7 th grade course request presentation
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You’re moving on…. 7 th grade course request presentation. How do I get out of the 6 th grade?. First and second semester averages must be 70 or above in 3 of the 4 core areas (Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science). Attendance MUST be acceptable. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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7TH GRADE COURSE REQUEST PRESENTATION
You’re moving on…..
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HOW DO I GET OUT OF THE 6TH GRADE?
First and second semester averages must be 70 or above in 3 of the 4 core areas (Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science).
Attendance MUST be acceptable.
Pass STAAR test or attend summer school.
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HOW IS 7TH GRADE LIKE 6TH GRADE? You will still have teams…7-1 or 7-2.
You will have the five core subjects:- Reading - English- Math- Science- Texas history.
You will have two elective periods and PE/Athletics/Tennis.
You will have extracurricular opportunities (clubs, groups…).
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HOW IS 7TH GRADE DIFFERENT FROM 6TH GRADE?
You will get to pick your electives if you pass the STAAR tests!
You will have the opportunity to take enhanced classes. (Placement in enhanced classes
should be carefully considered)
You get to play competitive sports if you choose Athletics or Tennis!!!
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ELECTIVE CHOICES…. Band Orchestra Choir Art Theater Arts
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ELECTIVE CHOICES…
Study Hall Gateway to Technology Touch Systems Data
Entry Tennis Spanish
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ORCHESTRA AND BAND ELECTIVE GUIDELINES
Usually you must have been in Orchestra and Band in 6th grade to participate in 7th grade.(New music students should speak to Mr. Harris or Ms. Segapelli.)
Orchestra, Choir and Band require a year long commitment.
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ATHLETICS OR PE/WELLNESS CHOICES
Your choices are: PE Wellness (Full year) Boys Athletics (Full Year) Girls Athletics (Full Year) Tennis (Full year)
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ATHLETICS GUIDELINES… Athletics is available for those who wish to
participate in competitive volleyball, football, basketball, and/or track/cross country.
7:00 am practice is REQUIRED and transportation is the responsibility of the parents!
This requires a year long commitment. When you are not in season you will do off-season workouts.
A physical exam is required to be in athletics, before the first day of school.
You must pass or remain academically eligible in all of your classes to participate in the team sports.
Workout clothes: Gray t-shirt and navy blue shorts. Students will purchase uniforms from the Athletic department.
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ENHANCED CLASS GUIDELINES… Ask your teachers about Enhanced English,
Science, and History.
To be in the Advanced Math class, you must pass the Advanced Math test. Your teachers will have more information.
You and your parent must agree to and sign an Enhanced Contract – stating that you understand that Enhanced classes are high level/faster paced classes.
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MATH ACCEL & READ I80 GUIDELINES
STAAR Accelerated classes will be assigned to students based on STAAR results. This will result in the loss of
elective classes.
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COURSE REQUEST SHEET Please remember….these are your REQUESTS!
There are no guarantees that you will receive your first choice on your request. We will do our best to place you in your first choice, but there are times that it will just not work in the schedule.
Make sure to fill out the alternative elective classes that you would like to take, just in case you do not receive your first choice.
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PLEASE REMEMBER…….. Get a parent’s signature on your request
sheet.
Turn in your request sheet to your History teacher on the DUE date.
At the top of your request sheet write the following information: Due date, current team, class period you have history and teacher name.