Middle School Presentation By Mrs Castillo Mrs Pena

Middle School Presentation By: Mrs. Castillo, Mrs. Pena, & Mrs. Bobea

Middle School Promotion Requirements SUBJECT # OF CLASSES 6 TH GRADE 7 TH GRADE 8 TH GRADE ENGLISH 3 M/J LANGUAGE ARTS 1 M/J LANGUAGE ARTS 2 M/J LANGUAGE ARTS 3 MATHEMATICS 3 M/J MATH 1 M/J MATH 2 M/J PRE-ALGEBRA 1 HONORS GEOMETRY HONORS SCIENCE 3 M/J SCIENCE 1 M/J SCIENCE 2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE HONORS M/J SCIENCE 3 PHYSICAL SCIENCE HONORS BIOLOGY HONORS SOCIAL STUDIES *ELECTIVES 3 9 US HISTORY 3 ELECTIVES PE HEALTH READING CIVICS 3 ELECTIVES PE/DANCE READING + ELECTIVE WORLD HISTORY TOTAL CLASSES 3 ELECTIVES 21 Courses Passed All Courses Passed 4 -5 Courses Passed Must pass Language Arts or Mathematics and at least 3 other courses Less than 4 courses Passed Status Promoted Placed in next grade and scheduled to repeat courses not passed {excluding 8 th graders} MUST PASS ALL COURSES FOR PROMOTION! Retained

6 Tips for Academic Success! 1. Go to class! – You can’t learn the material if you are never in class. Try to schedule your doctor and dentist appointments before or after school hours.

6 Tips for Academic Success! 2. Get a planner! – Use a planner to keep track of your test dates, assignments, study time, etc. Make sure you have all the supplies you need for each of your classes.

6 Tips for Academic Success! 3. Make the grade! – Develop study skills that best work for you. Study, study, and ask questions if your are in doubt! Do not wait until you are falling behind and failing a class to ask for help. Focus on time management. Use your valuable time wisely. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

6 Tips for Academic Success! 4. Do your homework and study for tests! – All assignments count toward your grade. The assignments will help you learn the material (if not, your teachers would not assign them to you) Make sure you get plenty of rest and keep active.

6 Tips for Academic Success! 5. Respect yourself and others! – Think before you post anything online. Follow the guidelines to protect your online reputation on social media. Remember that when you send a message or photo, you can never get it back.

6 Tips for Academic Success! 6. Make good friends! – Always keep a positive attitude. We are all here to make the best of your school experience. “ Nobody is better than you, but you’re not better than anyone else !”

The End! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact : Mrs. Gilma Castillo – 6 & 7 th grade gcastillo@materlakes. org Mrs. Patricia Bobea – 6 & 7 th grade pbobea@materlakes. org Mrs. Yasmine Pena – 8 th grade ypena@materlakes. org