McKinley Classical Academy A Bridge To Your Future Transitioning to Middle School McKinley Classical Academy

Why I am here? Transitioning from an elementary school to middle school is a big step and you are probably full of questions. What is middle school like? What will my schedule be? What will I be learning? What extra curricular activities can I participate in? What school events are available to me? What other changes should I expect?

MCKINLEY SCHOOL VISION MCKINLEY'S MISSION The mission of McKinley Classical Academy is to dedicate itself to developing each student's leadership skills and to create a rigorous learning environment where high ability learners are empowered to graduate and become successful in an ever-changing global society. MCKINLEY SCHOOL VISION The vision of McKinley Classical Leadership Academy is to provide a nurturing environment committed to academic excellence and leadership development which will ensure its students are well prepared for secondary education, postsecondary education and the work place.

New To You Lockers Responsibility Multiple Teachers Schedule Advisories No Recess More Work New Friends Grades Homework Responsibility Schedule Who is there to help me? Older students

All the exciting things we will be learning in 6th grade this year! Curriculum All the exciting things we will be learning in 6th grade this year!

Math Springboard math program with additional enrichment Opportunities to advance to 7th and 8th grade level math

ELA Springboard ELA program Study a variety of texts Engage in writing projects Strengthen your understanding of spelling and grammar content

Science In 6th grade, you will study four main topics: Ecology Properties of matter Energy Waves . Note—curriculum will changes slightly next year to align with district, but students will go more in depth. This is due to NGSS.

Social Studies In 6th grade students will explore the themes: Geography Culture Economics Government Belief Systems Science/Technology

Electives Dance/PE Instrumental Music/Vocal Music (advanced placement available) Spanish/French Coding Art Family and Consumer Science

Extra Curricular Activities Chess Debate Team Robotics Math Equations Cheerleading Science Olympiad Soccer Volleyball Basketball Instrumental Band Performance Choir Flag Football Track

School Events Teen Town Academic Competitions Spelling Bee Geography Bee Field Trips Black History Presentation Concerts

Sample Daily Schedule A Day 1st period—ELA 2nd period—PE 3rd period—Science 4th period—Coding, Art, Foreign Language, or FACS B Day 5th period—Advisory 6th period—Math 7th period—Band or Choir 8th period—Social Studies

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