1. Rodger and Ellen Beck Junior High School
Course Selection
5th into 6th Grade

2. Course Selection Materials

3. BJH
Mascot: Bulldog
Colors: Maroon & White
Grades: 6 through 8

4. Elementary to JH Differences
School Hours 7:30-2:35
No recess
NO MORE STRAIGHT LINES
More responsibilities and privileges
New friends and interests
Open lunch room seating

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

6. Three Degrees of Difficulty
Academic- appropriate for all on grade level (college bound curriculum)
Pre-Advanced Placement (PreAP)- prepares for AP classes in high school
Gifted & Talented- must already be identified and in Challenge for GT classes

7. Choosing Courses Three Class Formats:
Academic – For everyone, on grade level, more time to review concepts, more tutoring provided, prepares students for college as well as other post secondary education
PreAP – More challenging, fast paced, requires independent learning, prepares students for AP classes in high school
GT – Must be screened and identified

8. ACADEMIC COURSES Instruction and learning is at grade level
Prepares students for college and post-secondary education
Provides more time for repetition

9. Pre AP COURSES Designed to challenge motivated students
Prepares students for AP/college level courses
Moves at a faster pace
Requires more independent learning and homework

10. PreAP Math objectives covered 5th grade – approx. 60 objectives
Big difference in # of
objectives covered
5th grade – approx. 60 objectives
6th grade Academic – approx. 64 objectives
6th grade PreAP – over 90 objectives with many being 7th grade objectives
Pre-AP level of instruction will focus on preparation for taking Algebra I in 8th grade.

11. What Students 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
Expect homework everyday
Better know your basic math facts and know them well

12. More Pre AP Information

14. Every student has 5 core classes
Core Curriculum
Every student has 5 core classes
English *
Reading*
*(English & Reading blocked together)
Math (Pre AP covers 6th and ½ 7th curr.)
Science
Social Studies

15. Electives All Junior High Students Must Take a Fine Arts
Band
Orchestra
(Band /Orchestra directors will contact you before school is out about an instrument selection)
Choir
Art
Supply Fees required for all electives

16. Physical Education Both boys and girls (separate gyms)
Graded class/ attend everyday
Dress out in uniforms (laundering fee)
Lockers in gyms
No Athletics (competitive sports) in 6th Grade

17. Reading Lab and Math Block
Based on first administration STAAR scores (take the place of PE or Elective)

18. Advisory 45 minutes Announcements Quiet study hall
Review Daily Planner
Opportunity to ask questions
Library
Computer Lab
Tutorials

19. Example: A Typical 6th Grade Day
Period
Subject
Room # 1
English
2118 2
Reading 3
Science
2117 4
Band
Band Hall
Lunch
Cafeteria 5
Math
2120 6
P.E. (boys or girls)
Gym 7
Social Studies
2122 8
Advisory
2:05-2:35

20. Cafeteria Respectful dining room etiquette Open seating
Hot tray, Snack Bar/Pizza Bar
Must stay seated and keep area clean
Secondary lunch prices: $2.25
Secondary breakfast prices: $1.00

22. Course WorkSheet Legal first and last name
Level of core classes (Aca., PreAP, GT)
(Reading and English blocked)
1 Elective
1 Alternate
Parent & student signature needed
Return course selection worksheet to your Social Studies teacher by campus deadline

23. To Help Ease the Transition
Bulldog Pup Camp-New Student Orientation about a week before school starts (will be announced)
Schedule Pick up day- find your classes, pick up pre-purchased supplies
Tardies not taken the first week and a half of school

24. What Next?
Course Verification Letter will be sent home in May verifying the course selections.....
THIS IS NOT A SCHEDULE!!!
You may not get your first choice elective. Be sure to put 2nd choice on your course selection sheet.
Follow instructions on sheet on how to make changes.

25. Home Access Center (Obtain PIN # from Elementary Front Office)
Home Access Center: Access to your student’s grades, schedule and attendance.
Campus eNews: Have news and information from your child's campus delivered directly to your inbox.
Mealpay: Web-based service allows you to access your child's meal account and make meal payments online.
Katy ISD Update: Receive district-wide news and updates via .
Stranger Danger: Receive alerts regarding suspicious activity in our community.

26. Points to Remember…
Schedules may change at least once throughout junior high because:
Classes need to be leveled/balanced
School growth requires the addition of new teachers
Please remember to be flexible and
open-minded about schedule changes.

27. QUESTIONS?