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Planning for 2014-2015

Planning for 2014-2015. Garner Middle School. Garner Administration. David Crowe Principal dcrowe@neisd.net Alicia Million Academic Dean amilli@neisd.net Arlene Northway Asst. Principal A-L anorth@neisd.net

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Planning for 2014-2015

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  1. Planning for 2014-2015 Garner Middle School

  2. Garner Administration David Crowe Principal dcrowe@neisd.net Alicia Million Academic Dean amilli@neisd.net Arlene Northway Asst. Principal A-L anorth@neisd.net Jon Sellers Asst. Principal M-Z jseller1@neisd.net Tiffany Johnson Counselor A-L tjohns29@neisd.net Clarisa Allen Counselor M-Z callen2@neisd.net Holly Murphy Spec. Edu. Coordinator hmurph1@neisd.net Martha Diaz Family Specialist mdiaz8@neisd.net As questions arise regarding the selection of courses for next year, please contact the Garner Counselors. Students who do not complete the registration process will have a schedule created for them by their assigned counselor. Please call or e-mail us, we will be glad to assist you in making these important decisions. Garner Middle School: 210-356-3800

  3. What’s New? • All students are required to take two semesters or one year of a fine arts class or classes throughout middle school. This could include choir, band, orchestra, art or theatre arts

  4. Open Access to Rigorous Courses • In middle school, Pre-Advanced Placement courses and high school credit courses are available to any student willing to take on the academic challenges • Students wishing to rank in the top 10% of their high school class need to pursue rigorous middle school courses to prepare for high school

  5. College & Career Readiness NEISD has an initiative to ensure that after high school, all students are prepared to enter • A four-year college or university • A junior or community college • A trade or technical school • The military • The workforce

  6. Success In High School Requires Planning Preparation for high school success and rigor requires students to • Take rigorous middle school courses • Develop meaningful goals • Learn and utilize strong study habits • Plan for the future

  7. CLASS SCHEDULE Every 7th and 8th grade student will take the following classes: 1. English or English Pre-AP or English G/T 2. Reading or Advanced Contemporary Literacy 3. Math or Math Pre-AP(7th Grade)/Algebra I (8th Grade) or Math G/T (7th Grade)/Algebra I G/T (8th Grade) 4. Science or Science Pre-AP 5. History or History Pre-AP 6. P.E. or Athletics 7. Elective 8. Elective

  8. PRE-AP COURSES Pre-AP English, ACL, and Pre-AP Math are offered to all 6th,7th, and 8th grade students. Pre-AP Science and Pre-AP History are only offered to 8th grade students. **Important for all students registering for a Pre-AP course: the exit point for a Pre-AP course is either at the end of the first three weeks or the end of the nine-week grading period. If these exit points are missed then the student will remain in the course for the remainder of the semester. Documentation for these level change requests will be found with the Garner Counselors. The form must be turned in to the student’s counselor the week prior to the exit point. ** A parent/guardian and student signature is required on the Advanced Program Expectation and Course Agreement form. If the Advanced Program Expectation and Course Agreement form is not signed by both a parent/guardian and student, the student will not be placed in a Pre-AP class.

  9. PRE-AP ENGLISH Pre-AP English is a challenging course that requires a parent and student signature on the Advanced Program Expectation and Course Agreement form Pre-AP English must be taken with Advanced Contemporary Literacy (ACL)

  10. Advanced Contemporary Literacy (A.C.L.) Any student may enroll in this class, but it is strongly advised that you scored well in the subject area. A parent signature is required on the Advanced Program Expectation and Course Agreement form. ACL must be taken with Pre-AP English.

  11. PRE-AP MATH In 7th grade, Pre-AP Math is Pre-Algebra In 8th grade, Pre-AP Math is Algebra I Students must be in Pre-AP Math in 6th grade to be in Pre-Algebra in 7th grade and in 7th grade Pre-Algebra to be in 8th grade Algebra I. A parent signature is required on the Advanced Program Expectation and Course Agreement form **Students who successfully complete Algebra I will receive one unit of math credit on their high school transcripts.

  12. PRE-AP SCIENCE ANDPRE-AP HISTORY In 8th grade, any student can take Pre-AP Science and/or Pre-AP History. --A parent signature is required on the Advanced Program Expectation and Course Agreement form

  13. Courses by Grade and Subject

  14. PHYSICAL EDUCATION • All 7th grade students must take a full year of either P.E. or Athletics • All 8th grade students may take either a semester of P.E., a full year of P.E., or a full year of Athletics. • In 8th grade, the semester of PE must be taken with a semester of Health Education. **4 semesters of PE/Athletics are required throughout middle school and, at least, one semester per school year.**

  15. ATHLETICS All students who participate in the Athletics class must play, at least, two sports, one of which must be football (boys) or must be volleyball (girls). This course can be taken in place of Physical Education and is a year commitment. After school participation is required A physical is required PRIOR to try-outs and participation

  16. Electives

  17. ART Art is offered in both 7th and 8th grade as a full year elective Art is designed for the student to learn the fundamentals of art

  18. BAND • All Band classes are only offered as a year long elective • Students must be willing to commit to outside of school practice sessions/performances and to remain in the program for the entire year. • The Band teacher’s recommendation is necessary for Band II, Band III, and Jazz Band.

