Welcome to Farmwell !

1. Welcome to Farmwell! Home of The Falcons Mrs. Sherryl Loya, Principal Mr. Rodney Farrar , Assistant Principal Ms. Tonya Edwards , Assistant Principal Mrs. Monica Carra, Rising 7th Gr. Counselor

2. Required Courses 7th Grade English 7 Life Science US History Math: Math 7 Algebra I Health and PE 7 Tech Ed/FACS

3. 7th Grade Courses Sample Schedule Other options for Resource: Spectrum

4. Math Progression • In mathematics, the skills required to be successful are more sequential and developmental than in other courses. Therefore, prerequisites are set for placement in middle school math classes based on a student’s success on standardized tests and class performance.

5. Foreign Language Electives Spanish, French, German, Latin LCPS offers six years of Foreign Languages It is recommended that a student earn at least a “B+” to take a foreign language in the 7th grade.

6. Foreign Language Important Notes: • (1) For an Advanced Studies Diploma, students must successfully complete three years of one language or two years each of two different languages. • (2) Some colleges may require more than the minimum number of foreign language credits currently needed for the Advanced Studies Diploma. • (3) Colleges are looking for students to continue foreign language through their senior year of high school.

7. 2 types of Diplomas • Advanced Studies Diploma This is what we plan for all students at the middle school level • Standard Studies Diploma

8. Classes for theAdvanced Studies Diploma • 4 years of English, Math, Science and Social Studies • 3 years Foreign Language (minimum requirement) • 2 years of Health and PE • 1 year of Economics and Personal Finance • 1 elective in Fine, Career and Technical Arts • 3 Electives • Total= 26 Credits

9. Classes for theStandard Studies Diploma • 4 years of English • 3 years Math, Science and Social Studies • 2 years of Health and PE • 1 year of Economics and Personal Finance • 2 elective in World Language, Fine Arts, or Career and Technical Arts • 4 Electives • Total= 22 Credits

10. Plan of Studies Worksheet

11. A Student in an Honors Class… • exhibits excitement/enthusiasm about the subject-participates in class • likes to be challenged • demonstrates self-motivation • goes beyond expectations • completes assignments on time • has an advanced vocabulary and/or knowledge base in the areas of interest • Has good study habits/organizaitonal skills

12. What Should I Take? In order to select courses that reflect the goal of a balanced academic and extracurricular work load, students and parents should consider the following: • What grades in the subject over the past few years? • How much of a time commitment will each course require? • What are the recommendations of my parents, teachers, and counselors who know me? • Am I involved in numerous outside activities that will limit the amount of time I have for school work? • Do I like the subject?

13. Course Selection Sheet

14. Timeline • Students have selected their electives • Teachers are completing their recommendations • Uploads to the SIS will take place • Course Selection forms will go home March 4th • Course Selection forms need to be signed by a parent and returned to the counselor by March 14. • No course changes may be made after March 30.