Welcome to Navo Middle School

5th Grade Transition

Navo Administration

Principal Beth Kelly

Asst. Principal Marvyn White

Asst. Principal Toni Goodman

Navo Counseling Department

To get more information check out our webpage!

● Counselor contact information● Tips for transitioning into middle school● Course selection and descriptions● Career/College Information ( Naviance)● Social and emotional information links for students and

parents

Ms. Cain L-Z

Ms. Simpson A-K

Mr. PhillipsSAC

Navo Counseling Department

How to access the counselor:

Students sign up to see the counselor in the counseling suite by filling out the Request to See Counselor Form outside the counselor’s door

Reasons to see the counselor:

● Academic Concerns● Peer Conflict● Social Issues● Emotional Issues

6th Grade Required Courses

English 10600

Reading/EXPO 20600/19600

Math 30600

Science 40600

Cont. World Societies 50600

PE 80600

Advisory 99010

6th Grade Elective Choices Sixth grade students can have one (1) elective. If necessary, a student may be placed into an acceleration course for math and/or reading.

Theater Arts 60660

Art Full Year 61610

Band 60010/30

Choir Boys 60651

Choir Girls 60652

Orchestra 60630/40

EnglishTeachers:

Mrs. Gayle Goudarzi (6-1)

Mr. Jesse Burks (6-2)

Quarter 1: Personal narrative, nouns, verbs, dialogue

Quarter 2: Expository essay, indefinite pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions

Quarter 3: Persuasive, poetry, research project, adjectives and adverbs

Quarter 4: Original story, expository writing, review parts of speech

ReadingQuarter 1: Genre, Plot, Compare/Contrast, Conflict

Quarter 2: Non-Fiction Passages, Main Idea, Supporting Details, Text Structures

Quarter 3: Plays, Figurative Language, Poetry

Quarter 4: Novel Class Study using Literature Circles

Teachers

Mrs. Kaylyn Feemster (6-1)

Ms. Corinne Divine (6-2)

6th Grade MathNavo Middle School

Denton ISD

Curriculum Outline Unit 1: Decimal and Fraction

Operations

Unit 2: Integers and Coordinate Plane

Unit 3: Expressions, Equations,

Inequalities

Unit 4: Rates, Ratios, Percents

Unit 5: Geometry

Unit 6: Data Analysis

Unit 7: Personal Financial Literacy

Students need to have 0-12 multiplication/division facts memorized in order to be successful in 6th grade

math!

Daily Math Supplies• 2 Composition Notebooks (just for

math) • Pencils, Erasers, Pens,

Highlighters • Colored Pencils (full set)• Markers OR Crayons (full set)• Pocket folder/divider for math • Notebook Paper

Elements and CompoundsPhysical Properties & Classification of Matter

Earth's Energy ResourcesLaw of Conservation of Energy

Force, Motion, and EnergyOrganization of the Solar System

Structure of the Earth and Plate TectonicsOrganisms and Environments

S c i e n c e

Force andMotion

Newton’s

Laws

PlateTectonics

Contemporary World SocietiesHow to Read a Map

Geographic FeaturesWorld Religions

World GovernmentsWorld Economies

World CulturesWhy People Live Where They Live

6-1 Mrs. Pierce6-2 Ms. Haeussler

6th Grade PE❏ Attire

❏ Grey t-shirt or a Navo shirt❏ Black athletic shorts❏ Non-marking sole shoes (athletic shoes)

❏ PE & Athletic Dept will be selling clothing❏ Info will be available at the end of the year

❏ Jewelry is not allowed to be worn during class❏ Lockers

❏ Each student will receive a locker with a combo❏ Spray deodorants, colognes, and body sprays are

prohibited in the locker room.❏ Stick deodorants only

EXceptional POtential EXPO is the district’s program for those students who excel consistently or who show the potential to excel in general intellectual ability, specific subject matter aptitude, and creative and productive thinking.

If you are interested in testing for EXPO: We test once in the fall and once in the spring for EXPO. Please look on our webpage for upcoming dates.

EXPO students meet in a daily EXPO class. EXPO is also your READING class. Once you have been tested and placed in the EXPO program, you are an EXPO student FOREVER!

(You do not have to test again for middle school.)

IF you are an EXPO student and see Reading listed on your schedule when you pick it up, please call the school and request a schedule change to an EXPO class.

