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Middle School Course Options for 7th and 8th Grades

Explore the diverse course offerings for 7th and 8th graders, including English, Math, Science, History, Physical Education, Electives, Foreign Language, Digital Design, and more. Prepare for high school with comprehensive elective choices.

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Middle School Course Options for 7th and 8th Grades

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  1. Presenting: 2013-2014 Course Options

  2. Typical 7th Grade Schedule • English • Math • Science • History • PE • Elective • Elective

  3. Typical 8th Grade Schedule • English • Math • Science • History • Elective • Elective • Elective

  4. Full Year Elective Courses

  5. Athletics/Physical Education • Credit -- 2 Years are required • PE • Fees apply ($20) • Athletics • is a full year course • Listen for announcements • Physical is required.

  6. Athletics Class Football Volleyball Basketball Athletics Class not required Cross Country Track & Field Tennis Swimming Hildebrandt Sports Go Mustangs!

  7. $35 Fee Introductory Intermediate Advanced +

  8. Intro Intermediate + Advanced +

  9. Band or Orchestra UIL activity Must rent or buy instrument

  10. Boys • Intermediate Girls • Advanced Girls Listen for Auditions • Fees

  11. Spanish French • Exploratory Language • Basic Vocabulary • People and Culture • German Latin

  12. Spanish I / French I (7th or 8th grade) Daily review and practice Spanish or French the next year Spanish II / French II (8th grade only) Prerequisite: Spanish I / French I 2 Years of Foreign Language fulfills High School Graduation Requirement Foreign LanguageHigh School Credit 80+ Average in ELA this year is required

  13. Foreign Language Spanish 1 & 2 For Spanish Speakers • You must speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish. • Spanish 1 For Native Speakers in 7th grade. • Spanish 2 For Native Speakers in 8th grade. • Sp 1 NS + Sp 2 NS fulfills high school foreign language requirement. (2 credits)

  14. Digital Design Media Production High School Credit Full Year (8th grade only)) • Proficient in word processing, presentation software, internet use • Creative use of technology in other courses • Project based • $15 fee

  15. Path-Next Step This course offers instructional support in all PreAP courses through in-class tutorials. The class builds study and research skills necessary for success in high school and college courses. Students will be immersed in a college going/career ready culture.

  16. Semester Elective Courses Must choose 2 to equal 1 unit

  17. Intro Technical Theater One Semester Set, Prop, Costume, Makeup & Lighting Design Stage Management

  18. Crafts One Semester $25 Fee

  19. Office Aide • Requirements: • Application • Satisfactory conduct • Minimum ‘C’ average in each class • Satisfactory attendance *May take Full Year or Semester

  20. Adolescent Literature *May take Full Year or Semester For students who enjoy reading or would like to improve their skills.

  21. NumberSense *May take Full Year or Semester For students who enjoy math or would like to improve their skills.

  22. Touch System Data Entry High School Credit Elective One Semester • prerequisite for • some H.S. tech. classes. • $ 5 fee

  23. Principles of Human Services High School Credit ElectiveOne Semester $15 Fee

  24. Professional Communications/Career FocusHigh School credit Elective1 semester • Fulfills state graduation requirement for .5 speech credit.

  25. Communication ApplicationsHigh School CreditOne Semester(8th grade only) • Public Speaking • Fulfills state graduation requirement for .5 speech credit.

  26. Health is a one semester high school elective credit class . H E A L T H High School Credit Elective One Semester (8th grade only)

  27. Improvement Classes Students who demonstrate a need for additional support in Reading and/or Math may be scheduled into one or both of these courses. Takes the place of an elective.

  28. Texas GraduationRequirements

  29. Recommended Plan • 4 Eng/ 4 Math/ 4 Science/ 4 Social Studies • 2 For. Lang • 1 P.E. • 1 Fine Arts • .5 Speech • 5.5 Electives • Total: 26 credits

  30. Minimum Plan • 4 Eng/ 3 Math/ 2 Science/ 3 Social Studies • 1.5 P.E. • 1 Fine Arts • .5 Speech • 6.5 Electives • Total: 22 credits

  31. H.S. courses taken at intermediate level: • Curriculum same as high school course • Final grade recorded on H.S. transcript; grade earned not averaged in with G.P.A. • Final/Semester exam given in all HS courses. • Must be successful on End of Course Exam (Algebra 1 only) • Attendance is critical.

  32. Preference Sheets Due to English Teacher: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

  33. L P A N !! Course Request Change Deadline: Friday, June 14, 2013

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