A Bridge To Your Future Transitioning to Middle School McKinley Classical Academy
McKinley MCKINLEY'S MISSION The mission of McKinley Classical Academy is to dedicate itself to developing each student's leadership skills and to create a rigorous learning environment where high ability learners are empowered to graduate and become successful in an ever-changing global society. MCKINLEY SCHOOL VISION The vision of McKinley Classical Leadership Academy is to provide a nurturing environment committed to academic excellence and leadership development which will ensure its students are well prepared for secondary education, postsecondary education and the work place.
Demographics of McKinley Address: 2156 Russell ● Blvd./Between Soulard and Lafayette Neighborhoods 6-12 School (6-8 for gifted students ● Feeder Schools: Kennard, ● Mallinckrodt, several pull-out programs in SLPS, and some charter schools High School provides liberal arts ● education with a focus on college and career readiness. Early college program is available
Schedule and Basic Information ● Breakfast is served Two middle school lunches ● 10:26-10:56 am from 6:30-6:55 am – 11:15-11:45 am – ● 1 st bell rings at 7:00 am A/B day schedule ● ● Tardy bell rings at 7:10 – Monday/Wednesdays am are A Days – Tuesday/Thursdays are ● Dismissal is at 2:04 pm B Days ● After school activity – Every other Friday A/B busses depart between rotates 4:45-5:15 pm
Sample Daily Schedule A Day B Day 1 st period—ELA 5 th period—Foreign Language (French or 2 nd period—PE or dance Spanish) 3 rd period—Science 6 th period—Math 4 th period—Coding, Art, 7 th period—Band or Choir speech/drama, 8 th period—Social Studies keyboarding, or health
Curriculum All the exciting things we will be learning in 6 th grade this year!
Math ● Springboard math program with additional enrichment ● Opportunities to advance to 7 th and 8 th grade level math via a placement test ● Acceleration opportunities each year up to HS Geometry by 8 th grade
ELA Springboard ELA program • Study a variety of texts • Engage in writing projects • Strengthen your understanding of spelling and grammar content Honors English available for students reading at 10 grade or higher reading level
Science ● Science is hands-on and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards , which offer higher rigor and prepare students to be critical consumers of science information. .
Social Studies ● In 6 th grade students will explore the themes: – Geography – Culture – Economics – Government – Belief Systems – Science/Technology
Electives Yearlong Selections Wheel (Students will have four of the five) • Band/Choir • Art • French/Spanish • Coding • PE/dance • Health • Keyboarding • Speech/Drama
Sports/Extra Curricular Activities ● Chess ● Soccer ● Debate Team ● Volleyball ● Lego Robotics ● Basketball ● Math Equations ● Instrumental Band ● Cheerleading ● Performance Choir ● Science Olympiad ● Flag Football (TBD) ● Track
School Events ● Teen Town ● Academic Competitions – Spelling Bee – Geography Bee ● Field Trips ● Black History Presentation ● Talent Show ● Concerts
Rules and Procedures ● Dress Code ● Planners – Students should purchase ● Lockers a planner for daily use or – Bring your own lock use an app on their phone ● Bring Your Own Device ● Parent Portal for – Red Zone checking grades and – Yellow Zone attendance – Green Zone – Karen.jones2@slps.org – School is not responsible for loss/theft
Why McKinley? Public Magnet School ● Tuition-Free ● Transportation and Lunch Program Provided ● Ranked 3rd in the state by schooldigger.com ● Ranked 1 st in the state in English Language Arts – Blue Ribbon School ● Staff trained in gifted education ● Diverse student population ● Active Parent Teacher Organization and Alumni Foundation ● Challenging Academics ● ● Middle school staff certified in gifted education Care Team (counselor, social worker, nurse, special education) ●
McKinley vs. Metro vs. Collegiate Free Rigorous College Prep AP Classes Early College Program Sports Programs
Active Parent Teacher Organization ● Message from PTO representative
Helping Your Child Make the Transition to Middle School ● Practice using a planner ● Develop an organization method—folders, binders, or accordion binders ● Set aside a place for studying at home ● Talk to your child about finding an at-school advocate ● Network with other parents ● Visit the school during orientation—walk the schedule ● Check the webpage often
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