Middle School OrientationCrestview Elementary, February 15, 2011

A TEA Recognized District

EducationThe KEYto the Future

A college graduate will have average lifetime earnings twice that of a high school

graduate.

Where will the students go?What are the programs?

What does it look like?WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

LEVELS OF COURSESREGULAR – These courses are taught at grade level and

follow the Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS) elements.PRE-AP – These courses are beyond honors level and require

extra effort. Students should be capable of making A’s or high B’s in regular classes to be successful in Pre-AP.

TAG – Students must qualify for the Gifted & Talented program to enroll in TAG courses. They must have documentation of previous participation in a program or qualify through testing.

PRE-IB – Pre-International Baccalaureate courses are for students interested in continuing on in the HS IB program.

Pre-AP/IB and TAG

* Taking Pre-AP/IB courses give college readiness skills

* Taking AP courses will facilitate college entry; sufficient scores on the tests will gain college credit, and placement into advanced courses

Middle SchoolEnglish Language Arts Courses

* English 6-8

* English Pre-AP/TAG 6-8

* Reading 6-8 (pending further

decision)

Middle SchoolMathematics Courses

* Math 6-8

* Math Pre-AP 6-8

* TAG Math 6-7

Algebra I (TAG only), 8 (HS

credit)

Middle SchoolScience Courses* Science 6-8

* Science Pre-AP 6-8

* TAG Science 6-8

Biology (TAG only) 8 (HS Credit)

Middle SchoolSocial Studies Courses

* Social Studies 6-8

* Social Studies Pre-AP/TAG 6-8

* Social Studies Pre-IB/TAG 6-8

Middle SchoolPhysical Education

* 6th Grade – 1 Semester PE

* 7th Grade – 1 Semester PE

* 8th Grade – 2 Semesters PE

4 Semesters (2 years) required

EXAMPLE ONLY

Fine Arts1 semester (half year) required

* Band * Art* Choir * Theatre* Dance * Orchestra

I Other Required Courses

* Health(1 Semester/Half Year)

* Computer Applications(1 Semester/Half Year)

Electives

* Every student needs minimum 5.5 “credits”; could include:Speech, Foreign Language, Career & Technical Education, etc.

* Refer to catalog for course descriptions

Middle SchoolCareer & Technical Education (CTE)

* Exploring Careers * (Grades 6-7)

Skills for Living Pathway

Technical Education Pathway

Industrial Technology Pathway

Career Portals Courses (Grade 7) Skills for Living Technical Education Industrial Technology

High School Credit Courses (Grade 8)

Principles of Human Services (HS)

Concepts in Engineering & Technology (HS) OR

Principles of Manufacturing (HS) OR

Principles of Construction (HS)

Principles of Manufacturing (HS)

COURSES: * All 6th or 7th graders interested in learning about Career Pathways should begin their course selections with “Exploring Careers”*

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

High School (HS) NOTE: Students who successfully complete a high school course

in middle school with a 70 or better will receive credit towards high school graduation.

Each semester grade and credit earned will be recorded on the transcript and will be included in the student’s grade point average and class rank.

For students who fail TAKS or are at-risk of failing TAKS, will lose an elective(s) and participate in a mandatory academic recovery program, every effort should be made to avoid pulling the student from their CTE high school credit course; however, if this becomes necessary, the student will NOT earn the high school credit.

High School Career Clusters/Pathways

Judson High School Agriculture, Food, & Natural

Resources Health & Human Services Marketing, Business & Finance Media Technology &

Communications Law & Public Safety Transportation Services

Wagner High School Architecture, Construction &

Manufacturing Business Administration &

Marketing Management Corrections & Protective Services Education & Training Hospitality Services Information Technology & Visual

Design Science, Technology, Engineering

& Mathematics

Foreign Language

* Spanish 1-B, Grade 8

* Spanish 1, Grades 6-8 (HS Credit)

Course Catalog Available OnlineGo to:

www.judsonisd.org/district/students/CourseCatalogues.cfm

CampusesHigh School

Administrative DepartmentsCounselors

Document Manager2011-2012 Course Catalog

R E G I S T R A T I O N

6TH Grade Registration Form

R E G I S T R A T I O NKHMS 6th Grade:

Reading will be required by all 6th grade students. The current plan is to offer Regular Reading and Pre-AP/GT Reading.

Pre-AP/GT English and Pre-AP/GT Reading Take as a pair – classes may have “block” scheduling

2 periods of ElectivesHealth will be required by all 6th grade students.

Listed as number 1 on choice slips. Encouraged to take at least a ½ year of PE.

Why? To ensure that students get the state requirements for middle school!

R E G I S T R A T I O NImportant Dates to Remember

Thursday, February 17:Parent night at Judson Middle School-6:30-8:00

Friday, February 18:

8:00a.m. – Mrs. Taylor, Counselor visits with students about choice slips, catalogs and choice slips go home today

1:30 Presentations by KHMS Band and Choir, Vice Principal, Counselor Monday, February 21:

Choice Slips/Challenge Agreements due to 5th grade homeroom teacher

Thank You!