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Welcome to Northview Middle School: Exciting Sixth Grade Overview

Northview Middle School is thrilled to foster strong relationships with students and their families. Our sixth-grade structure consists of teams – Dartmouth and Princeton, each with about 150 students and five core teachers. Our teachers collaborate weekly to enhance interdisciplinary learning. A typical day features a block schedule with Falcon Days every Monday and alternating Gold and Black Days. Students will engage in required subjects including Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, along with exploratory classes. We emphasize hands-on learning and diverse teaching strategies to prepare students for their academic journey.

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Welcome to Northview Middle School: Exciting Sixth Grade Overview

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  1. Welcome to Northview Middle School! We look forward to building a relationship with you and your child!

  2. Sixth Grade Teams • Dartmouth • Princeton • Approximately 150 students and five core teachers per team • Teachers meet weekly as an interdisciplinary team • Teachers also participate in weekly data team meetings

  3. A Typical Day • Block Schedule • Falcon Days (every Monday) • 90 minutes for each required class on alternating days • Gold Days – Blocks 1, 3, and 5, 7, and 8 • Black Days – Blocks 2, 4, and 6, 7 and 8 • Exploratory (elective) classes meet every day for 45 minutes during periods 7 & 8

  4. Required Classes • Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies • Reading (one semester) • PE/Health (one semester) • Achieve • World Language

  5. Language Arts • 2 Levels: Language Arts 6 and Language Arts X (Honors) • Curriculum pacing guides for both courses aligned with Indiana Academic Standards focused on: • A variety of literature—short stories, poems, essays • Writing skills and strategies for a variety of genres • Grammar and usage • Speaking and listening skills

  6. Reading • One level; one semester • Focus on novel studies • Vocabulary development • Reading comprehension • Speaking and listening skills

  7. Math • 3 Levels: Math 6, Math X (Honors), and Pre-Algebra • Curriculum is based on district pacing guides • Wide variety of instructional activities: • Daily Math Review (spiral review) • Problem solving • Hands-on/manipulatives • Promethean Boards in all math classrooms Technology

  8. Social Studies • 2 Levels: Social Studies 6 and Social Studies X (Honors) • Curriculum focused on: • Geography • Ancient European history • Middle Ages • Central & South America • Modern European and Latin American culture

  9. Science • 2 Levels: Science 6 and Science X (Honors) • Curriculum: Experimental Design, Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science • Wide variety of instructional strategies & projects: • Hands-on labs called Lab-Aids (Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science) • Inquiry science is a priority

  10. Physical Education/Health • Team sports • Fitness testing • Softball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, etc. • Target heart rate • Recreational exercise for healthy living • Personal wellness goal setting • Health promotion/disease prevention • Decision making

  11. World Language • World Language is required as part of International Baccalaureate • Select a year-long course: French or Spanish • See video at NV website for more details

  12. Computer Technology • Programs • Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Pages • Inspiration • Garage Band • i Movie • Comic Life

  13. Art • Research • Design Theory • Drawing • Painting • Ceramics • Printmaking • Careers

  14. Band • Learn to play the flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, or percussion • Learn to read music • Three performances during 6th grade year

  15. Choir • Learn to read music • Dance/choreography • Learn a variety of genres of music • Three performances during the 6th grade year

  16. Orchestra • Learn to play the violin, viola, cello, or string bass • Learn to read music • Three performances during 6th grade year

  17. Music and World Language video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKWrhvAqxVo&feature=share&list=PLC5802EAF477D0E40

  18. Course Request Deadline • Students receive course request sheets from their 5th grade teachers this week • Completed sheets are due to their 5th grade teachers by Friday, March 14th

  19. Thank you for coming!

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