1. PARENT PRESENTATION Dowell Middle School REGISTRATION
February 22, 2018

2. Administrative Team Principal – Holly Rogers
Assistant Principals – Jesse Abel and Aretha Jackson
Counselors – Jennifer Morse and Rayshana Adams
Media Resource Specialist – Jamie Morris
Special Education Lead – Lori Wilson
English as a Second Language – Kathryn Brashears
504 Coordinator – Kellie Janzen

3. Goals for Tonight Get information for academic decision making.
Get information for elective decision making.
Alleviate fears about the transition to middle school.
Questions will be answered individually at the end.

4. Materials Review Course Selection Sheet
Academic PLanning Guide w/course descriptions (Online)

5. Middle School Philosophy
High Academic Standards for All Students.
Students Introduced to Academic and Extra-Curricular Options.
Students Begin to Determine Strengths and Preferences.
Partnership with Students, Families, & Community.

6. STAAR Testing at Middle School
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.
(STAAR) High School credit courses are End Of Course Exams.

7. Core Classes
McKinney ISD’s curriculum is common at all schools and aligned with the rest of the state.
Core Curriculum is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Core Curriculum is a college prep.
Aligned with like grade levels and between grade levels.

8. Core Courses Every Student Takes: Language Arts and Reading (ELAR)
Math Core or Pre-AP
History
Science

9. Pre AP Academic Profile
Consistently makes 3’s in elementary school.
Are willing to work hard, complete all assignments on time, and are conscientious students.
Are ready to commit to a course sequence leading to AP Calculus in high school.
Is well organized.
Seeks help when needed.

10. Pre–AP Math Classes
These classes are intended to prepare students for AP Calculus or AP Statistics.
6th Grade students in the Pre-AP program learn 2 years of math content in one year’s time.
Students are expected to complete more intense assignments on their own at home and to review their class notes each day in preparation for the next class.

11. Math Curriculum Sequence
Grade
Core
Pre – AP
6th
6th Grade TEKS
6th & 7th Grade TEKS
7th
7th Grade TEKS
8th Grade TEKS
(Pre Algebra)
8th
Algebra I
9th
Geometry
10th
Algebra II
11th
Pre-Calculus
12th
Pre-Calculus or Statistics
Calculus or Statistics

12. Other Levels of Courses
ESL: Non or limited English speakers.
Special Education: Continuum of services.
Gifted and Talented: Identified GT students.

13. Gifted and Talented
If your child is in GT, Karen Green will provide us with the information for placement of classes.
For now, you just check Pre AP math.
If you have questions about GT,

14. Typical 6th Grade Day Language Arts: Every day for 52 minutes.
Math: Every day for 104 minutes.
Science: Every day for 52 minutes.
History: Every day for 52 minutes.
Physical Education: Every day for 52 minutes.
Elective: Each day for about 52 minutes.

15. Physical Education Requirement
Every student is required to complete 4 semesters of Physical Education while in the Middle School.
In 6th Grade every student takes Physical Education every day for the year.
This completes 2 semesters of the Physical Education Requirement.
There is a health component that is taught in the Physical Education class.

16. Electives Choices Art - Limited Spots Available Band Choir Orchestra
AVID
*All electives are full year electives.

17. What’s New For Students?
Lockers
Backpacks
Changing Classes
Lunch (Lots of Choices)
Getting Involved
Extra curricular activities
Clubs

18. Decisions To Make
Which level of academic class in Math is most appropriate for your child?
Which elective (Art, Band, Choir or Orchestra) is most appropriate for your child?

19. Registration Students will register at their home elementary campus.
Forms are due to students elementary home room teacher on February 26th.
Any changes after February 26th need to be handled through the Middle School.

20. Parent Information Communication Email Distribution List
Web Site
Progress Reports & Report Cards
Home Access Center
Canvas

21. Canvas Learning Management System similar to Blackboard
Parents (Observers) use HAC credentials to login
Access from MISD or Dowell website
Go to account and notifications to set notification preferences
Teachers are at different places with Canvas
Questions? Jamie Morris

22. Welcome To Dowell! Due Date: February 26, 2018.
Return Registration Form to homeroom teacher.
Lion Pride Camp on Friday, June 8nd from 9-11.
Back to School Night: Tuesday, August 14th Time:TBD

23. Welcome to DOWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL 2018 - 2019