Gettys Middle SchoolMR. MICHAEL CORY - PRINCIPAL

MRS. TAMMY DURHAM – 6TH GRADE AP

WELCOME RISING BREAKERS

Crosswell Elementary

McKissick Elementary

West End Elementary

WELCOME RISING BREAKERS

East End Elementary

Forest Acres Elementary

AGENDA FOR TODAY 1. Tour of the 6th grade areas 2. Talk about classes for next year 3. Question and Answer 4. Report to gym for a Fine Arts presentation with your

Principal – Mr. Michael Cory

RISING 6TH GRADE TOUR GUIDE SCHEDULE

Upstairs - 6th grade hall – academics and teams

Downstairs – 6th grade hall – 6th grade office, main office, nurse

Courtyard and Media Center

Gym and Fine Arts Area

Dismiss by teacher

 

TYPICAL DAY AT GETTYS

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6TH GRADE SCHEDULE

First Period – starts at 8:20 (proposed time)Second PeriodExploratory ClassExploratory ClassLunchSilent Sustained ReadingThird PeriodFourth Period – ends at 3:20 (proposed time)

FINE ARTS

Band

Strings

Chorus

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PE: Promotes fitness and health. All students will be required to take at least one Semester of PE.

Keyboarding: Provides an opportunity for students to master keyboarding and other computer related skills.

Art: Organized around the elements of Art and the principles of design. Artists and artworks discussed.

Personal Skills: Learn skills for life- Red Cross certifications, time management, and design service projects.

Robotics/Tech Lab: Using Multimedia software and hands-on activities with the latest in Digital Technology.

Careers/Life Skills: Explores career clusters and the world of work through activities, videos and discussions.

Classworks/Computer: Fun, individualized computer activities that accelerate or enhance critical skills of Math/English.

Release Time: Christian education Bible study and activities offered through faith-based organizations.

Study Hall: Supervised class that allows for a 45 minute period of choice: class work, homework, computer, silent reading.

______ Fine Arts Track ______Exploratory Arts Track

FINE ARTS (Select only one year long course)

______Beginning Band

______Chorus

______Strings

Students Will Rotate The Following 9 Week Courses:

ArtPersonal Skills

Careers Exploration/Life SkillsKeyboarding

All students will take:

PE (Semester/Two 9 weeks)

All students will take:

PE (Semester/Two 9 weeks)

Exploratory Arts Preference:Please number choices in order of preference from 1 to 4. Student will get one or two classes from below, either one semester course or two 9 week classes. Every effort will be made to accommodate exploratory selections; however, students may be placed in alternative courses based on academic need and availability._______Release Time (Semester-Off campus) Parent Signature: __________________________________________________Art (9 weeks)_______Personal Skills (9 weeks)_______Robotics/Tech Lab (9 weeks)_______Careers/Life Skills (9 weeks)_______Keyboarding (9 weeks)_______Classworks/Computer (9 weeks)_______Study Hall (9 weeks)

Exploratory Arts Preference:Please number choices in order of preference from 1 to 4. Student will get one or two classes from below, either one semester course or two 9 week classes. Every effort will be made to accommodate exploratory selections; however, students may be placed in alternative courses based on academic need and availability._______Classworks/Computer (9 weeks)_______Robotics/Tech Lab (9 weeks)_______Study Hall (9 weeks)_______Release Time (Semester-Off campus) Parent Signature for Release Time is required here:

Please make your course selections from one side only:

QUEST

Gifted and Talented students are served in middle school through their English Language Arts class

ADVANCED MATH Gifted and Talented (Quest) and Advanced Math are

two different items

To be in the advanced Math classes you must meet two of the three requirements listed below:

4th grade PASS = Exemplary 5th grade Winter or Spring Map Score of 238 or

above 5th grade Math quarter 3 or final average of 90% or

above

TOP 10 QUESTIONS

1. Are the 6th graders around other students? 2. Do students have to carry their books all day? 3. Can 6th graders play sports or participate in clubs? 4. Will anyone help me get to my classes when school

starts in August? 5. Do I get my own locker? 6. What bus do I ride? 7. Can you tell me about lunch? 8. What do I need to get enrolled in school for next year? 9. Do we have to come to an orientation session before

school begins? 10. When do I start school?

QUESTIONS&

ANSWERS

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