Welcome Future Sabercats!!

Middle School Information: School starts at 7:50 Dismissal at 3:10 School colors Black/Silver Come to as many events that you can Check the WEBSITE regularly Use PARENT VUE

Team Concept Each grade level has two full Houses. A House consists of four teachers. One from each CORE subject. Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Students in a house share these four teachers, which allows teachers to plan activities, testing schedules, etc. for their students. *Note: Being in the same house, does not mean students will have their CORE classes together.

What does the day look like? 1st Hour 7:50-8:40 2nd Hour 8:45-9:35 3rd Hour 9:40-10:30 4th Hour 10:35-11:50 (Lunch is either before or during 4th hour) 5th Hour 11:55-12:45 6th Hour 12:50-1:40 7th Hour 1:45-2:35 Saber Time 2:40-3:10

Required Classes Language Arts Math Science Social Studies PE/Health Reading Students will NOT have to enroll in these classes; this will be done for you prior to online enrollment.

Elective classes Blue refers to full year only course Band 6 Orchestra 6 Choir 6 Resource/Quest Guided Study Art 6 Computer 6 Exploring French 6 Exploring Spanish 6 Focus on FACS Intro to Technology 6 Communications Media 6 Theatre 6 Leadership Today 6 Blue refers to full year only course Red refers to a course that is offered for a full year or for a semester. All other courses are offered for one quarter of the year. Resource/Quest/Guided Study enrollment is by teacher recommendation.

Scenario #1 Scenario #2 WW002X Lang. Arts, Math, Science, SS 4.0 PE110 Course # Name of Course Credit WW002X Lang. Arts, Math, Science, SS 4.0 PE110 Physical Education/Health 1.0 LA121 Disciplinary Literacy 0.5 YA295 Leadership .25 PA150 Theatre 6 AR010 Art 6 FL100 Spanish 6 CP000 Computer 6 IT010 Tech Ed.   Total Credits 7.0 Course # Name of Course Credit WW002X Lang. Arts, Math, Science, SS 4.0 PE110 Physical Education/Health 1.0 LA121 Disciplinary Literacy 0.5 PA020X Band 6 1.0  AR000 Art 6 .25  FL010 Spanish 6 .25   Total Credits 7.0  Alternate Coursework  FL100 French 6 .25  LA135 Communications  Alternate Coursework    HE000 Foods/FACS .25  LA135 Comm. Media PA150 Theatre 6

Sabercat Theatre Theatre 6 - Class Productions Would you like to learn more about theatre and yourself? This 9 week course introduces students to the wonderful world of acting. Students will learn introductory acting techniques, improvisation, dramatic movement, vocal work and much more! Theatre 6 will help build self- confidence and creative expression. Productions Summit Trail puts on two plays each year, plus a talent show in the spring. Auditions are open to all grade levels! This is a chance to showcase your acting talent and work hard with new friends! The spotlight not for you? Backstage crew members are also needed! Drama Club Join drama club to enhance your performance skills through improvisation and acting games. This club is open to everyone!

FACS: We have a blast sewing and cooking!!!

Leadership Today 6 Examines past and present leaders in many fields. Students work with leaderships skills and concepts.

Art 6 For any 6th grade student – even those who think they can’t draw! We’ll explore 2-D and 3-D media, focusing on basic techniques. Our emphasis will be to develop each student’s creativity and imagination.

Choir 6, Band 6, Orchestra 6

Intro to Technology 10 modules of fun Rocket Science Audio Broadcasting Future Fuels Digital Video Sustainable Agr. Electricity Energy, Power and Mechanics Engineering Towers Flight Technology Light and Lasers

Communication Media 6 Speech Interpersonal skills Media Journalism skills

Computer 6 Web 2.0 tools Paint Email Internet Microsoft Word Excel Power Point Publisher Keyboarding

International Languages French Spanish 6th grade: French 6 7th & 8Th grade: Focus on French 8th grade: French 1 (year long) 6th grade: Spanish 6 7th & 8Th grade: Focus on Spanish 8th grade: Spanish 1 (year long) Students will experience a new way of learning, try new foods, discover cultural differences, take field trips, participate in interactive learning activities/games….

Every 21st Century Academy is located at only one high school Every 21st Century Academy is located at only one high school. The location of each academy is listed under the various career paths. Science: • Animal Health at Olathe North High School • Geoscience at Olathe North High School • Green Tech at Olathe West High School Distinguished Scholar at Olathe North High School • Language Arts • Math • Political Science • Science • Visual Arts Human Health: • Bioengineering at Olathe South High School • Medical Professions at Olathe North High School • Sports Medicine & Exercise Science at Olathe North High Media, Communications, & Technology: • Computer Science at Olathe South High School • e-Communication at Olathe Northwest High School

Business: • Business Finance at Olathe South High School Engineering, Design & Production: • Design at Olathe East High School • Engineering at Olathe Northwest High School • Bioengineering at Olathe South High School Public & Human Services: • Civic Leadership at Olathe East High School • Future Educators at Olathe East High School • Public Safety at Olathe West High School

Clubs All middle school students will participate in clubs on Friday during Saber Time. Ping pong Reading Nail Painting/hair bow Sports Vintage Cartoons Chess

Sports *(Try out) 6th grade-8th Grade Fall/Cross Country Spring/Track Football (boys) Basketball (girls and boys)* Volleyball (girls)* Cheer or Dance Team*

Groups to join WEB (by invitation) Science Olympiad (try out) Kay Club/service hours Drama/Plays (try out) Math Counts

Counselors Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions: Mrs. Short eshort@olatheschools.org Indian Trail Middle School Number:780-7230