1. Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night
Course Selection Information

2. Welcome to WCJH Principal Assistant Principals Counselors
Dr. Melinda Stone
Assistant Principals
Dr. Kari Torres
Tim Chesser
Kim Vrana
Tanya Carrejo
Counselors
Jessie Clay
Jodi Darcey
Tanya Marshall

3. Elementary to JH Differences
School Hours
No recess
NO MORE STRAIGHT LINES
More responsibilities and privileges
New friends and interests
Open lunch room seating
Arrival/Dismissal

4. 6th Grade Schedule 7 classes- ~45 minutes in length
30 minute lunch AND advisory
5 minute passing period between classes
5 core classes (English, Reading, Math,
Science, Social Studies)
1 fine arts elective
P.E.

5. Types of classes Academic
Pre-Advanced Placement (PreAP)- prepares for Pre AP and AP classes in high school
Gifted & Talented- must already be identified and in Challenge for GT classes
Not a pullout program like in elementary, GT students are combined with PreAP

6. Academic Classes Instruction and learning is at grade level
Prepares students for college and post-secondary education
Provides more time for repetition

7. PreAp Classes Instruction and learning is above grade level
Designed to challenge motivated, independent and organized students who have strong class management skills – challenged students do not always make straight A’s
Prepares students for Pre AP and AP courses in high school
Moves at a faster pace
Requires more independent learning
More homework

8. PreAP Math 5th grade – approx. 60 objectives
6th grade Academic – approx. 64 objectives
6th grade PreAP – over 80 objectives with some being 7th grade objectives
Pre-AP level of instruction will focus on preparation for taking Algebra I in 8th grade – a student must start Pre-AP math in 6th grade to be on this track

9. What Kids Say About PreAP & GT Math
Need to enjoy math a lot and like to learn
You will learn something new everyday so you better be used to going fast
You better know your basic math facts and know them well
Expect homework everyday

10. Exiting PreAP Classes

11. Core Classes English * Reading*
*(English & Reading must be same level)
Math (Pre AP covers 6th and part of 7th curr.)
Science
Social Studies

12. Electives Band Orchestra Choir Theatre Art
Supply Fees required for all electives

13. PE Both boys and girls (separate gyms)
Graded class – must attend everyday
Dress out in uniforms (laundering fee)
Lockers in gyms
No Athletics (competitive sports)
in 6th Grade

14. Strategic Reading and Math Lab
STAAR scores
Will replace the elective or PE
State mandated intervention

15. Typical Schedule Period Subject Room # 1 English 2118 2 Math 2120 3
Science
2117 4
Band
Band Hall 5
Reading 6
P.E.
Gym
Lunch
Cafeteria 7
Advisory
2115 8
Social Studies
2122

16. Cafeteria Respectful dining room etiquette Open seating
Hot tray, Snack Bar
Must stay seated and keep area clean
See KISD website for breakfast and
lunch prices and selection

17. Course Selection Sheet

18. Course Selection Sheet
Legal first and last name
Level of core classes (Aca., PreAP, GT)
Reading and English – must choose same level
List four electives in order of preference
Parent & student signature needed
Read and sign PreAP Agreement if PreAP classes were selected
Return course selection worksheet to your homeroom teacher by January 19

19. Ranking electives on course selection sheet
Sample
Orchestra
Art
Theatre
Choir

20. Schedule Changes in
NOW is the time to discuss course options. Students may request a change in course selections for the following year until the course verification process if complete. After course verification, requests for schedule changes will be honored for a limited number of reasons such as:
Error in scheduling on part of school, such as data entry error;
Student failure in a prerequisite course;
Change in program (athletics, fine arts, etc.);
Level changes as recommended by teachers and school counselor with parental knowledge and principal approval;
Student did not meet standard on the STAAR/EOC, or did not meet standard on the benchmark test.
See Course Catalog, page 35, under “Schedule Changes”

21. Stay Connected Home Access Center Canvas Enews My Payments Plus Grades
Attendance
Teacher contact information
Canvas
Enews
My Payments Plus

22. Upcoming Events TNT WOW Wowapalooza Open House
Timberwolves In Training
Student Orientation
WOW
Wolves Organizing Wolves
Schedule Pick Up Day
Supplies
Wowapalooza
Open House

23. What’s Next Course Verification Sheet
Elective alternates are important
Instructions on how to make changes
FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A CHANGE