EASTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADE SIX PARENT CURRICULUM NIGHT
THE CHARACTER VALUES OF EASTWOOD Respect Responsibility Self-Discipline Honesty Courage Caring
IB: Middle Years Program
SIXTH GRADE TEAMS Explorers Olympians Approximately 120 students and five core teachers per team At least one section of English X, Science X, and Humanities X per team
REQUIRED CLASSES: Science Language A (English) Language B (World Language) Math Reading Physical Education Humanities (Social Studies) Core +
A TYPICAL DAY Monday = Eagle Day Traditional schedule attend periods 1-8 Block scheduling: 90 minutes for each required class on alternating days Blue Days Blocks 1, 3, and 5, 7, and 8 Gold Days Blocks 2, 4, and 6, 7 and 8 Exploratory classes (periods 7 and 8) are every day for 45 minutes.
ENGLISH Explore a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction texts Discover a writing process and composition strategies using a 6+1 Trait framework Identify and practice correct grammar and usage in written expression Expand listening and speaking skills Deliver formal presentations Maintain a writing portfolio
MATH Problem solving & communication Reasoning & connections Hands-on activities and projects Real number sense & computation Geometry & Algebra Computer Based Interventions Ratios, proportions, & percents
MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT Explorers two sections of Enriched Math Olympians one section of Enriched Math and one section of Pre-algebra Placement is determined by classroom grades and test scores from fifth grade.
HUMANITIES Social studies skills Ancient European history Middle Ages Central & South America Modern European culture
SCIENCE Astronomy Biology Geology Physical Science Weather Year-long focus on Scientific Design & Inquiry
READING Variety of fiction and nonfiction Self-selected reading based on individual reading level Vocabulary development Reading comprehension Reference and study skills Speaking and listening skills
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Team sports Fitness testing Softball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, etc. Target heart rate Recreational exercise for healthy living
HEALTH Growth & development Nutrition Chemical substance use & abuse Health promotion/disease prevention Decision making
CORE+ Students will be assigned to one of the following: Science Enrichment Social Studies Enrichment Academic Study Hall Math Acceleration English Acceleration
CHOIR Four performances during the 6th grade year Learn to read music Learn a variety of music Township Choral Festival on alternate years
ORCHESTRA Learn to play the violin, viola, cello, or string bass Learn to read music Four school performances during 6th grade year
BAND Learn to play the flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, or tuba Learn to read music Three performances during 6th grade year
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Computer based music class Learn to play the piano keyboard Learn to read music
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Keyboarding Typing Skills Projects Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point Inspiration, Comic Life, and Photo Booth imovie and GarageBand Internet Research Digital Video, Audio, and Image editing and scanning
ART Understand the importance of art past, present, and future Learn independent creativity and self evaluation Expand critical thinking and problem solving skills Experience a variety of art mediums and techniques Recognize different careers in art
LANGUAGE B: WORLD LANGUAGE Year-long course: choose between French, Spanish, and Chinese This is your choice for all three years. Choose wisely! Priority is given to qualified students who turn in a course sheet on time with a parent signature. Some students may be placed in a semesterlong Spanish course as part of the exploratory rotation.
THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR School Guidance Curriculum Academic success skills & learning styles Career exploration Individual Student Planning Personal goals Planning for Careers and College Responsive Services Individual and group counseling Consultation with parents, teachers, and other professionals Referrals to other school support services or community resources Scheduling
SETTING UP YOUR CHILD FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS Organization Locker, binder, agenda book, etc. Time management Daily homework, large projects Study habits HOW to study (different from doing homework)
6TH GRADE ATHLETICS Cross Country Wrestling Track Soccer Tennis
THE 2.0 REQUIREMENT Students must have a 2.0 or better GPA in order to participate in the following activities: Academic Pursuit Athletic Teams News Crew Drama Club Speech Team Eagles Around The World Jazz Band
DATES TO REMEMBER Friday, March 14 Course request sheets due Tuesday, March 18 7:00-8:30pm Open House Wednesday, April 16 Allisonville/Crooked Creek student visits Thursday, April 17 John Strange/Nora student visits Thursday, July 31 5:30-7:30pm Eaglequest
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