Welcome to

Eisenhower M.S.

Transitioning to IKE from elementary school

Eisenhower Leadership Team

Name Position Email

Mr. Smith Principal jsmith4@neisd.net

Ms. Canales 6th

grade Assistant Principal (2018-2019) scanal@neisd.net

Mr. Gallardo 7th

grade Assistant Principal (2018-2019) sgalla2@neisd.net

Mr. Oropez 8th

grade Assistant Principal (2018-2019) sorope@neisd.net

Ms. Berube Academic Dean sberubl@neisd.net

Mrs. Gutierrez-Patacsil Counselor sgutie9@neisd.net

Mrs. Shortt Counselor cshort1@neisd.net

Mrs. Lemoine Special Education Coordinator glemoi@neisd.net

Mrs. Hicks Family Specialist rhicks1@neisd.net

Eisenhower M.S. Counselors

• Mrs. Gutierrez-Patacsil A - K

• Mrs. Shortt L - Z

• Mr. Lucio STAN Counselor

Middle School Lingo

• Period: one class (about 45 minutes)

• Semester: half of a year (Fall/ Spring)

• Passing period: time between classes (4 minutes)

Eisenhower Schedule

• 8:25am – 3:40pm

• 10:59 – 11:29 – 6th

grade lunch (open seating)

Sample Student Schedule

Period Class Teacher Room

1 English Mr. Gonzalez 101

2 PE/ Health Coach Moore Gym

3 Science Ms. Hopkins 702

Lunch in Cafeteria

4 Social Studies Mr. Reynolds 102

5 Reading Ms. Gable 105

6 Math Ms. Garcia 104

7 Fine Art Elective Mr. Nelson 202

8 Elective #2 Ms. Shipley 210

6th

Grade Course Requirements

• 1) Reading (Regular or Pre-AP)

• 2) English (Regular or Pre-AP)

• 3) Math (Regular or Pre-AP)

• 4) Science

• 5) Social Studies

• 6) PE and Health (one semester of each)

• 7) Fine Art Elective*

• 8) Elective*

*Electives may be replaced with Math/Reading Workshops depending on passing of 5th

grade Math/Reading

STAAR.

What is Pre-AP?

• Pre-AP courses have a faster paced and require more preparation than

regular courses. You will be required to do more work outside of class.

• In 6th

grade, Pre-AP courses are offered in Reading, English, and Math.

• Any student may enroll in Pre-AP classes, but it is strongly advised that

you speak with your 5th

grade teacher about their recommendation.

• Parent signature is required on the back of the course card for students

that choose Pre-AP.

Pre-AP Reading/English

• Pre-AP English and Reading are challenging courses that

typically involve more projects and hands-on assignments.

• Pre-AP English must be taken with Pre-AP Reading

• It is strongly recommended that you consult with your child’s

current English/Reading teachers.

Pre-AP Math

• Pre-AP Math in 6th

grade requires students to fulfill all the same

requirements as a regular Math, plus some 7th

grade requirements.

• If you are on the Pre-AP Math track, and you continue through 8th

grade, then you will take Algebra I in 8th

grade. Algebra I is a high

school level math class. This means you will get high school credit for

successfully completing Algebra I in 8th

grade.

P.E. and Health

• All 6th

graders are required to take:

• One semester of PE

• One semester of Health

• PE uniforms are required:

• Black shorts and a gray t-shirt

• You may purchase these at Ike or bring your own (without graphics).

Electives

• All 6th

graders are allowed 2 elective periods:

• One fine art

• One other elective

• See electives detailed on the next slides.

Fine Arts

(Remember: You must choose at least 1)

• Orchestra

• Band

• Choir

• Art

• Theater Arts

Orchestra

• Students will learn to play stringed instruments such

as the violin, cello, viola, or string bass.

• There are beginner and intermediate options for 6th

grade students.

Band

• Students will have the opportunity to play an instrument.

The student and parent will meet with the Band director to

determine which instrument the student will play.

• Students will have the opportunity to participate in concerts

and contests after school

Choir

• Students will sing, learn to sight-read, and learn

proper vocal techniques.

Art

• Art at Ike is an introduction to drawing, painting,

sculpture, and ceramics.

Theater Arts

• Theater arts is a course that emphasizes acting and

drama.

Other Electives Available

• Besides the one required Fine Art elective, students are

required to take one other elective.

• Choices include:

• AVID (application required)

• Robotics/ Technology Applications

• Robotics/ Technology Applications GT

• Debate

AVID

• AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual

Determination.

• This course is aimed at students taking one or more

Pre-AP classes. The course will help student to

prepare for college eligibility and success.

• Application is required.

Technology Applications

• This course is for lovers of computers and technology.

• Technology Applications is technology-driven, and

includes robotics and design and analysis of robotic

and intelligent systems.

• GT Technology Applications also available

• Student must be identified GT in 5th

grade.

Debate

• For Debate, students will research, write, and present

original works.

• Students will also critically evaluate works from

others.

• Students will learn to speak in front of others and

present their works in a skilled manner.

Math and Reading Workshops (SSI)

• Students are placed in Reading Workshop or Math

Workshop if they are not successful on the 5th

grade

STAAR test.

• Workshop classes are additional Math and Reading courses

students take in order to help them to be successful on 6th

grade STAAR.

• Workshop classes take the place of an elective.

Dual Language Students

• Dual Language program requires 6th

grade students to

take Spanish Literature.

• Students will be limited to 1 Fine Arts elective choice.

Pride Camp 2019

• Pride Camp is for all incoming 6th

grade students.

• It is held the week before school begins.

• You will get your locker and you will meet your

teachers.

• Students and parents will be able to purchase Ike spirit

shirts, PE uniforms, and other spirit items.

Notes to remember

• Students must take Reading Pre-AP and English Pre-

AP together.

• A student considering Pre-AP Math must begin this

coursework in 6th

grade.

• You cannot take 6th

grade regular Math, and then 7th

grade

Pre-AP Math.

More notes to remember

• You must rank electives 1 – 3.

• Student and parent must both sign course card.

• Parent signature is required on the back of the page if

you choose a Pre-AP class.

• Don’t forget to submit course requests on Skyward!