Welcome Future Sabercats!!

Summit Trail 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 – www.olatheschools.org.summittrail regularly Use ParentVUE Join Steele Pride Parent Organization

Team Concept Each grade level has two full teams. A team consists of four teachers, one from each CORE subject. Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Students in a team share these four teachers, which allows teachers to plan activities, testing schedules, etc. for their students. *Note: Being on the same team 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 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 Literacy 6 OR Read 180 Students will NOT have to enroll in these classes; this will be done for you prior to online enrollment.

Placement in Math 6+ is by teacher recommendation

Full Year or Semester Electives Elective Classes Full Year Electives Full Year or Semester Electives Quarter Electives Band 6 Orchestra 6 Choir 6 Resource/QUEST* Guided Study* Math 180* Communications/ Multimedia 6 Computer 6 Exploring Art Focus on FACS French 6 Introduction to Technology 6 Leadership Today 6 Spanish 6 Theatre 6 *Enrollment by teacher recommendation

Course descriptions and prerequisites are in the PPG The PPG can be found on the Counseling section of the STMS website

Scenario #1 Scenario #2 Course # Name of Course Credit WW002X Lang. Arts, Math, Science, SS 4.0 PE 010 PE/Health 1.0 LA 120 Literacy 6 0.5 PA 000 Band 6 AR 000 Exploring Art 0.25 FL 010 Spanish 6   Total Credits 7.0 Course # Name of Course Credit WW002X Lang. Arts, Math, Science, SS 4.0 PE 010 PE/Health 1.0 LA 120 Literacy 6 0.5 YA 295 Leadership Today 6 0.25 AR 000 Exploring Art PA 150 Theatre 6 CP 000 Computer 6 FL 010 Spanish 6 IT 010 Intro to Technology   Total Credits 7.0  Alternate Coursework HE 000 Focus on FACS 0.25 IT 010 Intro to Technology PA 150 Theatre 6  Alternate Coursework FL 000 French 6 0.25 LA 135 Communications /Multimedia 6

PE/Health 6 PE Uniform The shirts can be purchased at enrollment. Students will need to buy a PE shirt for $10.00 BLACK athletic shorts Athletic shoes The shirts can be purchased at enrollment.  We do swim! For our swimming unit, students will need to provide a swimming suit and towel. More information will be provided for our swimming days.

Sabercat Theatre Theatre 6 Productions Drama Club Enter the thrilling and interactive world of theatre! This quarter-long 6th grade class will help build self-confidence and creative expression through introductory acting techniques, dramatic movement, and vocal work. Productions Summit Trail puts on three productions each year: a play, a musical, and Readers Theatre. Auditions and backstage crew applications are open to all grade levels! Show off your talents and skills while making friends! Drama Club Drama club will meet to discuss upcoming dates, auditions, field trips, and play improv games! It is a great club to join for any student interested in theatre at Summit Trail!

Focus on FACS We have a blast sewing and cooking!!!

Leadership Today 6 Students will develop their understanding and application of Qualities of Strong Sabercats Growth Mindset Characteristics of Past/Present Leaders The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

Exploring Art 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!! Audio Broadcasting Energy, Power and Mechanics Engineering Towers Flight Technology Light and Lasers Future Fuels Rocket Science Digital Video Sustainable Agr. Electricity

Communication Media 6 Speech Interpersonal skills Media Journalism skills

Computer 6 Build a foundation in: Explore Word Excel Publisher PowerPoint Keyboarding Skills Explore Paint Paint 3D Web 2.0

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….

Clubs & Activities Clubs meet Fridays during Saber Time. A variety of clubs are available for students to choose from! Cupcake club Spa club Coding club Football Soccer Bowling Sketching Hand lettering Drama Club Science Olympiad KAY Club Math Counts Book Club Honor Choir (by Audition) Pep Club TSA Bullet Journal Any MANY more!! Clubs meet Fridays during Saber Time.

STMS Sports 6th – 8th Grades 7th & 8th Grades Cross Country (Fall) Track (Spring) 7th & 8th Grades Football Boys Basketball* Girls Basketball* Girls Volleyball* Cheerleading~* Dance~* *Tryout required ~Cheer and dance will replace PE and a semester elective for girls who make the team

Enrollment Dates February 4th: Counselors meet with students at Millbrooke and Ravenwood February 4th: Parent Night & Elective Fair February 5th: Counselors meet with students at Fairview February 14th: Counselors assist with online enrollment at Millbrooke February 15th:Counselors assist with online enrollment at Ravenwood and Fairview May 3rd: “Summit Expedition” – All 5th grade Sabercats visit STMS during the day

Counselors Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions: Mrs. Englis – 6th Grade & 7th Silver jaenglis@olatheschools.org Mrs. Short – 8th Grade & 7th Black eshort@olatheschools.org Follow us on Twitter: @STMS_Counseling