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Gettys Middle School. Mr. Michael Cory - Principal Mrs. Tammy Durham – 6 th Grade AP. Welcome Rising Breakers. Crosswell Elementary McKissick Elementary West End Elementary. Welcome Rising Breakers. East End Elementary Forest Acres Elementary. 1. Tour of the 6 th grade areas
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Gettys Middle School Mr. Michael Cory - PrincipalMrs. Tammy Durham – 6th Grade AP
Welcome Rising Breakers Crosswell ElementaryMcKissick ElementaryWest End Elementary
Welcome Rising Breakers East End Elementary Forest Acres Elementary
1. Tour of the 6th grade areas 2. Talk about classes for next year 3. Question and Answer 4. Report to gym for a Fine Arts presentation with your Principal – Mr. Michael Cory Agenda for Today
Rising 6th Grade Tour Guide Schedule Upstairs - 6th grade hall – academics and teams Downstairs – 6th grade hall – 6th grade office, main office, nurse Courtyard and Media Center Gym and Fine Arts Area Dismiss by teacher
6th Grade Schedule First Period – starts at 8:20 (proposed time) Second Period Exploratory Class Exploratory Class Lunch Silent Sustained Reading Third Period Fourth Period – ends at 3:20 (proposed time)
Fine Arts • Band • Strings • Chorus
PE: Promotes fitness and health. All students will be required to take at least one Semester of PE. Keyboarding: Provides an opportunity for students to master keyboarding and other computer related skills. Art: Organized around the elements of Art and the principles of design. Artists and artworks discussed. Personal Skills: Learn skills for life- Red Cross certifications, time management, and design service projects. Robotics/Tech Lab: Using Multimedia software and hands-on activities with the latest in Digital Technology. Careers/Life Skills: Explores career clusters and the world of work through activities, videos and discussions. Classworks/Computer: Fun, individualized computer activities that accelerate or enhance critical skills of Math/English. Release Time: Christian education Bible study and activities offered through faith-based organizations. Study Hall: Supervised class that allows for a 45 minute period of choice: class work, homework, computer, silent reading. Course Descriptions
Quest Gifted and Talented students are served in middle school through their English Language Arts class
Gifted and Talented (Quest) and Advanced Math are two different items To be in the advanced Math classes you must meet two of the three requirements listed below: 4th grade PASS = Exemplary 5th grade Winter or Spring Map Score of 238 or above 5th grade Math quarter 3 or final average of 90% or above Advanced Math
1. Are the 6th graders around other students? 2. Do students have to carry their books all day? 3. Can 6th graders play sports or participate in clubs? 4. Will anyone help me get to my classes when school starts in August? 5. Do I get my own locker? 6. What bus do I ride? 7. Can you tell me about lunch? 8. What do I need to get enrolled in school for next year? 9. Do we have to come to an orientation session before school begins? 10. When do I start school? Top 10 Questions
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