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Planning Your Education - Grade 6
Online Registration
Promotion Criteria
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School Information
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Course Descriptions

Planning Your Education

Your school provides this course curriculum guide as a means of assisting students and parents in understanding and planning their course of study. Students are encouraged to carefully select related arts courses during the registration process. Your school's guidance counselors and teachers stand ready to assist them. Parents are invited and encouraged to actively participate by assisting their student.

Related arts classes are scheduled based upon student requests. However, due to schedule conflicts and changes in course offerings, the staff cannot guarantee that students will be scheduled for all courses they request. In addition, be aware that the school builds a master schedule and employs teachers based on students' requests; therefore, schedule changes will only be considered on a very limited basis.

Online Registration

Online Registration was implemented in 2004. It allows parents and students to request related arts courses for the next school year from home via the Internet. Families who do not have access to the Internet will be given opportunities to use school computers to register online. Parents and students should understand that requesting a related arts course through online registration does not guarantee that the student is placed in the course the next school year. Final placement in a course is dependent upon enrollment, scheduling feasibility, and teacher allocation. Schools will post the courses that they will be offering the next school year in a course curriculum guide which will be located on the school's website. Parents without Internet access at home will receive a printed copy of the course curriculum guide by request. The window for students to select related arts courses online is posted by the school on the school's website and in parent newsletters. Schools will provide instructions on accessing the online registration tool.

Promotion Criteria for Grades Six through Eight (GCS IHE / Rule 9/11/2006)

Criterion 1: Students in grades six through eight are expected to learn, at a minimum, curriculum standards in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, and meet attendance requirements.
Criterion 2: The student earned a minimum average grade of 70% in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies (if language arts is taught as a separate subject in grades 6-8, the English language arts grade will be determined by the mean of the yearly average of reading and language arts.)
End of Year Promotion Status
The following are summary designation and descriptors for end-of-year promotion status of students in grades six-eight.
Promoted – The student met all promotion criteria. The one exception is that students who fail a high school credit bearing course in middle school are promoted but must retake the course. Enrollment in these credit bearing courses will be determined by the district criteria as stated in the Master Catalog of Middle School Courses which is located in the Important Items section of the Infoweb.
Promoted - Summer School Required - The student failed to meet the criteria for one or two core academic areas, but successful performance in summer school for any deficient area was met.

 

 

Dear Parents and Rising Students,

 

 

Welcome to Lakeview Middle School.  The middle school years are a time of great change. Our school’s academic program, activities, and policies serve to assist in the growth and development of every student.  This course hand book will help you plan your child’s academic path in middle school.

 

We believe that our school and community is a family. Everyone at Lakeview Middle has the right to be safe in mind, body, and property and to be treated with dignity and respect. If you encounter a problem, we have counselors, teachers, administrators, and others who are willing to help.

 

I hope you find your days at Lakeview to be the best so far. Good luck.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Dr. Tracy Hall

Principal

 

 

 

Important Phone Numbers

 

Main Office                355-6400                   Health Room              355-6407

Library                        355-6405                  Guidance                    355-6404

Resource Officer       355-6421                              

Cafeteria                    355-6408

Fax                             355-6416

 

 

Lakeview Middle School Bell Schedule

 

 

                                                                                         6th Grade                      7th Grade                   8th Grade

1st

Announcements

8:30 –  9:25
(55)

 

CLASS

CLASS

RELATED ARTS*

2nd

9:29 – 10:22
(53)

 

CLASS

RELATED ARTS *

CLASS

3rd

10:26 – 11:19
(53)

 

RELATED ARTS*

CLASS

CLASS

4th

11:23 – 11:53
(35)

 

ELT

 

ELT

 

ELT

 

5th (lunch)

 

11:56 – 1:21

11:56 –12:49
(Class) (53)
12:53– 1:21
(Lunch)(28)

 

 

11:56 – 12:22
(Class) (53)

12:25 – 12:53

(Lunch)(28)
12:55 - 1:21
(Class) (26)

11:56 – 12:34
 (Lunch) (28)

12:28-1:21
(Related Arts) (53)

6th

1:25 – 2:18
(53)

 

CLASS

RELATED ARTS

CLASS

7th

2:22–3:15
(53)

 

RELATED ARTS

CLASS

CLASS

 

 

* Release Time available on Tuesdays

 

 

 

Lakeview Middle School

History

Lakeview Middle School opened its doors in 1971 and was located at the Sans Souci Junior High School. The school absorbed students from  Monaview Middle School and the enrollment at the time was 685 students. The next year, the school moved to the current location and changed the name to Lakeview Middle School. The school was named “Lakeview” because of the view of a lake in front of the school. The school serves students in the Brutontown, West Greenville, Paris Mountain and Poe Mill areas of town. 

