Hillwood Middle School

8th Grade Registration

2020-2021

• Principal, Kathleen Eckert

• Assistant Principal A-G, Jaclyn Harvey

• Assistant Principal H-O, Bronwyn Sullenberger

• Assistant Principal P-Z, Logan Lacy

• Assistant Principal, Heather Sims

• Counselor A-G, Jennifer Halm

• Counselor H-O, Tim Berube

• Counselor P-Z, Suzanne Gibson

• Counselor, Vicki Nees

HMS Activities

• Athletics

• AVID

• Band

• Choir

• Theatre

• Cheer

• Art

• Spanish

• STEM

• PALS

• Clubs

• Etc…

In order to register you need to pick the levels of

your core classes.

Then your electives

and you are done.

ENGLISH

1

ELA

MATH

2Math

SCIENCE

3Science

SOCIAL STUDIES

4 Social Studies

Advisory

5Huddle (Guidance Lessons)

Elective

6

Elective

7

Elective 8

Pre-AP/GT vs. Academic

Level

Pre-AP/GT

• More in-depth, application of grade level and extension-style homework.

• Requires more effort, attention, and skill

• Student must be able to work independently in & outside the classroom.

• The student is highly self-motivated to learn and achieve.

• Class discussions begin with the assumption that knowledge has been acquired independently and moves quickly to concepts.

• Testing involves more indirect application and drawing conclusion-style questioning.

• Accelerated classes-two years of curriculum taught in one year

Academic Level

• More grade level, skills-based, comprehension-style homework.

• The student may require more guidance from the teacher.

• The student may need monitoring to ensure completion of assignments.

• Class discussions begin with a review of knowledge and move carefully toward understanding concepts.

• Testing involves more demonstration of skills and knowledge-style questioning.

What Factors to Consider when Deciding about Enrolling in Pre-AP Classes

Academic strengths

Commitment to academics

Extracurricular activities

Family support

New Offering for 8th grade

English 1 Pre-AP, Grade 8

Course: 0185

TEDS: 03220100

High School Credit: 1, counts in GPA

This course provides an in-depth study of the elements and genres of literature. Students produce a variety of original texts including documented research and literary analysis. They will also present oral communications using various forms and technologies. They analyze and critique their presentations and those of others emphasizing the purpose and effect of visuals on the audience. Students will focus on the skills required for the Advanced Placement Exam. Students will receive high school credit with Pre-AP weight.

8th Grade ELA Course Recommendations

Student Levels 8th Grade ELA Courses

Approaching Level:• I passed ELA class (70-75 average).• I passed Reading STAAR at Approaches Grade Level.• I failed ELA class.• I failed Reading STAAR.

8th Grade ELA

Reading Styles

On Level:• I passed ELA class.• I passed Reading STAAR at Meets Grade Level.

8th Grade ELA

Honors Level:• I passed ELA class with 80-100.• I passed the Reading and Writing STAAR at Masters Grade

Level

8th Grade ELA Pre-AP

Beyond Level:• I passed ELA class with 85-100.• I passed the Reading & Writing STAAR at Masters Grade

Level.

Pre-AP English 1 (English 1 courses are for HS credit and will be calculated in the student’s GPA. Students will take English 1 EOC.)

8th Grade Math Course Recommendations

Student Levels 8th Grade Math Course

Approaching Level:• I maintained a class average below 70.• I received Approaches Grade Level on STAAR.• I maintained a class average above 70.• I was unsuccessful on my Math STAAR.OR• I maintained a class average of 70-75.• I received Approaches Grade Level on STAAR.

8th Grade Math

Math Quest

On Level:• I maintained a class average of 75-80.• I received Meets Grade Level on STAAR.

8th Grade Math

Honors Level:• I maintained a class average of 80-90.• I received Master Grade Level on STAAR.

8th Grade Math Honors

Beyond Level:• I maintained a class average of 90-100. • I received Masters Grade Level on STAAR.

Algebra 1 Pre-AP

• Prerequisite: Accelerated 7th grade math or 8th grade math• Counts for high school credit and will be calculated in the

student’s GPA.

• Students will take Algebra 1 EOC.

What Happens if I change my mind once school starts?

•SAVE Committee Process:

•Are you placed correctly? Is the Pre-AP or Accelerated level the correct level for you? Please choose carefully!

•After March 31st, no changes to course requests will be allowed (including level changes).

•Students must remain in Pre-AP or Accelerated courses through the end of the 2nd week of school and have the opportunity to request a level change until the 7th week of school.

•To request a SAVE committee, you must have:

• Turned in all assignments.

• Attended multiple tutorials.

• Retested when needed.

•Then you will fill out a SAVE form in the counseling center. A parent/teacher/student conference is required PRIOR to turning in the SAVE form. Turning in a SAVE form is not an automatic level change. Most likely you will have a meeting with your parents, teacher, AP, and counselor to determine correct placement for this subject.

