1. Welcome to Chisholm Trail Middle School
6TH Grade Middle School
Todd will start us off and introduce everyone. Let’s have everyone up by the stage.

2. Bulldog Nation
Named as a “Texas School to Watch” by the Texas Middle School Association, 2011 & 2014.
2013 – 2014 NISD Technology Campus of the Year
Pearson National Model School
Pearson National Insight School
CTMS featured in 3 Pearson National Videos
ePortfolio Presentations

5. 7 Classes in an 8 Period Day
6th Grade Schedule
7 Classes in an 8 Period Day
2 Math
1 ELA
1 Science
1 Social Studies
1 P.E. (All 6th graders take P.E.)
1 Fine Art Elective
(Band, Choir, or Orchestra)
1 other elective which could include a second fine art
Orchestra, Band, Choir, Theatre, Art, Technology, & Teen Leadership.
BATES

6. 6th Grade Daily Bell Schedule
1ST 9:20 – 10:06
2ND 10:10 – 10:56
3RD 11:00 – 11:46
LUNCH….11: :18 (three lines to choose from)
4TH 12:20 – 1:06
5TH 1:10 – 1:56
6TH 2:00 – 2:46
7TH 2:50– 3:40
8TH 3:44 – 4:30
** Each class is 46 minutes ** ** 4 minutes for passing period **

7. Factors to consider when choosing classes:
Academics
Factors to consider when choosing classes:
College and Career Readiness
Challenging Classes
Classes preparing students for a rigorous high school courses

8. Choices for 6th Grade Core Classes
81% of 6th grade students are taking PAP classes
CTMS is leading the district in students taking PAP classes
Pre-Advanced Placement
Regular
Pre-AP Language Arts
(GT version also)
Language Arts
Pre-AP Math
Math
Pre-AP Science
Science
Pre AP World Cultures and Geography
World Cultures and Geography
2014 – 2015
--74% of all students at CTMS take PAP classes
--81% of 6th graders take PAP classes
--68% of 7th graders take PAP classes
--73% of 8th graders take PAP classes

9. Math Course Sequences (NISD uses middle school PAP to condense the curriculum and get one year ahead)
Regular Math
3yrs in 2yrs.
Pre AP Math

11. ELECTIVES Fine Arts Electives - Band, Orchestra, or Choir
All 6th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following:
Fine Arts Electives
Students must choose one elective from:
- Band, Orchestra, or Choir
2nd General Elective Choices:
- Technology Class
- Intro to Theatre
- Intro to Art
- Teen Leadership

12. Band and Orchestra Instrument Drives No reservations needed; show up to try various instruments for comfort and fit.
Orchestra
April 28
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Wilson MS
May 5
CTMS
May 7
Pike MS
Band
April 6th
5:00 – 8:00 pm
CTMS
April 11th
9:00 am – 12:00 noon

13. All 6th graders take PE. 46 minute class PE outfit - $16
Write you sizes on your course request form.
Athletics starts in 7th grade. (football, volleyball, basketball, track, tennis, cross-country running, soccer & cheerleading.)

14. New Dell Tablets for 6th graders
Each NISD middle school student will be issued a tablet at the beginning of the year.
Insurance is available (highly encouraged.)
Tablet = textbooks and are used as instructional tools.

15. Why do they need Tablets?
NISD Vision:
The best and most sought after school district where every student is future ready:
Ready for college
Ready for the global workplace
Ready for personal success

16. Tablets… What access do they have?
All students have access but can only send and receive from
Student have live access to their grades online.
ePortfolios
Almost all school work is downloaded & uploaded to netschool.

17. Cafeteria - LUNCH
You do get to chose where you sit in the cafeteria. This is very exciting for our new 6th graders!
There are three lines to chose from in the cafeteria.
First Week of School

18. Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades!
Success in 6th grade
STUDENTS
Use your Dell Tablet for organization.
Turn in assignments on time
Attend tutorials when needed.
Form bonds with teachers and staff
Ask questions for help when necessary.
Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-curricular activities.
Time Management and Organization

19. 6th Grade Students can… Attend Pep Rallies
Attend school dances, after school sporting events and programs
Attend field trips
Be nominated for Student Council
Join the Chess Club
Participate in UIL events

20. UIL Art Calculator Applications Dictionary Skills Impromptu Speaking
Listening Skills
Mathematics
Maps, Graphs, and Charts
Number Sense
Oral Reading
Ready Writing
Science I and II
Social Studies
Spelling

21. Awesome Bulldogs!!! Student of the Month Bulldog Bucks Top Dogs
End of the Year Awards

22. LOCKERS Every student will be assigned their own locker.
Lockers have assigned combinations.
You will have MANY opportunities to practice your combination BEFORE school starts next year.
You WILL have trouble with your locker! DON’T WORRY… We will help you!

23. That’s all you need: Daily.
Less is More.
Small Back Pack.
Have a book you are reading.
Binder (2”-3”) – w paper
Dividers with pockets
Pencils / pens
Dell Tablet
Student ID- (Library – lunch – everything)
That’s all you need: Daily.

24. PUP CAMP!!
We will have our annual Pup Camp in August! This is a chance for you to pick up your schedule, practice opening your locker, and get to know your teachers! This is also a great time to meet some new friends! More details to come this summer!

25. Important Contacts Principal - Mr. Todd Rogers
Assistant Principal – Matrice Raven
Assistant Principal – Amy Wagner

26. Counselors Contact Information
Tonya Romine (A-L)
Barbara Hardy (M-Z)