Similarities/Differences
Name one difference between 5th and 6th grade.
Different teachers
More homework
Different lunch/recess time
School starts later
More responsibility
Lockers
True or False? The subjects you will take next year in 6th grade are not the same as the ones you take this year.
False-- your core classes are language arts, math, social studies, and science, so they are the same as you take this year!
Tell me one thing you learned from your tour at Journey last week.
Great work!
Are there lockers at Journey?
Yes!
Name one similarity between 5th and 6th grade.
Same classes (ELA, math, science, and social studies)
Transitions from class to class
Support system(school counselor, teachers, and friends)
Having a homeroom teacher
True or False? There are more clubs and after-school activities in 6th grade than in 5th grade.
True! There are plenty of clubs, sports, and after-school activities to do.
For example, there is SCA, the robotics club, basketball, soccer, school dances, and a carnival, just to name a few.
What is the mascot at Journey?
The jaguar
How many classes will you have in 6th grade?
You will have six classes:
Science, social studies, math, language arts, elective class, and gym
Is there recess at Journey?
Yes! It's called break, and it happens after lunch. That is a similarity between Greer and Journey.
True or False? Journey's school colors are green and yellow.
False--- they are green and gold!
What is the principal's name at Journey?
Ms. Johnson
Will you have homeroom at Journey?
Yes!
Is it true that homework will be more challenging in 6th grade?
Yes. Each grade you reach will be a little more challenging, but you are WELL prepared!!!
True or False? You will have a new group of students in each of your classes.
True-- your classes will have new faces!
Who is the name of your school counselor at Journey?
Ms. Turner
Name one person you know at Journey.
Will your classes have more or fewer students than they do right now?
More-- (about 20 students/teacher) and even more in your gym class!
True or False? Your classes switch every day based on the color of the day.
True-- You switch days for science and social studies. You always switch days for gym class and your elective class.
What time does your first class start at Journey?
9:03
What are the three rules at Journey to follow that you learned on the tour last week?
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe