Medlin

Netbook Keep organized

Turn in assignments on timeAttend tutorials when needed

Form bonds with teachers and staffAsk questions for help when necessary

Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-curricular activities

SUCCESS IN 6TH GRADE

Success in middle school involves much more than just good grades!

Factors to consider when choosing classes:

Your child’s academic strengthsTeacher input

Past TAKS/STAAR performancePersonal goals

8 periods:1 ½ block for Math and LA each

1 Science

1 Social Studies

1 P.E. (all 6th graders take P.E.)

1 elective of a Fine Art

(band, choir, or orchestra)

1 other elective which could include a second fine art

*** Each class is 45 minutes ***~ 4 minutes for passing period~

6TH GRADE SCHEDULE

Math – Pre AP or standardLanguage Arts – Pre AP, standard, or G/T (for identified GT students)

Science – Pre AP or standardSocial Studies – Pre AP or standard

CHOICES FOR 6TH GRADE CORE CLASSES

Only you and your child can determine this!What are your child’s strengths?

The amount of extracurricular activities should be considered.

How important are these classes to your child?

??? HOW MANY PRE-AP CLASSES

SHOULD MY CHILD TAKE???

MATH COURSE SEQUENCES

English Course Sequences

Gray boxes indicate courses required for graduation

Courses must be taken one at a time, and in order

Students are not bound to stay on one track or another (ex. students can move into PreAP with teacher and parent approval.

Sequence of Courses

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

World History PreAP

World Geography

PreAP

Government AP

Economics AP

US History AP

World Geography

World History

Government

Economics

US History Courses Offered at Level World Geography (9) Pre-AP World Geography (9) World History (10) Pre-AP World History (10) US History (11) AP US History (11) Government (12) Economics (12) AP European History (11-12) AP Government (12) AP Economics (12) AP Human Geography (9-12) Sociology (10-12) Psychology (10-12) AP Psychology (11-12)

Social Studies Course Sequences

PreAP Biology

PreAP Chemistry

PreAP Physics

Biology 4th year

TBD

Physics

Chemistry

One Credit must come from each area of science listed:Biology, AP Biology,Chemistry, AP Chemistry, orIB ChemistryPhysics, AP Physics, or IB PhysicsAnd a fourth science credit from a higher level science course approved by the state.

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics

N

IPCN

ChemistryN

4th year TBD

Science Course Sequences

Fine Arts ElectivesStudents must choose one elective from:

- Band, Orchestra or Choir

General ElectivesThe 2nd elective is chosen from:

- Exploratory Wheel The wheel’s classes will be determined by teacher

availability.

- Reading SSI, Math SSIor

- Band, Orchestra, or Choir

All 6th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following:

Graduation Requirements:

CoursesRecommended Distinguished

English (I, II, III, IV) 4 Credits 4 Credits

Mathematics4 Credits

(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II + 1 other)

4 Credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II + 1 other)

Science4 Credits

(Biology, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other) 4 Credits

(Biology, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other)

Social Studies3 1/2 Credits

(W. Geography, W. History, US History, Government)

3 1/2 Credits (W. Geography, W. History, US History,

Government))

Economics 1/2 Credit 1/2 Credit

Physical Education 1 Credits 1 Credits

Other Language 2 Credits (same language) 3 Credits (same language)

Fine Arts 1 Credit (same course) 1 Credit (same course)

Communication Applications

1/2 Credit 1/2 Credit

Total Core Subjects 20 1/2 Credits 21 1/2 Credits

General Electives 5 1/2 Credits 4 1/2 Credits

Total Credits 26 Credits 26 Credits

- 4 years of each core subject (4 x 4)

- more core classes translates to fewer electives, so more thorough planning is important

Student CouncilNJHS (National Junior Honor Society)

Go Green (Recycling)SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

Theatre Club

CLUBS