KMS WELCOMES THE CLASS OF 2019

Principals and Counselors Principal: Counselors: Bob Atteberry Andrea McQueary (6 th grade) Jeff Brown (7 th grade) Shannon Birkhead (8 th grade) Registrar: Hermi Garcia Assistant Principals: Jim Daw (6 th grade / 7 th grade A-K) Lisa Bollig (7 th grade L-Z, 8 th grade)

6 th Grade Course Requirements (7 periods a day) RELA Reading/ English/ Language Arts -Blocked class (2 periods a day) Math Science Social Studies PE All Year One Elective Choice

Pre-AP Classes Pre-AP –math, rela, science, and social studies –Homework expectations are higher in Pre-AP. –Greater depth and complexity –Math Pre-AP moves at a faster pace to prepare students for Algebra in 8 th grade

Rela Pre-AP Summer reading required (will be on KMS website) Summative assessment over this book during the 1 st six weeks “Walk Two Moons” by Sharon Creech is the book for 6 th grade RELA PreAP

Math and Reading Strategies –Placement based on 5 th grade data –Determined by academic lead teachers, counselors, principals, etc.

Late Work Policy Assignment Due Date How is grade affected? Completed on timeFull CreditIt's a great day to be a Cougar! 1st day Late25 points lost Student responsibility; student informed 2nd day Late40 points lost Student responsibility; student informed 3rd day Late50 points lost PARENT CONTACT MANDATORY: Teacher contacts parent and schedules a day/time for student to make up work within 2 days. Student fails to complete assignment as scheduled50 points lost Referral to AP and student will complete assignment in d-hall.

Tutoring 8:00-8:25AM and 4:00-4:25PM MONDAY-Reading/Language Arts (RELA) TUESDAY-Math WEDNESDAY-Science THURSDAY PM ONLY-Social Studies FRIDAY AM ONLY-Social Studies

Elective Choices Year long electives (both semesters) –Band –Orchestra –Choir –AVID Fine Arts Composite –Art (one semester) –Theater Arts (one semester)

KMS Band Year long elective Directors: Mr. Fennell and Ms. May Begins in 6 th grade Concerts Instrument Selection: –Petting Zoo: February 21 at 6:00 pm –Instrument Drive: April 10 at 6:00 pm Do not buy an instrument before meeting with Mr. Fennell and Ms. May in April!

KMS Orchestra Year long elective Director – Ms. Norman Begins in 6 th grade Concerts Instrument Selection: –Petting Zoo: February 21 at 6:00 in the orchestra room –Parent Meeting: April 10 at 7:00 in the orchestra room Do not buy an instrument before meeting with Ms. Norman in April!

KMS Choir Choir lasts all year (2 semesters) Ms. Fulford is our choir director. Beginning Choir is designed to introduce students to individual and group vocal productions. Students will perform at various concerts, community events, and competitions throughout the year.

Fine Arts Composite Art - Lasts one semester - Can also be taken in 7 th and 8 th grade beginning class - Prerequisite for advanced art classes. Theater Arts –Lasts one semester –Can also be taken in a 7 th and 8 th grade intro class –Class productions

What is AVID? AVID stands for A dvancement V ia I ndividual D etermination “AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.” Because an AVID student is in a program that requires a multitude of resources from the school and district, we expect a multitude of diligence, effort, time and academic success from our AVID students.

What is AVID? AVID stands for A dvancement V ia I ndividual D etermination It is a college-preparatory program designed to prepare students performing in the academic middle who have the potential to succeed in rigorous courses, but may be underachieving in level- classes. AVID students must be enrolled in at least one pre- AP class. It is for students who want to take Advanced Placement or Dual-Credit classes in high school. It is for students who have the desire and determination to do their best in school and become leaders! It is for students who want to attend a four-year college or university.

What is AVID? AVID stands for A dvancement V ia I ndividual D etermination What do I do if I am interested in applying for AVID? 1.Stop by the AVID table during parent information night for handouts and an application 2.Go to the Kingwood Middle website for an AVID application and information 3.If interested, you and your child complete the AVID application and return it to your elementary counselor. Someone from KMS will pick up the applications from the elementary campus. 4.Decisions for acceptance into the AVID program will be made before May of this year.

PE All 6 th graders take one year of PE. Separate from 7 th and 8 th grade PE Showers are recommended, but not required. PE uniform should be labeled with student’s name. Belongings should be locked in student’s locker. Do not share locker combination with anyone!

