The document provides information about Albion Middle School's 6th grade registration evening. It introduces administrators and counselors and describes the school schedule, teaming structure, and required core classes. It discusses elective options like band, choir, art, Spanish, and keyboarding, and encourages students to choose electives wisely as schedules will not be changed. The registration packet and process is also outlined.

1. 6TH GRADE
REGISTRATION EVENING
Welcome to
Albion Middle School

2. Introductions
 Joanne Ackerman– Principal
 Scott Jameson—Assistant Principal (A-K)
 Camie Lloyd– Assistant Principal (L-Z)
 Cathy Nelson—Counselor (A-K)
 Monica Carlson—Counselor (L-Z)
 Our wonderful teachers!

3. The Middle School Schedule
 Students will have 6 classes each day
 Classes will be 60 minutes long
 Students’ 2nd period class will be a little longer to
include our advisory (homeroom)
 All required classes are for 6th grade students only
 We love having 6th grade in the middle school!

4. Teaming!
 We will have two 6th grade teams
 Students will be randomly assigned to teams
 A team consists of 4 teachers:
 ELA (English Language Arts)
 Social Studies
 Science
 Math
 These 4 teachers will collaborate together and
provide:
 Cross-curricular activities (assemblies, guest speakers,
field trips, etc.)
 Coordinate schedules so students don’t have more than
one big test on the same day
 Discuss students who need extra support or additional
rigor

5. 6 Period Schedule
English Language Arts 6
Mathematics 6
Science 6 (STEAM)
CTE Intro PE 6
Elective Elective
Social Studies 6

6. 6th Grade Housing and Lockers

7. About Albion
-6th Grade Teacher Video

8. About Albion
PTSA President
Dana Conway

9. About Albion
Opportunities at Albion
• Book Club
• Math Tutoring
• Afterschool Enrichment
• Chess Club
• AND MUCH MORE!

10. About Albion
-School Tour video

11. Registration Packet Materials
 Registration Card
 Elective Course Descriptions
 Band and Orchestra information sheet
 Homework Tips for middle school
 Map of 6th grade core classes and locker areas
 Opportunities Available at Albion

12. Demographic Information
 Please print your name, address, phone number, etc. legibly
in PEN. Everything else should be completed in pencil!

13. Required Classes
All 6th grade students will take the following classes:
 English Language Arts 6
 Mathematics 6
 Science 6 (STEAM)
 Social Studies 6
 CTE Intro (every other day)
 PE 6 (every other day)

14. English Language Arts 6 (ELA 6)
 Students may take:
 English Language Arts 6
 English Language Arts 6H (Honors)
 Students may choose which class they wish to take
 English Language Arts 6*** (per IEP goals)

15. Honors Placement
 Placement into Honors English Language Arts is self select, meaning you
can choose to take it if you wish. Here are some questions to ask yourself
when considering taking an honors class:
 Do I currently earn A or B grades in this class/or am I at mastery level?
 Am I reading at or above grade level? What is my SRI level?
 Do I turn assignments in on time?
 Do I stay focused and on task during class time?
 If you answered YES to all of the above questions then you should consider
taking honors ELA next year!
 Honors classes include an expectation that students will perform projects
and assignments that require deeper application of literacy skills.
 Keep in mind that a schedule change will NOT be an option,
choose wisely

16. Math
 Students will take:
 Mathematics 6
 Mathematics 6H (Honors)
 Math 6*** (Per IEP Goals)
 Math placement is based on a student’s MCAP, MCOMP, and CRT scores
 Your elementary teacher has these scores and will help you determine
which class is right for you
 If you wish to take the honors class but have not met the criteria you and
your parent must sign a waiver form (your elementary teacher has this
form or, you can pick one up from your Albion Middle School counselor)
 All math classes require a teacher’s signature from your elementary teacher

17. What if I need help in ELA or Math?
 We will offer a literacy lab and a math lab course
 Students will be placed in these courses according to
their Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM) scores and
course performance
 SRI & RCBM
 MCAP, MCOMP, & MCBM
 Each lab class will take the place of one elective class
 If you need this class, your registration card reflects this
placement (under elective classes)
 If you need one of these courses, an additional form with
an explanation of the class has also been included in your
registration materials

18. Science
 All students will take: Science 6 (STEAM)
 STEAM= Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,
Math
 Topics: Astronomy and robotics
 Students will participate in design
challenges that focus on engineering
and critical thinking

19. Social Studies
 All students will take:
 Social Studies 6
Learn about the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece,
Rome, and China
Discover the Renaissance and Middle Ages
Investigate explorers, revolutions, and more!!!

20. PE & CTE
 All students will take:
 PE 6
AND
 CTE Intro (Career & Technical Education)
 This is an exploratory class focusing on
technology and career exploration
 Both classes meet all year long, every other day

21. Elective Classes
 Elective classes are classes you get to pick because
they sound fun, interesting, and/or exciting
 You will get to choose 1-2 elective classes (depends
on whether you’re required to take math lab or
literacy lab) next year!
 ALL elective classes meet every other day for the
entire school year

22. Elective Classes
 Band 1 Woodwinds (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone)
 Band 1 Brass/Percussion (trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, tuba,
percussion)
 Orchestra 1 (Beginning)
 Band 2 (Percussion Ensemble) - Audition required
 Symphonic Band- Audition required
 Orchestra 2 (Adv.)- Audition required
 Choir 1 Soprano/Alto (Girls)
 Choir 1 Tenor/Bass (Boys)

23. Elective Classes
 Art Foundations 1
 Spanish 1A
 Taking a World Language is a rigorous elective
class. Expectation is that students and teacher spend 90% in the target
language
 Keyboarding 1
 STRONGLY recommended if you have not passed the competency test; your
elementary teacher has these scores
 Students should be able to type 40 WPM with 2 or fewer errors in order to waive
the keyboarding requirement
 Only 1-2% of current 5th grade students are at this level
 Bottom line, MOST students should take keyboarding
 Keyboarding is an essential skill to school and life success

24. Elective YouTube Videos
Wondering which electives to take
next year? Check-out these
YouTube clips our elective teachers
have created to help you decide!

25. Elective YouTube Videos

26. Elective YouTube Videos

27. Choose Wisely
 It is important that you take time and select
your classes wisely
 A schedule change will NOT be an option
next year due to school enrollment and
staffing decisions that are made based on
what students register for now.

28. Alternates
 It is very important that you list 3 alternate electives
because…
 Sometimes a class does not carry (not enough students request the
class)
 Sometimes classes are full
 Sometimes the electives you choose are taught the same class period
 Sometimes the electives you choose are taught at the same time as
one of your core classes
 Sometimes we are unable to make your first choices work with your
schedule
 What happens if I don’t select any alternates?
 Your counselor will choose an elective for you 
 Do you want your counselor choosing your classes?

29. Reminders
 All classes with * require a teacher’s signature
 You must sign your registration card
 Your parent must sign your registration card
 Registration cards are due to your elementary
teacher on:
FEBRUARY 13

30. Additional Information
 In July you will receive more information regarding:
 School fees
 Gym clothing required
 Orientation dates (usually 1-2 days before the first official day
of school in August)
 Busing
 If you are here on special permit (you don’t live in our school
boundaries) you are responsible for providing transportation to
and from school for your student. Permit students are not eligible
for school busing.

31. Albion Wear!

32. Thank You!
 You are now welcome to walk around and check out
our beautiful remodeled building
 Talk with teachers regarding any questions you may
have about elective classes
 The counselors and administrators will be available
in the kiva and the commons area to answer any
questions you may have