Who are we? Biggest and Best Stallions Navy and Columbia Blue 2021-2022 Goal and Mission Smooth and Comfortable Transition

Dr. John Folks Our Namesake, Northside ISD Superintendent – 2002-2012 Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dean, School of Education Southwestern Oklahoma State University Midwest City-Del Mar Public Schools Supt. Spring ISD (Houston) Superintendent

Agenda Introductions Upcoming Events for a smooth seamless Transition Elective Choices Course Options and Special Programs Middle School Opportunities Tour the Fine Arts and Electives available for 6th graders Choir Orchestra Band Art Theater Objective tonight is to familiarize parents and future Stallions with the opportunities available at the best middle school in Texas and how these choices influence future scheduling.

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Permission Slips In order for students to attend our transition camp, a permission slip is required. If you have not completed one for your child, please do so today. The link is provided below or you can find one on our Folks Webpage. (electronic permission form link) https://goo.gl/forms/mG2cp9xCyxAImxsS2

6th Grade 8 period Day ELA (90 minute block) Math Science Social Studies PE Advisory Elective

Elective Choices Band*** Orchestra Choir Art Theatre Arts Dance or en lieu of PE *** Appointments for instrument selection

Course 1 or Pre AP 6th Math Course 2 or Pre AP 7th Math 2 pathways for Math Pre AP route allows 8th graders to receive High School Credit for Algebra Course 1 or Pre AP 6th Math Course 2 or Pre AP 7th Math Course 3 or Algebra

High School Credit Courses Algebra (8th grade) High School Art I or Middle School Art 3 (8th grade) Spanish I (7th or 8th grade) Spanish II (8th grade) Communication Applications/Innovative Course (8th Grade) Courses which qualify for high school credit will be part of the High School Grade Point Average (GPA). Students must meet both attendance and academic requirements to receive high school credit. Semester exams are administered the last week of each semester (Fall and Spring) counting for 20% of the semester average.

Alpha/GT Services provided through Science, ELA, or History Students rank order preference

Additional Advisory Options AVID Robotics https://goo.gl/forms/T0yJEOZRvENa97zN2

Art Pathway Art III Advanced Art HS Art 1 High School Art I Art II 8th grade Art III Advanced Art HS Art 1 High School 7th grade Art I Art II 6th grade Art I Middle School

Orchestra 8th Grade Advanced 7th Grade Intermediate 6th Grade Beginner