Welcome Future Titans!2013 ~ 2014

Campus LeadersMr. Conklin, Principal

Mrs. McCormick, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Wagner, Assistant Principal

Middle School...

o Certainly this is a time of mixed emotions.o Expectations change dramatically.o There are more teachers…7 or 8 instead of 1 or 2. o Homework may require more time. o Prioritizing multiple tasks.

All parents have concerns & fears.

We are here to lend you support, offer tips, and walk through this with

you during this challenging time.

Yes, middle school is hard on parents, too!

Don’t be shy!

30 Years of Research…

Home involvement in schooling has aPOSITIVE impact on youngster’s attitudes,

aspirations, and achievement.

One of the most effective ways to increase student achievement is for

parents to be actively involved in the education of their children.

Proud to be a Titan!

Clubs and Teams that make Tidwell the BEST school in the universe!

Theatre Production

One Act Play

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Varsity Band

Performance at the Peak Music festival

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Brahams Orchestra

Students who study music outperform non-music students on achievement tests in reading and math. Because of their study in music, their skills are better in reading, anticipating, memory, listening, forecasting, recall and concentration.B. Friedman, “An Evaluation of the Achievement in Reading and Arithmetic of Pupils in School Instrumental Music Classes.”

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TidwellChoir

Showcasing some phenomenal voices!

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Spanish

Students working outside the classroom with Mrs. Gomez.

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Tidwell Titan Mascot

We’ve got spirit; yes, we do!We’ve got spirit; how about you!?

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Consumer Science

Mrs. Wright is always willing to go above and beyond to have her students cater to different events!

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Kids were doing a Socratic Seminar to discuss their opinions about the use of persuasive techniques in the media and its influence on consumers. 

Mrs. Jenning’s class

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Destination Imagination

DI requires team building, problem solving, and hard work.

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Lady Titan Volleyball

Titan Basketball

Titan Football

Titan Cheerleaders

Registration Information

2013 - 2014

TIDWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL 6th GRADE REGISTRATION (Due March 28, 2013)

2013-2014

Please print:

NAME____________________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH____________ Last First MI MAILING ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________ Street or P.O. Box City Zip PARENT/GUARDIAN________________________________ SEX: M F PRIMARY PHONE______________________________ WORK PHONE________________________ Directions: For each subject, please check one class level. Parent signature is required for placement in any Pre-AP course. All sixth graders must take LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH, SCIENCE, WORLD GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, and TWO ELECTIVES. Based on current or previous year’s performance, a student may be scheduled into a Reading SSI class in lieu of one of these electives. For further information, please see the Middle School Course Selection Guide on the district’s webpage under the PARENT tab. LANGUAGE ARTS: PARENT APPROVAL GT Teacher Initials

_____61112 GT Language Arts ____________________ _________________

_____61210 Pre-AP Language Arts* ____________________ * Summer Reading Required

_____61313 Standard Language Arts

_____S0040 Applied Language Arts (ARD decision) MATH:

_____62210 Pre-AP Math ____________________

_____62313 Standard Math

_____S0061 Applied Math (ARD Decision) World Geography:

_____64210 Pre-AP Contemporary World Cultures and Geography _____________________

_____64311 Standard Contemporary World Cultures and Geography SCIENCE:

______63210 Pre-AP Science _____________________

______63311 Standard Science Pre-AP classes are offered in Language Arts, Math, World Geography, and Science. These courses are designed to be challenging, and curriculum is covered at a very rapid pace. Outside research, projects, readings, and homework are essential to a student’s success in these classes. Additional requirements may be assigned during the summer or holidays. Students must maintain passing gra de averages to remain in these courses. All Gifted/Talented identified students will be scheduled into GT Language Arts. Schedule changes may be considered if requested in writing and signed by the parent only through the 10

th day of the first

semester. Student Signature_______________________________________ Date_______________________ Parent Signature_______________________________________ Date_______________________ (over)

