Double Peak School
5th Grade Transition
Parent Information Night
Front Entrance
Site Pictures
Classroom
Science Lab
Transitions for 6th Graders
⚫ New environment
⚫ Moving from 1 teacher to 5 teachers
⚫ Making new friends from other schools
⚫ Expectations
⚫ Added responsibility
⚫Work Habits
⚫Organizational Skills
A Sixth Grade Schedule
Band and PE - rotating days
ELA or Honors ELA
Social Science - World History
Math or Accelerated Math
Science
Inquiry
Students will start and end their day with the same core teacher
Honors ELA
Criteria Includes:
⚫Advanced Scores in Reading Comprehension and
Writing on Report Card
⚫Advanced Scores on Performance Task
⚫Teacher Recommendation
Accelerated Common Core Math
Description:
6th Grade Common Core Math standards, covered at a faster pace with enhanced
performance tasks and problem solving
Accelerated (6-8 classes)= faster pace
Honors (high school math classes)= additional standards to go more in depth with the
content; indicated as enhanced (+) standards in the CA Mathematics Framework
Criteria Includes:
⚫Strong in the three aspects of rigor outlined in the CA Mathematics Framework:
◦ Conceptual Understanding
◦ Procedural Skill and Fluency
◦ Application
⚫Advanced Scores in Math on Report Card
⚫Advanced Scores on Performance Task
⚫Teacher Recommendation
SMUSD Math Pathways
For more information go the Double Peak Website and Click on Accelerated Math 6 Informative PowerPoint
6th - 8th Grade Math Pathways
6th - 8th Math Pathways
Band
Students will be introduced to various styles of music and
instruments throughout history.
Students will have an opportunity to try different instruments to see
what they like best.
Students will begin their journey into music performance and
appreciation through Beginning Band.
Physical Education
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6th graders will be assigned an odd or even PE day.
All 6th grade students will dress out and will have a PE locker, a lock will be
provided for them.
Uniforms can be purchased online and at the front office- Price TBA.
Sweat shirts and pants will be available as well.
Adventure Based Learning (CSUSM)
Technology to be used in the classroom: Teacher Ipad, Chromebooks, Google
Classroom and Polar GoFit
6th Period Design - Inquiry
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Project Based Learning
Inquiry
Makerspace
Leadership
Mentoring
Homework
● Is it respectful?
o Is it differentiated?
o Is it engaging and motivating?
o Does it incorporate innovation?
o Is there choice?
● Is it purposeful?
o Can you provide a rationale on why a particular student will
benefit from the assignment?
● Is it “high quality” vs “quantity”?
Bell Schedule
Modified Block: Thursday and Friday
Thursday
Friday
Period 1
8:15-10:13
Period 2
8:15-10:13
Period 3
10:18-11:11
10:18-11:11
Lunch
Lunch
Period 3
11:51-12:44
11:51-12:44
Period 5
12:49-2:40
Period 6
12:49-2:40
Period 4
Period 4
Reading the Schedule
Students will receive their schedules in the mail prior to the beginning of the school year.
Communication with Teachers
● Email - within 24 hours
● Teacher Website
● ParentVue
ParentVue and StudentVue
Opens after the first 6 weeks of school.
Counselor’s Area of Focus
Health/Well-Being of Students
Connection between home and school
Open-Door Policy
Social/Emotional Support
Mediations
Referrals for community resources
Academic Advising
Scheduling
High Level of Confidentiality
Sports
Fall
Flag Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country
Winter
Boy’s Basketball
Spring
Coed Soccer, Girl’s Basketball, Track and Field
Mountain Bike Club, possible Golf and Surf club
Student handbook and Sports Physical must be completed before each sport.
First Week of School
Textbooks will be checked out to students.
Students will take their pictures during the first month of school.
Purchase PE clothes prior to the start of the school year.
PE clothes will be passed out to students by their PE teacher.
K - 8 Environment
Smaller 6 - 8th Enrollment (~400 students)
Opportunities to serve as leaders and mentors
Designed areas for our 6 - 8th graders
Continue to look at doing things differently
Is it needed at a K-8 school?
Not an elementary school, not a middle school - A K-8 SCHOOL
PTO
● Meets the first Thursday of each
month (excluding summer
months)
● There are still positions open:
○ Volunteer Team Coordinators
(1-2)
○ Need Garden Club Liaison
○ Book Fair Liaison
For more
information visit our
FaceBook page:
Double Peak PTO
Or you can reach
out to PTO President at:
DoublePeakPTOPresidents
@gmail.com
August Open House
One evening, the week before school starts, the campus will be
open for students to tour.
Teachers will not be at the Open House.
Spirit Wear for sale.