CounselorsAmy Wagoner– 7th Grade

Roxanne LeCroy – 8th Grade

Leaders of the “Pack”

Principal: Sonya PitcockAssistant Principal: Anthony

Arnold (7th)Assistant Principal: Kelly

McCollom (8th)

Purpose for Meeting

Learn about Core classes offered Communicate differences between On-level and Pre-AP classes Review Aim/Humanities

qualifications Share Elective classes offered State Required Classes/Vaccinations

General Information

All students take 7 classes everyday.

7

School day begins at 8:30.

School day ends at 3:30.

8:30 – 3:30

Core ClassesAll 7th graders take 4

Core ClassesEnglish (double-

blocked) (English will be listed twice on class

schedule)

MathScienceTexas History

Advanced Classes Pre-AP/IB Math Pre-AP /IB Science (No prequalifying criteria) Pre-AP/IB English (No prequalifying criteria) Pre-AP/IB Texas History (No prequalifying criteria)

Advanced Academics Committee will screen every 6th grader for Pre-AP/IB Math using 4th grade Math STAAR Advanced Level III, 5th grade Math STAAR Advanced Level III, and 6th grade first semester math grade. Students must meet two of the three district criteria for placement.

If you qualify for Math Pre-AP/IB , you will automatically be enrolled.

Any student who did not meet initial criteria for Math Pre-AP/IB will be re-evaluated using 6th grade final math grade and 6th grade Math STAAR Advanced Level III score.

There are NO appeals!

Gifted & Talented ClassesAIM in Elementary School =

Humanities in Middle School

Humanities includes: English (1 period), History(1 period), Reading (1

period)

If you are in AIM now, you will automatically be enrolled in Humanities. Sign up for Pre-AP English and Pre-AP History

If interested in this program, email gifted@allenisd.org

On-Level OR Pre-AP/IB ??

On-Level Pre-AP/IB Students will have 3

days to turn in their late work for a maximum grade of 70

Students can expect approximately 45 to 60 minutes of homework per night (excluding projects, test preparation, etc.)

Students will have 2 days to turn in their work for a maximum grade of 60

Students can expect approximately 3 hours of homework per night if taking ALL Pre-AP/IB courses (excluding projects, test preparation, etc.)

On-Level OR Pre-AP/IB ??

6th Grade 7th GradeDaily Grades = 60%

Quizzes/Tests/Projects = 40%

On-Level

Daily Grades = 25%

Quizzes = 35%

Tests = 40%

Pre-AP/IB

Daily Grades = 20%

Quizzes = 30%

Tests = 50%

Points to consider when choosing Pre-AP/IB classes

Time spent participating in extra-curricular activities (Athletics, select sports, dance, etc.)

Student’s strengths, abilities and interest Organization and time management skills Parents and students should carefully consider

how many Pre-AP/IB courses the student will be taking and the amount of coursework that is required.

In the event that the student wishes to drop from Pre-AP/IB to regular coursework, those changes will take place at the end of the first grading period or at semester.

ElectivesOne Semester Electives:o Career Portal in Human Services

o Career Portal in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

o Career Portal in Communications and Media Arts Science

o Career Portal in Health Science

o Career Portal in Business

o Career Portal in Finance

o Exploring Careers

o Technology Applications in Computer Graphics

o Exploring Speech Communications

o Introduction to Art

o Intermediate Art (Prerequisite: Introduction to Art)

o Introduction to Theatre Arts

o Advanced Theatre Arts (Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre Arts)

Electives ContinuedWARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!

MAKING ELECTIVE CHANGES ONCE

SCHEDULES ARE FINALIZED ARE RARELY DONE. FILL-IN ALL ALTERNATE CHOICES.

Physical EducationAll students must take

2 semesters of

Coed PE or Athletics during Middle School

AthleticsBOYS Football Basketball Off season

Athletics is a full-year elective. A complete Physical is required each year for all

students entering Athletics

If you sign up for Boys Athletics, you will play Football.If you only want to play Basketball, sign up for PE Fall

and PE Spring …NOT Boys Athletics!Basketball is a try-out sport. Your schedule will be

changed when you make the team.

Athletics continuedGIRLS

VolleyballBasketballOff season

Athletics is a full-year elective

A complete Physical is required each year for all students entering Athletics

Volleyball & Basketball are try-out sports.

To tryout for Girls Volleyball, sign- up for PE Fall and PE Spring.

Try-Out SportsYou must try-out to make these teams: Boy’s Basketball (full-year) Girl’s Volleyball (full-year) Girl’s Basketball (full-year) Cheerleading (full-year) Golf (Fall - half-year) Tennis (Spring - half-year)

** Golf and Tennis may be selected. If you do not make the team, your schedule will be changed to PE.

Track and Cross Country

Students do not need to be in Athletics or PE to participate in track or cross country

Practices take place before or after school

If student only wants to participate in track or cross country, do not sign up for athletics

Students will not receive PE credit for track or cross country.

Wrestling Wrestling practice is after school Boys and girls may participate Students do not receive PE credit for

wrestling

OFF-CAMPUS PE PE credit can be earned through Off –

Campus PE. Approval process, applications and

explanations can be found on the AISD “Athletics” homepage under “Off-Campus PE” or contact Coach Debbie Evans at the Athletic Office.

Athletic Department / Off Campus PE

Full Year Fine Arts Electives

Band

Orchestra

Choir

You must be in Band or Orchestra in 6th grade to be in Band or Orchestra in 7th grade.

