KMS WELCOMES THE CLASS OF 2019. Principals and Counselors Principal: Counselors: Bob Atteberry...

KMS WELCOMES THE CLASS OF 2019

Principals and Counselors

Principal: Counselors:Bob Atteberry Andrea McQueary (6th grade)

Jeff Brown (7th grade) Shannon Birkhead (8th grade)

Registrar:

Hermi Garcia

Assistant Principals:

Jim Daw (6th grade / 7th grade A-K)

Lisa Bollig (7th grade L-Z, 8th grade)

6th Grade Course Requirements(7 periods a day)

RELA Reading/ English/ Language Arts-Blocked class (2 periods a day)

Math

Science

Social Studies

PE All Year

One Elective Choice

Pre-AP Classes

• Pre-AP

– math, rela, science, and social studies

– Homework expectations are higher in Pre-AP.

– Greater depth and complexity

– Math Pre-AP moves at a faster pace to prepare students for Algebra in 8th grade

Rela Pre-AP• Summer reading required (will be on KMS

website)

• Summative assessment over this book during the 1st six weeks

• “Walk Two Moons” by Sharon Creech is the book for 6th grade RELA PreAP

Math and Reading Strategies

– Placement based on 5th grade data

– Determined by academic lead teachers, counselors, principals, etc.

Late Work PolicyAssignment Due

DateHow is grade

affected?

Completed on time Full Credit It's a great day to be a Cougar!

1st day Late 25 points lostStudent responsibility; student

informed

2nd day Late 40 points lostStudent responsibility; student

informed

3rd day Late 50 points lostPARENT CONTACT

MANDATORY: Teacher

contacts parent and schedules a day/time for student to make up work within 2 days.

Student fails to complete assignment as scheduled 50 points lost

Referral to AP and student will complete assignment in d-hall.

Tutoring8:00-8:25AM and 4:00-4:25PM

MONDAY-Reading/Language Arts (RELA)

TUESDAY-Math

WEDNESDAY-Science

THURSDAY PM ONLY-Social Studies

FRIDAY AM ONLY-Social Studies

Elective Choices• Year long electives (both semesters)

– Band– Orchestra– Choir– AVID

• Fine Arts Composite– Art (one semester)– Theater Arts (one semester)

KMS Band • Year long elective• Directors: Mr. Fennell and Ms. May• Begins in 6th grade• Concerts• Instrument Selection:

– Petting Zoo: February 21 at 6:00 pm– Instrument Drive: April 10 at 6:00 pm

•Do not buy an instrument before meeting with Mr. Fennell and Ms. May in

April!

KMS Orchestra

• Year long elective• Director – Ms. Norman• Begins in 6th grade• Concerts• Instrument Selection:

– Petting Zoo: February 21 at 6:00 in the orchestra room– Parent Meeting: April 10 at 7:00 in the orchestra room

• Do not buy an instrument before meeting with Ms. Norman in April!

KMS Choir• Choir lasts all year (2 semesters)• Ms. Fulford is our choir director.• Beginning Choir is designed to introduce

students to individual and group vocal productions.

• Students will perform at various concerts, community events, and competitions throughout the year.

Fine Arts Composite• Art

- Lasts one semester

- Can also be taken in 7th and

8th grade beginning class

- Prerequisite for advanced

art classes.

• Theater Arts– Lasts one semester– Can also be taken in a 7th

and 8th grade intro class– Class productions

What is AVID?AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination

“AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students

for college readiness and success in a global society.”

Because an AVID student is in a program that requires a multitude of

resources from the school and district, we expect a multitude of diligence,

effort, time and academic success from our AVID students.


• It is a college-preparatory program designed to prepare students performing in the academic middle who have the potential to succeed in rigorous courses, but may be underachieving in level-classes.

•AVID students must be enrolled in at least one pre-AP class.

• It is for students who want to take Advanced Placement or Dual-Credit classes in high school.

• It is for students who have the desire and determination to do their best in school and become leaders!

• It is for students who want to attend a four-year college or university.


What do I do if I am interested in applying for AVID?

1. Stop by the AVID table during parent information night for handouts and an application

2. Go to the Kingwood Middle website for an AVID application and information

3. If interested, you and your child complete the AVID application and return it to your elementary counselor. Someone from KMS will pick up the applications from the elementary campus.