*All 6th Graders will take one elective from the following choices. Please number from 1-3 in order of preference. _____ Beginning Band (65312) (Double Reed, Clarinet, French Horn, Flute, Trumpet, Sax, Low Brass, Percussion) Students need no previous musical experience and will try out for placement by the directors on one of several instruments, inclu ding woodwinds, brass, and percussion. ______ Beginning Choir (65310) Introduces students to choral music and sight-reading in order to prepare them for membership in the Intermediate and Advanced Choirs. The purpose is to expose students to music and the knowledge of musical concepts. ______ Beginning Orchestra (65315) (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) Students need no musical experience and will try out for placement by the director on one of the four instruments in Orchestra. *Please number your choices of second elective from 1 to 4, with #1 being your first choice. Please understand that if your first selection is full or cancelled, you will be placed in the next available course. Priority is given to those who return this fully completed form by the expected date. _____0010 - Exploratory Wheel This course consists of a sampling of classes that may include Keyboarding, Art, Theater

Arts, General Music and locally developed electives. Classes rotate in order to give students experience for future course selection decisions.

______65312 - Beginning Band (Double Reed, Clarinet, French Horn, Flute, Trumpet, Sax, Low Brass, Percussion) Students

need no previous musical experience and will try out for placement by the directors on one of several instruments, including woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

_____ 65310 - Beginning Choir Introduces students to choral music and sight-reading in order to prepare them for membership in

the Intermediate and Advanced Choirs. The purpose is to expose students to music and the knowledge of musical concepts. ______ 65315 - Beginning Orchestra (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) Students need no musical experience and will try out for

placement by the director on one of the four instruments in Orchestra. ______ 65340 - Introduction to Art Introduces students to a variety of art mediums, themes, and artists. Students will gain an

appreciation for art of different eras and cultures and practice basic art skills (painting, sketching, etc.) _____ 65330 - Introduction to Theatre Arts Designed as a survey course for sixth graders, students learn a broad overview of

theatre concepts. Students explore and learn about acting and basic technical elements of the theatre and are provided opportunities to create individual and group theatrical selections.

Registration Forms dueMarch 28th

4 Core classesPE class

Fine Art class One Elective

6TH GRADE SCHEDULE

Example of a student’s schedule

Pre AP Language ArtsSummer Reading

Choose one novel from the following approved district selections:

“Airman” by Eoin Colfer“Heir Apparent” by Vivian Vande Velde“A Single Shard” by Linda Park“Princess Academy” by Shannon Hale“Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson

Physical Education

Includes lessons from team sports, individual sports, aerobic and adventure outdoor sports

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Titan Band Round Up & Orchestra

String DriveCall for an appointment:Thursday, April 18th from 5-8pmSaturday, April 20th from 9 – noonSaturday, April 27th from 9 - noon

Tidwell Choir3-4 concerts a yearCommunity performance (Ex: Holiday in the Park)Solo and Ensemble contests

EVERY PERSON HAS A PLACE IN CHOIR!

Electives

BandOrchestra

Choir

WheelIntro to Theatre Arts

Intro to Art

LockersNew friends

New teachersNew schoolNew YEAR!

Top Secret Tips for Success

Buy a combination lock before school begins and practice opening the lock.

Avoid “Super-sized” backpacks that can carry 50 pounds (Smaller = Better Organization).

Ask your child open-ended questions to learn about their school experiences each day.

Get acquainted and communicate with teachers, administrators, and sponsors.

Highlights to remember…

Stay involved. Monitor your child’s progress. Teach organizational skills daily for the first

few months of school. (Then be prepared to reteach them every year after that!)

Ask questions of administrators and teachers. Don’t wait. Seek information.

Attend school events. Volunteer in school.

Learning….Students learn the importance of meeting new people and working

together as a team.

Have a great rest of the year!

See you in August!!

Check it out:

www.Greatschools.net www.Schoolfamily.com www.internet4classrooms.com ww2.scholastic.com www.ed.gov/parents www.kidshealth.org www.parentingteens.about.com www.schoolcounselor.orgww.nmsa.org