Sixth Grade Center Registration 2018-2019

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ATHENS MIDDLE SCHOOL

100 US Hwy. 31 N. Athens, Alabama 35611 p 256.233.6620 f 256.233.6623 www.acs-k12.org/ams Dr. Kerry Donaldson, Principal PRINCIPAL Dr. Kerry Donaldson kerry.donaldson@acs-k12.org

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL SIXTH GRADE CENTER Mrs. Kim Moore

COUNSELOR Mrs. Lou Ann O'Rear louann.orear@acs-k12.org

COUNSELOR Mrs. Shana Winter shana.winter@acs-k12.org

kim.moore@acs-k12.org

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mr. Graham Aderholt graham.aderholt@acs-k12.org

REGISTRAR Mrs. Tracy Crow tracy.crow@acs-k12.org

SECRETARY & BOOKKEEPER Mrs. Cindy Baker cindy.baker@acs-k12.org

FRONT OFFICE SECRETARY & ATTENDANCE CLERK Mrs. Misty Miller misty.miller@acs-k12.org

www.acs-k12.org/sixthgrade

@SixthGradeAMS

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REGISTRATION TIMELINE 2018-2019

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Mrs. Moore & AMS staff will host a Parent Registration Information Meeting/Open House for all AIS 5th grade parents/guardians at 6 pm in the AHS cafeteria.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13

FRIDAY, APRIL 20

All 5th grade students will receive a registration packet to take home and complete.

All 5th grade registration forms are DUE to the student's AIS homeroom teacher.

AMS Counselors & Administrators will be available after the student & parent information meeting. If parents have questions that cannot be answered via email, please make an appointment. For appointments please contact Mrs. Winter or Mrs. Moore.

Please email shana.winter@acs-k12.org or kim.moore@acs-k12.org.

I M P O R T A N T

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FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE 2018 SCHOOL YEAR

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 6th Grade Schedule Pick Up 1 pm - 3 pm AMS Cafeteria (new building)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Open House for Sixth Grade Center 2 pm- 3 pm Assembly for 6th Grade Parents begins at 2 pm in the AMS Main Gymnasium (new building)

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SCHEDULE CHANGES

To provide the greatest probability for students to receive requested courses, students are given an opportunity to review the AMS Curriculum Catalog and complete a Student Registration Form. From there, a master schedule is constructed and teachers are hired to ensure that what was requested would be received. Knowing that not every course request can be honored due to conflicts in the student’s schedule, the following procedure provides the greatest potential for requests to be honored. Student registration forms indicate a commitment to completion of the course requested. All 6th, 7th and 8th Grade students will take a math, science, social science, English and one semester of PE each year. Once a schedule is assigned students commit to course completion as defined in the student schedule. Schedule changes should be requested prior to the first day of school. The principal may approve course changes due to extenuating circumstances. There will be a $20.00 charge for each student/parent initiated schedule change. All elective schedule changes will incur a $20.00 charge.

SCHEDULE CORRECTIONS

Schedule corrections will be made and only when approved by the following criteria: duplication of courses, courses are out of sequence, or Chorus/Band to be entered due to auditions.

I N F O R M A T I O N FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER COURSE CORE COURSE

R E F E R E N C E

The first and second nine-week term of the school year (18 weeks).

The third and fourth nine-week term of the school year (18 weeks).

A unit of instruction.

Courses required (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) for all students.

HONORS/ADVANCED CLASS

Honors courses are designed for the college-bound student. The curriculum is covered at an accelerated pace and provides students opportunities to take advanced level courses in English, math, and science. These courses follow the Alabama College and Career Ready Standards and include enrichment activities, project based learning, research, and/or laboratory experiences.

Honors/Advanced courses are noted in the course registration choices. Sixth Grade Center students are allowed to choose one honors course, 7th Grade students are allowed to choose two honors courses for the year and 8th grade students are allowed to choose three honors courses. They are designed to prepare students to take Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) courses in HS and Dual Enrollment, which allows students to complete college level studies while in high school.

iNOW PARENT PORTAL & STUDENT ACCOUNTS

Parents will receive information regarding accessing student records online at the beginning of the school year.

