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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!