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Benold Middle School 2020-2021 6 th Grade Course Selection Presentation Home of the most inspired students, served by the most empowered leaders. Benold Middle School was the second middle school to open in Georgetown. It opened in the
Home of the most inspired students, served by the most empowered leaders.
⚫ Benold Middle School was the second middle school to open in Georgetown. ⚫ It opened in the fall of 1996. ⚫ The school was named after Dr. Douglas Benold. ⚫ School colors – Blue & White ⚫ School mascot – Eagle
⚫All 6th grade students will take 7 classes:
⚫English/Language Arts ⚫Math ⚫Science ⚫Social Studies ⚫PE/Health or Pre-Athletics ⚫Fine Arts (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Art, Theater) - two
⚫ Description of the courses can be found in the Georgetown ISD Course Catalog: www.georgetownisd.org
⚫4 Core Classes each year (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) ⚫1 PE Class ⚫2 Fine Arts (Taken in 6th grade) ⚫Personalized Learning Path (PLP)
⚫ State-mandated curriculum (TEKS-based curriculum)
⚫ Focus on comprehension, application, analysis and synthesis
Pathway 2 for 6th grade covers the 7th grade math content Math pathway 1 for 6th grade covers the 6th grade math content, preparing students to learn the 7th grade math content in their 7th grade year. Math pathway 2 for 6th grade covers the 7th grade math content, preparing students to learn the 8th grade math content in their 7th grade year. Math pathway 3 for 6th grade covers the 7th/8th grade math compacted, preparing students to take Algebra in their 7th grade year
Students will be enrolled in the next level of math according to their current math pathway placement in the 5th grade. Should students have a change in math placement based on the screening process, families will receive notification and adjustments will be made to reflect these changes in May.
⚫ All 6th graders will take PE/Health or Pre-Athletics
⚫ UIL Sports will be available to students next year in grades 7 and 8: Football, Basketball, Track, Volleyball, (Soccer & Cross Country
⚫ Tennis is a separate class offered to 7th and 8th graders only
⚫ All 6th graders will take two elective
⚫ All electives for 6th graders are Fine Arts ⚫ The 6th graders will choose between: Art, Band, Choir, Orchestra, & Theater
*Every effort will be made to schedule students into their first choice
may require placement in a student’s second or third choice elective.
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What is Pre Athletics: The Pre-Athletics class will focus on the development of future athletes for competitive UIL Sports. Advanced athletic activities and sport specific skills make up the curriculum of this class. Athletes who participate in the course will be required to:
Each week, students will be given specific training in the following:
Athletes will rotate day to day between several activities. Girls Pre-Athletics The following sports are emphasized:
Strength and Conditioning Boys Pre-Athletics The following sports will be emphasized:
Strength and Conditioning What do you wear for Pre-Athletics? You wear..
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TONS OF OPTIONS!!! Flute Oboe Bassoon Clarinet Saxophone Trumpet French Horn Trombone Euphonium Tuba Percussion QUICK FACTS:
from 9:00am-2:00pm in the Georgetown HS Band Hall.
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instruments. Any questions? Please let us know! leachk@georgetownisd.org cheathamz@georgetownisd.org
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6th Grade Boys Choir 6th Grade Girls Choir 2 7th/8th Grade Men’s Choirs 2 7th/8th Grade Women’s Choirs A Cappella Mixed Choir Questions? Come see Mr. Pulver and Mr. Gallardo in the Gym! Or Email PulverB@georgetownisd.org
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Miss Dane, 512-943-6988 danek@georgetownisd.org
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★ Theatre 1 Open to all beginning Theatre students (6, 7, 8th grade) ★ JV Theatre - Open to students who have taken Theatre 1
(7th & 8th Grade)
★ Varsity- Audition only (7th & 8th Grade) Students will learn : ★ To act ★ To collaborate ★ To create ★ To perform! All students will have the opportunity to participate in an after school play performance at the end of the school year!
