5th Grade Transition to Middle School
Transition to Deerpark Middle School
February
Monday, 2/05: 5th Graders visit DMS for Move Up Day
Tuesday, 2/06: (5:30-6:30 pm in DMS cafeteria) DMS Family Night
Wednesday, 2/07: DMS Counselors Visit Elementary Schools
Saturday 02/10: 11:00 am-3:00 pm- Instrument Placements for Orchestra Students
Monday 02/12: Online Choice Sheet Completion (Students will do this in class via their RRISD email, using their choice sheet planning document as a guide)
Saturday 2/24: Instrument Placements for Band Students
March
TBD: Course Verification Window through Home Access Center (information and instructions will be coming)
August
TBD: Ranger Roundup for Incoming 6th Grade Families
TBD: Schedules go live in HAC
TBD: End of August schedule change window
Campus Request: Parents/Guardians, please ensure you have a working Home Access Account as course verification is typically done through Home Access Center. There is Forgot Password option, if needed, and you may contact your campus registrar if you encounter any other issues or need further assistance. In addition, it would be incredibly helpful for your child’s transition if a weekly routine of logging into HAC and checking grades
Parent Info Night slides Spring 2023
5th Grade Transition: Getting Ready for Middle School
Google Slide Show- Tips for Middle School!
Questions about Middle School:
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 (PE or Dance) course and 2 elective courses, plus an Advisory or Homeroom ("Family") class.
Q: Does my student have to take a Fine Arts Music class?
A: Yes, at Deerpark, 6th grade students are required to take a music elective as one of their two elective courses. This includes Band, Orchestra, Choir. A student may choose more than one music elective.
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: 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: Can my 6th grade student be in Athletics?
A: No, Athletics begins in 7th 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.