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Dowell Middle School
PARENT PRESENTATION
Incoming 6th Grade
February 23, 2017
Administrative Team
• Principal – Holly Rogers
• Assistant Principals – Jesse Abel and Aretha Jackson
• Counselors – Jennifer Morse and Rayshana Adams
• Library Media Specialist – Jamie Morris
• Special Education Lead – Lori Wilson
• English as a Second Language – Laurea Myers and
Irma Garcia
• 504 Coordinator – Christie Thompson
Goals for Tonight
• Get information for academic decision
making.
• Get information for elective decision making.
• Alleviate fears about the transition to
middle school.
• Questions well be answered individually
at the end.
Materials Review
• Course Selection Sheet
• Course Descriptions are online
Middle School Philosophy
• High Academic Standards for All Students.
• Students Introduced to Academic and
Extra-Curricular Options.
• Students Begin to Determine Strengths
and Preferences.
• Partnership with Students, Families,
& Community.
STAAR Testing at Middle School
Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade
Reading Reading Reading
Writing
Math Math Math
Science
Social Studies
• The State of Texas Assessments of
Academic Readiness.
• (STAAR) High School credit courses are
End Of Course Exams.
Core Classes
• McKinney ISD’s curriculum is common at all schools and aligned with the rest of the state.
• Core Curriculum is based on the Texas
Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• Core Curriculum is a college prep.
• Aligned with like grade levels and between
grade levels.
Core Courses
• Language Arts and Reading (ELAR)
• Math Core or Pre-AP
• History
• Science
Every Student Takes:
Pre AP Academic Profile
• Consistently makes 3’s in elementary school.
• Are willing to work hard, complete all
assignments on time, and are conscientious
students.
• Are ready to commit to a course sequence
leading to AP Calculus in high school.
• Is well organized.
• Seeks help when needed.
Pre–AP Math Classes
• These classes are intended to prepare
students for AP Calculus or AP Statistics.
• 6th Grade students in the Pre-AP program
learn 2 years of math content in one year’stime.
• Students are expected to complete more
intense assignments on their own at home
and to review their class notes each day in
preparation for the next class.
Math Curriculum Sequence
Grade Core Pre – AP
6th 6th Grade TEKS 6th & 7th Grade TEKS
7th 7th Grade TEKS8th Grade TEKS
(Pre Algebra)
8th8th Grade TEKS
(Pre Algebra) Algebra I
9th Algebra I Geometry
10th Geometry Algebra II
11th Algebra II Pre-Calculus
12th Statistics Calculus or Statistics
Other Levels of Courses
• ESL: Non or limited English speakers.
• Special Education: Continuum of services.
• Gifted and Talented: Identified GT students.
Gifted and Talented
• If your child is in GT, Karen Green will provide us
with the information for placement of classes.
• For now, you just check Pre AP math.
• If you have questions about GT,
• Email: [email protected]
Typical 6th Grade Day
• Language Arts: Every day for 52 minutes.
• Math: Every day for 104 minutes.
• Science: Every day for 52 minutes.
• History: Every day for 52 minutes.
• Physical Education: Every day for 52 minutes.
• Elective: Each day for about 52 minutes.
Physical Education Requirement
• Every student is required to complete 4 semesters
of Physical Education while in the Middle School.
• In 6th Grade every student takes Physical
Education every day for the year.
• This completes 2 semesters of the Physical
Education Requirement.
• There is a health component that is taught in the
Physical Education class.
Electives Choices
• Art - Limited Spots Available
• Band
• Choir
• Orchestra
• AVID
*All electives are full year electives.
What’s New For Students?
• Lockers
• Backpacks
• Changing Classes
• Lunch (Lots of Choices)
• Getting Involved
• Extra curricular activities
• Clubs
Decisions To Make
• Which level of academic class in Math is most
appropriate for your child?
• Which elective (Art, Band, Choir or Orchestra)
is most appropriate for your child?
Registration
• Students will register at their home elementary
campus.
• Forms are due to students elementary home
room teacher on February 27th.
• Any changes after February 27th need to be
handled through the Middle School.
Parent Information
• Communication
• Email Distribution List
• Web Site
http://legacy.mckinneyisd.net/Campuses/school_
websites/dowell/
• Progress Reports & Report Cards
• Student Planners
• Home Access Center
Welcome To Dowell!
• Due Date: February 27, 2017.
• Return Registration Form to homeroom teacher.
• Schedule pick up/Meet the Teacher will be
August 22, 2017.
• Lion Pride Camp on Friday, June 2nd from 9-11.
Welcome to
DOWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
2017 - 2018