Tidwell TitansRegistration Information

Campus LeadersMr. Conklin, Principal

Mrs. McCormick, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Wagner, Assistant Principal

Tidwell Vision Statement

Tidwell Middle School will challenge all students to achieve excellence in a wide range of academic, athletic, and fine arts activities. With a focus on high and clear standards, a relevant curriculum, and appropriate safety

nets, our students will leave our campus ready and prepared for any course of study they

choose at the high school level.

Middle School ~ opportunity, responsibility and a whole lot of learning!

COMMON CONCERNS:Need for sense of belongingNeed to fit inPeer PressureMulti-tasking home, school and outside activitiesFear of starting high school

~ INDEPENDENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY ~ need to be cultivated and celebrated!

All parents have concerns & fears.

We are here to lend you support, offer tips, and walk through this with

you during this challenging time.

Middle school is hard on parents, too!

Don’t be shy!

30 Years of Research…

Home involvement in schooling has aPOSITIVE impact on youngster’s attitudes,

aspirations, and achievement.

One of the most effective ways to increase student achievement is for

parents to be actively involved in the education of their children.

Proud to be a Titan!

Clubs and Teams that make

Tidwell

the BEST school in the universe!

Theatre Production

One Act Play

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Varsity Band

Performance at the Peak Music festival

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Brahams Orchestra

Students who study music outperform non-music students on achievement tests in reading and math. Because of their study in music, their skills are better in reading, anticipating, memory, listening, forecasting, recall and concentration.B. Friedman, “An Evaluation of the Achievement in Reading and Arithmetic of Pupils in School Instrumental Music Classes.”

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TidwellChoir

Showcasing some phenomenal voices!

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Spanish

Students working outside the classroom with Mrs. Gomez.

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Consumer Science II

Mrs. Wright is always willing to go above and beyond to have her students cater to different events!

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Kids were doing a Socratic Seminar to discuss their opinions about the use of persuasive techniques in the media and its influence on consumers. 

Mrs. Jenning’s class

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Destination Imagination

DI requires team building, problem solving, and hard work.

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Tidwell Titan Mascot

We’ve got spirit; yes, we do!We’ve got spirit; how about you!?

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Lady Titan Volleyball

Titan Basketball

Titan Football

Titan Cheerleaders

Registration Information

2013 - 2014

ACADEMIC COURSE REQUESTS

Pre AP ReadinessAttitude

Are they excited about their learning mathematics? Do they try to do things “faster” than the other students? Are they intrigued/not frustrated by problems that cannot be solved right away? Do they show an aptitude for building and drawing? Do they appear strong in science?

Aptitude Have they done well on standardized tests? Do they have an easy time learning mathematics? Do they like to read for pleasure?

MATH COURSE SEQUENCES NISD uses middle school PAP to condense the

curriculum and get one year ahead

Registration Forms dueto Counseling Office

April 5th

4 Core classesPE or Athletics class

Two Electives

7TH GRADE SCHEDULE

4 Core classesFOUR Electives

8th GRADE SCHEDULE

Example of a student’s schedule

7th grade schedule

8th grade schedule

Pre AP Language ArtsNISD Summer Reading

Choose one novel from the following approved district selections:Seventh Grade:

Pigman by Paul ZindelThe Seer and the Sword by Victoria HanleyZen and the Art of Faking It by Jordan SonnenblickThe Thief by Megan Whalen TurnerTime Machine by H.G. Wells

Eighth Grade: The House of the Scorpion by Nancy FarmerFever 1793 by Laurie Halse AndersonMonster by Walter Dean MyersRed Kayak by Priscilla CummingsDracula by Bram Stoker

Physical EducationIncludes lessons from team sports, individual sports, aerobic and adventure outdoor sports

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Tidwell Choir3-4 concerts a yearCommunity performance (Ex: Holiday in the Park)Solo and Ensemble contests

EVERY PERSON HAS A PLACE IN CHOIR!

Electives7th & 8th Grade:

BandOrchestra

Choir

7th & 8th grade: Theatre Arts

7th & 8th grade: Art Foundations

7th & 8th grade:Skills for Living/Consumer Science 7th & 8th grade:

Career Portals

7th ONLY:Intro to Spanish

Electives available for 8th graders only

Art 1 (HS credit)

Spanish 1 (HS credit)

Health (1/2 HS credit)

Comm. App (1/2 HS credit)

Journalism/Yearbook(application process)

Consumer Science IITheatre Arts II

Highlights to remember…

Stay involved. Monitor your child’s progress. Ask questions of administrators and

teachers. Don’t wait. Seek information. Attend school events. Volunteer in school. Listen ~ we don’t get to choose when

kids open up.

Learning….

Students learn the importance of

meeting new people & working together

as a team.

Have a great rest of the year!

Happy summer!

Check it out!

www.Greatschools.net www.Schoolfamily.com www.internet4classrooms.com ww2.scholastic.com www.ed.gov/parents www.kidshealth.org www.parentingteens.about.com www.schoolcounselor.orgww.nmsa.org