There is a list of school supplies that are needed specifically for EXPO on the

EXPO webpage. You can ignore any supplies listed for a Reading class.

Ms. Small-6th grade Mrs. Wilcox-7th & 8th grade

B at Navo MSYour child can learn to

play one of the following instruments:

Flute * Oboe *ClarinetBassoon * Saxophone

Trumpet * French HornTrombone * Euphonium

Tuba * Percussion

Choose B as your #1 elective to be contacted by a Band Director.

We will have a night in April where students and parents may come up

and try all the instruments 1 on 1 with a band director to see which instrument will fit them the best!

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!!

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT:

www.navoband.org (There is a “Future Members” tab with FAQ’s, Instrument Examples,

Info for Parents, etc.)

The Navo Choir program has a tradition of excellence. Navo singers are exemplary

students, musicians, and people who learn together with diligence, artistry, and maturity.

The choir classes here at Navo combine high expectations with a safe and encouraging

learning environment in which to explore and experience great music.

Whether your child loves to sing or is ready to give it a try for the first time, the Navo Choir department has a place for them.

Sixth grade choirs are grade and gender specific, giving them plenty of individual attention as they build their skills and understanding. Both the 6th Grade Boys Choir and the 6th Grade Girls Choir sing music from throughout history and around the world.

Students get to share their music at various venues throughout the year, including concerts, luncheons, football games, neighborhood gatherings, and more, culminating with a spring competition at the Sandy Lake amusement park.

Choose CHOIR as your first elective choice to receive more information!You can also visit our website at www.DentonISD.org/Domain/4408

Orchestra at Navo MSChoose Orchestra as

your #1 elective to be contacted by Mrs.

Dominguez. We will have a night in the spring for

students who are new to orchestra can come listen to and try all of the instruments to see which one they want

to play next year.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!!

Mrs. Dominguez, Orchestra Director

Being apart of orchestra and playing a stringed instrument is a way for students to express themselves in a positive environment, make lifelong friends, and be apart of a team that encourages and supports. We strive for excellence, accept challenges, and develop self-discipline. We would love for your student to be involved in our award winning orchestra program.

VIOLINVIOLACELLODOUBLE BASS

Committed to Excellence

The Theatre program is designed to introduce students to all aspects of Theatre with

multiple hands on opportunities. Students will have an

understanding of basic and advanced techniques, creative

expression/performance, heritage, and critical evaluation.

Theatre provides an outlet for self-expression and helps the

development of imagination and creativity. It increases social

awareness, mental awareness, speech, self-respect,

self-discipline and self-confidence.

Check us out online and Social Media!

ahirsch@dentonisd.org

Director of Theatre Arts Mrs. Hirsch

Library - LITERACY IS EVERYTHING! According to the U.S. Department of Education:

In Fourth Grade, U.S. Students read and write at levels among

the best in the world.

By 12th Grade only 35% of students are considered proficient in

reading.

The workplace demands competency in literacy skills:

72% of employers rate high school students deficient in basic

writing skills.

38% consider graduates deficient in reading comprehension.

Literacy is the #1 soft-skill companies look for when

hiring.

Soft-Skills are usually self-developed (as opposed to hard skills, which

you typically acquire in school or on the job).

According to Texas Labor Commission the top “soft-skill” in demand in

Texas job postings is Oral and Written Communication.

In 2016, LinkedIn conducted a yearlong survey with companies listing

the top 10 skills for employment and the #1 skill preferred was

Literacy/Communication.

“More than just clearly speaking the language, communication skills

involve active listening, excellent presentation, reading and writing

abilities.” - Jacob Share (job search expert)

Medications at school• Prescription• OTC• Allergy and asthma emergency medication

Immunizations• Requirements for 7th grade

State-required health screenings• 6th grade scoliosis• 7th grade Hearing/Vision

Nurse webpage• Medications policy and forms• Current Health Room news

NURSE

Jennifer Johnston, RN

Clubs and Organizations

● PTA● Glo Girls (Girls Leadership Organization)● Student Council● Friends of Rachel

Following closing remarks please visit the tables to get more information about academics, clubs, and organizations here at Navo.

Closing RemarksFor the next 15 minutes, please visit our teachers and counselors at the tables in the main hall to ask any questions that you may have.

PTA will also be available for you to sign up and/or purchase Navo spirit wear.

Thank you for coming!!!