6th gradeCOURSE REGISTRATION for 2019-20
WELCOME TO KIRKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
KIRKLAND SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Steve Hynden LAST NAMES A - L [email protected]
Carol Hinrichs LAST NAMES M - Z [email protected]
PRINCIPAL- MRS. McCARSON“Shelfie”
LIBRARIAN~MRS. HAGGERTY
OUR GOALS FOR THE DAY
• Celebrate your transition to middle school.• Identify what gets you excited or nervous about
KiMS• Highlight KiMS differences from elementary school • How to make the most of your KiMS experience• Preview a typical day at KiMS • Registering for your classes• Answering course registration questions
LAKEVIEW Elementary- Home of the Leopards
TWAIN Elementary – Home of the Bobcats
Peter KIRK Elementary - Home of the Eagles
WELCOME FUTURE PANTHERS OF KIRKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
COMING TOGETHER AS ONE!
HOW IS MIDDLE SCHOOL DIFFERENT?
Different Classes You go to a different classrooms for many of your classes. You learn where each class is and what time it starts.New Rules Student Handbook will be taught and reviewed at the
beginning of the year. It’s your responsibility to become familiar and follow the
school rules.A Busier Schedule Have 5 minutes to get from one class to the next
MORE WAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL DIFFERENT…
More Classmates will get to know different students in every class. More Teachers will have different teachers for many of your
classes. Adapt to each teacher’s expectations and
teaching style More Choices opportunities to participate in a variety of
extracurricular activities (after school): inter-district sports, intra-mural sports; various clubs
More Homework This is another part of your growing responsibility.
MAKE THE MOST OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Get Organized ‘Binder’ with dividers (see tips on KiMS PTSA site) PowerSchool Learning/HAIKU websites with
assignments and due dates Bring all supplies to class and be prepared. Create an after school schedule for your
homework and activities. Regularly check grades online –Skyward
WHAT’S TYPICALLY IN YOUR BACKPACK? LAPTOP COMPUTER -heavier item; pack it closest to your back
BINDER -try lightweight individual or ‘accordion’ folders
PLANNER/CALENDAR -can tear out used pages- store or recycle
WATER BOTTLE -Refill during the day as needed
Pencils/Pens/Calculator- bring only as much as needed day to day
LUNCH (if not buying) – consider light weight lunch container
PE uniform -store in PE locker (and take home to laundry!)
Musical Instrument -store in Music Room
GET INVOLVED Take Action Join a club, participate in sports, explore and
experience Elective class interests
Meet New People Be yourself and be friendly to both classmates and
teachers.
Get involved in school activities that offer opportunities for building positive relationships.
Making Good Decisions Be familiar and follow school rules and expectations.
Exercise good judgment!
Choose friends wisely. Avoid those who pressure you to participate in choices that make you uncomfortable, compromise your values or that violate school rules.
BE A SELF ADVOCATE! Asking your Teachers for help when you need it
During class; before- or after-school; email teacher directly
Check in with your Counselor if you need… Help with a plan to improve your grades. To report any Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Ask questions about your schedule. Talk about a personal problem. Seek financial supports (lunch,supplies,fees,etc) Just want to say hello and get acquainted.
after-school SPORTS
1st Quarter (September – October)
GIRLS: Cross CountryBOYS: Tennis / Basketball /Cross Country2nd Quarter (November – January)
GIRLS: BadmintonBOYS: Soccer3rd Quarter (February- March)
GIRLS: Basketball / WrestlingBOYS: Wrestling4th Quarter(April – June)
GIRLS: Tennis / Track / VolleyballBOYS: Track
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Builders Club Yu-Gi-Oh/ Magic Game Club Battle of the Books Green Team Yearbook Math Olympiad Peer Mentors Talent Show Two School Plays Tech Club
Listen to school announcements through the year!
Period First Semester (1st and 2nd Quarter)
Second Semester(3rd and 4th Quarter)
1 ENGLISH/Language Arts ENGLISH/Language Arts2 Social Studies Social Studies3 6 Math 6 Math4 6 Science 6 Science5 PE/HEALTH PE/HEALTH6 ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
6 Periods (classes) every day We have 2 lunch times– A or B Language Arts and Social Studies usually “Blocked” Math and Science periods NOT typically same teacher PANTHER TIME (homeroom) at end of day on
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday - mixed 6,7,8 graders PE and HEALTH all year (PE/3 days and Health/2 days) Early Release on Wednesdays - all classes shorter period of time
6TH GRADE? WHAT WILL THAT BE LIKE?
Read through the course catalog that describes all 6th
grade classes. ELECTIVES are great
opportunities to explore new things
Band or Orchestra- NOTE: it is not too late to start in 6th grade.
Take home, discuss, get Parent/Guardian SIGNATURE and return it to your elementary teacher !
Due Date: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 ALL STUDENTS must return the
Registration Request form.
REMIND your PARENTS:Parent Information Night TUESDAY January 29 7:00pm at Kirkland MS
REGISTERING FOR 6TH GRADE CLASSES