Benold Middle School 2020-2021 6 th Grade Course Selection Presentation Home of the most inspired students, served by the most empowered leaders.
⚫ Benold Middle School was the second middle school to open in Georgetown. ⚫ It opened in the fall of 1996. ⚫ The school was named after Dr. Douglas Benold. Welcome to ⚫ School colors – Blue & White Benold Middle ⚫ School mascot – Eagle School
⚫ All 6 th grade students will take 7 classes: ⚫ English/Language Arts ⚫ Math ⚫ Science ⚫ Social Studies ⚫ PE/Health or Pre-Athletics A 6th grader’s ⚫ Fine Arts (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Art, Theater) - class schedule two ⚫ Description of the courses can be found in the Georgetown ISD Course Catalog: www.georgetownisd.org
⚫ 4 Core Classes each year (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) ⚫ 1 PE Class Middle School ⚫ 2 Fine Arts (Taken in 6 th grade) Academic ⚫ Personalized Learning Path (PLP) Expectations ⚫ State-mandated curriculum (TEKS-based curriculum) ⚫ Focus on comprehension, application, analysis and synthesis of subject area content processes and skills
Math pathway 1 for 6th grade covers the 6th grade math content, preparing students to learn the 7th grade math Math pathway 2 for 6th grade content in their 7th grade year. covers the 7th grade math content, preparing students to learn the 8th grade math content in their 7th grade year. Math pathway 3 for 6th grade covers the 7th/8th grade math compacted, preparing students to take Algebra in their 7th grade year Math Pathways Pathway 2 for 6th grade covers the 7th grade math content for incoming 6th graders Students will be enrolled in the next level of math according to their current math pathway placement in the 5th grade. Should students have a change in math placement based on the screening process, families will receive notification and adjustments will be made to reflect these changes in May.
⚫ All 6 th graders will take PE/Health or Pre-Athletics ⚫ UIL Sports will be available to students next year in grades 7 and 8: Football, Basketball, Track, Volleyball, (Soccer & Cross Country offered before or after school) ⚫ Tennis is a separate class offered to 7th and 8th graders only PE/Health & ⚫ All 6th graders will take two elective Fine Arts ⚫ All electives for 6th graders are Fine Arts ⚫ The 6th graders will choose between: Art, Band, Choir, Orchestra, & Elective Theater *Every effort will be made to schedule students into their first choice elective. However, class size limitations and other scheduling factors may require placement in a student’s second or third choice elective.
Benold Pre- Athletics What is Pre Athletics: Girls Pre-Athletics What do you wear for Pre-Athletics? The following sports are emphasized: The Pre-Athletics class will focus on the You wear.. development of future athletes for ● Cross Country ● Uniform (purchased through competitive UIL Sports. Advanced athletic ● Volleyball the school) activities and sport specific skills make up ● Basketball ● Athletic Shoes the curriculum of this class. ● Track ● Tennis Athletes who participate in the course will ● Soccer be required to: ● Suit-out each day Strength and Conditioning ● Participate in all activities Boys Pre-Athletics ● Work at a vigorous level. The following sports will be emphasized: Each week, students will be given specific training in the following: ● Cross Country ● Speed & Endurance ● Football ● Agility ● Basketball ● Explosive movement ● Track ● Weight training ● Tennis ● Sport-specific skills ● Soccer Athletes will rotate day to day between Strength and Conditioning Jens several activities. Martensson
TONS OF BENOLD MS BAND OPTIONS!!! Flute Oboe QUICK FACTS: Bassoon ● Mandatory tryouts: February 1st Clarinet from 9:00am-2:00pm in the Saxophone Georgetown HS Band Hall. Trumpet ● No prior musical experience is French Horn needed. Trombone ● No membership fee. Euphonium ● Financial assistance available for BOOK instruments. Tuba Percussion REVIEW Any questions? Please let us know! leachk@georgetownisd.org cheathamz@georgetownisd.org
Benold Choir 6th Grade Boys Choir 6th Grade Girls Choir 2 7th/8th Grade Men’s Choirs 2 7th/8th Grade Women’s Choirs A Cappella Mixed Choir ● No Membership Fee ● No Music Experience Needed ● Learn How to Sing and Read Music Questions? Come see Mr. Pulver and Mr. Gallardo in the Gym! Or Email PulverB@georgetownisd.org Jens Martensson
