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Welcome C lass of 2018 7 th to 8 th Grade Course Selection Meeting

Welcome C lass of 2018 7 th to 8 th Grade Course Selection Meeting. Objectives for Today. Discuss changes for the 2013 – 2014 School Year Learn how to Register for 8 th grade CMS Counselors “move up” when you do: Roxanne LeCroy - 8 th grade Jolene Johnson - 7 th grade.

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Welcome C lass of 2018 7 th to 8 th Grade Course Selection Meeting

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  1. Welcome Class of 20187th to 8th Grade Course Selection Meeting

  2. Objectives for Today • Discuss changes for the 2013 – 2014 School Year • Learn how to Register for 8th grade CMS Counselors “move up” when you do: Roxanne LeCroy - 8th grade Jolene Johnson - 7th grade

  3. Course Selection for 8th Grade • ALL incoming 8th Graders will register on-line at school with assistance from the Counselors on March 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th .

  4. 8th Grade Core Classes * English * Math * US History * Science

  5. G/T HUMANITIES • Students currently enrolled in G/T Humanities will automatically be enrolled for 8th grade. • G/T Humanities classes consist of English and US History • Students enrolled in G/T Humanities and who wish not to be, must apply for a furlough through Learner Services. • Those interested in G/T Humanities program, contact Barbara Myer.

  6. Science, English & U.S. History • Students may choose regular OR Pre-AP/IB classes when selecting Science, English and U.S. History courses for 8th grade. • NO prequalifying for these courses!

  7. On level class vs. Pre AP class Pre –AP teachers said “A Pre-AP student…… • Is willing to study to accomplish his goals. • Is always prepared for class. • Wants to learn. • Attends tutoring. • Goes above and beyond the minimum. • Listens in class. • Turns in work on time. • Is willing to accept challenges. • Is interested in learning. • Never complains about homework.

  8. ALGEBRA 1Pre-AP/IB • Student qualifies based on: * Successful completion of Math 7 Pre-AP/IB * 6th grade Math STAAR * 1st semester grade in Math 7 Pre-AP/IB * Orleans Hanna Algebra Readiness Test • Student will receive 1 high school credit IF all requirements are met (Your grade is not included in high school GPA). • Course content and work load are the equivalent of a high school course. • High school expectations will be adhered to throughout the year. • Any student who did not meet criteria for Algebra 1 Pre-AP/IB will be re-evaluated using final Math 7 Pre-AP/IB grade and 7th Math STAAR score. • There are NO Appeals

  9. MORE Electives in 8th Grade! These 3 additional electives are now available to you as 8th graders. You can also earn High School Credit. • Business Information Technology 1 (BIM) • Foreign Languages ( Spanish and French) • Principles of Hospitality and Tourism

  10. Business Information Management 1 • Students completing all the requirements of this course will receive 1High School Technology Credit. (grade NOT part of GPA) • Full year elective • It is recommended that students are able to type at least 25 words per minute. • This is a projects based class!

  11. FOREIGN LANGUAGES Spanish 1 Pre-AP/IB & French 1 Pre-AP/IB • Students must have an 85 1st semester average in BOTH English and Math in seventh grade. • Students who do not qualify based upon 1st semester averages may request a re-evaluation to Advanced Academics office with final averages by June 10, 2013. Email advancedacademics@allenisd.org. • Students will earn 1High School Credit if all requirements are met (grade not included in GPA). • Course content and workload are the equivalent of a high school course with extensive outside-of-class preparation. High School expectations will be adhered to throughout the school year.

  12. Principles of Hospitality and Tourism • Students completing this course will receive ½ High School Credit. • Introductory course for students interested in pursing Culinary Arts and Hospitality and Tourism classes in high school.

  13. Coed PE Students are required to take 2 semesters of PE credit during Middle School. (PE, Athletics, Cheer) Students who have not completed this requirement, must take PE during the 8th grade.

  14. ATHLETICS Boys’ Athletics include football & off-season. Boys wanting to play: Only Basketball** - PEBB8A Only Golf**– PEGFBA Only Tennis** – PETNB **If you do NOT make the Boys’ or Girls' teams, you will be left in Coed PE. Girls’ Athletics include volleyball* & off-season. Girls wanting to play : Only Basketball** –PEBG8A Only Golf** – PEGFGA Only Tennis** – PETNGB

  15. TRY-OUT SPORTS • Cheerleading • Basketball (boys and girls) • Volleyball • Golf – Fall • Tennis – Spring

  16. Sports Physicals • Sports physical paperwork should be given to the student’s coaches. • Sports physical forms and information are kept with the athletic department. Forms and information can also be found on the Allen ISD Athletic Department web page. • No one plays, practices , or try outs for a team without this!

  17. Electives One Semester Electives: • Career Portal in Human Services • Career Portal in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) • Career Portal in Communications and Media Arts Science • Career Portal in Health Science • Career Portal in Business • Career Portal in Finance • Exploring Careers • Technology Applications in Communication • Technology Applications in Computer Graphics • Exploring Speech and Communications • Introduction to Art • Advanced Art (Prerequisite: Introduction to Art) • Introduction to Theatre Arts • Advanced Theatre Arts (Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre Arts) • Leadership

  18. Fine Arts Electives (Full year) Band Orchestra Choir You must be in Band or Orchestra in 7th grade to be in Band or Orchestra in 8th grade.

  19. APPLICATION CLASSES FULL-YEAR HALF-YEAR • Yearbook • PALS • Peer Helper • Office Aide

  20. AM I REQUIRED TO CHOOSE ALTERNATE CLASSES? YES! Keep in mind….. • Some classes are only offered ONE period • There may be schedule conflicts • Classes fill up • Prerequisite courses may be required • Application/Tryout may be required

  21. 8th GRADERS SELECT THREE ELECTIVES PER SEMESTER

  22. ELECTIVES WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! CHOOSE YOUR ELECTIVES WISELY…YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CHANGE THEM!

  23. Print child’s legal name (no nicknames) Print Parent/Guardian’s name Write Parent/Guardian’s phone number Mark your child’s choice for On-level or Pre-AP/IB for: Texas History, English, and Science. both boxes must be marked. Mark a TOTAL of 4 boxes from the Electives section. The Electives section is from Fine Arts through Advanced Technology. Do not mark 4 boxes from each Electives section. If the Elective has 2 boxes, both boxes must be marked. Write 2 Alternate Choices in order of preference. These should be different than the 4 boxes you marked in the Electives section. Parent/Guardian signs form. The back side of the form is a worksheet to help you. Students will make course selections based on the front side of the Course Selection Form. How to complete the Course Selection Sheet

  24. Thank you for attending! • This presentation will be available on the Counselor webpage. • Coffee with the Counselors – Friday, Mar.1st at 8:30 am. • Our goal is to provide a smooth transition from 7th grade to 8th grade for the 2013/2014 school year.

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