1. Memorial Parkway Junior High School
Future 6th Grade Parent Night

2. Go Eagles! School Colors are Blue and White
Welcome to MPJH!
Go Eagles!
School Colors are
Blue and White

3. Differences between Elementary and Jr. High
Seven classes per day with different teachers
An advisory period to work on homework, study, or see a teacher for extra help
Students go from class to class, restroom, lunch, and PE by themselves, not escorted by teachers
Tardies! Students must get to class on time every period. There is a 5 minute passing period.
Overall, there may be times with more homework than elementary school

4. Differences continued…
Lunch
You may choose to sit anywhere & with anyone in the cafeteria, but stay in that spot for the day.
You must still raise your hand for permission to get up.
There is a SNACK BAR and vending machines for juice! PE
You are expected to dress out and participate every day.
You have a locker in PE for your clothes & valuables.
Must have a planner/tracker with you at all times.
This is your hall pass to the restroom, locker, counselor’s office, etc.
Pep Rallies!
More responsibility on students!

5. Transition No tardies counted during first week of school
Most classes are located close together
Principals and teachers will be available in the hallways between classes to help
Counselors will be available to help you during the year

6. Our School Day Each class period is 45 minutes long
Lunch is 30 minutes long
5 minutes between classes
The school day is 7:30-2:35
After school tutoring is available (Monday – Thursday). Morning times vary by teacher.

7. Getting Involved Student Council Representative Pep Squad School Play
School Dance
Clubs

8. Upcoming Events 5th grade field trip to MPJH in May
Eaglet Camp for 6th graders in August

9. Academics Jr. High expectations/homework Student Planners
Testing – Six Weeks’ Tests
Rolling Advisory
Tutorials

10. Course Request Sheet Overview
Blue Worksheets will be completed and returned to Homeroom Teachers.
If you are moving or planning to move, you must fill it out anyway!
Choose One English, Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science, PE, One Elective, and One Alternate Elective
Parent and Student must sign

11. Choosing Courses Class Formats Academic Pre-AP GT Challenging work
For everyone
On grade level
More time to review concepts
Pre-AP
More challenging courses
Fast-paced
More homework than academic GT
Must be screened and identified

12. Choosing Courses
Each type of class is designed to help students be successful.
Class placement should be a decision made among you, your parents, your teachers, and your counselor.
Think about your interests, your strengths, your outside commitments, and how hard you are willing to work.

13. Pre-AP Courses
Students should have an ‘A’ or ‘B’ semester average in an academic course
Exiting a Pre-AP course:
Students who earn an ‘F’ will be removed from the class
Students will only be moved at the end of a grading period
The Pre-AP grade earned will transfer to the Academic class

14. Pre AP Courses http://tinyurl.com/kauwl3z
Information on Pre-AP course offerings in junior high, the differences between academic-level courses and Pre-AP courses, and the long-term benefits of participating in advanced coursework can be found at:

15. Choosing Courses
Things to consider when choosing which format to sign up for:
Past grades in school
Motivation and attitude
STAAR scores
Study habits
Willingness to complete homework
Extracurricular activities and time commitments
How quickly you catch on to new material

16. Electives Elective DO DON’T
A specialty class in various areas of interest
Whatever you choose, you will be in for the entire year!
You will attend daily and be graded! DO
Consider carefully and choose the one that is of most interest to you
DON’T
Let your friends influence your choice!

17. Electives Band Orchestra Woodwind, Brass, Percussion
Band directors will meet with the student to determine the best instrument.
Plan to practice 30 min. a day outside of the regular classroom.
There will be two or three concerts per year.
Orchestra
Stringed instruments, violin, cello, viola, and bass.
Plan to practice 30 min. per day outside of the regular classroom.
Instrument rental options/expectations will be explained by the directors

18. Electives Choir Art Theatre Arts Choose an alternate elective.
Singing, Music Reading, and Concerts.
There will be three or four performances per year.
Art
First year of sketching, painting, and artistic projects
Theatre Arts
First year of drama, acting, skits, and lip syncing
Choose an alternate elective.
CHOOSE WISELY!

19. Other Courses Math Lab Reading Elective
Designed to help refine and review math skills in preparation for the STAAR test
Reading Elective
Designed to help improve reading level and basic reading skills in preparation for the STAAR test
You will be required to take these classes if you do not pass the Math and/or Reading section of the 5th grade STAAR test on the first administration. This class will replace your elective/PE.

20. A Typical 6th Grade Day! Period Subject Room # 1 English 720 2 Math
790 3
Reading
770 4
Social Studies
680
LUNCH
Cafeteria 5 PE
Gym 6
Violin
030 7
Science
320
Advisory

21. Course Requests Due Dates
Hayes Elementary January 30th
Memorial Parkway Elementary
January 30th
Nottingham Country Elementary
February 6th
Wolfe Elementary February 4th

22. Go Eagles!