2. Introductions
Joanne Ackerman– Principal
Scott Jameson—Assistant Principal (A-K)
Camie Lloyd– Assistant Principal (L-Z)
Cathy Nelson—Counselor (A-K)
Monica Carlson—Counselor (L-Z)
Our wonderful teachers!
3. The Middle School Schedule
Students will have 6 classes each day
Classes will be 60 minutes long
Students’ 2nd period class will be a little longer to
include our advisory (homeroom)
All required classes are for 6th grade students only
We love having 6th grade in the middle school!
4. Teaming!
We will have two 6th grade teams
Students will be randomly assigned to teams
A team consists of 4 teachers:
ELA (English Language Arts)
Social Studies
Science
Math
These 4 teachers will collaborate together and
provide:
Cross-curricular activities (assemblies, guest speakers,
field trips, etc.)
Coordinate schedules so students don’t have more than
one big test on the same day
Discuss students who need extra support or additional
rigor
5. 6 Period Schedule
English Language Arts 6
Mathematics 6
Science 6 (STEAM)
CTE Intro PE 6
Elective Elective
Social Studies 6
11. Registration Packet Materials
Registration Card
Elective Course Descriptions
Band and Orchestra information sheet
Homework Tips for middle school
Map of 6th grade core classes and locker areas
Opportunities Available at Albion
12. Demographic Information
Please print your name, address, phone number, etc. legibly
in PEN. Everything else should be completed in pencil!
13. Required Classes
All 6th grade students will take the following classes:
English Language Arts 6
Mathematics 6
Science 6 (STEAM)
Social Studies 6
CTE Intro (every other day)
PE 6 (every other day)
14. English Language Arts 6 (ELA 6)
Students may take:
English Language Arts 6
English Language Arts 6H (Honors)
Students may choose which class they wish to take
English Language Arts 6*** (per IEP goals)
15. Honors Placement
Placement into Honors English Language Arts is self select, meaning you
can choose to take it if you wish. Here are some questions to ask yourself
when considering taking an honors class:
Do I currently earn A or B grades in this class/or am I at mastery level?
Am I reading at or above grade level? What is my SRI level?
Do I turn assignments in on time?
Do I stay focused and on task during class time?
If you answered YES to all of the above questions then you should consider
taking honors ELA next year!
Honors classes include an expectation that students will perform projects
and assignments that require deeper application of literacy skills.
Keep in mind that a schedule change will NOT be an option,
choose wisely
16. Math
Students will take:
Mathematics 6
Mathematics 6H (Honors)
Math 6*** (Per IEP Goals)
Math placement is based on a student’s MCAP, MCOMP, and CRT scores
Your elementary teacher has these scores and will help you determine
which class is right for you
If you wish to take the honors class but have not met the criteria you and
your parent must sign a waiver form (your elementary teacher has this
form or, you can pick one up from your Albion Middle School counselor)
All math classes require a teacher’s signature from your elementary teacher
17. What if I need help in ELA or Math?
We will offer a literacy lab and a math lab course
Students will be placed in these courses according to
their Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM) scores and
course performance
SRI & RCBM
MCAP, MCOMP, & MCBM
Each lab class will take the place of one elective class
If you need this class, your registration card reflects this
placement (under elective classes)
If you need one of these courses, an additional form with
an explanation of the class has also been included in your
registration materials
18. Science
All students will take: Science 6 (STEAM)
STEAM= Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,
Math
Topics: Astronomy and robotics
Students will participate in design
challenges that focus on engineering
and critical thinking
19. Social Studies
All students will take:
Social Studies 6
Learn about the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece,
Rome, and China
Discover the Renaissance and Middle Ages
Investigate explorers, revolutions, and more!!!
20. PE & CTE
All students will take:
PE 6
AND
CTE Intro (Career & Technical Education)
This is an exploratory class focusing on
technology and career exploration
Both classes meet all year long, every other day
21. Elective Classes
Elective classes are classes you get to pick because
they sound fun, interesting, and/or exciting
You will get to choose 1-2 elective classes (depends
on whether you’re required to take math lab or
literacy lab) next year!
ALL elective classes meet every other day for the
entire school year
23. Elective Classes
Art Foundations 1
Spanish 1A
Taking a World Language is a rigorous elective
class. Expectation is that students and teacher spend 90% in the target
language
Keyboarding 1
STRONGLY recommended if you have not passed the competency test; your
elementary teacher has these scores
Students should be able to type 40 WPM with 2 or fewer errors in order to waive
the keyboarding requirement
Only 1-2% of current 5th grade students are at this level
Bottom line, MOST students should take keyboarding
Keyboarding is an essential skill to school and life success
24. Elective YouTube Videos
Wondering which electives to take
next year? Check-out these
YouTube clips our elective teachers
have created to help you decide!
27. Choose Wisely
It is important that you take time and select
your classes wisely
A schedule change will NOT be an option
next year due to school enrollment and
staffing decisions that are made based on
what students register for now.
28. Alternates
It is very important that you list 3 alternate electives
because…
Sometimes a class does not carry (not enough students request the
class)
Sometimes classes are full
Sometimes the electives you choose are taught the same class period
Sometimes the electives you choose are taught at the same time as
one of your core classes
Sometimes we are unable to make your first choices work with your
schedule
What happens if I don’t select any alternates?
Your counselor will choose an elective for you
Do you want your counselor choosing your classes?
29. Reminders
All classes with * require a teacher’s signature
You must sign your registration card
Your parent must sign your registration card
Registration cards are due to your elementary
teacher on:
FEBRUARY 13
30. Additional Information
In July you will receive more information regarding:
School fees
Gym clothing required
Orientation dates (usually 1-2 days before the first official day
of school in August)
Busing
If you are here on special permit (you don’t live in our school
boundaries) you are responsible for providing transportation to
and from school for your student. Permit students are not eligible
for school busing.
32. Thank You!
You are now welcome to walk around and check out
our beautiful remodeled building
Talk with teachers regarding any questions you may
have about elective classes
The counselors and administrators will be available
in the kiva and the commons area to answer any
questions you may have