Incoming 6th Grade Students

Students entering Sixth Grade register for classes in two stages.

Stage 1: Elective/Exploratory Course Selection

During this registration window, students choose only elective and exploratory classes. Elective courses are scheduled for the entire year. Exploratory courses are scheduled for one academic quarter each.

• Students identify whether they wish to enroll in band, choir, or orchestra.
• Students identify exploratory choices. Those in band, choir, or orchestra choose 4; those not enrolled in a music class choose 8 (in some buildings, that may be all of the exploratory courses).

Parents will be notified of enrollment directions and placement recommendations via the ParentSquare communication system. Parents will receive a secure document with placement recommendations for each student preparing to enter 6th grade and will be sent a course enrollment form in the ParentSquare system as well.

Stage 2: Challenge and Math Course Placement

Before Spring Break, parents will receive an email outlining placements recommendations for their incoming 6th grade student.

• Families are encouraged to discuss placement recommendations and their preferences.
• Families submit final challenge preferences by the date specified in the placement email.