Timberline Middle School Registration Future 6th Graders

Welcome Timberwolves!

Meet your Principle Mrs. Heidi Paul Timberline Middle School 2019-2020 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

RJ-transition and intro to LA/SS (Robin) Email: jcoons@lwsd.org tdoyle@lwsd.org Meet Your Counselors

Welcome future 6th graders of Timberline coming together as one PACK of Timberwolves Elementary Schools: - Baker - Wilder - Parks - Dickinson

Our Goals for the day: Commitment to Culture Role of Counselors Typical day at Timberline Course offerings Registration Process Questions

Our role as a counselor Support students in academics Help students with emotional regulation and social-emotional strategies and techniques Build relationships and team with students, staff, and community Help to cultivate empathy, resilience, and care amongst our student population Work to foster a safe environment that helps students to thrive holistically Provide classroom and group guidance lessons Support students with future planning career exploration Advocate for students

What it will look like as a 6th grader 6 Classes/Periods Daily PE for (1) Semester and Elective of choice for (1) Semester LA/SS classes will be blocked together (one teacher for two periods) Math and Science will not be blocked 6th Grade Elective Foundations Class (4 quarter rotation) 2 Flex periods a week 2 SEL periods a week

Timberline Examples

6th Grade Elective Foundations Class 6th Grade Leadership: This course is a mix of experientially based activities and lessons that emphasize the importance of communication, character, personal growth, and building strong relationships and teams. In addition, we will build the foundation of what does it mean to be a Timberwolf and to be a part of the Timberline community. 6th grade Fundamentals of Food In this course, students will develop a basic understanding of recipes and cooking. You will become familiar with kitchen safety and practice real culinary techniques, learning to cook something new each week! Students will be introduced to food sustainability and plant their very own herd, watching it grow over the quarter. There is a $10.00 materials fee for this class. 6th Grade Information Literacy: This course is intended to help students develop a foundational understanding of resources, technology, and tools used within the middle school level. 6th Grade Art & Design: In this course, students will be introduced to the Elements of Art – line, shape, form, value, texture, space, and color. Studio practice in the classroom will give you opportunities to experience a variety of media) while developing your individual style and creative problem-solving skills.

6th Grade Required Courses Language Arts = (full year) Social Studies = (full year) Math (full year) Science (full year) 6th Grade Foundations Elective P.E. (1 semester) C

2019-2020 Timberline Course Catalogue

6th Grade Electives Drawing and Paining (semester) Drama (semester) Dance (semester) Green Sustainable Design (semester) Design and Modeling (semester) Concert Choir (full year) Orchestra (full year) Concert Band (full year)

6th Grade Registration Process You get to choose: (1) Music or Elective If you choose MUSIC (full year) then you will take only 2 quarters of the Foundations Elective (Leadership and Information Literacy) Select 2 Alternate Elective classes, if not taking Music You and parent sign the form Return your Planning Sheet March 5th and you will submit your classes online

Extra-Curricular Involvement Students who are involved in their school are more successful academically Consider: Activities/Clubs – created by students Athletics – same as Evergreen

Formula for Timberwolves SUCCESS Seek/ask for help Use your planner Come to school every day Consistently prepare Engage in activities Strive for balance Stay focused on your goals This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

Questions This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY