Welcome to Cinco Ranch Junior High - 6th Grade (2014-2015)

1. 2014 2015 6 th GRADE W E L C O M E TO CINCO RANCH JUNIOR HIGH 2014 2015 6 th GRADE W E L C O M E TO CINCO RANCH JUNIOR HIGH Elizabeth Kuylen, Principal

2. C R J H Assistant Principal: Doug McRorey Counselor: Julie Atwood

3. School Mascot: Coyote School Colors: Maroon and Gold GO COYOTES!!

4. School starts at 7:30 and ends at 2:35 8 classes per day classes are 45 minutes long 5 minutes between classes 5 core classes (English, Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science) 1 elective P.E. and Advisory

5. Advisory period P.E. Every day Go from class to class, restroom, lunch, and P.E. by yourself Challenge/GT Not one day a week, but every day in certain subjects Pep rallies Intramural sports Continue: Differences Continue: Differences

6. Lockers (book locker and P.E. locker) Tardies need to get to class on time No recess More homework than in elementary Lunch - sit anywhere Snack bar Continue: Continue:

7. 6 th Grade Electives Art Beginning Band (30 min. practice) Beginning Choir Beginning Orchestra (30 min. practice) Theatre I

8. Typical 6 th Grade Day Typical 6 th Grade Day Period Period Subject Subject Room # Room # 1 1 Math Math 157 157 2 2 English English 154 154 3 3 Science Science 139 139 4 4 Band Band Band Hall Band Hall 6L 6L Lunch Lunch 10:50-11:20 10:50-11:20 Cafeteria Cafeteria 5 5 Reading Reading 155 155 6 6 P.E. P.E. Gym Gym 7 7 Advisory Advisory 145 145 8 8 Social Studies Social Studies 145 145

9. Choosing Courses Three Class Formats: 1. Academic on grade level, more time to review concepts, prepares students for high school 2. PreAP More challenging, fast paced, requires independent learning, prepares students for AP classes in high school 3. GT In 6 th grade, same as PreAP classes. Must be screened and identified

10. Each type of class is designed to help students be successful. Students may take a combination of Academic and PreAP. Reading/English must both be academic or both PreAP. Please seek the advice of your childs teacher. Think about your childs: interests strengths/weaknesses commitments outside of the class day work ethic/study habits grades/grades your child likes to achieve Academic, PreAP, or Both?

11. Academic 1. Works more accurately at a normal pace 2. Would benefit from repetition and reviews 3. May need extra prompting or reminders 4. Sometimes feels overwhelmed with the homework load 5. May need additional organizational assistance 6. Would feel more successful at the Academic level

12. PreAp

13. PreAP Math Large difference in number of objectives covered 5 th grade about 60 objectives 6 th grade Academic about 64 objectives 6 th grade PreAP over 90 objectives with some being 7 th grade objectives PreAP level of instruction will focus on preparation for taking Algebra I in 8 th grade. Large difference in number of objectives covered 5 th grade about 60 objectives 6 th grade Academic about 64 objectives 6 th grade PreAP over 90 objectives with some being 7 th grade objectives PreAP level of instruction will focus on preparation for taking Algebra I in 8 th grade.

14. What Students Say About PreAP/GT What Students Say About PreAP/GT You need to enjoy the subject and like to learn. You will learn something new each day, so you better be used to going fast. Test are really difficult if you dont study. Test are really difficult if you dont study. Expect homework everyday You need to listen closely in class and be organized.

15. Current grades Ability, interests, time commitments Organizational skills Seek advice from your students teacher. Current grades Ability, interests, time commitments Organizational skills Seek advice from your students teacher. When deciding course level, remember to consider students:

16. Course Selection Sheet Course Selection Sheet Due to Homeroom Teacher by Tuesday, January 28th If you are moving or planning to move, you must fill it out anyway!

17. What happens after course selections have been entered in the computer? 1) Course Verifications are sent to elementary teachers in late April or early May (list of courses student/parent selected and entered in our computer system. It is not a schedule . 2) Any corrections and changes will be marked in red pen by parent at this time. 3) Send corrected form back with child to homeroom teacher. 4) If we do not receive a form back, then we believe no corrections were needed. 1) Course Verifications are sent to elementary teachers in late April or early May (list of courses student/parent selected and entered in our computer system. It is not a schedule . 2) Any corrections and changes will be marked in red pen by parent at this time. 3) Send corrected form back with child to homeroom teacher. 4) If we do not receive a form back, then we believe no corrections were needed.

18. Then What? Before school starts, students will be able to: Attend Pup Camp Attend Coyote Countdown Pick up their schedule and get locker Purchase school supplies, planners, spirit wear Pay their P.E. fees ($15) Organize their locker Practice their locker combination

19. Other Information Please refer to your 2014-2015 Course Catalog for information regarding the description of courses 6 th grade Intramurals available for 6 th grade (coaches announce specific dates and sports) Athletics ONLY for 7 th & 8 th grade. If a 6 th grader wants to try out for cheerleader or mascot at the end of their 6 th grade year, they must have been a member of the Pep Squad during 6 th grade and attend 6 events. Please refer to your 2014-2015 Course Catalog for information regarding the description of courses 6 th grade Intramurals available for 6 th grade (coaches announce specific dates and sports) Athletics ONLY for 7 th & 8 th grade. If a 6 th grader wants to try out for cheerleader or mascot at the end of their 6 th grade year, they must have been a member of the Pep Squad during 6 th grade and attend 6 events.

20. What is UIL? UIL stands for University Interscholastic League No Pass/No Play Includes all extracurricular activities (examples: field trips, contests, games, concerts) UIL works this way: Failing grades earned on report cards cause a student to be ineligible Grades earned on progress reports can regain eligibility, but will never cause ineligibility Incompletes also make you ineligible until the grade is entered and confirmed

21. On-Line Grades On-Line Grades located on the Katy ISD website under HAC (Home Access Center) Progress Reports Report cards Parents will have PIN# to access their childs information.

22. Weekly Newsletter The Howler every Friday Sign up for E-news Websites www.katyisd.org CRJH, Teacher Webs Bulletin Boards/ Welcome area Advisory Announcements -CNN Mailings Time tracker/Daily Planner First Day packets Communications

23. T T The Junior High World You are welcome to have lunch with your child. You can contact your childs teachers, counselor, or assistant principal if you have questions. Parent involvement is strongly encouraged. You are welcome to have lunch with your child. You can contact your childs teachers, counselor, or assistant principal if you have questions. Parent involvement is strongly encouraged.

24. Questions ?