1. Who are we? Biggest and Best Stallions Navy and Columbia Blue
Goal and Mission
Smooth and Comfortable Transition

2. Dr. John Folks Our Namesake, Northside ISD Superintendent – 2002-2012
Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Dean, School of Education Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Midwest City-Del Mar Public Schools Supt.
Spring ISD (Houston) Superintendent

3. Agenda Introductions Upcoming Events for a smooth seamless Transition
Elective Choices
Course Options and Special Programs
Middle School Opportunities
Tour the Fine Arts and Electives available for 6th graders
Choir
Orchestra
Band
Art
Theater
Objective tonight is to familiarize parents and future Stallions with the opportunities available at the best middle school in Texas and how these choices influence future scheduling.

5. Download the NISD Mobile App
Communication
Download the NISD Mobile App
Search the app store with: Northside Independent School District
Quick link on NISD homepage:

7. Permission Slips
In order for students to attend our transition camp, a permission slip is required. If you have not completed one for your child, please do so today. The link is provided below or you can find one on our Folks Webpage.
(electronic permission form link)

8. 6th Grade 8 period Day ELA (90 minute block) Math Science
Social Studies PE
Advisory
Elective

9. Elective Choices Band*** Orchestra Choir Art Theatre Arts
Dance or en lieu of PE
*** Appointments for instrument selection

10. Course 1 or Pre AP 6th Math Course 2 or Pre AP 7th Math
2 pathways for Math
Pre AP route allows 8th graders to receive High School Credit for Algebra
Course 1 or Pre AP 6th Math
Course 2 or Pre AP 7th Math
Course 3 or Algebra

12. High School Credit Courses
Algebra (8th grade)
High School Art I or Middle School Art 3 (8th grade)
Spanish I (7th or 8th grade)
Spanish II (8th grade)
Communication Applications/Innovative Course (8th Grade)
Courses which qualify for high school credit will be part of the High School Grade Point Average (GPA). Students must meet both attendance and academic requirements to receive high school credit. Semester exams are administered the last week of each semester (Fall and Spring) counting for 20% of the semester average.

13. Alpha/GT Services provided through Science, ELA, or History
Students rank order preference

14. Additional Advisory Options
AVID
Robotics

15. Art Pathway Art III Advanced Art HS Art 1 High School Art I Art II
8th grade
Art III
Advanced Art HS
Art 1 High School
7th grade
Art I
Art II
6th grade
Art I Middle School

16. Orchestra
8th Grade
Advanced
7th Grade
Intermediate
6th Grade
Beginner