  19. CAMPUS NEWS • Students will gain experience in producing the school newspaper and compete in state and national journalism contests • This year long course is only offered to 7th and 8th grade students • An application is required from Mrs. White

  20. CHOIR Choir is offered as a year long course Students must be willing to commit to outside of school practice sessions/performances

  21. DEBATE In this course, the topics covered are: logic, persuasion, and speaking and debate formats. Competitive events covered in the class include impromptu speaking, modern oratory, Student Congress, Public Forum debate, and Lincoln Douglas debate. Students will research, write, and present original works as well as critically evaluate works from others. Excellent reading and writing skills are necessary Debate is offered as a year long course

  22. JUNIOR PALS The Jr. Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL) is a year long course that trains selected 8th grade students to work as peer helpers and peer mediators and community service learners with students either on their own campus or from feeder elementary schools. Sign up for another elective now and, if chosen, your schedule will be changed An application is required Please see Mrs. Lynnet Rodriguez for more information

  23. OFFICE AIDES • Offered only to 8th grade students • Office Aide is a year long course • There will be an interview process for students who are interested. The following areas will be taken into account for applicants: • --Grades • --Attendance • --Behavior

  24. ORCHESTRA • All Orchestra classes are only offered as a year long elective • Students must be willing to commit to outside of school practice sessions/performances and to remain in the program for the entire year • Mrs. Malone’s recommendation is necessary for Orchestra II and Orchestra III

  25. THEATRE ARTS Theatre Arts is for the student learning the fundamentals of theatre performance Theatre Arts I, II, and III are offered as a full year course Theatre Arts I is a pre-requisite for Theatre Arts II Theatre Arts II is a pre-requisites for Theatre III Theatre II and III need Mrs. Frazier’s recommendation

  26. YEARBOOK • Students will hold editorial positions and gain laboratory experience, along with interpersonal communication skills • Instruction in magazine production procedures • Students in 7th and 8th grade may enroll in this course • An application is required from Mrs. White

  27. SSI CLASSES If you don’t pass the STAAR test electives classes will be substituted with enrichment classes. http://www.duncanvilleisdnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/staar.jpg

  28. High school credit Electives

  29. AVID • AVID is an in-school academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success • It is offered as a year long elective geared toward first generation college students • All Avid students must be enrolled in, at least, one Pre-AP class • High School credit will be given for 8th grade students only • Our AVID teacher is Mrs. Kathy Jackson • Application is required for this course

  30. HEALTH EDUCATION Health Education fulfills the high school health requirement Only 8th grade students may enroll in this course 1 semester (.5) of High School Health Credit will be earned The course must be taken with a semester of P.E.

  31. Principles of Art/AV/Communication This course develops a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication. The student applies information technology applications when completing Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications projects. The student is expected to use information management, email, Internet, writing and publishing, presentation and spreadsheet or database applications. This class will create and broadcast the campus Video announcements shown during the school day. This class is offered for the entire year and 1 Career and Technology High School Credit will be earned. Only 8th grade students approved by application are eligible to take this course. See Mrs. Hampton for more information and an application.

  32. Principles of Hospitality and Tourism • Students will learn about the programs of study available in culinary arts and about the hospitality and tourism industry that encompasses lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusements, attractions, resorts, restaurants, and food beverage service. • This class is offered only for the entire year and 1 Career and Technology High School Credit will be earned • Only 7th and 8th grade students are eligible to take this course.

  33. Principles of Human Services • Students will learn about personal development and management, family and community and preparation of adult roles. Influences of societal and technological changes, high demand human service careers and management of the nutritional needs and dietary practices are included. • This class is offered for 1 year and 1 Career and Technology High School Credit will be earned. • Only 7th and 8th grade students are eligible to take this course.

  34. SPANISH IA Spanish 1A is the first year of the middle school two-year language program. This course is offered to 7th graders only. Spanish 1A is a challenging academic class Students who successfully complete both Spanish 1A (7th grade) and Spanish 1B (8th grade) will receive one unit of a language credit on their high school transcripts.

  35. SPANISH IB Spanish 1B is the second part of the middle school two-year language program where a student will receive high school credit. This course is offered to 8th graders only. Spanish 1A must be taken and completed in the 7th grade PRIOR to enrolling in Spanish 1B. Students who successfully complete both Spanish 1A and Spanish 1B will receive one unit of a language credit on their high school transcripts.

  36. SPANISH I A one year course designed for those 8th grade students who have the interest, motivation, and study skills to take Spanish I. The development of oral language skills will be emphasized along with pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. The culture of the Spanish-speaking world will be integrated into the learning of the language. Pre-requisite: Successful Completion of 6th/7th grade Pre-AP classes, Regular Attendance, and Good Study Skills 1 High School Language Credit will be earned

  37. DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONIN THE 21ST CENTURY Provides an overview of and experience in multimedia technology. Sounds, images, graphics, and video are the informational projects from which students will construct media rich knowledge structures Digital Communication is only offered as a YEAR long course available to both 7th and 8th grade students 1 High School Career and Technology credit will be earned

  38. Choose your electives wisely… Students and parents will have opportunities to carefully examine course offerings and course descriptions Not turning in your choice slip on time may hinder your chances of getting the electives of your choice On your choice sheet, choose 3 electives and rank them 1-3 (1 will be your first choice, 2 second choice, etc.) The deadline to submit your choice slip is Friday, February 7, 2014 to your Science teacher.

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