 

 

Mascot and Colors

The mascot for Lakeview Middle School has always been the lion. The school motto is “Lion Pride” and all Lakeview Lions have “Courage, Pride and Ferocity.”  The school colors are orange and blue.

 

 

Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements

Mission 

The mission of Lakeview Middle School is to prepare our diverse student body to become independent lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens by providing quality educational experiences in a safe, nurturing environment so our students may succeed in a global community.

 

Vision

The vision of Lakeview Middle School is to become an exemplary school in which every student achieves his or her maximum ability and leaves middle school with the knowleddge and skills necessary for success in a rigorous high school curriculum with an awareness of future educational and career opportunities.
 

We Believe

LAKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

RISING 6TH GRADE REGISTRATION

 

Core Subject Area Courses

All students are required to take the following courses:

Ø English  (Students are placed based on teacher recommendation following District guidelines.)

§         English Strategies 6

§         English Studies 6

§         English GT 6

Ø Math (Students are placed based on teacher recommendation following District guidelines.)

§         Math 6

§         Math 6/7

Ø Science 6

Ø Social Studies 6

                                                                                                                                   

Related Arts Courses

Students will take four Related Arts courses:

Ø Physical Education (All students are required to take PE.)

Ø Art 6

Ø Spanish 6

Ø Music 6
ØBand 6 (Yearlong Course - counts as 2 choices)

Ø Strings 6 (Yearlong Course - counts as 2 choices)

*Students may be placed in Reading Support or ESOL who qualify for additional support.

 

 

Registration will occur at school with teacher assistance. You may access your child’s registration information online using the follow steps:

1.    Open up a browser and navigate to https://ps.greenville.k12.sc.us/public.

2.    Click on the Create Account Button.

3.     Fill out the top part of the form with your information. Choose your desired username
        
and password which you will use from this point forward to access your child's
        
information.

4.    In the second part of the form (Link Students to Account), type your child's name (can 
        be first name only), access ID and access password, and choose your relationship 
        to the child. If you have not already 
        done so, you may pick up your child’s ID and password in the Lakeview front office.

5.     Click Enter.

6.     Login using the email username and password you just created.
        
For more information on how to navigate around the Parent Portal, click on the "learn
        
more" link above the create account button.