Jens Miss Dane, 512-943-6988 Harp danek@georgetownisd.org Martensson
Tieatre Arts Students will learn : To act ★ To collaborate ★ To create ★ To perform! ★ Theatre 1 Open to all beginning ★ Theatre students (6, 7, 8th grade) JV Theatre - Open to students ★ who have taken Theatre 1 (7th & 8th Grade) Varsity- Audition only ★ (7th & 8th Grade) All students will have the opportunity to participate in an after school play For more information contact Mrs. Wright @ Jens performance at the end of the school year! wrightK1@georgetownisd.org Martensson
Visual Art Art 1: Explore the Elements and Principles of Art creating projects and experimenting! Jens Martensson
Art 2 ● Develop your voice in art ● Enter art Competitions ● Participate in art as a group! ?Questions? Redmerk@georgetownisd.org gonzalezc4@georgetownisd.org Jens Martensson
Art 3 & z e l a n z u n f o e G - v a . t h s ● Further your personal art r r h o M u t K u ! o t . s r y r ● metal art / sculpture a M t n r a u w o y e ● personal projects w W o h s d n a Jens Martensson
What is Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP)? ⚫ Academically advanced courses designed to challenge students ⚫ Designed to prepare students for high school level Pre-AP and AP courses ⚫ Courses offered in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies Are you ready for Pre-AP? ⚫ Level III Advanced Standard on previous year’s STAAR is recommended for preparedness Pre-AP ⚫ Teacher recommendation based on classroom work ethic, motivation, and average of 85 or better Courses How can you be successful in Pre-AP courses? ⚫ Stay Organized ⚫ Be Responsible ⚫ Be Self-motivated (Wanting to go the extra-mile in learning) ⚫ Develop Good Study-Skills ⚫ Take Pre-AP courses that are appropriate to your interests and academic strengths
⚫ Students who are identified as Gifted & Talented are encouraged to select Pre-AP courses. Gifted/Talented ⚫ Opportunities to qualify for G/T are available annually. Services ⚫ Students who enroll in Pre-AP classes will be required to adhere to the Georgetown ISD Pre-AP/AP Course Commitment including the Petition for Pre-AP/AP Course Exit .
Steps to Completing 6 th Grade Course Selection Worksheet Course Selection Worksheet ⚫ Circle one course selection for each number: 1, & 3-5. Completing ⚫ All students will rank fine art electives 1-5 (1 being your 1 st the Course choice). Selection ⚫ Student and parent signatures are required. Worksheet ⚫ Completed worksheets are due to your child’s 5 th grade teacher no later than Friday, February 7th.
● Students will fill out course selection sheets when counselors visit Frost 12345 their school. Jen Smith ● A white copy Benold MS Example of a will be sent home and any completed changes can be made to the Course Sheet white copy. ● Sign and return the white copy even if changes are not made. ● Course 4 2 3 1 5 verification sheets will be sent home in April.
Schedule change requests must be made in writing, with a parent signature, within five (5) days of the start of class . Requests may not be approved. Georgetown ISD Secondary Requests for schedule changes will be approved for the following reasons: ⚫ Error in schedule Schools ⚫ Student was unsuccessful in passing the prerequisite course Schedule ⚫ Change in program/level (athletics, band, choir, orchestra, etc.) Change ⚫ Level changes as recommended by teachers and counselor with parental Guidelines knowledge and principal approval More information regarding the Georgetown ISD Secondary Schools Schedule Change Guidelines are available in the Georgetown ISD Middle School Course Catalog.
Petition for Pre-AP/AP Course Exit may be requested twice during the school year: Georgetown within the 3 rd and 6 th week of the first nine-week grading period ISD Pre-AP/AP (to begin in an on-level course within the first nine-weeks); Level Change ~ OR ~ Guidelines the first ten (10) school days of December (to begin in an on-level course for the spring semester) More information regarding the Georgetown ISD Pre-AP/AP Course Commitment and the Georgetown ISD Petition for Pre-AP/AP Course Exit are available in the Georgetown ISD Middle School Course Catalog.
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