For more information contact Mrs. Wright @ wrightK1@georgetownisd.org
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What is Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP)?
⚫ Academically advanced courses designed to challenge students ⚫ Designed to prepare students for high school level Pre-AP and AP courses ⚫ Courses offered in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies
Are you ready for Pre-AP?
⚫ Level III Advanced Standard on previous year’s STAAR is recommended for preparedness ⚫ Teacher recommendation based on classroom work ethic, motivation, and average of 85 or better
How can you be successful in Pre-AP courses?
⚫ Stay Organized ⚫ Be Responsible ⚫ Be Self-motivated (Wanting to go the extra-mile in learning) ⚫ Develop Good Study-Skills ⚫ Take Pre-AP courses that are appropriate to your interests and academic strengths
Gifted/Talented Services
⚫ Students who are identified as Gifted & Talented are encouraged to select Pre-AP courses. ⚫ Opportunities to qualify for G/T are available annually. ⚫ Students who enroll in Pre-AP classes will be required to adhere to the Georgetown ISD Pre-AP/AP Course Commitment including the Petition for Pre-AP/AP Course Exit.
6th Grade Course Selection Worksheet Steps to Completing Course Selection Worksheet
⚫ Circle one course selection for each number: 1, & 3-5. ⚫ All students will rank fine art electives 1-5 (1 being your 1st choice). ⚫ Student and parent signatures are required. ⚫ Completed worksheets are due to your child’s 5th grade teacher no later than Friday, February 7th.
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fill out course selection sheets when counselors visit their school.
will be sent home and any changes can be made to the white copy.
the white copy even if changes are not made.
verification sheets will be sent home in April.
Georgetown ISD Secondary Schools Schedule Change Guidelines
Schedule change requests must be made in writing, with a parent signature, within five (5) days of the start of class. Requests may not be approved. Requests for schedule changes will be approved for the following reasons: ⚫ Error in schedule ⚫ Student was unsuccessful in passing the prerequisite course ⚫ Change in program/level (athletics, band, choir, orchestra, etc.) ⚫ Level changes as recommended by teachers and counselor with parental knowledge and principal approval
More information regarding the Georgetown ISD Secondary Schools Schedule Change Guidelines are available in the Georgetown ISD Middle School Course Catalog.
Georgetown ISD Pre-AP/AP Level Change Guidelines
Petition for Pre-AP/AP Course Exit may be requested twice during the school year: within the 3rd and 6th week of the first nine-week grading period (to begin in an on-level course within the first nine-weeks); ~ OR ~ the first ten (10) school days of December (to begin in an on-level course for the spring semester)
More information regarding the Georgetown ISD Pre-AP/AP Course Commitment and the Georgetown ISD Petition for Pre-AP/AP Course Exit are available in the Georgetown ISD Middle School Course Catalog.
In preparing for a safe and healthy school year, the following additional immunizations will be required for your sixth grader to enroll in seventh grade. We advise students do this before middle school. ⚫ One booster dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis pertaining vaccine, only if it has been 5 years since the last dose was received; ⚫ One dose of Meningococcal vaccine; ⚫ Two doses of Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine with the first dose on
If your child has already received one or more of these vaccinations, please submit an updated record to the nurse as soon as possible.
Please make sure course selection worksheets are filled out completely and are legible! Student and parent signatures are required! Course Selection Worksheets due by Friday, February 7th to your child’s 5th grade teacher!
Sessions: 6:40 - 7:05; 7:10 - 7:30
Home of the most inspired students, served by the most empowered leaders.
Cindy Medrano - medranoc@georgetownisd.org Michelle Baran - shellebelt@hotmail.com Melissa Foster - melfoster26@gmail.com Lynn Azuma Angela Moorman
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Please make sure course selection worksheets are filled out completely and are legible! Student and parent signatures are required! Course Selection Worksheets due by Friday, February 7th to your child’s 5th grade teacher!