EAGLE STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM (SST)

The Student Support Team (SST) is a school-based problem solving support group. Team members discuss issues related to specific needs of students and offer teachers assistance in resolving problems. The team is composed of regular education teachers, administrators, counselors, and other individuals as needed. Outcomes of a team meeting may include curriculum strategies and intervention, alternative instructional strategies, behavioral management plans, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, conferences with interested parties, or referrals for additional evaluation.

ONE ATHENS ELECTIVE

This specially designed elective will cover many areas that will be needed to help all sixth grade center students the tools to be successful as they transition to secondary. The elective will cover the following topics: Digital Citizenship, MacBook Basics, Intensive Study Skills, AVID Organization, Safe and Civil Schools Expectations, Athens History and Traditions, and in the spring students will have an opportunity to sample the 7th and 8th grade elective options that will be available to them.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How are grades reported?

Information Now (iNow) Parent Portal, Web Portal, Progress Reports and Report Cards

Is there a supply list?

A grade level supply list will be release prior to the end of the school year so that parents will be able to have items purchased prior to the first day of school. It will be available on the website and in the local stores.

What is the difference between regular and Honors?

Both regular and Honors courses will use the Alabama College and Career Ready grade level standards.

Honors may have additional readings and materials to supplement courses. Students who meet the qualifications (Data Rubrics) and have parental consent will be selected to take honors classes.

ATHENS MIDDLE SCHOOL 2018-2019 6th Grade REGISTRATION FORM

Date Received

Homeroom Teacher (AIS)

Student’s Name (Last, First, Middle)

Date of Birth

Address

Sex

City

State

Zip Code

Home Phone

Father/Guardian’s Name

Work Phone

Mother’s/Guardian’s Name

Work Phone

Student Lives With

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Relationship

Emergency Contact Phone(s)

Are you planning to attend Summer School?

Yes

No

Yes

No

If yes, what subjects are you taking?

Do you currently have an IEP or 504 Plan?

Race

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Please read the Course Selection Guide carefully before you make any decisions.

2. Check your choice.

3. Sixth Grade students are only allowed to select one possible honors course if they feel that is an option. Multiple data sources will be used to evaluate student choice.

Core Courses (Mark only one of each course) English

Honors English

Math

Honors Math

Science

Honors Science Elective Course (Choose One)

AVID

BAND

CHOIR

ART Required Classes (All 6th Gr) Social Studies

*Required

Physical Education

*Required

One Athens Elective

*Required

Parent Signature Student Signature

STNEMETATS FEILEB

1. We believe all students can learn.

2. We believe it is important for students to attend school every day and in a safe, secure, and supportive environment.

3. We believe technology is a progressive learning tool for students to reach their greatest potential and provides equity for student outcomes.

4. We believe every student deserves a rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experience including extracurricular and fine arts experiences.

5. We believe students are valued individuals, and our system will respect and empower them to reach their greatest learning potential.

6. We believe every student is inherently unique and diversity enhances learning.

7. We believe it is important for every student to develop a sense of personal and community responsibility and for the system to promote community service opportunities.

8. We believe honesty and open communication are vital for healthy relationships.

9. We believe passionate teachers have the greatest impact on learning.

10. We believe that school staff should be connected with students and families outside the classroom because learning is a shared responsibility for which school, home, student, and community are accountable.

11. We believe leadership at every level matters.

12. We believe our system is tradition-rich and future-focused in preparing our students for a global society.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION It is the policy of Athens City Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex, color, handicap, religion, creed, national origin, race, or age in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Federal Regulations. Â Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance with Federal Regulations may be directed to Title IX, Title VI, and 504 Coordinator, 455 US Hwy. 31 N, Athens, AL Â 35611 Â 256.233.6600.

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is to be a progressive, high-quality school system that connects students and their families to a caring, traditional community.

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