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6 th Grade Information Night

This document provides an overview of the required courses and electives for 6th graders at Hornsby Middle School for Spring 2014. It includes essential classes such as English, Foundations of Algebra, US History, and Science, alongside various electives like Choir, Music, Art, and Theatre. A special course, "Latin for Word Power," is designed to enhance vocabulary skills and understanding of Latin roots. Important dates for registration and orientation are also included, ensuring students are well-prepared for their upcoming academic year.

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6 th Grade Information Night

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  1. 6th Grade Information Night Ella Knight & Amber Spicer Lois S. Hornsby Middle School Spring 2014

  2. Required Courses • English 6, Visions English 6 • Foundations of Algebra P1, Foundations of Algebra P2 • US History to 1865, Visions US History to 1865 • Science 6 • PE/Health 6

  3. Electives • Semester • Choir 6 • Music 6 • Latin for Word Power • Art 6 • Theatre 6 • Year-Long • Band 6: Beginning, Brass, Percussion, Woodwind • Orchestra 6: Beginning, Intermediate • Choir 6

  4. Latin for word power • Fun, vocabulary building course that will enable students to analyze Latin-derived complex English vocabulary • Goals: • To acquire some very important Latin roots which form the basis for hundreds of English words • To learn the meanings of many important prefixes and suffixes • To analyze and decipher the meanings of unfamiliar Latin-derived words • To understand more of the vocabulary featured on standardized tests • To become familiar with the historical context for the importance of Latin to our language

  5. Latin for word power • Who should take it? • 6th graders interested in expanding their vocabulary base and knowledge • LWP is a beneficial course for any language course taken in 7th or 8th grade. • It is NOT a high school credit-bearing course, but a semester course for 6th graders only. • The course meets every other day for a semester, not a year. • It is NOT a pre-requisite for the Latin I high school credit course. • The structure and caliber of LWP is NOT as rigorous as the high school course of Latin I. • For more information, contact Carrie Collins at collinsc@wjcc.k12.va.us.

  6. Important to Note  • RTI (Response to Intervention) • If a student fails to pass the Math or Reading SOL, he or she will be placed in RTI 6. • RTI 6 is a support class for Reading or Math that is NOT graded. • RTI 6 is a year-long course that will take the place of 1 year-long elective or 2 semester electives.

  7. Schedule breakdown Hornsby 13/14 Schedule: http://www.edline.net/pages/Lois_S_Hornsby_Middle_School/Our_School/Counseling

  8. Important dates • 3/10/14: Hornsby Registration at CBB Elementary • 3/17/14: Hornsby Registration at DJ Elementary • 3/21/14: Hornsby Registration at Blayton Elementary • 3/27/14: Hornsby Registration at Matoaka Elementary • The remainder of the elementary schools will be registered by Toano or Berkeley Middle • August 2014: Dates TBA • Schedules Mailed • 6th Grade Orientation

  9. Hornsby Hawk Spirit Wear • ATTENTION ALL RISING 6TH GRADERS: SHOW YOUR HORNSBY HAWK SPIRIT FROM DAY ONE! • Purchase your Hawk Spirit Wear Tonight • OR • Order Online from Williamsburg Graphics • http://wmsbrggrafix.com/product-category/hornsby/ • Order will be open through April 1st, 2014 • Items will be delivered to schools • IMPORTANT: • Put Homeroom Number and Teacher in Notes!! • Put order in Student’s Name (Use your name for billing.)

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