6th Grade Transition Night

 Sunnyvale Middle

School6:00pm

Counselor: Laura McAda• Welcome 2015-2016   6th graders!        • Differences between 5th and 6th grades*No Home Room Class – Home Base*Students Rotate Individually, not by class*Everyone takes PE (1) 

**6th grade dresses out (gray shirts and blue shorts, will be ordered first week of school)

*Core Classes (4)*Electives (2)  Band/Choir/Art/DIY Creations/DI/Theatre/Design Theater/STEM

• 6th grade is not offered Spanish or Keyboarding, as in 5th grade

• Lunch will remain the same, 5th and 6th graders go to lunch together  

• 5th and 6th grade remain on the same hallway except for elective classes.

Academic Administrator:Kelley Prewitt

• Honors Math Requirements  (no other honors classes)

• 90% or better in 5th grade Math

• Teacher Recommendation

• Daily grades include but are not limited to in-class assignments, homework, quizzes, class discussions, group work and participation.

• Assessments include but are not limited to major exams, CScope assessments, essays, research papers, quizzes, reports and projects. 

Category 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Daily/Homework

70% 65% 60% 55%

Assessments/Major Grades

30% 35% 40% 45%

Grade Weights:

Band Director: Jana Crosslin

• The students will be assigned in separate band classes grouped by instruments.

• Social Activities like Back to School Parties and       Splash Kingdom• No experience is necessary to be in band…come one,       come all!• Three Concerts per year, one Solo Contest, and one out of 

school Concert Contest at a Festival• Friday, March 27th will be Band Sign Up Night 

Choir Director: Sandy Shelley

• Evening concerts are a required test grade.

• Minimal cost for choir uniform.

• Hawaiian Falls Contest/Field Trip

• Spring Musical

Art Teacher: Melanie Phelps

• Use a variety of Media and Techniques:Pencil, colored pencils, paint, papermache, clay, etc.• Learn about artist and periods of art.• Supply list required for class.

Art classes available:Art 1 and DIY Creations (new for 6th grade)

Theatre Arts Teacher: Rae Harvill

• Theatre Arts class:– Acting, Characterization, Movement– Video-Making– Puppetry– Class Play performed in Spring– Set Design– Costume & Makeup Design– Light & Sound Design– Publicity Design– Prop Design

• Student teams solve open-ended challenges and present their solutions at tournaments

• Teams learn important life skills like time management, collaboration, conflict resolution, and creative and critical thinking

Destination Imagination

STEM - Wiessner

• Science• Technology• Engineering• MathStudents will use the above disciplines, incorporate analytical reasoning skills and team building to meet project deadlines. We utilize the LEGO MindstormsEV3 platform. A strong propensity for problem solving is recommended.

Closing

• How can I stay involved in my Child’s Education?*Parent Portal*Teacher’s Websites*Email Teachers*Look at the Calendar

• Students have received selection sheets.  • Selection sheets are due this Friday, March 6th  to their Social Studies teachers.   

• Registration will be March 19th  and 20th .