This presentation was designed to display at a parent night for a middle school. It is designed to display information about the various courses a student can take when beginning Middle School

2. ● Students will take Math, Science,
Social Studies and Reading.
● Pre-AP is offered in Math &
Reading.

3. ● 6th Grade Pre-AP math is required to continue on
to 7th Grade Pre-AP math and to Algebra 1 in 8th
grade.
● Students will cover 6th/7th/8th grade math
curriculum within their 6th and 7th grade years.
● Pre-AP Grading - 60% tests & 40% daily work as
opposed to 50% tests & 50% daily work in a
regular class.

4. 6th Grade Math Department
Jennifer McFadin
Laura Beckwith Michelle Creach
Sheri Garvin Kelli Hoke
*Math or Pre-AP
Math are the
course options
in this subject
area.

5. Gayle Stack Jennifer Barnes
Debi Crowdis Darlene Dodd
*Reading and Pre-AP Reading are the courses offered in this subject area.

6. Melissa Maass Todd Eskins Lupe Mendoza

7. Akua Bell Justin Adaway

8. ● Three Types to choose: Students MUST
pick one.
○ Co-Ed PE
○ Boys Pre-Athletics/Girls Pre-Athletics
○ Dance
● 4 Semesters (2 years) of Physical
Education are required in Middle School.

9. Coach Kayleigh Jenkins
● Students will participate
in fitness training, physical
games & sports and will
learn coordination and
overall physical well-
being.
● No physical is needed for
participation in this
course.
● Students will dress out for
PE.

10. Coach Sandy Mendoza
Coach Mark Rector
Students will learn the fundamentals of a
wide range of sports. They will be required to
dress out daily, participate daily, and
produce results in a range of physical
activities including an introduction to weight
lifting. This course is highly recommended
for students interested in participating in
football, basketball, volleyball, soccer,
wrestling, track, cross country, or tennis in
7th grade, though it is not required.
Uniforms are purchased through the coaches
($20) & a physical is required for
participation in this course. Physicals will be
given in May 2019 for $20. Please watch the
district website for a specific date and
location. Otherwise please see a physician
for a physical. (Forms available on the
district website (www.misd.gs/athletics)
mark_rector@misd.gs & sandy_mendoza@misd.gs

11. Alison Dodd
This is an introductory class to dance
styles and dance techniques. Students will
work out and participate in dance daily.
Students will be required to purchase a
uniform, more information will come from
Mrs. Dodd for those who register for the
course.

12. YEAR - LONG ELECTIVES:
● Band
● Choir
SEMESTER - LONG ELECTIVES:
● Careers
● Guitar
● Health
● Technology Applications
● Theater Arts

13. Jarred Dodd
Jana Crosslin
Beginning Band is offered to all 6th
graders. Knowledge of music or
instruments is not necessary - this will
be taught during the first year of band.
Students are taught in like-instrument
classes (flute players with only other
flute players.) As the year progresses, all
classes will combine and play concerts
at different locations.
There is no before or after school
practice in 6th grade band.

14. Lauren Escalante
This is the main 6th grade performance
choir. Students will participate in many
of the same concerts and competitions
as the 7th and 8th grade choirs.
In addition, students will be exposed to
music history, sight-reading, and part-
singing.

15. Middle school/high school readiness program (elective) designed
to help students develop the skills they will need to be successful
in secondary. The elective will place special emphasis on growing
study skills, critical thinking, team work, organization, and
academic skills.

16. This course is designed for students
with no previous guitar experience.
Students will receive guidance and
direction in solving problems
related to playing the guitar at a
beginning level and will learn many
of the different styles, skills, and
techniques required to become a
successful guitarist.
Lauren Escalante

17. This course is designed to assist students in
obtaining accurate information, developing
lifelong positive attitudes and behaviors, and
making wise decisions related to their
personal health.

18. Students will build on their existing
computer skills and gain proficiency
in various software applications. This
class helps prepare students to be in
technology classes in 7th & 8th
grade.
Emily Lamm
Christina Carpenter

19. Heather Snider
Students learn to communicate in a
dramatic form, make artistic choices,
solve problems, build positive self-
concepts, and relate interpersonally in
theatrical experiences.

20. Katy Watts, Nurse Becky Shuffield, Library Media Specialist
Deborah Blansit,
Attendance
Janice Blackburn,
Receptionist

21. Please note that students have 7 class periods. We also have an
advisory time called Cub Academy, which is a built in time during 4th
period for tutoring, announcements, and club meetings.

22. ● Parent drop off / Pick up located on the side of the school by
the cafeteria.
Bus Drop-off / Pick Up is located in the front of the school.
● Tutoring offered Monday-Thursday 8:00 - 8:20am
● Lockers issued the first week of school.
● Supplies - Lists will be on the FSMS website
(www.misd.gs/domain/17)
● First Day supplies: Something to write with and a notebook.
Students may bring the rest of their supplies when lockers are
handed out.

23. PowerSchool and Canvas are available to FSMS students and parents
through the Midlothian ISD website: (www.misd.gs)

24. ● Course selection sheets due to 5th grade
homeroom teachers by Friday, Jan. 18th
● 5th Grade Tour of FSMS - Early May
● Cub Camp - Early August
(watch our website for specific date)
● 6th Grade Orientation & Building Tour - Mid
August
(watch website for specific date)

25. Please follow us on the following websites to
keep in the know with what’s going on at Frank
Seale!!
● @FrankSealeMS
● @FSMSCubs and @fsmscounseling
● Text 81010 or 469-203-4360
In message,
text @fsms2026

26. REFER QUESTIONS TO:
Tonya Colman, M.Ed, Counselor A-K
Lindsey Hodge, M.Ed, Counselor L-Z
Mendi Melton, M.Ed, Counselor
tonya_colman@misd.gs
lindsey_hodge@misd.gs
mendi.melton@misd.gs