1. “Introduction to Middle School”
Tyee Middle School Home of the Thunderbirds
Family University
“Introduction to Middle School”

2. What does a day at Tyee look like?
Students arrive to school between 8:00 am and 8:15 am
School starts at 8:28 AM (this year)
7-period day: 7 different classes, with 7 different teachers, in 7 different classrooms every day
Students are given 5 minutes between classes to go to their locker

3. What does a day at Tyee look like?
Lunch lasts 30 minutes – 6th graders only. Students may stay in the Commons, go outside, play on the field, check-out equipment, go to the library, etc.
School ends at 3:20, except Wednesdays (2:10)
Tutorial is Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri from 3:20-3:50PM for all classes
Extra-Curricular Activities: 3:55-4:40. Sports, clubs, etc. Must attend tutorial to participate in activities.

4. Middle School Course Requirements: College Preparatory Sequence
Language Arts
3 years
Math
Science
Social Studies PE
3 semesters, one per year
Health
1 semester in 7th grade
CTE (Career & Technical Education)
1 semester
Performing/Visual Art
2 semesters

5. Required Classes
All 6th grade students will automatically be scheduled into the following required courses:
Honors 6th grade Language Arts – all year
Honors 6th grade Social Studies – all year
Math – IMT1 (6th grade) – all year
Science – all year
6th grade Physical Education – one semester

6. 6th Grade Electives

7. Course Catalog A very valuable resource!
Available online
Contains
General information about school
Course descriptions
Note that not all courses listed will be available at every school

8. WEB
WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) is an orientation and transition program. Your student will be invited to a special orientation day in August to meet other 6th graders, tour the school, connect with 8th grade leaders and just have fun!

9. 1st Quarter of 6th Grade
Check Agenda: Assignments should be written in agenda for every class even if no homework is assigned
Check Brightspace
Check Aspen:
Talk to your student about school, teachers, friends and grades
Ask your student to go to tutorial with questions. They need to keep track of their own progress.
teachers, but do not expect a meeting after every assignment with a poor grade
Extracurricular activities: While it is important to engage your student in extra curricular activities such as sport, music, dance….You may want to cut down on the number of hours at least for the first quarter. They can always add more hours if they experience a smooth transition to middle school first quarter.

10. Goals for 6th Grade Students
Enjoy School
Learn about and use resources available to them
Learn how to do school. Grades should be considered as a form of communication between teachers, students and parents.
Students should learn to advocate for themselves. (Tutorial and )

11. 6th Grade Parent Tips
Combination lock – available Walmart/Target; practice over summer
Backpacks – not allowed in classes, need to be stored in lockers
Zipper binders – are popular and help with organization
Supply lists – comes home first week of school with each class syllabus
Student handbook – front of Agenda, student & parents must read & sign

12. 6th Grade Parent Tips
Agenda – review regularly with student to ensure recording assignments
After school tutorial – strong students use often and regularly
Wednesday – early release day, no tutorial or after school activities
Drop-off & pickup – arrive at least 15 minutes early to avoid traffic jam

13. 6th Grade Parent Tips
Health forms – see Health Services Department area of BSD website
New BSD students – by first day of school Certificate of Immunization & Health forms Life threatening condition parent must schedule & meet with school nurse
Current BSD students – by 8/22/16 to school nurse TDap & Varicella Immunization form Individual Health Plans with medications

14. Questions/Comments
What questions do you still have?