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Middle School Matters: Articulation Information Transition from Elementary to Middle School Presented by: Dr. Dywayne B. Hinds

Pinella llas C County S Schools ls Offic ice o of Mi Middle le S School E l Educatio ion Ho How to access Mi Middle le S School I l Information? https://www.pcsb.org/domain/161

General Middle Each middle school student will be School registered in a minimum of seven (7) courses per year while in a Pinellas Curriculum County middle school. Overview The basic course requirements are listed below for middle school student progression. Students must pass all twelve (12) of these courses or higher level courses: Language Mathematics: Science: Social Studies: Arts: Grades Grades 6, 7, 8 Grades 6, 7, 8 Grades 6, 7, 8 6, 7, 8

Natural Progression for Middle School Mat ath Grade Course # Abbreviated Title 6 1205010 M/J Grade 6 Math or 1205020 M/J Grade 6 Math ADV 7 1205040 M/J Grade 7 Math or 1205050 M/J Grade 7 Math ADV 8 1205070 M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra 1200310 Algebra 1 (HS Credit) 1200320 Algebra 1 Honors (HS Credit) 1206320 Geometry Honors (HS Credit)

Grade Course # Abbreviated Title 6 1001010 M/J Language Arts 1 or Natural Progression 1001020 M/J Language Arts 1 ADV for Middle 7 1001040 M/J Language Arts 2 or School Language A e Arts 1001050 M/J Language Arts 2 ADV 8 1001070 M/J Language Arts 3 or 1001080 M/J Language Arts 3 ADV or 1001320 English 1 Honors (HS Credit)

Grade Course # Abbreviated Title 6 2002040 M/J Comp Science 1 or Natur ural al 2002050 M/J Comp Science 1 ADV Pro rogre ression 2002055 M/J Accelerated Science 1 Honors for M Middle e 7 2002070 M/J Comp Science 2 or Scho hool 2002080 M/J Comp Science 2 ADV Science ce 2002085 M/J Accelerated Science 2 Honors 8 2002100 M/J Comp Science 3 or 2002110 M/J Comp Science 3 ADV or 2003320 Physical Science Honors 2003335 Pre-AICE Physical Science

Na Natural P l Progr gressio ion f for M Middle le S School l Socia ial S Studies Grade Course # Abbreviated Title 6 21090156 M/J World History & CP 21000256 M/J US His ADV & CP 7 21090157 MJ World History & CP 21060267 M/J Civics ADV & CP 8 21060168 M/J Civics & CP 21090158 M/J World His & CP or 21090258 M/J World His ADV & CP

Ge Gener eral C Core C e Course e th Graders by Subject 6 th for 6 Course Number: Course Title: 1001010 M/J Language Arts 1 or 1001020 M/J Language Arts 1 ADV 1205010 M/J Grade 6 Math or 1205020 M/J Grade 6 Math ADV 2002040 M/J Comp Science 1 or 2002050 M/J Comp Science 1 ADV 2002055 M/J Accelerated Science 1 Honors 21090156 M/J World History & CP 21000256 M/J US His ADV & CP

• Middle school students who score at Level 1 or Level 2 on the statewide, standardized Reading assessment or the English Language Arts (ELA) assessment the following year may be enrolled in and complete a remedial course or a content area course in which remediation strategies Reading are incorporated into course content delivery. Requirement

Additional Reading Requirement Sixth grade students enrolled in the gifted elective or a Sixth grade students who district level application scored Level 3 or higher must program may exempt this take a yea ear-lon ong reading requirement if they scored at course as determined by the Level 3 or above on the fifth school. grade statewide, standardized Reading Assessment.

Intensive Math Requirement In Pinellas County sch chools, Intensi ensive M e Math i h is a an opt ption u n used d to suppo port s studen dents w who e earn a n a L2 2 on n the g he grade de 5 5 FSA asses essm smen ent . This course is used to provide students with additional academic support.

Physical Education Requirement Physical education is required in grades 6, 7, and 8 for a minimum of one (1) semester .

On average , students within Pinellas County Middle Schools are on a 7 period school day (very few schools Wha hat do t does a a are on a block schedule ). typi pical al sixth 4 Required Courses (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies (1) of each ) gra rade 2 to 3 elective courses (a ½ Semester of PE is required sche hedul dule for ALL 6 th graders) look l like? e? Reading and/or Math Intervention is provided to students who are below the proficiency level as measured by the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA). 30 minutes of lunch daily 4 minutes of passing time between classes

Students who are gifted and /or mathematically Accelerated talented are provided MS Math opportunities to earn Options for 6 th Graders up to 2 high school math credits while in middle school.

