Murphy MS Parent Information Night 2018-2019 6 th Grade Students
Purpose: To provide general information about 6th grade and the Murphy registration process. We will not be able to discuss specific questions relevant to only your student during this meeting. However, you may contact Mrs. Allcron at 469.752.7018 to discuss your particular concerns.
Murphy Middle School Administration Matt Conrad Principal Jeff McDonnell Assistant Principal Tina Ware Administrative Intern
Murphy Middle School Counselors 2018-2019 Linda Reeves Registrar linda.reeves@pisd.edu or (469)-752-7015 Terri Azcarate 7 th grade Terri.azcarate@pisd.edu or (469)-752-7017 Sylvia Lansing 8 th grade Sylvia.lansing@pisd.edu or (469)-752-7016 Melissa Allcorn 6 th grade Melissa.allcorn@pisd.edu or (469)-752-7018
LANGUAGE ARTS - 2 hour block (English & Reading with the same teacher) MATH REQUIRED CORE COURSES SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION (2 semesters) FINE ARTS (Band, Choir, or Orchestra)
A Basic 6th Grade Schedule FALL SPRING 1 Language Arts 1 Language Arts 2 Reading 2 Reading 3 Science 3 Science 4 History 4 History 5 PE 5 PE 6 Math 6 Math 7 Choir, Band, Orchestra 7 Choir, Band, Orchestra
REGISTRATION CARD Your registration cards are due back to your 5 th grade teacher on January 24, 2017
Physical Education (P.E.) Travis Ragsdale, Athletic Director 6 th grade will have two semesters. You need 4 semesters of P.E./Athletics before you leave Murphy Middle Between 7 th & 8 th grade, you must take 2 more semesters. Everyone wears a uniform.
Fine Arts Department Choir, Band and Orchestra Nick Seibert Band Director, Department Head Brian Henson Orchestra Director Amber Evans Choir Director Fine Arts Auditions will be held at Murphy in April
Fine Art Selection ELECTIVES: Select ONE of the fine art subjects you would like to take in sixth grade. If you choose Orchestra, please put a 1 and a 2 by your top 2 preferences for instruments. If you choose Band, please put a 1, 2, and 3 by your top 3 preferences for instruments. Orchestra Band Choir Violin Flute Oboe Male Voice Viola Clarinet Bassoon Female Voice Cello Saxophone Trumpet Bass French horn Trombone Euphonium Tuba Percussion
Honors Classes Classes which are at an accelerated pace. Must qualify for Honors classes 6 th Grade Honors Math
Extra Core Class Power Math A supplemental math class will be offered for students needing extra help.
Plano Academic and Creative Education PACE Goal: to provide a challenging learning environment that nurtures the unique potential of gifted and talented students. Project Based Learning Curriculum Emphasis on Humanities (Philosophy, Theatre, Music, Dance, Art, Architecture, Literature) Open enrollment in the spring is based on testing, teacher recommendations, grades, and student initiative.
LOCKERS EVERYONE WILL HAVE AN ASSIGNED COMBINATION LOCKER DON T WORRY YOU LL HAVE TIME TO PRACTICE USING YOUR COMBINATION LOCK DURING MAVERICK MARCH. YOU DON T HAVE TO CARRY EVERYTHING WITH YOU TO EACH CLASS BACKPACKS REMAIN IN YOUR LOCKER
How long do I have to get to each class? 4 MINUTES ALL OF THE MATH, LA/READING, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND SCIENCE CLASSES ARE IN THE SAME AREA YOU CAN DO IT!
Lunch We have 3 lunches at Murphy- A,B,C 6 TH grade is A Lunch Each lunch lasts 30 minutes Students will begin the year in the cafeteria assigned to tables according to their 4 th period class. As a class, students will have the opportunity to sit at a table of their choosing once procedures are learned and consistently demonstrated.
1. Walk 2. Parent pickup 3. Bike 4. Bus Dismissal Time We will have people outside directing you to where your bus is located.
HELPFUL HINTS Tutorials are a positive means to keep up with the curriculum and help students succeed. Monitor your student s grades via parent viewer at https://parentviewer.pisd.edu
HELPFUL HINTS Check student planners for tests, quizzes, project timelines, etc. Teacher e-mail addresses and phones numbers will be sent home when school starts and are on the school web page.
Thank you for coming tonight! We will be available to answer questions following the meeting. You may also call or email: 469-752-7018 Melissa.Allcorn@pisd.edu