5TH GRADE ROUND-UP

Gene Pike Middle School

Success in 6th grade

Use a Planner Keep organized Turn in assignments on time Attend tutorials when needed Parents/students view online grades daily or weekly Form bonds with teachers and staff Ask questions for help when necessary Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-

curricular activities

Success in middle school involves much more that just good grades!

6th Grade Schedule

8 periods 70/70 split for Math and LA 1 science, 1 social studies P.E. (all 6th graders take P.E.) 1 period of a fine art (band, choir, or orchestra) 1 elective- wheel or intro to theater arts

(or a second fine art)

*** Each class is 45 minutes ***

~ 4 minutes for passing period~

Factors to consider when choosing classes:

Your child’s academic strengths Teacher input Past STAAR performance Personal goals

Choices for 6th Grade Core Classes

Math – Pre AP or standard Language Arts – G/T (for identified GT

students), Pre AP, or standard Science – Pre AP or standard Social Studies – Pre AP or standard

Pre – AP or Regular What’s the difference??

Pre AP moves at a rapid pace and involves more in-depth classwork – including outside research projects, readings and homework

Pre AP may have additional requirements during the summer and/or holidays (i.e. summer reading list)

Pre AP prepares students for the AP track in high school

??? How many Pre-AP classes should my child take???

Only you and your child can determine this! What are your child’s strengths? The amount of extracurricular activities should

be considered. How important are these classes to your child?

Math Flow Chart

Graduation

Requirements:

-With the new graduation planeach student will choose an endorsement before theyenter into their 9th grade year.

ELECTIVE OF CHOICE- Exploratory Wheel

- keyboarding/computers, robotics, art, study skills, puzzlers, and organization

- Intro to Theater - Band, Orchestra, or Choir

Choices for Fine Arts

Band– Instrument Drives:

Thursday, March 27, 2014 – 5:30-7:00pm Tuesday, April  8, 2014 – 5:30-7:00pm

Orchestra– Instrument Drives:

Monday, April 28, 2014 at Wilson Middle School – 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Pike Middle School – 6:00-8:00pm Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Chisholm Trail Middle School – 6:00-8:00pm

Choir

6th Grade PE

All 6th graders take PE– 45 minute class period every day– PE uniforms- $15– Athletics starts in 7th grade (football, volleyball,

basketball, track, tennis, cross-country running, soccer and cheerleading)

What Can 6th Graders Be a Part of?

Attend Pep Rallies Attend school dances, after school sporting events

and programs Attend field trips Be nominated for Student Council Participate in UIL events Participate on a Destination Imagination team Participate in Chess Club Participate in Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Parent Involvement

PTA Board or member Volunteer in the classroom or in the teacher

workroom Access school website and teacher

netschool pages Access child’s grades online Parent/Teacher conferences

Panther Camp

Exact time and date will be posted on the campus website during the summer. Be on

the lookout for more information on this exciting event!

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

Stephanie Dall (last names A-L)

Megan DuBose (last names M-Z)