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5 TH Grade Registration: Middle School and Beyond Gene Pike Middle School

About our School  We are the Pike Panthers!  National PTA School of Excellence  Schools to Watch  2 Academic Distinctions  Robotics team going to state  Safe Campus Gold Award  Groups students can be involved in: – NJHS – Student Council – FCA

What Can 6 th Graders Be a Part of?  Attend Pep Rallies  Attend school dances, after school sporting events and programs  Attend field trips  Student Council  PTSA - Parent Teacher Student Association  Participate in UIL events  Participate on a Destination Imagination team  Participate in Clubs -27  Participate in FCA: Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Clubs at Pike Middle School  Student-led, faculty-sponsored twice a 6-weeks during Advisory  We have 27 this year!  Just to name a few…. – Soccer – Fishing – Minecraft – Art – Anime – Outdoor games – Etc….

Parents: Involvement is Essential!  Join PTSA  Volunteer  Access school website and teacher Moodle pages  Access child’s grades online  Parent/Teacher conferences  Provide limits and guidance at home to help your child be a success at school  Use a planner and organized binder system  Help your child learn the art of “to - do” lists  Develop a routine at home  Ask for help. Communication is KEY!

Students: Success in 6 th grade Success in middle school involves much more that just good grades!  Use the school-issued planner daily  Keep organized: folders, binder, supplies  Turn in assignments and homework on time  Attend tutorials when needed  Parents/students view online grades daily or weekly  Get to know your teachers  Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra- curricular activities  Ask questions for help

Gene Pike Campus Administration  Principal- Chris Jones  Assistant Principal (last names A-L) Andrea White  Assistant Principal (last names M-Z) Lisa Schlomach

Gene Pike Campus Counselors  Steve Bates (last names A-L)  Aimee Andrews (last names M-Z)  Mrs. Janet Daniel – Secretary in Counseling/AP office

Planning the 6 th Grade Year  2 Math  1 ELA  1 Science  1 Social Studies  1 P.E. (All 6 th graders take P.E.)  1 Fine Art Elective (Band, Choir, or Orchestra)  1 other elective which could include a second fine art: Band, Choir, Orchestra, Intro. to Theater, Technology Apps *** Each class is 45 minutes *** 4 minutes for passing period

Choices for 6 th Grade Core Courses  Math – Pre-AP or regular/standard  Language Arts – G/T (for identified GT students), Pre-AP, or regular/standard  Science – Pre-AP or regular/standard  Social Studies – Pre-AP or regular/standard Applied core courses are also available for students who require the courses as determined by an ARD committee.

Pre – AP or Regular What’s the difference??  Pre-AP moves at a more rapid pace and involves more in-depth classwork  Pre-AP and Standard LA, SC, and SS classes cover the same material Pre-AP prepares students for the AP track in high school  Pre-AP Math covers more material in a shorter amount of time

Math Sequence Pre-AP Advanced Track On- Level/Standard Pre-AP 6 th Grade Math 6 th Grade Math (6 th and 7 th grade math) 6 th Grade Pre-AP 7 th Grade Math 7 th Grade Math 7 th Grade (7 th and 8 th grade math) Pre-AP Algebra I 8 th Grade Math 8 th Grade (high school credit) Regular or Pre-AP 9 th Grade Pre-AP Geometry Algebra I 10 th Grade Pre-AP Algebra II Regular or Pre-AP Geometry 11 th Grade Advanced Math Regular or Pre-AP Algebra II Advanced Math 12 th Grade Advanced Math

Factors to consider when choosing courses:  College and career readiness  Challenging classes  Classes preparing students for rigorous high school courses Students are encouraged to take at least ONE Pre-AP course.

How many Pre-AP courses should my child take? Consider…  Your child’s academic strengths  Teacher input  The amount of tutoring that your child needs in order to be successful  Reviewing past grades and test performances  Personal goals  Extra-curricular activities  Most importantly… motivation, effort, & attitude!  Students are encouraged to take at least ONE Pre-AP course.