KMS Bell Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 1st Period 8:35-9:30 2nd Period 9:34-10:34 3rd Period 10:38-11:33 6th Lunch 11:33-12:03 4th Period 12:03-1:03 5th Period 1:07-2:02 6th Period 2:06-3:01 7th Period 3:05-4:00 Students have 4 minutes between classes.

KMS Bell Schedule Thursday Late Arrival 1st Period 10:15-10:55 2nd Period 10:59-11:39 6th Lunch 11:39-12:06 4th Period 12:06-1:04 3rd Period 1:08-1:48 5th Period 1:52-2:32 6th Period 2:36-3:16 7th Period 3:20-4:00 Doors open from 7:45 – 8:30 for breakfast. Students may study in the cafeteria. Doors reopen at 9:45.

What will my schedule look like if I choose Band? Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1. RELA RELA 2. RELA RELA 3. BandBand 4. Science Science 5. Math Math 6. P.E. P.E. 7. Social Studies Social Studies

What will my schedule look like if I choose Orchestra? Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1.ScienceScience 2.OrchestraOrchestra 3. RELARELA 4. RELARELA 5.PE PE 6.Social StudiesSocial Studies 7.MathMath

What will my schedule look like if I choose Choir? Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1.ScienceScience 2.ChoirChoir 3. RELARELA 4. RELARELA 5.PE PE 6.Social StudiesSocial Studies 7.MathMath

What might my schedule look like if I choose to take the Fine Arts composite elective? Period 1st semester 2nd Semester 1.RELARELA 2.RELARELA 3.P.E. P.E. 4. ScienceScience 5.Social Studies Social Studies 6. Beginning Art Theatre Arts 7. Math Math

A Sample Student Schedule with AVID Elective 6 th Grade Schedule Fall SemesterSpring Semester (1) MathMath (2) ScienceScience (3) World CulturesWorld Cultures (4) RELARELA (5) RELARELA (6) AVIDAVID (7) Band, Choir, Orchestra, Drama/Art, or PE

What might my schedule look like if I need to take math or reading strategies? Period 1st semester 2nd Semester 1.RELARELA 2.RELARELA 3.P.E. P.E. 4. ScienceScience 5.Social Studies Social Studies 6. Beginning Art Math Strategies 7. Math Math

What might my schedule look like if I need to take math or reading strategies and I am in a year long elective? Period 1st semester 2nd Semester 1.RELA RELA 2.RELA RELA 3.Reading Strategies P.E. 4. Science Science 5.Social Studies Social Studies 6. Band Band 7. Math Math

Planning Guide The Middle School Planning Guide provides information about Humble ISD’s policies and procedures and describes the different courses offered at the Middle School level. The Planning Guide is available on-line – check KMS or the district website

Student Registration Card Front Elective choices Return to 5 th Grade Counselor by March 2, 2012 June 7th - Deadline to make changes

Back 5th grade teachers determine placement based on District criteria. Refer to curriculum handbook for questions. Student and Parent should sign the elective card.

6th Grade Orientation Student Orientation is held prior to the first day of school. Our 6th grade students get acquainted with KMS, and parents are encouraged to attend. Students receive the following: –Schedule, books, PE uniforms, locker shelves –Locker assignment and combination –Lunch keypad number

6th Grade Orientation AUGUST 2012 You may purchase the following: Locker shelves $ 5.00 PE Uniform $20.00 –T-Shirt $10.00; Gym Shorts $10.00 Cougar Planner $ 5.00

Locker Shelves

Student Planner Students are encouraged to use their Cougar Planner daily to stay organized!

School Wide Binders 3 inch binder Pencil bag Planner Dividers for each class

Lockers All students are assigned lockers. Do not share combinations with anyone! Practice working a combination lock this summer. An organized locker leads to success.

KMS Cafeteria Information Hot Lunch Regular lunch tray - choose 1 of 2 entrees, 2 veggies or fruits with home made roll and milk Basket Line Choose 1 of 2 entrees French Fries, Fruit, Milk, Salad or Sub Snack Bar Everything from chips to malts and candy bars

Please learn to work a combination lock over the summer. You will receive a locker assignment and combination during orientation, and you need to memorize these numbers! Each student will have a lunch keypad number like they had in elementary school. Students are to keep backpacks in their locker. Forgotten items may be delivered to the front office before 6 th grade lunch, and they will be delivered to you during lunch.

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Please check the KMS website for the following information: 6 th grade orientation dates and times Campus information Bell schedules School supplies Teacher Websites –Assignments and test information Grades online

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