Tharp 6th grade scheduling power point

Hilliard City Schools2015-2016

6th Grade Scheduling

Welcome Parents!

2015-2016 Parent Informational Meeting about Scheduling for 6th Grade



Tharp 6th Grade Information

• School day begins at 7:45 am (tardy bell) and ends 2:30 pm. • School doors open at 7:35 am.• Breakfast is served from 7:30 am – 7:45 am

• There are 6 (six) teams of 6th grade students. Each team size is an average of 115 students.

• The first week of school is scheduled with get to know you activities, team building, character building and good study/organization habits.

• Student recognition all year!• SharpAwards• Tiger Pride Cards• Honor Roll / Merit Roll• Additional team rewards and incentives

• Extracurricular Activities after school & other special events all year!

Tech Task Force Findings• Input from staff,

community and students from Oct 2013 – May 2014

• Students should have increased access to personal electronic devices

• Personal electronic devices will be part of preparing students for success in college and/or the work force



Initial Student Implementation – January 2015 (Year 1)



Initial Student Implementation – August 2015 (Year 2)



HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

WEAVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Why iPad Mini?• More than 10% of the

need already available• The district can push

apps, materials and content to all devices

• Paid through reallocation of existing resources

• Valuable tools even when not on WiFi networks



Timeline and Rollout• Parent Info Sessions– May 2015

• Parent and Student Meetings for Device Rollout– August/September 2015

• Device Training Opportunities– Fall 2015



Student and Parent Handbook



Lots More Information…

www.hilliardschools.org/one2one





6th Grade Sam

ple Schedule

Period 1Language Arts 6

Period 2Math 6

Period 3Science 6

Period 4Social Studies 6

Period 5Lunch/Recess

Period 6Band

Period 7Art / PE / 21st Century

Key Points:• 7 academic periods in a day

•Each academic period will be 50 minutes in length.

• Students will have 4 core content periods and up to 2 elective periods.

•The 6th grade building schedules create more opportunities for targeted intervention, targeted enrichment, expanded course offerings, and teacher collaboration.

•Students will have more elective options allowing them to explore more interests.

•Explore Period gives opportunities for additional experiences, intervention, and exploration

Explore Period

Homeroom



6th GradeCourses

Language ArtsLanguage Arts 6 or LEAP 6 (2 periods)

MathematicsMath 6 or

Pre-Algebra

ScienceScience 6

Social StudiesSocial Studies 6

ElectivesArt°

Digital 21°STEM°

Physical Education°iTopics°

Music in Action°Band

OrchestraChoir

° — denotes a trimester course; all other courses are year-long courses

All students are required to take one course from each of

the core content areas.

InterventionMath Extensions°

Reading Extensions°

Students will be scheduled into the number needed to

fulfill their required 6 total units

*Students are assigned to core course based on

assessment scoresstudents assigned to this course based on

academic need



Core Classes•Students will automatically be scheduled for the following required core classes:

• Language Arts 6 • Math 6 or Pre-Algebra*• Science 6• Social Studies 6

* - students are assigned to this course based on assessment scores only



Pre-Algebra Placement•Proper Placement is the correct balance between challenge & enrichment vs frustration and discouragement

•Initially misplaced students begin to struggle and often become extremely overwhelmed

•Once on this rapidly accelerating trajectory – it is often hard to get back on a more appropriate placement.

•Misplaced 6th grade Pre-Algebra students often end up in remedial classes at the high school level



Pre-Algebra Criteria & Process•District Placement Test has proven to be a good predictor of student success in 6th grade Pre-Algebra• To qualify to take the district placement test:

• 4th grade advanced OAA math score (452+)• 820+ on the 2014 Fall Scholastic Math Inventory (SMI)• 850+ on the 2015 Winter Scholastic Math Inventory (SMI)

•To be placed in 6th grade Pre-Algebra• The district placement test will be given at students’ home

elementary buildings between March 31st and April 10th• Students must receive a score of 73% or better on the District

Math Placement Test



Pre-Algebra Appeal Process•If you wish to be considered for placement in 6th grade Pre-Algebra, but do NOT meet the criteria, you may appeal to take the District Math Placement Test

•The District appeal form was mailed home to those that qualify, or it can be found on the district’s website

•Forms must be submitted to the Director of Secondary Education by Friday, March 13th

•To be placed in 6th grade Pre-Algebra• Students must still receive a score of 73% or better on the District Math

Placement Test



Students will have the opportunity to have up to two (2) periods for elective courses.

Elective courses are offered as either one trimester (12 weeks) or full year courses.

It is important to note that requesting elective courses does not guarantee enrollment in those courses - Final placement in elective courses will be based on student academic needs and staffing availability.

Electives



Band #655000

Band is open to all students who are interested in learning to play and perform on a wind or percussion instrument.

Full Year Electives

Orchestra #657000

Orchestra is open to all students who are interested in learning to play and perform on a violin, viola, cello or bass.

Please note, full course descriptions can be found on the 2015-2016 6 th Grade Scheduling Information handout.

Choir #656000

A full year course designed to provide an atmosphere for the enjoyment, appreciation and performance of all typesof choral music.



Art #106000

Students will explore different types of 2-D and 3-D Art.

Digital 21 #201000

Digital 21 course is a hands-on approach that equips students with tools to thrive in the digital age.

Trimester ElectivesSTEM #216000

STEM is designed for students who are considering middle and high-school course work, which can lead to exciting and rewarding careers.

Physical Education #456000

This class provides daily activities that allow improvement in the areas of muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, agility and balance.

iTopics #609000

iTopics is a project based course in which students will work collaboratively to explore a variety of Historical Events.

Music in Action #659000

Music in Action offers students the opportunities to use a hands-on learning approach to music.

Please note, full course descriptions can be found on the 2015-2016 6 th Grade Scheduling Information handout.



InterventionA number of intervention opportunities will be available for students based on testing data such as, SRI/SMI, Fountas and Pinnell and/or teacher recommendation.

•Please note, these intervention courses are not requested by students/parents, rather, they are scheduled for students based on the academic criteria listed above.

•Students may be placed in/removed from the math/reading extensions courses throughout the year based on their current academic progress.



Requesting Elective Courses via HAC

Start on the District’s Home page – click on the Parents Tab

Choose the Home Access Center (HAC) link




Your login information was sent in a recent parent letter – you can use the Forgot Username or Password link if you need this information



Requesting Elective Courses via HAC1. Click on the “Classes” Button

2. Choose the “Requests” Tab

3. Choose the “EDIT” Button – next to Gr 06 (06)



Requesting Elective Courses via HACChoose your top 3 course requests

Reminder – this does NOT guarantee you will get all three!!

Be sure to SAVE when you are done!




•You can only sign up for 1, year-long elective:• Band• Orchestra• Choir

•The window for registering closes:

MARCH 20th



The following information will be mailed home to all parents at the beginning of August:

• Students Schedules will be posted in August 2015 through your HAC account•Paw Days (2 Days): TBA – Week of August 10-14, 2015• Pay School Fees• Tour Building• School Pictures

• Parent Fall Orientation: - TBA – Week of August 10-14, 2015• School Bell Schedule• School Policies



Visit our School’s website for future updates and announcements!

http://www.hilliardschools.org/hth/




Visit our School’s website for future updates and announcements!

Look For in the Future:• Registration How to Videos•Parent Summer News Letter• Parent Fall Orientation Date• Paw Days Dates


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