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6th to 7th Grade Course Selection
Mrs. EwingTamika.ewing@fortbendisd.com
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Info on the course selection sheet You do not need to fill in any information on the sheet – everything we need is already on the sticker
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Scheduling ACADEMIC CLASSESOn the course selection work sheet, you will select a choice (on-level or Pre AP) for each core
subject: ELA, Math
,
Science
and
Social
Studies
.
If you are identified as a
GT student
, you must select the Pre AP core area courses option for which you have been identified.FBISD has an open enrollment policy on the selection of levels of core classes, so all other students may decide to take On-level courses OR the Pre-AP/GT courses.
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PRE-AP PLACEMENTIf you sign up for Pre-AP, you can expect:
7th ELA **Summer Reading Requirements and Project
7
th
Math Pre
Ap
or (Algebra)
**District Screener
T
est /80% or higher on the CBE assessment
7th Science **Science Fair Project
7
th
Texas History **Historical Research Project/NHD Project NOTE: If you sign up for Pre-AP courses, the leveling down deadline per district policy is at the 1st 3 WEEK PROGRESS REPORT!
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PRE-AP ALGEBRA INFO! Pre-AP Algebra is a very rigorous high school course and will affect your high school GPA and class rank.
Qualifications for 7th graders
: 80% or higher on the Credit by Exam; current placement in 7
th
grade
PreAP
math; Math District Screener (score not yet finalized)
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Pre-ap Math6
th grade PreAp100% of 6
th
Grade TEKS
26% of 7
th
Grade TEKS
7
th
Grade
PreAP74% of 7th Grade TEKS67% of 8
th
Grade TEKS
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Pre-AP Science and Social Studies7th
grade Texas History- Curriculum focuses heavily on the readings of historical and other non-fictional texts, documents, charts, and graphsAnalysis of various resources (to break down information for understanding and explanation)
Written Historical essays throughout the year
Mandatory Historical Research Project
7
th
grade Science-
Mandatory Science Fair Participation
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Non academic coursesFor your
PE credit you may select to take: Physical Education or
Kickstart
(Semester)
Kickstart
(K1) – This class is for new students to the program
Kickstart
(K2) – This class is for returning students already in the program
***Course requires parent permission, so you will need to pick up a form and return with your course selection sheet***
Health (semester)
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Athletics
Can count as your required PE course (7
th
and 8
th
grade only).
Will require trying out for the team. Slide11
The purpose of this course is to teach students the tools and support necessary to resolve conflicts, avoid participation in gangs, choose a drug-free lifestyle, resist negative peer pressure and remain in school using karate. This safe and structured program focuses on the discipline and philosophies of the martial arts while engaging the students in fitness and educating them about self-defense.
Parent/guardian permission is requiredCan count as your required PE courseYou can expect to earn 2 belts per year
Uses Chuck Norris System as curriculum
Uniform is required
May participate in tournaments
For 6
th
-8
th
graders, and you can join every year
KickstartSlide12
ELECTIVES
7
th
graders will have
one elective!
Number your elective choices in
order of preference
from 1 to 4.
Electives are full year courses; Please make thoughtful choices,
NO C HANGES TO ELECTIVES WILL BE MADE
If there is a scheduling conflict, students will be placed in their alternate choice; if no alternate listed, counselors will place in what is available
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Important elective info!Please choose your
elective wisely
As per district policy:
Changes to electives will not be made after April 21, 2017
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Orchestra
Leadership, responsibility, cooperation,
self-discipline, and concentration are stressed
Placement is by audition only
Orchestra students may be required to purchase the appropriate instrument. (Personal instruments may also be obtained through a rental/purchase agreement.) Larger instruments such as cellos and basses are provided for classroom use. An annual $80 fee is charged for the use of school owned instruments.
It may be necessary to purchase some materials for uniformity of dress for performance purposes
Daily practice of music with instrument
Class includes performancesSlide15
Band
Leadership, responsibility, cooperation, self-discipline, and concentration are stressed
Placement is by audition only
Orchestra students may be required to purchase the appropriate instrument. (Personal instruments may also be obtained through a rental/purchase agreement.) Larger instruments such as cellos and basses are provided for classroom use. An annual $80 fee is charged for the use of school owned instruments.
