

– Admission process– Application deadlines– ACT, SAT– Tuition, Room & Board– Financial Aid– Student Life– Intercollegiate Sports

• Public Speaking – Presentations• Interviewing & Job Applications• Debates• Field Trip – SMU and/or UTD• Little to no homework and does not interfere with extracurricular activities


Destination Imagination

• Student teams solve open-ended challenges and present their solutions at tournaments

• Teams learn important life skills like time management, collaboration, conflict resolution, and creative and critical thinking


How to stay involved as a parent?

• Parent Portal

• E-Alerts

• Website

• Email teachers


Registration

Selection sheets are due Friday, March 6th

Student will register

online at school

March 19th & 20th

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