Course Selections2021-2022

From the CMSE Website:

All you need is linked here!!

Important DatesRising 8th (current 7th)

● February 24→ A-K parent Q&A Zoom ○ 5:30-6:15pm

● February 24→ L-Z Parent Q&A Zoom○ 6:30-7:15pm

Important DatesRising 7th (current 6th)

● February 25→ A-K parent Q&A Zoom ○ 5:30-6:15pm

● February 25→ L-Z Parent Q&A Zoom○ 6:30-7:15pm

Course Catalog

The 2021-2022 course catalog is located on the Coppell Middle School East Counselor’s Corner Page as well as

the CMSE homepage under Registration: Course Registration

Gifted and Talented Courses

• GT courses are for students who are already identified as GT learners. You may only select GT courses in the areas you are identified in (math/science, LA/SS, or All subjects)

Reminder About Middle School Requirements:

• All learners will take iExplore in the 7th grade as one of their electives

• All learners must have two years of PE and/or Athletics in middle school

Core CoursesFour Core Classes 7th and 8th grade

• Language and Literacy 7 or Language and Literacy 8

• Language and Literacy 7 GT or Language and Literacy 8 GT

• Science 7 or Science 8

• Science 7 GT or Science 8 GT

• Texas History 7 or US History 8

• Texas History 7 GT or US History 8 GT

Math 7th Grade choices:• Math 7

• Math 8 ○ for learners currently in Math 6/7 Accelerated

• Math 8 GT ○ for learners currently in Math 6/7 Accelerated GT

• Algebra 1 Honors ○ for learners currently in Math 8

• Algebra 1 Honors GT ○ for learners currently in Math 8 GT

Core Courses

Math 8th Grade choices:

• Math 8 (Pre-Algebra)

• Algebra 1 Honors ○ for learners currently in Math 8

• Algebra 1 Honors GT ○ for learners currently in Math 8 GT

• Geometry Honors ○ for learners currently in Algebra 1

Core Courses

8th Grade Course Selections

8th Grade Course Selection Form

7th Grade Course Selections

7th Grade Course Selection Form

PE/AthleticsPE: Learners will participate in activities such as kickball, badminton, tennis, volleyball and basketball. Also includes fitness component.

Athletics:• Sports: Football (boys), Volleyball (girls), Basketball, Track, Cross Country, Tennis (*7th

period for a selection of players. All others practice before and after school) • and Soccer (*soccer is not during the school day)

• Must participate in TWO sports during the school year• Must have a physical BEFORE the first day of school An Athletic Parent meeting will be held before school starts

• If you make the team, practices are before or after school for the sport that is in season:

• 7th grade - 6:30 a.m. through 1st period• 8th grade - 7th period until 5:00 p.m.

Off Campus PECISD Off-Campus PE Overview

ElectivesBand (7th/8th): Continue learning to play the instrument from 6th grade. Director interview for students new to band in 7th grade.

Choir (6th/7th/8th): Performance class where learners develop the basic skills of proper singing.

ElectivesArt A(6th/7th/8th): Draw, paint, sculpt, use printmaking techniques and introduction to graphic art.

Art B (7th/8th): Prerequisite: Art A Learners will enhance their skills in drawing, painting, pastels, charcoal, printmaking, digital art, ceramics, sculpture, and researching art.

3D Art (7th and 8th): Learners will create 3-dimensional artworks. Promotes self-expression and creativity.

Art 1 Honors (8th): Prerequisite: Art B THIS IS A HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT COURSEArt I is an introductory studio course providing learners with experience in a variety of media.

ElectivesTheater B (7th/8th): More in depth study of theater. Focus on improving performance and technical skills (no prerequisite)

Theater C (8th): Audition and Director approval

Gardening (8th): Learners will assist in the planting, cultivation and harvesting of crops while practicing sustainable living concepts such as composting.

ElectivesStudy Skills (6th/7th/8th): Learners will have the opportunity to develop and strengthen good study habits, and will work independently on assignments presented in the general curriculum.

Building Young Leaders (6th/7th/8th): a fun, character building course centered around providing tools for our students to grow into the role of leadership

Outdoor Adventures (7th/8th): Learners are taught life-long skills by using integrated curriculum of science, math, writing, critical thinking skills, and computer technology. The focus is on outdoor activities

ElectivesCoding (8th): Learners will develop their computational thinking skills in this application based course. Learners will formulate problems that allow computers and other assistive technologies to help solve them.

STEM (8th ): The STEM course engages learners in problem-solving in the areas of engineering, computer science, technology and health science. Learners will employ engineering-design thinking to create technological devices to address a need.

Media (7th/8th): explore the foundations of media, broadcasting and communications, and animation.

SPANISH I Honors: (8th )

Note: This course credits a learner with 2 semesters (1 credit) of high school Foreign Language and will count towards high school GPA. The content of the course, while addressing the same basic curriculum as Spanish I, will be instructed with additional emphasis on the development of critical-thinking skills to strengthen oral proficiency. This is an excellent course for learners desiring an in depth study of Spanish and a strong foundation for Pre-AP Spanish II.

Interested in Credit by Exam?

1. You MUST contact your counselor to apply during the registratin window

2. Applications do not come out until March 22, 20213. Applications are due back by April 1, 2021 @ noon

CBE testing dates:1. April 29- if taking only 1 exam, you will sign up for this date2. June 1- is for the 2nd exam if taking 2

3. More dates in July - see website

Reminders:❖ Parents will register students HERE starting March 22

➢ Registration form will be turned off APRIL 1 @ NOON!❖ PLEASE PLEASE read the FAQs posted on the website!

Choose your courses wisely! ❖ You can change your course selections until the last

day of school, May 26. ➢ email your counselor with the change

❖ There are VERY limited changes to schedules once school starts!

Reminders

❖ Student HAC open: February 22-March 1➢ Step 1-Enter your courses

❖ Course Selection Google Form closes on March 2➢ Step 2-Make your Google Form look like your HAC

Instructions for Entering Courses into HAC:Log in to the Home Access Center (HAC) using your student account (PARENT will not work)

https://hac.coppellisd.com

• User Name: STUDENT entire email address• Password: Student’s CISD password If password forgotten, can reset at https://www.coppellisd.com/Page/13049 Click on the “Requests” tab on the “Classes” tab to access the registration page

1. Your core classes have been entered in HAC for you already based upon what you are in NOW!a. IF you plan to take a CBE, you DO NOT need to

change anything, we will do it for you if you pass the test.

2. Enter the electives that you want to take in HACa. 3 for 8th gradersb. 2 for 7th graders

3. Fill out your Google Form and make it match what you entered in HAC!

Step By Step

*All middle school students must have TWO years of a PE (PE, Athletics, OCPE or a combination of the 2)

*You must be a GT student to sign up for GT courses

*The complete Middle School course catalog, with descriptions of all course options, can be found on the CMSE website:

Middle School Course Catalog 2021-22

*The best, and fastest, way to get a question answered, if you cannot find it on our website, is to email your counselor.

*We will not be scheduling individual registration meetings Course Registration FAQs can also be found on the CMSE website.

Reminders:

Meagan O’Donnell (A-K)mebrown@coppellisd.com

Pam Erickson (L-Z)

perickson@coppellisd.com

Schedule Pick-Up• Schedule Pick up will be in early August. Please watch for updates on our website

• Students:• Pick up your schedule• Walk around and see your classes

• Parents:• Join PTO

• Purchase school supplies, PE clothes, and spirit wear through PTO

• sign up to receive CMSE daily announcements