Transition to Deerpark Middle School
Transition to Deerpark Middle School
Transition Links - Includes slide decks
January
Wednesday, January 28th: Deerpark Counselor visit to Live Oak 5th graders to explain choice sheets
Wednesday, January 28th: 5:30-6:30, Advanced Academics Night for families at Live Oak Cafeteria
February
Tuesday, February 3rd: Family Night at DMS , 5:30-6:30, Deerpark Cafeteria
Wednesday, February 4th, 5-6pm, Deerpark Virtual Parent Night
Thursday, February 5th, LOE 5th Graders visit Deerpark MS for "Move Up Day"
February 13-24: Online Choice Sheet Completion Window Opens (Students will do this at home with parents via their RRISD email) Choice Sheet link to come.
Saturday, February 28th, 11:00 am -3:00 pm, Instrument Placements for Orchestra students @ Deerpark Cafeteria
March
Saturday, March 7th, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Instrument Placements for Band students @ Deerpark Cafeteria
Wednesday, March 11th, Student choices downloaded in ESchool system
Course Verification Change Request Form (link to come)
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
Questions about Middle School:
Q: How many classes do 6th grade students take?
A: Students have 9 classes. For 6th grade, students take Math, Science, Language Arts, World Cultures (Social Studies), a wellness (PE, Pre-Athletics or Dance) course and 3 elective courses, plus an Advisory/ Homeroom class.
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), Pre-athletics or Dance.
Q: Can my 6th grade student be in Athletics?
A: No, Athletics begins in 7th grade. They can take "pre-Athletics" as their PE class in 6th to help prepare them.
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.
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