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6
Grade
Middle School
Parent Meeting
Welcome to
Chisholm Trail
Middle School
CTMS Overview
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TEA Recognized Rating
Title One Campus
Approximately 880 students
CTMS Overview
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Named as a “Texas
School to Watch” by the
Texas Middle School
Association.
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Pearson National Model
School
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Award given for
Academic Excellence
over time and
Development
Responsiveness to the
needs of students
STAAR Testing
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Higher level
assessment
4 hour time limit
End of Course
Exams
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6th Grade:
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7th Grade
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Reading & Math
Reading, Math, Writing
8th Grade
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Reading, Math, Science
and Social Studies
(Algebra 1 EOC)
6th Grade Schedule
8 periods
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1 ½ periods for Math and LA
1 Science, 1 Social Studies
1 P.E. (all 6th graders take P.E.)
1 elective of a Fine Art
(band, choir, or orchestra)
1 other elective which could include a second
fine art
*** Each class is 45 minutes ***
~ 4 minutes for passing period~
6th Grade Daily Bell Schedule
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1ST 9:20 – 10:04
2ND 10:08 – 10:52
3RD 10:56 – 11:40
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LUNCH….11:40 - 12:10 (three lines to choose from)
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4TH
5TH
6TH
7TH
8TH
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12:14 – 12:58
1:02 – 1:46
1:50 – 2:34
2:38 – 3:42
3:46 – 4:30
(4 minute passing periods)
*We have a 20 minute “homeroom” period: 7th Period.
(Character Lessons, DEAR, and announcements.)
Factors to consider when
choosing classes:
 Your
child’s academic strengths
 Teacher input
 Past STAAR performance
 Personal goals
Choices for 6th Grade
Core Classes
Pre-Advanced Placement
Regular (On-grade level)
Pre-AP Language Arts
Language Arts
(GT version also)
Pre-AP Math
Math
Pre-AP Science
Science
Pre AP World Cultures and
Geography
World Cultures and Geography
Questions to Help Determine
Pre-AP Readiness
Attitude
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Are they excited about their learning mathematics?
Do they try to do things “faster” than the other students?
Are they intrigued/not frustrated by problems that cannot be
solved right away?
Do they show an aptitude for building and drawing?
Do they appear strong in science?
Aptitude
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Have they done well on standardized tests?
Do they have an easy time learning mathematics?
Do they like to read for pleasure?
??? How many PreAP classes
should my child take???
Only you and your child can determine this! We
encourage all 6th graders to try at least one.
 What are your child’s strengths?
 The amount of extracurricular activities
should be considered.
 How important are these classes to your
child?
 What path are you aiming for in High School?
Over 50 % of CTMS Classes are
Pre AP Classes
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60% of CTMS students take at least one Pre
AP class.
We encourage all students to take at least
one Pre AP class to challenge themselves.
40% of students take all four Pre AP classes.
Math Course Sequences
(NISD uses middle school PAP to condense the
curriculum and get one year ahead)
Regular Math
3yrs in
2yrs.
Pre AP Math
All 6th grade students will receive 2 electives chosen from the following:
Fine Arts Electives
Students must choose one elective from:
- Band, Orchestra, or Choir
General Electives
The 2nd elective is chosen from:
- Exploratory Wheel
(technology class )
or
- Intro to Theatre
or
- Band, Orchestra, or Choir
Elective Choices: 9 possible combinations
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Band & Wheel
Band & Theater
Band & Orchestra
Band & Choir
Choir & Orchestra
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Choir & Wheel
Choir &Theater
Orchestra and
Wheel
Orchestra and
Theater
Band and Orchestra Instrument
Drives
(no reservations needed; show up to try various
instruments for comfort and fit)
BAND
ORCHESTRA
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April 7th
5:00 - 7:00 at CTMS
April 21st
5:00 - 7:00 at CTMS
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April 28 @ Wilson MS from
6:00-8:00pm
May 6 @ Pike MS from
6:00-8:00pm
May 8 @ Chisholm Trail MS
from 6:00-8:00pm
All 6th graders take PE.
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45 minute class.
PE outfit - $15.
Athletics starts in 7th grade. (football,
volleyball, basketball, track, tennis, crosscountry running, soccer & cheerleading.)
