Welcome to Chisholm Trail Middle School 6TH Grade Middle School Todd will start us off and introduce everyone. Let’s have everyone up by the stage.

Bulldog Nation Named as a “Texas School to Watch” by the Texas Middle School Association, 2011 & 2014. 2013 – 2014 NISD Technology Campus of the Year Pearson National Model School Pearson National Insight School CTMS featured in 3 Pearson National Videos ePortfolio Presentations

7 Classes in an 8 Period Day 6th Grade Schedule 7 Classes in an 8 Period Day 2 Math 1 ELA 1 Science 1 Social Studies 1 P.E. (All 6th graders take P.E.) 1 Fine Art Elective (Band, Choir, or Orchestra) 1 other elective which could include a second fine art Orchestra, Band, Choir, Theatre, Art, Technology, & Teen Leadership. BATES

6th Grade Daily Bell Schedule 1ST 9:20 – 10:06 2ND 10:10 – 10:56 3RD 11:00 – 11:46 LUNCH….11:48 - 12:18 (three lines to choose from) 4TH 12:20 – 1:06 5TH 1:10 – 1:56 6TH 2:00 – 2:46 7TH 2:50– 3:40 8TH 3:44 – 4:30 ** Each class is 46 minutes ** ** 4 minutes for passing period **

Factors to consider when choosing classes: Academics Factors to consider when choosing classes: College and Career Readiness Challenging Classes Classes preparing students for a rigorous high school courses

Choices for 6th Grade Core Classes 81% of 6th grade students are taking PAP classes CTMS is leading the district in students taking PAP classes Pre-Advanced Placement Regular Pre-AP Language Arts (GT version also) Language Arts Pre-AP Math Math Pre-AP Science Science Pre AP World Cultures and Geography World Cultures and Geography 2014 – 2015 --74% of all students at CTMS take PAP classes --81% of 6th graders take PAP classes --68% of 7th graders take PAP classes --73% of 8th graders take PAP classes

Math Course Sequences (NISD uses middle school PAP to condense the curriculum and get one year ahead) Regular Math 3yrs in 2yrs. Pre AP Math

ELECTIVES Fine Arts Electives - Band, Orchestra, or Choir All 6th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following: Fine Arts Electives Students must choose one elective from: - Band, Orchestra, or Choir 2nd General Elective Choices: - Technology Class - Intro to Theatre - Intro to Art - Teen Leadership

Band and Orchestra Instrument Drives No reservations needed; show up to try various instruments for comfort and fit. Orchestra April 28 6:00 – 8:00 pm Wilson MS May 5 CTMS May 7 Pike MS Band April 6th 5:00 – 8:00 pm CTMS April 11th 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

All 6th graders take PE. 46 minute class PE outfit - $16 Write you sizes on your course request form. Athletics starts in 7th grade. (football, volleyball, basketball, track, tennis, cross-country running, soccer & cheerleading.)

New Dell Tablets for 6th graders Each NISD middle school student will be issued a tablet at the beginning of the year. Insurance is available (highly encouraged.) Tablet = textbooks and are used as instructional tools.

Why do they need Tablets? NISD Vision: The best and most sought after school district where every student is future ready: Ready for college Ready for the global workplace Ready for personal success

Tablets… What access do they have? All students have email access but can only send and receive from ‘_____@nisdtx.org’ Student have live access to their grades online. ePortfolios Almost all school work is downloaded & uploaded to netschool.

Cafeteria - LUNCH You do get to chose where you sit in the cafeteria. This is very exciting for our new 6th graders! There are three lines to chose from in the cafeteria. First Week of School

Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades! Success in 6th grade STUDENTS Use your Dell Tablet for organization. Turn in assignments on time Attend tutorials when needed. Form bonds with teachers and staff Ask questions for help when necessary. Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-curricular activities. Time Management and Organization

6th Grade Students can… Attend Pep Rallies Attend school dances, after school sporting events and programs Attend field trips Be nominated for Student Council Join the Chess Club Participate in UIL events

UIL Art Calculator Applications Dictionary Skills Impromptu Speaking Listening Skills Mathematics Maps, Graphs, and Charts Number Sense Oral Reading Ready Writing Science I and II Social Studies Spelling

Awesome Bulldogs!!! Student of the Month Bulldog Bucks Top Dogs End of the Year Awards

LOCKERS Every student will be assigned their own locker. Lockers have assigned combinations. You will have MANY opportunities to practice your combination BEFORE school starts next year. You WILL have trouble with your locker! DON’T WORRY… We will help you!

That’s all you need: Daily. Less is More. Small Back Pack. Have a book you are reading. Binder (2”-3”) – w paper Dividers with pockets Pencils / pens Dell Tablet Student ID- (Library – lunch – everything) That’s all you need: Daily.

PUP CAMP!! We will have our annual Pup Camp in August! This is a chance for you to pick up your schedule, practice opening your locker, and get to know your teachers! This is also a great time to meet some new friends! More details to come this summer!

Important Contacts Principal - Mr. Todd Rogers 817.215.0602 trogers@nisdtx.org Assistant Principal – Matrice Raven 817.698.1645 mraven@nisdtx.org Assistant Principal – Amy Wagner 817.215.0645 awagner@nisdtx.org

Counselors Contact Information Tonya Romine (A-L) tromine@nisdtx.org 817-215-0623 Barbara Hardy (M-Z) bhardy@nisdtx.org 817-215-0604