It may be necessary to purchase some materials for uniformity of dress for performance purposes
Daily practice of music with instrument
Class includes performancesSlide16
Contest Math
For students with high interests in Math competitionPrepares students for contests such as Math Counts, UIL Number Sense, and Texas Math League
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Teen Leadership
This course is a leadership class based on M. I.
Flippen’s
“Capturing Kids’ Hearts.”
The course focuses on leadership skills, conflict resolution, tolerance, and communication skills
7
th
& 8
th
grade ONLY
Requires speaking in front of the classSlide18
This course will produce an in-school video/audio communication program. Students will be introduced to creating, editing and directing videos for school-wide communications
Teacher recommendation required7th and 8
th
grade ONLY
Introduction
to BroadcastingSlide19
Journalism
This course provides students the opportunity to learn skills necessary for school newspaper production and/or yearbook production, journalistic writing, editing, illustration, layout, distribution, and sales
.
A school newspaper and/or yearbook are produced by students in the course.
Application, Interview, teacher Recommendation and Meeting RequiredSlide20
Choral Music I provides the student with basic training in voice production, general musicianship, and vocal performance. Music fundamentals are taught to enable the student to recognize and apply musical signs, symbols, and termsCourse includes performances
For 6th-8th graders
ChoirSlide21
Students are introduced to a variety of public speaking situations and activities of theatre performance—both as actors and technicians. Students will experiment with expressive use of the body and voice as it relates to stage production and will have the opportunity to participate in speech competitions and one act plays.Course includes performances
6th-8th graders
TheaterSlide22
Career Portals
Business & Industry
Arts & Humanities
STEM: Science,
Technonology
,
Engineering & Math
Public Services
This class explores all the different Endorsements and pathways.
So, if you don’t know what you want to do when you grow up, take this class and take a look at all your career options!Slide23
Spanish I A (7th grade year) is a full year class. Students will earn 1 HS credit after Spanish 1B has been taken in 8
th grade). Taking both and passing will give you a whole year of Spanish high school credit.
Spanish
Hola
Hola
! Buenos
dias
! Slide24
Students explore basic elements of art and principles of design using a variety of media and techniques. Art appreciation and art history are basic to the course. 6th-8
th graders
ArtSlide25
Enrichment clubs for Gifted and talented studentsELA- Book Club, Poetry ClubMath-Math Contest (elective) and Math Club
Science-Science and Robotics ClubSocial Studies-Geograpy Club
Leadership- Student Council and National Junior Honor Society
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SO WHAT DO
WE DO NOW?
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SIGN & DATE YOUR COURSE selection SHEETWhen you have completed your sheet:
Please sign the student signature line
Have your parent/guardian sign and date on the parent signature line
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Yellow COURSE selection workSHEET
Go home and discuss course information with you parents THIS WEEKEND! Make sure you make your selections on the sheet. Bring the
YELLOW
worksheet with you next week because we will meet in the computer lab on February 6, 7, 8 through your PE classes and put your selections into SKYWARD (even if done at home, you are required to pull information up during our class)
You will
r
eturn the
YELLOW
course selection sheet during lunch
before or by February 17, 2017. There will be a return box for your grade
level.
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Online registration completedVerify
that you have 6 Requests and 3 Alternates. Total Courses and Credits should be 6 and Total Alternates should be 3
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Important dates
February 1, 2, 3- 6th graders receive course sheetsFebruary 1
- February
22
Online
Course request window for
FBISD
in
SKYWARD Family AccessFebruary 17 Completed/signed course sheets returned during lunchMarch 10- Verification sheets sent to studentsMarch 30- Verification sheets returned SMS during lunchMarch 30- Last day to request any changes via verification form
April 12- April 21
–
Final course requests will be posted on student access. Students will not be able to view their requests after April 21, 2017. No changes will be made to any courses.
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Questions????
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