dowell middle school 7 th and 8 th grade parent presentation march 16, 2015
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Dowell Middle School7th and 8th Grade Parent Presentation
March 16, 2015
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Administrative Team
Principal – Alan ArbabiAlpha A-L Sara Kriesel-Hall, Assistant Principal
Courtney Starnes, Counselor
Pamela Coats, Secretary
Alpha M-ZHolly Rogers, Assistant Principal
Rayshana Adams, Counselor
Kim Oberlander, Secretary
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Goals for TonightInformation on selection of academic and elective courses.
Questions well be answered individually at the end.
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Materials Review Course Selection Sheet
Course Descriptionshttp://www.mckinneyisd.net/parents/
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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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What’s New For Students?Additional State testing (STAAR)
More Academic Courses Selections
Additional Elective Courses
Extra curricular activities/Clubs
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STAAR Testing at Middle SchoolSixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade
Reading Reading Reading
Writing
Math Math Math
Science
Social Studies
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Academic and Pre AP Courses McKinney ISD’s curriculum is common to all MISD middle
school campuses and aligns to state standards. Core Curriculum is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills (TEKS) Curriculum is aligned within the grade level and vertically
between grade levels.
Both course offering are college preparatory courses.
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Core Academic Courses
Language Arts and Reading (ELAR)
Math (Academic, Pre-AP, Algebra I(8th grade), or Geometry (8th grade by invitation only)
Science (7th grade ELM Academic or Pre-AP, 8th grade Academic or Pre-AP)
7th grade Texas History ( ELM Academic or Pre-AP)
8th grade American History (Academic or Pre-AP)
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Target/Select Courses Placement into Target classes will be based upon a student’s MAP testing
data, STAAR test results, and overall academic record from the previous grade level.
This class takes the place of an elective course.
Target courses are offered in Math and ELAR.
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Profile of a Pre AP Student Map scores indicate grade level proficiency or above in Reading and/or
Math
Reading and/or Math STAAR scores are above met standard proficiency
Previous year overall average grade was at an 80% or higher
High interest in subject area
Student is motivated to be successful: organizes materials for studying purposes, willingly completes assigned work, and attends tutorials when needed
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Gifted and Talented If your child is identified GT, Karen Green will provide us
information about GT placement for academic classes.
If you have questions about GT placement, please contact Karen Green at Email: [email protected]
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Typical 7th and 8th Grade DayELAR (Academic or Pre-AP): Every day for 1 period.
Math(Academic or Pre-AP, Algebra I, or Geometry): Every day for 1 period.
Science (Academic or Pre-AP): Every day for 1 period.
History (Academic or Pre-AP): Every day for 1 period.
Electives (3 Periods): Meet every day for 1 period each.
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Physical Education RequirementEvery student is required to complete 4 semesters of Physical
Education while in Middle School.
Athletics does count as 2 semesters of Physical Education.
UIL rules do not allow for a student to be enrolled in Athletics and Physical Education concurrently.
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MISD Physical Information
McKinney Boyd H.S.* McKinney High School McKinney North H.S.
April 18, 2015Registration from
7:30 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.$20 Cash Only
April 25, 2015Registration from 9 A.M. – 12 P.M.$20 Cash Only
May 27, 2013Registration from 2:30 P.M. – 5 P.M.
$20 Cash Only
Date of Exam Must be After April 1, 2013* EKG’s will be available at MHS and North for an additional charge of $15.
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Electives All electives meet every day.
Elective courses meet for the entire year.
If a student participates in Athletics, they must enrolled in the Athletic period.
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Elective Choices: 7th Grade
PE, Athletics or Cheer
Art 1 or Art 2
Band
Choir
Drama
Inventions and Innovations
Journalism
Orchestra
Teen Leadership
Yearbook (application required)
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Elective Choices: 8th Grade PE, Athletics or Cheer
Art 2 or Art 3
Band
Choir
Drama
Principles of IT & Principles of AAVTC
Concepts of Engineering
Journalism
Orchestra
PALS (application required)
Yearbook (application required)
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8th Grade Electives for High School Credit Concepts of Engineering
Health/ Communication Applications
Principals of Visual Arts, Audio Visual Tech. and Communications/ Principles of Informaion Technology
Spanish 1
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
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Decisions To Make Which Level of core class is most appropriate for my child?
Which electives will benefit my child most in middle school and potentially high school?
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Communication is Key• MISD GO App
• Home Access Center (HAC)
• Progress Reports & Report Cards
• Dowell website: http://legacy.mckinneyisd.net/Campuses/school_websites/dowell/
• Teacher websites/emails
• Mr. Arbabi weekly emails
• Dowell Facebook page and Twitter feed
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Welcome to Dowell!Registration forms are due on March 20, 2015
Return form to your child’s current Math Teacher
Schedule pick up will be August 2015.