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1 Sloan Creek Intermediate 6 th Grade Learn about the Creek Parent Presentation This presentation is for NEW students to our district.

2 Our Vision Growing and learning together, we become leaders. TACKLE the CHALLENGE!

3 Philosophy of SCIS Sloan Creek Intermediate School will be a bridge between elementary school and middle school. SCIS will build a solid foundation for all students so they may thrive and grow to be productive learners in a safe and age appropriate environment. There will be a step up from 5 th to 6 th.

4 We will be following the 7 Habits. Habit 1: Be proactive. You’re in charge. Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind. Have a plan. Habit 3: Put first things first. Work first, then play. Habit 4: Think win-win. Everyone can win. Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Listen before you talk. Habit 6: Synergize. Together is better. Habit 7: Sharpen the saw. Balance is best.

5 PRE – AP FOR ALL The state of Texas designates three levels of instruction for the core academic areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies: Traditional  Pre-AP (Preparation for Advanced Placement) – Challenging coursework that engages students on a high level in preparation for high school AP courses. AP (Advanced Placement) – Advanced high school coursework taught on a college level. Students who pass AP exams can earn college credit.

6 PRE-AP FOR ALL Lovejoy believes that every student should have the opportunity to achieve his/her highest potential. To that end, all regular core academic 6 th grade and middle-school courses are taught at the Pre-AP level. Not all students will choose to continue into the high school AP program, but all students are given the opportunity to prepare for this option.

7 A Typical 6 th Graders Day 4 core subjects – Pre AP Model for ALL begins Math – 90 minutes - Accelerated Language Arts -90 minutes Social Studies – 45 minutes Science - 45 minutes Electives - 2 - 45 minute sections a day PE & Elective Rotation Elective Rotation: Art, STEM – (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Choice: Band, Orchestra, Choir (will attend everyday) Lunch – 30 minutes (2 for the grade level) Recess – 15 minutes GT Classes offered: The amount of time in each class will be the same as the other core classes. Math – 7 th & 8 th grade – sets up students to take Algebra I as 7 th graders Language Arts Social Studies Science

8 Events & Support for ALL Homework Club – before and after school School Wide Social Events– Christmas & End Of Year Thanksgiving Feast during lunch Field Day Student Celebrations – End of first and second semester PAWS, Pay It Forward, & Perot Service projects through out the day Main Event Perot Museum Lock In – an overnight adventure to the Perot Museum – Hawaiian Falls –

9 SPED Services 6 th Grade Math Resource Co-Teach Model for Language Arts (45/45) or 60/30 Inclusion support as needed for all subject areas.

10 Meet & Greets Orchestra or Band – There will be an instrument fitting for all students who choose band or orchestra. Walk the Creek – Meet the teachers and supply drop off. Students will have the opportunity to walk their new schedule and meet their teachers for 6 th grade.

11 Questions & Feedback For additional questions, please contact Wendy Craft at wendy_craft@lovejoyisd.netwendy_craft@lovejoyisd.net or 469-742-8400.


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