Georgetown ISD 2019-2020 6th Grade Course Selection Presentation Home of the most inspired students, served by the most empowered leaders.

In the fall of 1996, Douglas Benold Middle School opened its doors In the fall of 1996, Douglas Benold Middle School opened its doors. It was the second middle school in Georgetown. School colors – Blue & White School mascot – Eagle

Typical Middle School Day All 6th grade students will take 7 classes: English/Language Arts Math Science Social Studies PE/Health or Pre-Athletics Fine Arts Personalized Learning Path Description of the courses can be found in the Georgetown ISD Course Catalog: www.georgetownisd.org Typical Middle School Day

Math Pathways for incoming 6th graders Math pathway 1 for 6th grade covers the 6th grade math content, preparing students to learn the 7th grade math content in their 7th grade year. Pathway 2 for 6th grade covers the 7th grade math content Math pathway 2 for 6th grade covers the 7th grade math content, preparing students to learn the 8th grade math content in their 7th grade year. Math Pathways for incoming 6th graders Math pathway 3 for 6th grade covers the 7th/8th grade math compacted, preparing students to take Algebra in their 7th grade year Math placement will be finalized at the end of the school year after all grades and assessments are complete. Teacher signature is required.

PE/Health & Fine Arts Elective All 6th graders will take PE/Health or Pre-Athletics All 6th graders will take one Fine Arts elective – Art, Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Theatre – If your child will be playing an instrument, be sure to attend instrument try-out night. Every effort will be made to schedule students into first choice elective. However, class size limitations and other scheduling factors may require placement in a student’s second or third choice elective. Make sure to choose electives based on interests, not on friends or teachers. PE/Health & Fine Arts Elective

Pre-AP Courses What is Pre-Advanced Placement? Academically advanced courses designed to challenge motivated students Designed to prepare students for high school Pre-AP and AP courses Take Pre-AP courses that are appropriate to your interests and academic strengths Courses offered in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies Are you ready for Pre-AP? Level III Advanced Standard on previous year STAAR Teacher recommendation based on classroom work ethic, motivation, and average of 85 or better Organized Responsible Self-motivated (Wanting to go the extra-mile in learning) Good Study-Skills Pre-AP Courses

Gifted/Talented Services For identified Gifted /Talented students, the appropriate course selection is Pre-AP. Opportunities to qualify for G/T are available annually. More information regarding the Georgetown ISD Pre-AP/AP Course Commitment and the Georgetown ISD Petition for Pre-AP/AP Course Exit are available in the Georgetown ISD Middle School Course Catalog. Gifted/Talented Services

Completing the Course Selection Worksheet 6th Grade Course Selection Worksheet Steps to Completing Course Selection Worksheet Completing the Course Selection Worksheet Circle one course selection for each number 1-5. Get teacher’s signature for math. Select PE or Pre-Athletics. All students will take Personalized Learning Path. All students will rank fine art electives 1-5 (1 being 1st choice, 5 being last choice). Student and parent signatures are required. Completed worksheets are due to your 5th grade teacher no later than February 1, 2019.

Example of a completed Course Sheet Personalized Learning Path

Georgetown ISD Secondary Schools Schedule Change Guidelines Schedule change requests must be made in writing, with a parent signature, within five (5) days of the start of class. Requests may not be approved. Requests for schedule changes will be approved for the following reasons: Error in schedule (This will be confirmed by counselor and the course verification form. If the course verification form was not returned, this request will be denied.) Student failure in prerequisite course (very rare at the middle school level) Change in program/level (athletics, band, choir, orchestra, etc.) Level changes as recommended by teachers and counselor with parental knowledge and principal approval More information regarding the Georgetown ISD Secondary Schools Schedule Change Guidelines are available in the Georgetown ISD Middle School Course Catalog. Georgetown ISD Secondary Schools Schedule Change Guidelines

Georgetown ISD Petition for Pre-AP/AP Course Exit Petition for Pre-AP/AP Course Exit may be requested twice during the school year: between the 3rd and 6th week of the first nine-week grading period (to begin in an on-level course within the first nine-weeks); ~ OR ~ the first ten (10) school days of December (to begin in an on-level course for the spring semester) More information regarding the Georgetown ISD Pre-AP/AP Course Commitment and the Georgetown ISD Petition for Pre-AP/AP Course Exit are available in the Georgetown ISD Middle School Course Catalog. Georgetown ISD Petition for Pre-AP/AP Course Exit

Immunization Requirement for 7th graders In preparing for a safe and healthy school year, the following additional immunizations will be required for your sixth grader to enroll in seventh grade: One booster dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis pertaining vaccine, only if it has been 5 years since the last dose was received; One dose of Meningococcal vaccine; Two doses of Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine with the first dose on or after the first birthday. If your child has already received one or more of these vaccinations, please submit an updated record to the nurse as soon as possible. Immunization Requirement for 7th graders

Thank you! Please make sure course selection worksheets are filled out completely and are legible! Student and parent signatures are required! Course Selection Worksheets due by February 1, 2019 to your child’s 5th grade teacher!