Atascocita Middle School
Parent Night Introduction
Principal,Mr. Koehler
6th grade2019-2020
Atascocita Middle School
Expectations of a Middle School StudentAsst. Principal, Mrs. Worthen
6th grade2019-2020
Atascocita Middle School
Course Selection
Counselor, Mrs.Martinez
6th grade2019-2020
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Mrs. Martinez’ Choice360 Campus Visit
Timbers Elementary Thursday, February 21st
Pine Forest Elementary Monday, February 25th
Maplebrook Elementary Thursday, February 28th
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Middle School RequirementsSubject Area 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Reading/English Language Arts Full year Full Year Full Year
Math Full Year Full Year Full YearScience Full Year Full Year Full Year
Social StudiesFull Year-
Contemporary World Cultures
Full Year – Texas History
Full Year-U.S. History
Physical Education Full Year 2 semesters total in 7th & 8th grade
(1) Elective Enrichment Wheel (Full Year) Full Year Full Year
(2) Elective Full Year Full Year Full Year
1 Year of Fine Arts Elective
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Which Course Track Should My Child Take For
The Next 3 Years?
Pre-AP Courses
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Let’s Talk About…
What are Pre-AP Courses?
● Pre-AP courses are designed to challenge students beyond on-level courses and prepare them for success in future advanced level coursework
● Pre-AP is not “all or nothing.” Students may take one or more of their core classes as Pre-AP
Pre-AP Courses
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Let’s Talk Some More
About…
● Pre-AP Math is designed to cover 1.5 years of math in 1 year. ○ 6th grade pre-ap covers 6th
grade & half of 7th grade skills
● 7th grade Pre-AP math is the continuation at that pace.
● Students should take 6th grade Pre-AP math if they hope to take Algebra 1 in 8th grade for High School credit
If you have any testing questions please visit the webpage: Advanced Placement Test Page or contact your counselor.
Pre-AP Courses
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Let’s Talk About…
Recommendations for Pre-AP come from…
• 5th Grade Teachers
• Parent / Guardian(s)
• Test Scores
• Others
Middle School Math Options6th 7th 8th
On Level Track
6th Grade On Level Math
7th Grade On Level Math
8th Grade On Level Math
Pre-AP Track
6th Grade Pre-AP Math
7th Grade Pre-AP Math
Algebra I
** Students who take On Level Math in the 6th grade, must take a test to be placed in Pre-AP Math
Middle School Science Options
6th 7th 8thOn Level
Track6th Grade
On Level Science7th Grade
On Level Science8th Grade
On Level Science
Pre-AP Track
6th Grade Pre-AP Science
7th Grade Pre-AP Science
8th Grade Pre-AP Science
Middle School History Options
6th 7th 8thOn Level
Track6th Grade
On Level History7th Grade
On Level History8th Grade
On Level History
Pre-AP Track
6th Grade Pre-AP History
7th Grade Pre-AP History
8th Grade Pre-AP History
Middle School RELA Options
6th 7th 8thOn Level
Track6th Grade
On Level RELA7th Grade
On Level RELA8th Grade
On Level RELA
Pre-AP Track
6th Grade Pre-AP RELA
7th Grade Pre-AP RELA
8th Grade Pre-AP RELA
The Enrichment
Wheel
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Every incoming 6th grader is required to
take this course that is comprised of this 4
nine week courses in a rotation.
Leadership• Nine Weeks
Intro to Keyboarding
• Nine Weeks
Skills for Success
• Nine Weeks
Individual Passion
• Nine Weeks
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Example of the Enrichment Wheel Rotation
1st Nine Weeks 2nd Nine Weeks 3rd Nine Weeks 4th Nine Weeks
1 Intro to Keyboarding Skills for Success Leadership Individual Passions
2 Skills for Success Leadership Individual Passions Intro to Keyboarding
3 Leadership Individual Passions Intro to Keyboarding
Skills for Success
4 Individual Passions Intro to Keyboarding Skills for Success Leadership
*The order of the rotation can not be picked.
Elective Choices
6th grade2019-2020
Physical Education
Courses
Middle School Requirements are 2 Years of participation PE
• Full Year
Dance I, II, III• Full Year
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Fine Arts
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Middle School Requirements are 1 Year of participation
Band• Full Year
Orchestra• Full Year
Choir• Full Year
Beginning Art
• One Semester
Theater Arts
• One Semester
Application Only
Deadline March 8th
Link to AVID Application
AMS AVID webpage
Ms. Medina, AVID Teacher
● College Prep Program● Develops Readers & Writers● Teaches Reading, Writing,
Thinking, Speaking Strategies● Develops strong study habits and
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AVID it is a college-preparation program
designed to ensure students are academically and socially prepared
in success in college.
CC
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Period 1 …RELA
Period 2 …Math
Period 3 …Science
Period 4 …World Cultures
Period 5 … Enrichment Wheel
Period 6 …P.E. or Dance
Period 7 …Elective Choices
Option A: Band
Option B: Orchestra
Option C: Choir
Option D: Beginning Art/Theater Arts
Option D: AVID (Application Only) Deadline March 8th
6th Grade Schedule Sample
Elective Facts
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Elective Choices Alternatives Form
Must Be Completed along with Choices360 for Elective Choices Alternatives
• Elective course selections are not guaranteed, however we try to honor requests according to the student’s preference & request.
• Due to student’s interest or demand of elective courses can fill quickly, which may result in a alternative elective choice.
• Please note that our scheduling program will attempt to honor the top elective choices, but can lead to the placement into alternate electives choices.
Tools to Complete the
Middle School 3 Year
Course Plan Selection
Links to Review before starting Choices360 ...
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• Link to 3 Year Middle School Course Worksheet
• Link to Step-By-Step Slides through Choices360
• Step-By-Step Videos on the Next Slide
Ready to Complete Middle School 3 Year Course Plan...
Link to Choices360.com
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Step-By-Step Video Choices360 Part 1 Step-By-Step Video Choices360 Part 2
Step I - Fill Out The Elective Worksheet With Your Child
(Please return to 5th Grade teacher before Mrs. Martinez’ campus visit)
Step II - If you would like to make any changes to your child’s request, please visit Choices360 before
March 1st to make changes. (step-by-step helpful links available on previous slides)
Step III - Verification sheets will come home after spring break if additional changes need to be made
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Choices360 Middle School Course Selections
Due Online by March 1st
6th Grade Team
Assistant Principal, Mrs. Amanda Worthen
• 281-641-4712
Counselor, Mrs. Andrinee Martinez
• 281-641-4712
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Administrative Assistant Mrs. Mavi Marquez
• 281-641-4626
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Available for Questions in the AMS Commons Area @ 7:20pm
• Middle School Course Guide
• Off Campus PE Waiver
• AMS Webpage
QR Code for Presentation
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Helpful Links