Other Acceleration Options Grade Level Math Science Language Arts Social Studies 5 Accelerated (PVS option) M/J Math 1 ADV 6 REG M/J Math 1 REG M/J Sci 1 REG M/J Lang Arts 1 REG M/J US History REG ADV M/J Math 1 ADV M/J Sci 1 ADV M/J Lang Arts 1 ADV M/J US History ADV Accelerated M/J Math 2 ADV * M/J Sci 1 ADV Accel 7 REG M/J Math 2 REG M/J Sci 2 REG M/J Lang Arts 2 REG M/J Civics REG ADV M/J Math 2 ADV or M/J Sci 2 ADV M/J Lang Arts 2 ADV M/J Civics ADV Algebra 1 Accelerated Algebra 1 HON M/J Sci 2 ADV Accel 8 REG M/J Math 3 REG M/J Sci 3 REG M/J Lang Arts 3 REG M/J World History REG ADV Algebra 1 or M/J Sci 3 ADV Algebra 1 HON M/J World History ADV Physical Sci Honors Accelerated Geometry HON English 1 HON Please contact your zone Middle School for additional information

Accelerate Math Options Grade 6 Recommended Criteria Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Math Acceleration 2019 4 th Grade FSA Math Option 1 Grade 6 Math Grade 7 Math Algebra 1 Honors (student earns 1 high Level 3, 4, or 5 Advanced Advanced (high school credit) school math credit) Math Acceleration Grade 6 Math 2019 4 th Grade FSA Math Option 2 Advanced Algebra 1 Honors Geometry Honors (student earns 2 high Level 4 or 5 And (high school credit) (high school credit) school math credits) Grade 7 Math Advanced **NOTE : (double period) NOT offered at all schools 2019 4 th Grade FSA Math Math Acceleration Level 4 or 5 Grade 7 Math Algebra 1 Honors Geometry Honors Option 3 AND Advanced (high school credit) (high school credit) (student earns 2 high Successful completion of school math credits) Pinellas Virtual School (PVS) Grade 6 Math Advanced with Final grade no less than 70% average “C”

El Electi ctive O Options • 6 th Grade Elective Classes • Band • Chorus • Orchestra • Computers/Technology • STEM • AVID • World Language (Spanish, French, etc.)

SPORT RTS Middle schools offer volleyball, basketball, track and field and cheerleading teams. Intramurals broaden options with Fitness Club, Step Team, Archery, Fencing, Indoor Soccer and more. Check what is offered at your school.

CLU LUBS Have fun and learn new skills in clubs, such as Astronomy, Drama, Chess, Debate, French, Lego Club, Peer Mediation, Model United Nations, Minecraft, Gardening and more. Check with your school for offerings. If you don’t see the club you want, ask about starting one.

COMPETI ETITI TIONS Mighty Mu Battle of the Books Science Olympiad Odyssey of the Mind Quiz Bowl If you don’t see the competition you want, ask about starting one.

Disc scovery N Nigh ghts ts Schools with Application Programs will hold Discovery Nights October 30th through December 17th.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS LOCATION DATE Academy of Engineering Azalea Middle Nov. 20 Center for Advancement of the Nov. 19 at 5:30 Bay Point Middle Sciences and Technology PM Fundamental Middle Clearwater Fundamental Middle Nov. 21 Discove very Center for Gifted Studies* Dunedin Highland Middle Dec. 5 Academy of Engineering East Lake Middle School Nov. 6 Night hts James Sanderlin K-8 IB World IB Middle Years Programme Nov. 7 School 2019 2019-2020 2020 Center for International Studies in the Arts and Multimedia John Hopkins Middle Dec. 10 Journalism International Studies Middle Largo Middle Dec. 3 Years Programme Candidate Madeira Beach Fundamental (K- Fundamental (K- 8) Nov. 20 8) Center for Gifted Studies* Morgan Fitzgerald Middle Nov. 13 Cambridge Pre-Advanced Dec. 10 at 5:30 International Certificate of Pinellas Park Middle PM Education (Pre-AICE) Leadership Conservatory for the Tarpon Springs Middle Dec. 3 Arts with Pre-AICE Thurgood Marshall Center for Gifted Studies* Dec. 17 Fundamental Middle Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle Dec. 17 Fundamental Middle Center for Innovation and Digital Tyrone Middle Dec. 4 Learning

Application Period for District Application Programs Starts: January 8, 2020 at 12:01 AM Ends: January 17, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Acceptance P Per erio iod Starts: February 10, 2020 at 12:01 AM Ends: February 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM