Movin on Up Middle School Beck Elementary to

Movin’ on Up: Middle School Beck Elementary to Medlin Middle

What is different about middle school? A. A different class, in a different room every hour B. A chance to be challenged even more academically C. A chance to get involved in more extra-curricular activities D. The opportunity to have a school locker E. All of the above

Let’s talk about it! • What is EXCITING about going to middle school? • What do you think will be NEW at middle school? • What will be SCARY to you at middle school? • What will be SIMILAR at the middle school? • What will be INTERESTING at the middle school? You will have 10 minutes to go around the room and ask others these questions in order to fill in your grid.

How many class periods will you take? Eight 2 Math (same math double-blocked) 1 ELA 1 Science 1 Social Studies 1 PE 1 Fine Art 1 Other Elective Core courses

Choices for 6 th Grade Core Courses • Language Arts, Pre-AP Language Arts, or Pre-AP/GT Language Arts (for identified Gifted and Talented students) • Math, 6 -7 Compacted Advanced Mathematics, or -7 Compacted Advanced Mathematics GT (for identified Gifted and Talented students) • Science or Pre-AP Science • Contemporary World Cultures & Geography or Pre-AP Contemporary World Cultures & Geography 6

What does Pre-AP mean? Pre-Advanced Placement Pre-AP courses will prepare you for success in high school AP (Advanced Placement) courses or other rigorous courses such as college courses.

Pre-AP engages students in active, high-level learning to develop the skills, habits of mind, and concepts needed to succeed in college one day. TRUE or FALSE?

The math course I choose for 6 th grade will determine the advanced math I can take later in high school. TRUE or FALSE?

What does Pre-AP Math 6 th cover? th 6 and th 7 grade math Grade 6: 6 -7 Compacted 6 th and 7 th TEKS Advanced Mathematics 6 th Grade STAAR Grade 7: Advanced Pre-Algebra 7 th and 8 th TEKS 8 th Grade STAAR Grade 8: Pre-AP Algebra I TEKS Algebra I EOC This allows you to take Algebra 1, a high school course, in the 8 th grade. Otherwise, you will take Algebra 1 in the 9 th grade.

Math Sequence Through High School 6 th Grade Math 6 -7 Compacted Advanced Math 7 th Grade Math Advanced Pre-Algebra I or Pre-AP Algebra I Pre-AP Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP Algebra II or Pre-AP Algebra II Pre. Calculus or Pre-AP Pre. Calculus AP Calculus

How many Pre-AP courses should you take? Consider your… • • • Academic strengths Parent, teacher, and counselor input Past grades and test performances Personal goals Extra-curricular activities Most importantly… your motivation, effort, & attitude!

What Fine Arts are offered? Band, Choir, or Orchestra Band: Clarinet, French Horn, Flute, Trumpet, Sax, Tuba, Euphonium, Oboe, Bassoon, Percussion Choir: Boys Choir and Girls Choir Orchestra: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

Other Possible Elective Choices • Introduction to Art • Introduction to Theatre Arts • Technology Apps • Teen Leadership

To review… How many class periods will you take? Eight 2 Math (same math double-blocked) 1 ELA 1 Science 1 Social Studies 1 PE 1 Fine Art 1 Other Elective Core courses

How hard you work in middle school will determine your future academic success. TRUE or FALSE? Middle School Matters!!!

Campus Visit and Parent Night Medlin Tours for 5 th grade are TBD.