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CourseRegistrationRising 7th grade students
As you come in, sit down and begin to brainstorm:• What do you want out of life?• What type of job do you want?• How hard are you willing to work to get what you
want?
Today1. Course Registration
a) core classesb) electives
2. Link between classes (likes and don’t likes) to possible careers
3. Explore careers (if time permits)
7th GradeSchedule• English (Regular and Pre-AP)• Math – next sequence of math• Science 7• Social Studies – Texas History• Elective- must complete PE for two semesters
before the end of the 8th grade year• Elective• Elective
SocialStudies– TexasHistorySimple.Everyone takes the same course! No options.
ScienceSimple.Everyone takes the same course! No options.
StudentswillChoose:
• English or PreAP English • Elective• Elective• Elective
PreAPQualities
PreAPQualitiesStudents who are successful in Pre-AP Classes are…..
• good problem solvers in everyday situations
• have developed strong learning/study habits
• display emotional maturity when frustrated; show perseverance when challenged
• have strong values of learning; are self-motivated
• think deeply and can communicate ideas
• are reflective and evaluate their own work
MathSequence
Math 6 To Math 7
Math 6/7 & Math 7 To Math 8
Math 7 To Math 8
Math 7 PreAP To Math 8 PreAP
Math 8 To Algebra 1
Math 8 PreAP To Algebra 1 PreAP
Algebra 1 PreAP To Geometry PreAP
PEStudents must complete 1 year, or two semesters, of
PE by the end of 8th grade
Ways to earn PE credit:PE class
PE Pals (only 12 spots)Athletics
PE Waiver
Electives!Interests, values, and fun!
YearLongElectivesFine ArtBandJazz Band (Must be in band as well)ChoirOrchestra
SportsAthletics (1 semester long - may register for two semesters. Coaches strongly recommend year long-basketball is both semesters btw!)
PhotographyYearbook
World LanguageSpanishFrenchLatinChinese
HighSchoolOptionsfor7th GradeStudentsWorld LanguageSpanish 7 & 8 = 1.0 Spanish creditChinese 7 & 8 = 1.0 Chinese creditLatin 7 & 8 = 1.0 Latin creditFrench 7 & 8 = 1.0 French credit
Spanish 1 during 8th grade = 1.0 Spanish creditPrerequisite: must earn a grade of 90 or higher in PreAP English 7
Characteristicsyouwillneedtobesuccessfulinahighschoolcourse
Characteristicsyouwillneedtobesuccessfulinahighschoolcourse
v Highly organizedv Doesn’t mind daily homeworkv Turns assignments in on timev Has great study habitsv Earning a grade of 85 or higher in current course workv Isn’t over scheduled
High school courses taken in middle school will appear on your HS transcript.
SemesterElectivesEngineering & Law• Above and Beyond
Helping or Teaching• Kids Helping Kids• PE Pals
Fine Arts• Theater Arts• Tech Theater • WRMS TV • Art I & Art II
Technology• Robotics l and ll• Animation & Gaming• Graphics and Web Design• Intro to App Development
(prerequisite)
Exploring• Design & Technology• Methodology for Academic and
Personal Success (MAPS)
Healthy Living• PE and Athletics• Teen Skills
Students will Register in their Social Studies Classes
Registration Schedule• Feb. 14th Graeber• Feb. 15th Pruitt• Feb. 16th Vickers
Students will need:• Charged iPad• Completed and signed course
selection sheet with• Preferred English class• Electives selections • At least 2 Alternate
selections
RegistrationdatesStudents and parents can view courses selected in Skyward/Family Access through February 27th at 4pm
ExploringCareers
Exploringcareers1. Go to the following website: https://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/Assessments/self-assessments.aspx
2. Take one or all three assessments:1. Interests2. Works3. Values
3. Look through the results and explore the careers that came up for you!