1. Timberline Middle School Registration Future 6th Graders

2. Welcome Timberwolves!

3. Meet your Principle Mrs. Heidi Paul Timberline Middle School 2019-2020
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4. RJ-transition and intro to LA/SS (Robin)
Meet Your Counselors

5. Welcome future 6th graders of Timberline coming together as one PACK of Timberwolves Elementary Schools: - Baker - Wilder - Parks - Dickinson

6. Our Goals for the day: Commitment to Culture Role of Counselors Typical day at Timberline Course offerings Registration Process Questions

8. Our role as a counselor Support students in academics
Help students with emotional regulation and
social-emotional strategies and techniques
Build relationships and team with students, staff, and community
Help to cultivate empathy, resilience, and care amongst our student population
Work to foster a safe environment that helps
students to thrive holistically
Provide classroom and group guidance lessons
Support students with future planning career exploration
Advocate for students

9. What it will look like as a 6th grader
6 Classes/Periods Daily
PE for (1) Semester and Elective of choice for (1) Semester
LA/SS classes will be blocked together (one teacher for two periods)
Math and Science will not be blocked
6th Grade Elective Foundations Class (4 quarter rotation)
2 Flex periods a week
2 SEL periods a week

10. Timberline
Examples

11. 6th Grade Elective Foundations Class
6th Grade Leadership:
This course is a mix of experientially based activities and lessons that emphasize the importance of communication, character, personal growth, and building strong relationships and teams. In addition, we will build the foundation of what does it mean to be a Timberwolf and to be a part of the Timberline community.
6th grade Fundamentals of Food
In this course, students will develop a basic understanding of recipes and cooking. You will become familiar with kitchen safety and practice real culinary techniques, learning to cook something new each week! Students will be introduced to food sustainability and plant their very own herd, watching it grow over the quarter. There is a $10.00 materials fee for this class.
6th Grade Information Literacy:
This course is intended to help students develop a foundational understanding of resources, technology, and tools used within the middle school level.
6th Grade Art & Design:
In this course, students will be introduced to the Elements of Art – line, shape, form, value, texture, space, and color. Studio practice in the classroom will give you opportunities to experience a variety of media) while developing your individual style and creative problem-solving skills.

12. 6th Grade Required Courses
Language Arts = (full year)
Social Studies = (full year)
Math (full year)
Science (full year)
6th Grade Foundations Elective
P.E. (1 semester) C

13. 2019-2020 Timberline Course Catalogue

14. 6th Grade Electives Drawing and Paining (semester) Drama (semester)
Dance (semester)
Green Sustainable Design (semester)
Design and Modeling (semester)
Concert Choir (full year)
Orchestra (full year)
Concert Band (full year)

15. 6th Grade Registration Process
You get to choose:
(1) Music or Elective
If you choose MUSIC (full year) then you will take only 2 quarters of the Foundations Elective (Leadership and Information Literacy)
Select 2 Alternate Elective classes, if not taking Music
You and parent sign the form
Return your Planning Sheet March 5th and you will submit your classes online

17. Extra-Curricular Involvement
Students who are involved in their school are more successful academically
Consider:
Activities/Clubs – created by students
Athletics – same as Evergreen

18. Formula for Timberwolves SUCCESS
Seek/ask for help
Use your planner
Come to school every day
Consistently prepare
Engage in activities
Strive for balance
Stay focused on your goals
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19. Questions
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