WoodCreek Junior High School

Course Selection5th into 6th Grade

2015-2016

Course Selection Materials

WoodCreek Junior High School 6TH GRADE COURSE REQUEST WORKSHEET 2011-2012

Student Name: Last First

Parent E-Mail

Parent/Guardian Name: Last First Home Phone #

Mailing Address Street City Zip

Parent/Guardian Work Phone # Parent/Guardian Cell Phone # Current Elementary School Birth Date

DIRECTIONS: The following courses should be selected: English, reading, math, social studies, science, P.E., and one elective. Check the desired course request. Alternate electives should be included in the event a course has insufficient enrollment or the student schedule will not accommodate a particular elective choice. Student and parent/guardian signatures confirm that all course guidelines have been reviewed and course selections have been made based upon the student’s individual strengths, interests, and commitment. NOTE: Final placement into courses is contingent upon campus approval. *GT placement requires the student to have met specific KISD screening criteria.

REQUIRED COURSES: ENGLISH ______J602 English 6 ______J604 PreAP English 6 ______G604 GT English 6* READING ______J607 Reading 6 ______J609 PreAP Reading 6 ______G609 GT Reading 6* MATHEMATICS _____J611 Math 6 _____J612 PreAP Math 6 _____G612 GT Math 6* SOCIAL STUDIES _____J620 Social Studies 6 _____J622 PreAP Social Studies 6 _____G622 GT Social Studies 6* SCIENCE _____J630 Science 6 _____J632 PreAP Science 6 _____G632 GT Science 6* PHYSICAL EDUCATION _____J680 Boys’ P.E. _____J681 Girls’ P.E. J688 Lunch J695 Advisory *All GT courses are based on PreAP curriculum, differentiated for GT students. Students selecting GT courses must have been screened and meet the GT criteria.

ELECTIVE COURSES: Elective change requests made after the last day of the school year will be considered on a space available basis only. Please be advised that students must choose alternate elective choices in case of scheduling conflicts with first choice. ______J660 Beginning Band [Director will contact student regarding Instrument assignment] ______J667 Girls’ Choir ______J668 Boys’ Choir ______J653 Beginning Orchestra [Director will contact student regarding Instrument assignment] ______J650 Art (year long course) ______J648 Theater Arts (year long course) If a student does not pass the first administration of the 5th Grade Reading or Math TAKS, the student will be enrolled in Math Block or Reading Improvement in place of his/her elective. Other students with minimum or missing TAKS test scores may also be considered for placement into such classes. CHOOSE TWO ALTERNATE ELECTIVES: 1. _________________ 2.______________________ To confirm that all course guidelines and selections have been reviewed, please sign below. _____________________________________________ Student Signature _____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: PLACEMENT INTO THE COURSES LISTED BELOW ARES BASED UPON MEETING SPECIFIC CRITERIA AND WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE CAMPUS. Placement for Special Education students determined by ARD committee _____J691 Fundamental English _____J692 Fundamental Reading _____J693 Fundamental Math Placement required for students who did not pass the TAKS and/or based upon documented reading or math levels _____J605 Reading Improvement _____J608 Math Lab

Campus Message: Parent Night Program- Tues, Feb. 1, 6-7 PM A-L Presentation in Commons M-Z Elective Fair in Gym 7-8 PM M-Z Presentation in Commons A-L Elective Fair in Gym

Course CatalogKaty ISD

20152016

WCJH

WCJH

• Mascot: TimberWolf

• Colors: Black and Red

• Grades: 6 through 8

Elementary to JH Differences • School Hours 7:30-2:35• No recess• NO MORE STRAIGHT LINES• More responsibilities and privileges• New friends and interests• Open lunch room seating

6th Grade Schedule

• 7 classes-45 minutes in length• 30 minute lunch• 5 minute passing period between classes• 5 core classes (English, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies)• 1 elective• P.E.

Three Degrees of Difficulty

• Academic- appropriate for all on grade level (college bound curriculum)

• Pre-Advanced Placement (PreAP)- prepares for AP classes in high school

• Gifted & Talented- must already be identified and in Challenge for GT classes

Choosing Courses

Three Class Formats:

1. Academic – For everyone, on grade level, more time to review concepts, more tutoring provided, prepares students for college as well as other post secondary education

2. PreAP – More challenging, fast paced, requires independent learning, prepares students for AP classes in high school

3. GT – Must be screened and identified

ACADEMIC COURSES

• Instruction and learning is at grade level

• Prepares students for college and post-secondary education

• Provides more time for repetition

• Designed to challenge motivated students

• Prepares students for AP/college level courses

• Moves at a faster pace• Requires more independent learning

and homework * 85 or higher in current subject

Pre AP COURSES

PreAP Math Big difference in # of

objectives covered

• 5th grade – approx. 60 objectives• 6th grade Academic – approx. 64 objectives• 6th grade PreAP – over 90 objectives with some

being 7th grade objectives

Pre-AP level of instruction will focus on preparation for taking Algebra I in 8th grade.

What Students Say About PreAP/GT Math

Need to enjoy math a lot and like to learn

You will learn something new everyday

so you better be used to going fast

Better know your basic math facts and know them wellExpect

homework

everyday

More Pre AP Information

Core CurriculumEvery student has 5 core classes

• English *• Reading**(English & Reading blocked together)• Math (Pre AP covers 6th and ½ 7th curr.)• Science• Social Studies

Electives All Junior High Students Must Take a Fine Arts

• Band *• Orchestra *(Band /Orchestra directors will contact you before school is out about an instrument selection)

• Choir *• Theatre *• Art **Supply Fees required

Physical Education• Both boys and girls (separate gyms)• Graded class/ attend everyday• Dress out in uniforms (laundering fee)• Lockers in gyms• No Athletics (competitive sports) in 6th

Grade

Reading and Math Lab

• Based on FIRST administration STAAR scores (take the place of PE or Elective)

Example: A Typical 6th Grade DayPeriod Subject Room #

1 English 2118

2 Reading 2118

3 Science 2117

4 Band Band Hall

5 Math 2120 6 P.E. (boys or girls) Gym

6a Lunch Cafeteria

7 Social Studies

2122

Cafeteria• Respectful dining room etiquette• Open seating• Hot tray, Snack Bar/Pizza Bar• Must stay seated and keep area

clean• Secondary lunch prices: $2.25 • Secondary breakfast prices: $1.00

Course WorkSheet• Legal first and last name• Level of core classes (Aca., PreAP, GT)• (Reading and English blocked)• 1 Elective • 2 Alternates• Parent & student signature needed• Return course selection worksheet to your

homeroom teacher by campus deadline

To Help Ease the Transition

• T-N-T (Timberwolves in Training) -New Student Orientation about a week before school starts (will be announced)

• Schedule Pick up day- find your classes, pick up pre-purchased supplies

• Tardies not taken the first week of school

What Next?

• Turn in Course Selection Worksheet to your 5th grade teacher (DUE date on sheet)– You may not get your first choice elective-be sure

to put 2nd and 3rd choices on your course selection sheet

• Course Verification Letter will be sent home verifying the course selections– THIS IS NOT A SCHEDULE!!!

– Follow instructions on sheet on how to make changes.

Points to Remember…

Schedules may change at least once throughout junior high because:

• Classes need to be leveled/balanced• School growth requires the addition of new

teachers

Please remember to be flexible and open-minded about schedule changes.

Parent Night Program

TuesdayJanuary 13, 2015

A-L 5:00-6:00 PM M-Z 6:30-7:30

QUESTIONS?