**If a 7th or 8th Grade student is enrolled in Pre-AP Algebra I, he or she will take the Algebra I EOC exam

*If an 8th Grade students is enrolled in Pre-AP English 1, he or she will take the English 1 EOC exam

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

Grade 7: Reading, Mathematics,

Writing

Grade 8: Reading*, Mathematics**,

Social Studies, Science

Now to choose

electives

ENGLISH

1

ELA

MATH

2Math

SCIENCE

3Science

SOCIAL STUDIES

4 Social Studies

Advisory

5Huddle (Guidance Lessons)

Elective

6

Elective

7

Elective 8

Course Guides and iGraduate Information

Keller ISD Website

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Subject Area Credits

English Language Arts Four Credits• English I• English II• English III• Advanced English Course

Math Four Credits • Algebra I• Geometry• Algebra 2• Endorsement Advanced Math

Science Four Credits• Biology• Advanced Science Course• Advanced Science Course• Endorsement Advanced Science

Social Studies Four Credits• World Geography• World History• US History• Government/Economics

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Course Credits

World Languages 2 credits

Physical Education 1 credit

Fine Art 1 credit

21st Century Skills .5 credit

Electives 5.5 credits

EndorsementsWhich one would you choose?

FOUNDATION PLAN +

• ARTS & HUMANITIES

• BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

• PUBLIC SERVICE

• STEM

• MULTI-DISCIPLINARY

Online Courses HMS offers towards an Endorsement

Business and Industry

Principles of Business Marketing and Finance (Online)

Public Services

Principles of Health Science (online)

21st Century Skill –Foundation plan

Professional communications (.5 HS credit Online)

Elective Credit

Touch System Data Entry (.5 HS credit Online)

Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness (.5 HS credit Online)

Physical Education Courses

Students MUST take one full year or two semesters of physical education course(s) in 7th or 8th grade

• 0880 Athletics—Girls

(volleyball, basketball, cross country & track)

• 0980 Athletics—Boys

(football, basketball, cross country & track)

• 0705 Physical Education

• 0790 *Partner PEApplication Required

• 0709 Tennis

• Off campus PE-applications available in the counseling center after spring break

Try-out required for Competitive Tennis

Full Year Electives

• 1050 Band *Application required

• 1282 *Journalism/Yearbook

• 1051 Choir

• 3700 *PALS

• 2352 Art Level I

• 2355 Art Level II (must have completed Art 1)

• 2354 *Partner Art

• 1295 *Art Portfolio

• *AVID

• 2572 Theatre Level I

• 2573 Theatre Level 2

• 2574 *Partner Theatre Arts 1

• 1281 *Theatre Productions

• 0838 Pre-AP Spanish I

• H.S. Credit, counts in GPA

• 1275 Spanish I, counts in GPA

• H.S. Credit

ONLINE Foreign Languages= 1 High School Credit, counts in GPA

• Z0835 French I

• Z0836 German I

• Z0837 Latin I

• Z0838 Spanish I

ONLINE Elective Options for H.S. credit

• Entrepreneurship (1 Credit)

• Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness (.5 Credit)

• Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance (1 Credit)

• Professional Communications (.5 Credit)

• Principles of Health Science (1 Credit)

• Touch System Data Entry (7th and 8th

grade) (.5 Credit)

• Personal Financial Literacy (.5 Credit)

• Sociology (.5 credit)

Additional Semester Elective Options

• 2550 Conversational Spanish

• 2551 Creative Writing

• 1299 College and Career Readiness

• 0856 Design and Modeling, Science of Tech GTT I

.5 High School Credit

• 0857 Magic of Electrons/Automation/Robotics GTT II .5 High School Credit

• 0858 Biomedical Science and Flight GTT III .5 High School Credit

• 0859 Green Architecture/Energy/Environment GTT .5 High School Credit

• 2651 Health .5 High School Elective Credit

• 2553 Speech Communications

• 2683 World Mythology

• 1370 Introduction to Audio/Video Production

• Z0831 Discovering Languages and Cultures ONLINE

• Z08253 Technology Applications ONLINE

Required Intervention Courses

Campus staff will identify and place students after the STAAR scores are returned in June

• Full year courses that will replace electives

• May participate in athletics before school if necessary

Reading Styles

• For students who did not meet minimum expectations on most recent STAAR reading test

Math Quest

• For students who did not meet minimum expectations on most recent STAAR math test.

Advisory (Huddle)-mandatory full-year course required for each middle school student.

Electives•Electives are subject to availability,

staffing, and ability to fit into a student’s schedule. We will make every effort to get each student their elective choices but many times they are limited in what electives they can take based on their choices.

Electives • https://youtu.be/1wTyubAH48s

Registration Dates

• Counselors will be in classes on Wednesday, 1/29 and Thursday, 1/30 to help students register for 8th

grade.

• Once your student submits their requests, you will receive an email with the courses selected by your student. (allow 24 hours)

• Parents can make changes to their child’s course request by following the link in the .pdf file and resubmitting the course request. We will take the last request that you submit. The registration link will close on March 31st.

Counselors will be available to answer questions at the front. Thank you and have a great night!

Registration Link(not active until Jan. 31st)

https://tinyurl.com/tbtalphYour child will complete the registration form in school on Feb. 5th with the help of HMS counselors. You will be able to make changes to any of their selections once you receive the registration verification email until March 31st.