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Dowell Middle School
PARENT PRESENTATION
Incoming 6th Grade
February 23, 2017
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Administrative Team
• Principal – Holly Rogers
• Assistant Principals – Jesse Abel and Aretha Jackson
• Counselors – Jennifer Morse and Rayshana Adams
• Library Media Specialist – Jamie Morris
• Special Education Lead – Lori Wilson
• English as a Second Language – Laurea Myers and
Irma Garcia
• 504 Coordinator – Christie Thompson
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Goals for Tonight
• Get information for academic decision
making.
• Get information for elective decision making.
• Alleviate fears about the transition to
middle school.
• Questions well be answered individually
at the end.
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Materials Review
• Course Selection Sheet
• Course Descriptions are online
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Middle School Philosophy
• High Academic Standards for All Students.
• Students Introduced to Academic and
Extra-Curricular Options.
• Students Begin to Determine Strengths
and Preferences.
• Partnership with Students, Families,
& Community.
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STAAR Testing at Middle School
Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade
Reading Reading Reading
Writing
Math Math Math
Science
Social Studies
• The State of Texas Assessments of
Academic Readiness.
• (STAAR) High School credit courses are
End Of Course Exams.
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Core Classes
• McKinney ISD’s curriculum is common at all schools and aligned with the rest of the state.
• Core Curriculum is based on the Texas
Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• Core Curriculum is a college prep.
• Aligned with like grade levels and between
grade levels.
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Core Courses
• Language Arts and Reading (ELAR)
• Math Core or Pre-AP
• History
• Science
Every Student Takes:
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Pre AP Academic Profile
• Consistently makes 3’s in elementary school.
• Are willing to work hard, complete all
assignments on time, and are conscientious
students.
• Are ready to commit to a course sequence
leading to AP Calculus in high school.
• Is well organized.
• Seeks help when needed.
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Pre–AP Math Classes
• These classes are intended to prepare
students for AP Calculus or AP Statistics.
• 6th Grade students in the Pre-AP program
learn 2 years of math content in one year’stime.
• Students are expected to complete more
intense assignments on their own at home
and to review their class notes each day in
preparation for the next class.
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Math Curriculum Sequence
Grade Core Pre – AP
6th 6th Grade TEKS 6th & 7th Grade TEKS
7th 7th Grade TEKS8th Grade TEKS
(Pre Algebra)
8th8th Grade TEKS
(Pre Algebra) Algebra I
9th Algebra I Geometry
10th Geometry Algebra II
11th Algebra II Pre-Calculus
12th Statistics Calculus or Statistics
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Other Levels of Courses
• ESL: Non or limited English speakers.
• Special Education: Continuum of services.
• Gifted and Talented: Identified GT students.
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Gifted and Talented
• If your child is in GT, Karen Green will provide us
with the information for placement of classes.
• For now, you just check Pre AP math.
• If you have questions about GT,
• Email: [email protected]
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Typical 6th Grade Day
• Language Arts: Every day for 52 minutes.
• Math: Every day for 104 minutes.
• Science: Every day for 52 minutes.
• History: Every day for 52 minutes.
• Physical Education: Every day for 52 minutes.
• Elective: Each day for about 52 minutes.
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Physical Education Requirement
• Every student is required to complete 4 semesters
of Physical Education while in the Middle School.
• In 6th Grade every student takes Physical
Education every day for the year.
• This completes 2 semesters of the Physical
Education Requirement.
• There is a health component that is taught in the
Physical Education class.
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Electives Choices
• Art - Limited Spots Available
• Band
• Choir
• Orchestra
• AVID
*All electives are full year electives.
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What’s New For Students?
• Lockers
• Backpacks
• Changing Classes
• Lunch (Lots of Choices)
• Getting Involved
• Extra curricular activities
• Clubs
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Decisions To Make
• Which level of academic class in Math is most
appropriate for your child?
• Which elective (Art, Band, Choir or Orchestra)
is most appropriate for your child?
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Registration
• Students will register at their home elementary
campus.
• Forms are due to students elementary home
room teacher on February 27th.
• Any changes after February 27th need to be
handled through the Middle School.
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Parent Information
• Communication
• Email Distribution List
• Web Site
http://legacy.mckinneyisd.net/Campuses/school_
websites/dowell/
• Progress Reports & Report Cards
• Student Planners
• Home Access Center
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Welcome To Dowell!
• Due Date: February 27, 2017.
• Return Registration Form to homeroom teacher.
• Schedule pick up/Meet the Teacher will be
August 22, 2017.
• Lion Pride Camp on Friday, June 2nd from 9-11.
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Welcome to
DOWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
2017 - 2018