Course Descriptions

English
Title:
English Strategies 6
10013000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Students should meet one or more of the following criteria: Teacher recommendation ; PASS score of Not Met in 4th grade; 5th grade MAP RIT scores of <213
This course is designed to meet the needs of students transitioning from elementary to middle school instruction in reading and language arts. Instruction will continue to reinforce foundational skills in reading and provide ample scaffolding for those students whose reading skills are still developing. Writing instruction, vocabulary development, and research skills will be taught in conjunction with the literature studied.
Title:
English Studies 6
10013100
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Students should meet two or more of the following criteria: Teacher recommendation; PASS score of Met in 4th grade; 5th grade MAP RIT scores of 213 - 236
This course is designed to meet the needs of those students whose reading and language arts skills are sufficient to allow them to read more difficult texts, analyze what they have read more deeply, and respond without difficulty to the text in writing. The students in this course do not require foundational instruction in reading strategies; however, they will continue to receive instruction in more sophisticated reading practices that prepare the student for literary analysis. All writing instruction, vocabulary development, and research opportunities will be in response to a text read. Students can expect instruction to move at an accelerated pace.
Title:
English GT 6
10013200
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Identified as GTA (Gifted and Talented Academic)with a MAP RIT score >236
This course is designed to meet the needs of academically gifted and talented students who were identified through the standard measures implemented by The School District of Greenville County. The curriculum designed specifically for this course meets the guidelines set forth by the South Carolina State Department of Education as criteria for Gifted and Talented instruction. Students should expect to find the curriculum challenging in a number of ways: text complexity, analytical writing, problem solving, creative endeavors, and accelerated pace.
Title:
Student Support Read 6
10260000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Guidance Placement
This course offers students remediation and additional assistance in reading skills in support of on grade level instruction in the regular Language Arts and/or Literature classroom.
Math
Title:
Math 6
11100600
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Teacher recommendation
This standards-based sixth-grade course is designed to help students begin the transition from arithmetic to algebraic thinking. It includes concepts, operations, and problems solving with decimals, fractions, and percents in addition to an introduction to integers and ratios. Students will develop algebraic thinking through the investigation of patterns, the use of simple equations and inequalities to represent relationships, and the use of tables and graphs to solve problems. Throughout the course there is an emphasis on the process standards of problem-solving, communication, reasoning, representations, and connections.
Title:
Math 6/7
11100700
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Must meet district criteria including Teacher recommendation
This standards-based course is designed to help students begin the transition from arithmetic to algebraic thinking. It includes all of the grade 6 standards and half of the grade 7 standards. Topics include operations and problem-solving with decimals, fractions, integers, ratios, proportions, and percents. Students will develop algebraic thinking through the investigation of patterns, the use of one-and two-step equations and inequalities to represent relationships, and the use of tables and graphs to solve problems. Throughout the course there is an emphasis on the process standards of problem-solving, communication, reasoning, representations, and connections.
Science
Title:
Science 6
12010000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
The focus for science in sixth grade is to provide students with inquiry based experiences that develop science concepts in the following areas: Structures, Processes and Response of Plants-structure and function of plants; Structures, Processes and Responses of Animals-structure and function of animals; Earths Atmosphere and Weather-atmospheric properties and processes; and, Conservation of Energy-properties of energy, work, and conservation of energy.
Social Studies
Title:
Social Studies 6
13010000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
Sixth grade social studies expands students’ understanding of history through the study of people, places, and events to the era of European exploration and settlement. Students focus not only on facts about various cultures but also on the significance of geography in history, their everyday lives, problems, and accomplishments of people, and their roles in developing the social, economic, and political structures of major civilizations. Instruction should emphasize the elements of social studies literacy—the tools, strategies, and perspectives necessary for understanding how history, geography, economics and government are interwoven.
Arts
Title:
Art 6
15010000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
The purpose of this course is to enable students to communicate ideas and concepts through a variety of artwork, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, arts, and crafts. A study of artists and their work will help students understand the techniques, skills, and diverse intentions of artists from many cultures and times. Students will focus on developing creative problem-solving skills, visual literacy, and personal expression.
Title:
Band 6
15310000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This course provides beginning-level instruction on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. No previous musical experience is required. The curriculum includes the development of fundamental skills, concepts, composition, cooperative learning, music as it relates to history and culture, and band techniques. The class will include an expectation for the purchase or rental of an instrument and individual practice at home. Concert performances will be an outgrowth of the study of musical concepts.
Title:
Strings 6
15510000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This course provides beginning-level instruction on violin, viola, cello, and string bass. No previous musical experience is required. The curriculum includes the development of fundamental skills, concepts, composition, cooperative learning, music as it relates to history and culture, and string techniques. The class will include an expectation for the purchase or rental of an instrument and individual practice at home. Some larger instruments are available at the school, and parents should coordinate with the director for their use. Concert performances will be an outgrowth of the study of musical concepts.
Title:
Music 6
15610000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This is a course providing students with the opportunity to explore musical concepts and further their understanding of music through listening, singing, playing instruments, and engaging in creative activities.
Foreign Language
Title:
Spanish 6 Beginner Level
16500000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
Aligned with the district's vision, philosophy, and goals for world language education, this beginner course introduces students to the second language through high-quality learning experiences. Not only do students gain an understanding of what it means to learn a new language, they also experience progress over time and are likely to be motivated to continue language study. Students learn enough language to ensure that they will not be total beginners when they take another course in the same language. The goal of this course is to develop some language competence.
Physical Education
Title:
Phys Education 6
14400000
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
Enrollment in this course fulfills the regulation that all students will complete one quarter of physical education each year in grades 6 – 8. Course content focuses on teaching students the four SC Middle School PE Student Performance criteria as mandated by the SC Department of Education. Students will demonstrate the abilities, concepts, knowledge, and skills required to: 1) demonstrate competence in modified versions of activities in three movement forms as identified in the SCPEAP standards; 2) demonstrate knowledge of the five components of fitness and the F.I.T.T. principle on a written test; 3) participate regularly in health-enhancing physical activity outside the physical education class; 4) meet the gender and age group health-related physical fitness standard as described by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.
Miscellaneous
Title:
Skill Building 6
17990100
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
None
This course focuses on skills that students need to make better and more efficient use of study time. Students will actively engage in learning time management skills, study techniques, organizational skills, and test-taking strategies to strengthen their performance in the classroom.
English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Title:
ESOL 6
17990300
Course Number:
Unit Credit:
0.00
Duration:
Grade Level:
6
Short Title:
Prerequisite:
Guidance Placement
This course is designed for the student who has a primary language other than English, and is not proficient in listening, speaking, reading, writing, or comprehension in the English speaking classroom. Instruction will be provided in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension to assist students in classrooms where English is the language of instruction. Students will receive skills to aid in the transition to all academic areas, as well as help in the preparation for middle school formal tests. Limited English proficiency should be determined by an approved language assessment instrument.