Runners Club: open to all grades
(afterschool)
New Dell Tablets for 6th graders
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Each NISD middle
school student will be
issued a tablet at the
beginning of the year.
Insurance is available
(highly encouraged.)
Tablet = textbooks and
are used as
instructional tools.
Why do they need Tablets?
NISD Vision:
The best and most sought
after school district
where every student is
future ready:
Ready for college
Ready for the global
workplace
Ready for personal
success
Tablets…What access do they have?
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While at school, students have access to the
NISD server and most inappropriate
websites and social networking is blocked.
Away from school, netbooks can log on to
any wireless access point and would not be
protected by the NISD server.
Teachers have the ability to monitor all
student netbooks from their own computers.
Tablets…What access do they
have? (Cont.)
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All students have email access but can only
send and receive from ‘_____@nisdtx.org’
Student have live access to their grades
online.
Almost all school work is downloaded &
uploaded to netschool.
Success in middle school involves
much more than just good grades!
Success in 6th grade
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STUDENTS
Use your Netbook for
organization.
Turn in assignments on time
Attend tutorials when
needed.
Form bonds with teachers
and staff
Ask questions for help when
necessary.
Maintain a well-rounded
schedule which includes
extra-curricular activities.
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PARENTS
Check your child’s Netschool
and Netbook.
Check grades and
assignments on-line.
Work to make sure your child
attends tutorials as needed.
Form bonds with teachers
and staff.
Ask questions for help when
necessary.
Make sure your child
maintains a well-rounded
schedule.
Sign up for e-mail updates
and weekly reminders.
Communication is the Key!
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All school employees have email.
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Principal newsletter (weekly)
Teacher websites
Campus website.
SchoolMessenger (Email and Phone blast)
Opportunities to volunteer. (Mentor –
Watchdog)
6th Grade Students can…
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Attend Pep Rallies (Parents too!)
Attend school dances, after school sporting
events and programs (Parents too!)
Attend field trips (Parents too!)
Be nominated for Student Council
Join the runner’s club & drama club
Participate in UIL events
UIL
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Art
Calculator Applications
Dictionary Skills
Impromptu Speaking
Listening Skills
Mathematics
Maps, Graphs, and Charts
Number Sense
Oral Reading
Ready Writing
Science I and II
Social Studies
Spelling
Students get
recognized!!!
TOP DOGS
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Each student of the A/B Honor roll each six weeks get
recognized with a special treat and some “free time”
outside of class or go to lunch early!
Parent Involvement
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Watch Dog Volunteer
PTA Board or member
Volunteer in the classroom
Principal’s Coffee (monthly)
Access School Website and
teacher websites
Access to child’s grades
online
Visit for lunch with your child
Parent/Teacher Conference
Thanksgiving/Veterans’ Day
Field Day
LOCKERS
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Every student will
be assigned their
own locker.
Lockers have
assigned
combinations.
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You will have MANY
opportunities to
practice your
combination
BEFORE school
starts next year.
You WILL have
trouble with your
locker! DON’T
WORRY… We will
help you!
Less is More.
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Use a string/sling bag – small back pack.
Have a book you are reading.
Small binder – w paper
Pencils / pens.
Netbook.
Student ID- (Library – lunch – everything)
That’s all you need: Daily.
PUP CAMP!!
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At pup camp students will meet new friends,
meet their teachers and do fun activities to
help get ready for middle school.
Exact times and dates will be posted on the
campus website during the summer. Be on
the lookout for more information on this
exciting event!
(Morning of Saturday, Aug 23th)
Last but Not Least…
If in doubt….ASK!
 Get to know the Administration and
teachers at the Middle School.
 Remember your child needs your
guidance more than ever during this
transition.
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Important Contacts
Principal - Mr. Todd Rogers
817.215.0602 trogers@nisdtx.org
Assistant Principal – Matrice Raven
817.698.1645 mraven@nisdtx.org
Assistant Principal – Amy Wagner
817.215.0645 awagner@nisdtx.org
Counselors
Contact Information
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Steve Bates (A-L)
sbates@nisdtx.org
817-215-0608
Barbara Hardy (M-Z)
bhardy@nisdtx.org
817-215-0604