4. Decisions for acceptance into the AVID program will be made before May of this year.

PE

• All 6th graders take one year of PE.• Separate from 7th and 8th grade PE• Showers are recommended, but not required.• PE uniform should be labeled with student’s name.• Belongings should be locked in student’s locker. Do not

share locker combination with anyone!

KMS Bell Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday

1st Period 8:35-9:30

2nd Period 9:34-10:34

3rd Period 10:38-11:33

6th Lunch 11:33-12:03

4th Period 12:03-1:03

5th Period 1:07-2:02



Students have 4 minutes between classes.

KMS Bell Schedule

Thursday Late Arrival

1st Period 10:15-10:55

2nd Period 10:59-11:39

6th Lunch 11:39-12:06

4th Period 12:06-1:04

3rd Period 1:08-1:48




Doors open from 7:45 – 8:30 for breakfast. Students may study in the cafeteria. Doors reopen at 9:45.

What will my schedule look like if I choose Band?

Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester

1. RELA RELA

2. RELA RELA

3. Band Band

4. Science Science

5. Math Math

6. P.E. P.E.

7. Social Studies Social Studies

What will my schedule look like if I choose Orchestra?


1. Science Science

2. Orchestra Orchestra

3. RELA RELA

4. RELA RELA

5. PE PE


7. Math Math

What will my schedule look like if I choose Choir?


1. Science Science

2. Choir Choir

3. RELA RELA

4. RELA RELA

5. PE PE


7. Math Math

What might my schedule look like if I choose to take the Fine Arts composite elective?

Period 1st semester 2nd Semester

1. RELA RELA

2. RELA RELA

3. P.E. P.E.

4. Science Science


6. Beginning Art Theatre Arts

7. Math Math

A Sample Student Schedule with AVID Elective

6th Grade ScheduleFall Semester Spring Semester

(1) Math Math

(2) Science Science

(3) World Cultures World Cultures

(4) RELA RELA

(5) RELA RELA

(6) AVID AVID

(7) Band, Choir, Orchestra, Drama/Art, or PE

What might my schedule look like if I need to take math or reading strategies?


1. RELA RELA

2. RELA RELA

3. P.E. P.E.

4. Science Science


6. Beginning Art Math Strategies

7. Math Math

What might my schedule look like if I need to take math or reading strategies and I am in a

year long elective?


1. RELA RELA

2. RELA RELA

3. Reading Strategies P.E.

4. Science Science


6. Band Band

7. Math Math

Planning Guide

• The Middle School Planning Guide provides information about Humble ISD’s policies and procedures and describes the different courses offered at the Middle School level.

• The Planning Guide is available on-line – check KMS or the district website

Student Registration Card Front

• Elective choices

• Return to 5th Grade Counselor by

March 2, 2012

• June 7th - Deadline to make changes

Back5th grade teachers determine placement based on District criteria.

Refer to curriculum handbook for questions.

Student and Parent should sign the elective card.

6th Grade Orientation

• Student Orientation is held prior to the first day of school. Our 6th grade students get acquainted with KMS, and parents are encouraged to attend.

• Students receive the following:– Schedule, books, PE uniforms, locker shelves

– Locker assignment and combination

– Lunch keypad number

6th Grade Orientation

AUGUST 2012You may purchase the following:

• Locker shelves $ 5.00

• PE Uniform $20.00– T-Shirt $10.00; Gym Shorts $10.00

• Cougar Planner $ 5.00

Locker Shelves

Student Planner • Students are

encouraged to use their Cougar Planner daily to stay organized!

School Wide Binders• 3 inch binder

• Pencil bag

• Planner

• Dividers for each class

LockersAll students are assigned

lockers.

Do not share combinations with anyone!

Practice working a combination lock this summer.

An organized locker leads to success.

KMS Cafeteria Information • Hot Lunch

Regular lunch tray - choose 1 of 2 entrees, 2 veggies or fruits with home made roll and milk

• Basket Line Choose 1 of 2 entrees French Fries, Fruit, Milk, Salad or Sub

• Snack Bar Everything from chips to malts and candy bars

• Please learn to work a

combination lock over the summer.

• You will receive a locker assignment and combination during orientation, and you need to memorize these numbers!

• Each student will have a lunch keypad number like they had in elementary school.

• Students are to keep backpacks in their locker.

• Forgotten items may be delivered to the front office before 6th grade lunch, and they will be delivered to you during lunch.

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Please check the KMS website for the following information:

• 6th grade orientation dates and times

• Campus information• Bell schedules• School supplies

• Teacher Websites– Assignments and test information

• Grades online

Thank you!

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