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Beck Junior High

Beck Junior High. 7 th grade course selection 2018-2019. PROMOTION to 7 th GRADE. To be promoted to 7 th grade: You must have an overall average of 70 or higher in all courses. You must also have an overall average of 70 or higher in 3 of the 4 core subject areas:

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Beck Junior High

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  1. Beck Junior High 7th grade course selection 2018-2019

  2. PROMOTION to 7th GRADE To be promoted to 7th grade: • You must have an overall average of 70 or higher in all courses. • You must also have an overall average of 70 or higher in 3 of the 4 core subject areas: • English and Reading • Math • Science • Social Studies Students who do not meet these requirements must either attend summer school or repeat the 6th grade.

  3. Materials • Letter to your parent(s) with Pre Ap Commitment • Course Selection Sheet – Due Feb.1st to Science Teacher • Course catalog • See Junior High Section • Also available at www.katyisd.org

  4. 7th grade Overview • Same Bell Schedule • 1 Elective • Opportunity to participate in team sports

  5. Course Requests Overview • Course sheets must be turned in to Science Teacher by Thurs. Feb 1st • If you are moving or planning to move, you must fill it out anyway. • Both the student and parent must sign the course sheet. • All students must sign up for the following courses: 1. English 2. Reading 3. Math 4. Social Studies 5. Science 6. PE or Athletics 7. One elective and three alternate elective

  6. Course Levels Academic Academic PreAP PreAP GT GT

  7. 7th grade Courses • English • Reading • Mathematics • Texas History • Science • PE or Athletics • One elective course • Advisory

  8. Math Reading • Moving from Academic to Pre AP Math • The same as skipping a full year of math! • Math Lab • Required if you fail Math STAAR • 7th grade Pre AP/GT English & reading combined – onlyfor students currently in GT English & GT Reading • Strategic Reading • Required if you fail Reading STAAR

  9. Pre AP Courses • Good grades to stay in A’s & B’s • A’s in Academic Course to get in • To move into Pre AP Math additional criteria as determined by the district • Positive attitude • Willing to work hard and study hard • Great organizational skills • Good study habits and good work habits • YOU MUST DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!

  10. GT Courses • Mark a GT Course ONLY if you are currently enrolled in the 6th grade equivalent of that course. • If you are currently being screened for GT, sign up for Pre AP. • GT English and Reading are combined into one class.

  11. PE or ATHLETICS • Boys’ PE/Girls’ PE • Athletics • Coaches make the final decision • Counselors cannot change schedules without coaches approval • No Pass/No Play • Physical Required • Football • Volleyball • Soccer • Basketball • Track and Field • Tennis

  12. Fine Arts Electives • Theater Arts • Band • Orchestra • Art 1 1st year J650 • Art 2 2nd year J750 • Girl’s Choir J767 • Boy’s Choir J768

  13. Additional Electives • Career Readiness • Teen Leadership • Publications Application Required • Spanish 1A All high school credits are earned in 8th grade Languages Other Electives Must select 3 alternate electives

  14. Course Selection Worksheet

  15. PreApCommitment Must be signed by the student and parent

  16. Summary • Course Selection Worksheet Due Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018to your Science teacher • Talk with your parents about your choices – you must have a parent signature! • Choose 3 alternate electives – or an alternate will be chosen for you! • Be responsible! Be organized! Be prepared for 7th grade – academically and behaviorally! • Keep your course selection sheet neat and clean. Take good care of it! (use a pencil)

  17. Questions?

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