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 1. Tour of the 6 th grade areas  2. Talk about classes for next year  3. Question and Answer  4. Report to gym for a Fine Arts presentation with your Principal – Mr. Michael Cory

 Upstairs - 6 th grade hall – academics and teams  Downstairs – 6 th grade hall – 6 th grade office, main office, nurse  Courtyard and Media Center  Gym and Fine Arts Area Dismiss by teacher

First Period – starts at 8:20 (proposed time) Second Period Exploratory Class Lunch Silent Sustained Reading Third Period Fourth Period – ends at 3:20 (proposed time)

 Band  Strings  Chorus

 PE: Promotes fitness and health. All students will be required to take at least one Semester of PE.  Keyboarding: Provides an opportunity for students to master keyboarding and other computer related skills.  Art: Organized around the elements of Art and the principles of design. Artists and artworks discussed.  Personal Skills: Learn skills for life- Red Cross certifications, time management, and design service projects.  Robotics/Tech Lab: Using Multimedia software and hands-on activities with the latest in Digital Technology.  Careers/Life Skills: Explores career clusters and the world of work through activities, videos and discussions.  Classworks/Computer: Fun, individualized computer activities that accelerate or enhance critical skills of Math/English.  Release Time: Christian education Bible study and activities offered through faith-based organizations.  Study Hall: Supervised class that allows for a 45 minute period of choice: class work, homework, computer, silent reading.

______ Fine Arts Track______Exploratory Arts Track FINE ARTS (Select only one year long course) ______Beginning Band ______Chorus ______Strings Students Will Rotate The Following 9 Week Courses: Art Personal Skills Careers Exploration/Life Skills Keyboarding All students will take: PE (Semester/Two 9 weeks) All students will take: PE (Semester/Two 9 weeks) Exploratory Arts Preference: Please number choices in order of preference from 1 to 4. Student will get one or two classes from below, either one semester course or two 9 week classes. Every effort will be made to accommodate exploratory selections; however, students may be placed in alternative courses based on academic need and availability. _______Release Time (Semester-Off campus) Parent Signature: ___________________________________________ _______Art (9 weeks) _______Personal Skills (9 weeks) _______Robotics/Tech Lab (9 weeks) _______Careers/Life Skills (9 weeks) _______Keyboarding (9 weeks) _______Classworks/Computer (9 weeks) _______Study Hall (9 weeks) Exploratory Arts Preference: Please number choices in order of preference from 1 to 4. Student will get one or two classes from below, either one semester course or two 9 week classes. Every effort will be made to accommodate exploratory selections; however, students may be placed in alternative courses based on academic need and availability. _______Classworks/Computer (9 weeks) _______Robotics/Tech Lab (9 weeks) _______Study Hall (9 weeks) _______Release Time (Semester-Off campus) Parent Signature for Release Time is required here: Please make your course selections from one side only:

 Gifted and Talented students are served in middle school through their English Language Arts class

 Gifted and Talented (Quest) and Advanced Math are two different items  To be in the advanced Math classes you must meet two of the three requirements listed below:  4 th grade PASS = Exemplary  5 th grade Winter or Spring Map Score of 238 or above  5 th grade Math quarter 3 or final average of 90% or above

 1. Are the 6 th graders around other students?  2. Do students have to carry their books all day?  3. Can 6 th graders play sports or participate in clubs?  4. Will anyone help me get to my classes when school starts in August?  5. Do I get my own locker?  6. What bus do I ride?  7. Can you tell me about lunch?  8. What do I need to get enrolled in school for next year?  9. Do we have to come to an orientation session before school begins?  10. When do I start school?

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