Application ElectiveYEARBOOK: You must complete an on-line

application. Limited class size. Full-year elective Application is due Feb. 27th

PARTNERS IN PE: Applications available from Counselor. Limited class. One semester elective Application is due Mar. 6th

Backpacks Students will be allowed to carry

backpacks to class. Backpacks must be regular size. NO rolling or oversized backpacks Students will be expected to carry a

book, lunch and a 3 inch binder or a combination of binders adding up to 3 inches.(Examples: one 3 inch binder, three 1 inch binders)

Cafeteria4 Lines to choose from:

Clubs

Required Immunizations for 7th Grade

Texas State Vaccine Requirements for 7th graders

• 1 dose of Tetanus-Diptheria-Aceullular pertussis (Tdap), if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-diptheria (Td or Tdp) vaccine was received

• 1 dose of Meningococcal• 2nd dose of Varicella required if

the first dose was received on or after the first birthday. If student had chicken pox disease, evidence of disease must be on file with the current school

Incoming students are required to get up to three (3) vaccines to enter 7th grade, per Title 25 Health Services 97.61-97.72 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC).

It is recommended that proof of immunizations, for incoming 7th graders, be delivered to the current elementary school nurse, prior to the end of the current school year.

Student shot records may be accessed through Parent Access.

Proof of current vaccinations are required prior to the start of 7th grade.

Health Information • Parents should contact the school nurse:– if their student has a medical concern that the school

should be aware of.– for any medication administration at school.

• Proof of Immunizations should be given to the School Nurse.

• Please note that all topics covered in the Allen ISD Student Handbook apply to all students in the Allen Independent School District.

Sports Physicals

• Sports physical paperwork should be given to the student’s coaches.

• Sports physical forms and information are kept with the athletic department. Forms and information can also be found on the Allen ISD Athletic Department web page.

• Remember to do physicals AFTER May 1st!

How to complete the Course Selection Sheet

1. Print child’s legal name (no nicknames)2. Print Parent/Guardian’s name3. Write Parent/Guardian’s phone

number4. Mark your child’s choice for On-level

or Pre-AP/IB for: Texas History, English, and Science. both boxes must be marked.

5. Mark a TOTAL of 4 boxes from the Electives section. The Electives section is from Fine Arts through Advanced Technology. Do not mark 4 boxes from each Electives section.

6. If the Elective has 2 boxes, both boxes must be marked.

7. Write 2 Alternate Choices in order of preference. These should be different than the 4 boxes you marked in the Electives section.

8. Parent/Guardian signs form9. The back side of the form is a

worksheet to help you. Students will make course selections based on the front side of the Course Selection Form.

7th Grade Ereckson Middle School Course Selection Sheet 2013 – 2014

Name: ________________________________________ COUNSELOR INITIALS__________ Parent/Guardian Name (please print)___________________________________ Phone Number __________________ CORE COURSES: Choose 1 Social Studies, English and Science Course

Math

On Level Pre-AP/IB

SS1TXA Texas History 7 OR SS2TXA Texas History 7 Pre-AP/IB LA1D7A English 7 OR LA2D7A English 7 Pre-AP/IB SC1S7A Science 7 OR SC2S7A Science Pre-AP/IB

ELECTIVES: Choose a TOTAL of 4 boxes from any of the Elective Categories highlighted (Semester Courses = 1 box / Full Year Courses = 2 boxes)

Fine Arts:

Physical Education/Athletics:

Communications: Career and Technical Education:

Advanced Technology:

ALTERNATE COURSES: Students must list 2 additional courses in order of preference. 1._________________________________________ 2.__________________________________________

Parent Signature Required

Your student will automatically be placed in these courses. (See Middle School Academic Planning Guide regarding Pre-AP/IB qualification.)

FA1BCA Boys Choir 7/8 FA1G7A Girls Choir 7

FA1CBA Concert Band (Must be in 6th Band) FA1COA Concert Orchestra (Must be in 6th Orchestra)

FA1ARC Introduction to Art 7/8 FA1AAC Advanced Art 7/8

FA1ITC Introduction to Theatre Arts 7/8 FA1ATC Advanced Theatre Arts 7/8

Boys Girls PEFB7A Boys Athletics 7 (Football) PEVB7A Girls Athletics 7 (Volleyball, Basketball)

PEGFBA Boys Golf (Fall) PEGFGA Girls Golf (Fall) PETNBB Boys Tennis (Spring) PETNGB Girls Tennis (Spring)

Boys - If you are wanting to try-out for Basketball, you must sign-up for PE Fall and Spring.

Track and Cross Country are before and/or after school. You do not need to be enrolled in PE or Athletics to participate.

CO1XSC Exploring Speech Communications 7/8

TA1TAC Technology Applications in Communication 7/8

TA1CGC Technology Applications in Computer Graphics 7/8

FC1HSC Career Portal in Human Services 7/8 BM1FMC Career Portal in Finance 7/8

BM1BSC Career Portal in Business 7/8 BM1ECC Exploring Careers 7/8

PECOA PE Fall 7/8

PECOB PE Spring 7/8

HS1HSC Career Portal in Health Science 7/8 TA1STC Career Portal in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) 7/8

PM1CMC Career Portal in Communications and Media Arts Science 7/8

Academic Planning Guide

The Academic Planning Guide is a resource to use when choosing classes for middle school. Core and elective courses are listed along with a brief description. This will be a valuable tool to use when making class decisions for the upcoming year. We highly encourage students to choose electives that interest them. Middle school is a great time to explore interests and experience many new and exciting things.

The link to the Academic Planning Guide is on the Curtis Middle School main page (look under In The News on the left side).

Course Selection

Incoming 7th grade students will register on their Elementary Campus with their

Elementary Counselor during the school day.

Date set by each Elementary

Campus

Thank you for attending

Teachers are in the back to answer questions.

Coffee with the Counselors is 2/2o/15 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.

Please visit the COUNSELORS’ webpage

under “Course Selection for 2015-16” for tonight's presentation.