1. Academic Planning Night!
January 11, 2018
Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

2. Welcome 6th Grade Students!!!
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Academic Planning Night
January 11, 2018

4. Daily Schedule Core versus Elective Classes
Period
Grade 6 Class Times
T/A
7:50-8:00
YellowJacket Period
8:03-8:33 – Intervention Period 1
8:36-9:18 - Core 2
9:21 – 10:03 - Core 3
10:06 – 10:48 4
10:49 – 11:24 LUNCH 5
11:27 – 12:09 - Core 6
12:12 – 12:54 - Core 7
12:57 – 1:39 - Elective, P.E. or World Language 8
1:42 – 2:24 – Elective, P.E. or World Language

5. Suggested APS Middle School Mathematics Pathways 2017-2018
Courses Offered at 6th Grade
Math 6 and Pre-Algebra for 6th Graders
Courses Offered at 7th Grade
Math 7
Math 8 for 7th Graders
Algebra I Intensified
Courses Offered at 8th Grade
Math 8
Algebra I
Geometry Intensified
Trajectories
Math 6 -->>>Math 7 -->>> Either Math 8 or Algebra I
Pre-Algebra for 6th Graders -->>> Math 8 for 7th Graders -->>> Algebra I or Algebra I, Intensified
Pre-Algebra for 6th Graders -->>> Algebra I, Intensified -->>> Geometry, Intensified

6. Elective Classes Elective Option One:
Full Year class that meets everyday
Fine Arts combined with Design Technology
Choose One below
Elective Option Two:
Semester classes that meet every other day
Choose 2 Fine Arts and 2 Design Technology IF you did not choose Elective Option One.
Advanced Band (19229)
Beginning Band (19230)
Intermediate Orchestra (19221)
Beginning Orchestra (19220)
Choral Music (19265)
Instrument: ___________________________
Years Played: __________________________
Fine Arts:
Drama (11397)
Visual Arts (19043)
Beginning Chorus (19261)
Design Technology:
Family and Consumer Science (18202)
Technology Education (18430)
Computers (16111)

7. Fine Arts versus Design Technology Classes
Computers (Semester, every other day)
Family and Consumer Science (Semester, every other day)
Technology Education (Semester, every other day)
Fine Arts Classes
Drama (Semester, every other day)
Visual Arts (Semester, every other day)
Beginning Chorus(Semester, every other day)
Fine Arts combined with Design Technology
Beginning Band (Full Year, every day)
Intermediate Band (Full Year, every day)
Advanced Band (Full Year, every day)
Beginning Orchestra (Full Year, every day)
Choral Music (Full Year, every day)

8. Option One Full Year Classes that meet every day PE - every other day
Band (Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced)
Intermediate Orchestra
Choral Music
PE - every other day
World Language – every other day

9. Example Of Option 1 Schedule
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7th
Full Year
Elective
8th PE
World
Language 
Language

10. Option Two
Semester Classes that Meet Every other Day - Balance of Fine Arts and Design Technology
Design Technology Classes
Computers (Semester, every other day)
Family and Consumer Science (Semester, every other day)
Technology Education (Semester, every other day)
Fine Arts Classes
Drama (Semester, every other day)
Visual Arts (Semester, every other day)
Beginning Chorus (Semester, every other day)
PE- every other day
World Language- every other day

11. Example Of Option 2 Schedule
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7th
Elective
Design Technology
World Language
8th PE
Fine Arts

12. World Language Offerings
Introduction to Spanish
Transitional Spanish
Spanish for Fluent Speakers
Latin
Chinese
Arabic
French
American Sign Language

14. Middle School Courses High School Credits
World Language – Level I
World Language – Level II
Algebra I and Algebra I, Intensified
Geometry, Intensified
World Geography

15. Important Dates
Deadline to submit transfer applications for TJMS – 1/26
Deadline to accept admission to TJMS- 2/23
Deadline for ES Counselors to turn in CRF’s- 2/28
Rising 6th Grade Orientation – 4/18 or 4/25
Parent/Student Academic Planning Conferences- July/August
Rising 6th Grade Open House – 8/30

16. Dates for Counselor Visits to Elementary Schools

17. Thank you!
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Questions?