Transition to Deerpark Middle School
Transition to Deerpark Middle School
January
TBD Family Night at DMS
TBD Field Trip to DMS (need permission forms)
February
TBD DMS Counselors visit LOE (Choice Sheets)
TBD Choice Sheets Due to 5th grade teacher
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 8 classes. For 6th grade, students take Math, Science, Language Arts, World Cultures (Social Studies), a wellness (PE, Pre-Athletics 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), 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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