6th Grade Entering Information
Incoming 6th Grade Transition Bulletins shared with families:
- Incoming 6th Grade Transition Bulletin #1 (March 16, 2021): District 97 Vision, International Baccalaureate and School Culture, Academic Schedule/Teaming
- Incoming 6th Grade Transition Bulletin #2 (March 23, 2021): Academic Schedule and Team Assignment
- Incoming 6th Grade Transition Bulletin #3 (April 20, 2021): Extra-curricular Activities
- Incoming 6th Grade Transition Bulletin #4 (April 28 , 2021): Homework, PowerSchool and Canvas
- Incoming 6th Grade Transition Bulletin #5 (May 5, 2021): FAQ (Medical, Lockers, IDs, Communication, etc)
- Incoming 6th Grade Transition Bulletin #6 (May 11, 2021): Important Summer Information
Parent/Guardian Orientation from May 20, 2021
- Click here for the presentation that was shared. We weren't able to record the session but if you have any questions, please feel free to email Ms. Capuder ([email protected]) or Ms. Love ([email protected]) with your questions.
Welcome To Brooks Resource
As we prepare to have the students join us in the fall at Brooks, we have put together a few resources for students to check out prior to becoming an Eagle. Please see the linked PDF for:
- A Virtual Tour of Brooks
- Videos from Current Students with Tips and Tricks
- Welcome Videos from Brooks Staff Members
- Form to Submit Questions for the Student Q&A Sessions
Elective Showcase Presentations (2021)
- Art Video
- Band Presentation, Band Photos and Band Performance Video
- Chorus Video
- Orchestra Presentation
- Speech, Drama, and Debate Video
- French Presentation
- Spanish Video
Incoming 6th Grade Summer Information
- Math placement letters will be sent home in July 2021
- Student Schedules will be mailed one week prior to the start of school which is Tuesday, August 24, 2021
- 6th Grade Summer Information Session: Date TBD, 4:00pm to 7:00pm
- Wellness Physical and Sports Physical must be turned in by first day of school
- Dental exam form Illinois law requires all students in kindergarten, second, sixth, and ninth grade or any new student new to Illinois schools, to have a complete dental examination by May 15th of that school year.
- 2021-2022 6th Grade Supply List (to be updated)
- New Families after you register, you need to contact Brooks Office to make 6th grade course selections
Organizational Tools
Student Work Organizer to be used by students to help them monitor and review in PowerSchool their late/missing assignments or identify lower assessment scores for redos/retakes.
What's the difference between Canvas and Powerschool? View this presentation to find out.