Q: How many classes do 6th grade students take?
A: Students have 8 classes. For 6th grade, students take Math, Science, Language Arts, World Cultures (Social Studies), a wellness course and 2 elective courses.
Q: Does my student have to take a Fine Arts class?
A: Yes, 6th grade students are required to take a Fine Arts course as one of their two elective courses. This includes Art, Band, Orchestra, Choir, or Theatre Arts.
Q: What is the difference between On-level Math 6 and Accelerated Math 6?
A: On-level Math 6 follows the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) required for 6th grade. The Accelerated Math 6 course covers all of the 6th grade TEKS in addition to covering some of the 7th grade Math TEKS. Students who complete Math 6 Accelerated in 6th grade are on track to take Algebra I for High School credit in the 8th grade.
Q: My 6th grade student participates in a specialized program (504, Special Education, TAG, ESL). Will they continue to receive services at the middle school?
A: Middle school offers all of these services but they may look a little different from elementary school. The elementary and middle school campuses collaborate to ensure students are provided with the correct supports.
Q: Is PE required?
A: 6th grade students are required to take a wellness course. This requirement can be met for sixth grade by taking either Wellness (PE) or Dance.
Q: Does my student have to take Spanish or French?
A: No, our Language Other Than English (LOTE) courses are optional electives. Students may begin them in 6th grade, 7th grade or wait until high school to begin taking a LOTE course. In deciding if a LOTE course is right for your student, consider their personal desire to take the class, their ability to manage an additional academic course and their level of organization.
Q: Can my 6th grade student be in Athletics?
A: No, Athletics begins in 7th grade.