Pre-Ap Student Video  Keep in mind: – Pre-AP is not for everyone – It is college preparatory and helps prepare students for Advanced Placement classes in High School. – Standard and Pre-AP classes teach the same TEKS or objectives (With the exception of math which teaches more objectives in a given year)  Video link: http://youtu.be/zPTAD6Z36R4

Beginning with the End in Mind While in high school, students will have the opportunity to earn college credit through AP courses and Dual Credit college courses. AP courses are college-level courses reflecting what is taught in introductory college courses. The AP course culminates at the end of the school year with a national AP exam. Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely then their peers to complete a college degree on time.

Beginning with the End in Mind: AP Exams and Earning College Credit Students who do well on AP exams can earn credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college. Students who earn a 3 or higher on an AP exam (5- highest possible score) and attend a public university in Texas will receive college credit. Northwest ISD partially pays the fee for the exam for all students.

Preparing for high school, college, and a career By 7 th or 8 th grade, students will be provided instruction in the following:  The creation of a high school personal graduation plan  Endorsements  The distinguished level of achievement  College readiness standards  Potential career choices and the education needed to enter those careers

Courses Available for High School Credit in 8 th Grade  Pre-AP Algebra I*  Art I*  Spanish I*  Health (.5)  Communication Applications (.5)*  Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness *Required for high school graduation – Algebra I, one high school fine art (i.e. Art I), two years of the same world language (i.e. Spanish), Communication Applications

Beginning with the End in Mind: AP Course Offerings in High School

Beginning with the End in Mind: Dual Credit – Why Dual Credit?  Experience the demand of college earlier with more support.  Get ahead on your potential college and career pathway.  Save some additional funds for college.  Ease your transition into higher education.  Take advantage of the opportunity to access college facilities and resources.  Enhance your skills for success.

Beginning with the End in Mind: Dual Credit – Why Dual Credit? A student who takes just ONE dual credit course  is twice as likely to enroll in college and complete a degree within six years  will experience the rigor of college level courses and acquire the confidence to succeed academically and socially in the college environment. Students who complete dual credit experiences are more likely to persist into their 2 nd year of college at both two and four year institutions in Texas compared to their peers who did not participate.

Why all the talk about advanced academics? Opportunities will come before we know it---  Endorsements  Academies  AP courses and exams  Dual credit courses Rigorous courses in middle school will help maximize a student’s efforts in preparing for these opportunities.

Electives: Planning the 6 th Grade Year  2 Math  1 ELA  1 Science  1 Social Studies  1 P.E. (All 6 th graders take P.E.)  1 Fine Art Elective (Band, Choir, or Orchestra)  1 other elective which could include a second fine art: Band, Choir, Orchestra, Intro. to Theater, Technology Apps *** Each class is 45 minutes *** 4 minutes for passing period

6 th Grade PE  All 6 th graders take PE – 45 minute class period every day – PE uniforms- $15 – You may purchase more than one uniform – Students may bring their own black shorts and grey t-shirt but we recommend the Pike uniform – Athletics starts in 7 th grade (football, volleyball, basketball, track, tennis, cross-country running, soccer and cheerleading)

Choices for Fine Arts  Band Mr. Forbis and Mr. Hughes – Flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, – tuba, and percussion. Some instruments are rented from the school and only cost $100 per school-year . – Instrument Drive: Saturday, April 23 rd “come -and- go” instrument fitting at Northwest HS. – 8-3pm  Orchestra Mrs. Dixon – Play an instrument in the string family: violin, viola, cello, or double bass – Instrument Drives : 4/28/15 Wilson Middle School 6-8pm; 5/5/15 Chisholm Trail Middle – School 6-8pm; 5/7/15 Pike Middle School 6-8pm.  Choir Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Adcock – Your instrument is your voice! – Choir Office Phone – 817-215-0414 and email - thughes@nisdtx.org or – tadcock@nisdtx.org

Electives ELECTIVE OF CHOICE  Band  Orchestra  Choir  Intro to Theater  Technology Applications

Just a Glimpse: the Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) in the Home Access Center (HAC)

Just a Glimpse: the Five Endorsements Initiated by the State in 2014-15