1. Transition Night 2016

2. Course Selections 7th grade –4 core classes –1 PE (or Athletics) –1 Fine Art –1 other elective 8th grade –4 core classes –3 other electives

3. Transition Night 2016 Core Classes English Math Science Social Studies

4. Transition Night 2016 Honors Classes Advance track - prepares students for high school advanced courses 90 or better in academic courses 80 or better in honors courses Teacher Recommendation

5. Transition Night 2016 High School Credit Courses Algebra I Spanish I World History Art Studio (If portfolio is completed and accepted).

6. Transition Night 2016 Electives PE/Athletics Fine Arts –Band –Choir –Theatre –Theatre Design –Art Futures Spanish World History STEM Student Aide Library Aide Destination Imagination

7. Transition Night 2016 Grade Weights Daily grades include but are not limited to in-class assignments, homework, quizzes, class discussions, group work and participation. Assessments include but are not limited to major exams, CScope assessments, essays, research papers, quizzes, reports and projects. Category5 th Grade6 th Grade7 th Grade8 th Grade Daily/ Homework 70%65%60%55% Assessments/ Major Grades 30%35%40%45%

8. Transition Night 2016 English - Laura Fitzgerald/Ashlee Baker Honors vs. Regular Assignments are at the synthesis and analysis level Longer, more difficult passages Summer reading and related projects are required for honors and suggested for regular. Homework/late work policy Dead word essays- honors (zero dead words); regular (3-5 dead words)

9. Transition Night 2016 Math - Sarah Wilson Algebra I expectations Pre-Algebra (7 th /8 th ) Grading Homework

10. Transition Night 2016 Math Grading Standards Student A GradeTests/ Quizzes Homework (at home) Average 8090 6th grade35%65%87 7th grade Pre-Algebra 60%40%84 8th grade Algebra 85%15%82

11. Transition Night 2016 Math Grading Standard Student B GradeTests/Quizzes (at School) Homework (at home) Average 72 (doesn’t test well) 90 6th grade35%65%84 7th grade Pre-Algebra 60%40%79 8th grade Algebra 85%15%75

12. Transition Night 2016 Science - Wiessner 7 th & 8 th grade Honors We do math Rigor is higher Soft skills emphasis Self starter, proactive, motivated Topics covered in greater depth Ability to use deductive reasoning skills

13. Transition Night 2016 Science - Wiessner 7 th & 8 th grade Honors Exams TEKS are statewide NO exam reviews Analysis & Application Questions Test corrections for a maximum of 70% Will work beyond grade level expectations

14. Transition Night 2016 Social Studies- Brooks Honors Social Studies 1.Students allowed more freedom with greater responsibility. This requires self-discipline and self-direction by the student. 2.Greater choice of technology tools to use on projects. 3.Some projects are more complex. 4.Higher percentage of class time spent in interactive discussion and collaborative learning. 5.Some evaluations more challenging. 6.Less time allocated for reviewing in class.

15. Transition Night 2016 World History – Holland This high school credit course covers the following: -Major World Civilizations -World Religions -Conflicts and Wars -Economics -Science and Technology -Industrialism -Governments

16. Transition Night 2016 Spanish I- Jay Campos

17. Transition Night 2016 Band – Jana Crosslin Must have taken band in 6th grade. Yes, you can be in Band, Choir and Athletics. Coaches and Sponsors work together to allow for student participation in many areas. Three concerts per year Several contests and a festival Many social activities and celebrations New Band Director on staff next year! Two 7th/8th grade bands next year!

18. Transition Night 2016 Choir - Sandy Shelley Yes, you CAN do Choir and Athletics Evening concerts/Test grade Minimal cost for uniform UIL contests/field trips Hurricane Harbor Contest/field trip

19. Transition Night 2016 Athletics - Flanery What sports are offered? What sports are offered outside the school day? Do you get credit? Where do we play? Can you do Band and be in Athletics? When is the first day of practice?

20. Transition Night 2016 7 th and 8 th Grade Lady Raider Athletics

21. Transition Night 2016 What sports are offered? Volleyball Basketball Track

22. Transition Night 2016 Do I need to participate in every sport? We think that as Lady Raiders it is important to be willing to help your team in any way possible. You must play either basketball or volleyball, and everyone runs track. Participating in ALL sports is HIGHLY encouraged.

23. Transition Night 2016 What period is girls athletics? First Period During basketball and volleyball we will have morning practices before school and during the period.

24. Transition Night 2016 Athletics vs. P.E. When asking yourself if you should do athletics or P.E. consider the following: Athletics is for people that love to compete. If you really are only doing it for the credit, P.E. may be the way to go. There are expectations held for student athletes. For example, being at practice on time, and participating in every workout.

25. Transition Night 2016 What We believe We believe that athletics at the middle school level is to obviously get better at each sport, but to also develop the student’s ability to work together as a team, and improve their confidence level, as well as respect for others.

26. Transition Night 2016 Lady Raider Coaches We are lucky enough to have the help of the high school coaches at the middle school. This is awesome because the student athletes are prepared when they get to high school, and know the expectations for the sports that they participate in. *Volleyball- Ashley Broom (HS) Ashlee Baker (MS) Mahlee Laird (MS) *Basketball- Jill McDill (HS) Casey Reeves (HS & MS) Ashlee Baker (MS) Adam Jones (HS) Mahlee Laird (MS) *Track- Ashley Broom (HS) Ashlee Baker (MS) Mahlee Laird (MS) Adam Jones (HS) Casey Reeves (MS & HS)

27. Transition Night 2016 Art - Melanie Phelps Use a variety of Media and Techniques: Pencil, colored pencils, paint, paper mache, clay, etc. Learn about artist and periods of art. Supply list required for class. Art classes available for 7th/8th: Art 1, Art II, Art III, and Art Studio JR VASE UIL competition in May

28. Transition Night 2016 Theatre Arts-Rae Harvill Theatre Design (Tech Theatre) class –Set Design –Costume & Makeup Design –Light & Sound Design –Publicity Design –Prop Design Theatre Arts class: –Acting, Characterization, Movement, Vocal Production –Theatre History –Plot Development, Storytelling –Class Play performed in Spring

29. Transition Night 2016 Futures Interest & Skills Inventory Budgeting – house, car, daycare, food, clothing, health insurance, vacations, entertainment & savings Banking – savings, checking, deposits, withdrawals, writing checks, earning interest Research Career Fields College Search

30. Transition Night 2016 Destination Imagination Student teams solve open- ended challenges and present their solutions at tournaments Teams learn important life skills like time management, collaboration, conflict resolution, and creative and critical thinking

31. Transition Night 2016 How to stay involved as a parent? Parent Portal E-Alerts Website Email teachers

32. Transition Night 2016 Registration Teachers will sign by Friday, March 4 Selection sheets are due by Tuesday, March 15 Parents must sign selection sheets