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Katy Junior High

Learn how to choose courses for 7th grade, including PreAP program information, elective options, and guidelines for course selection. Make thoughtful choices for a successful academic journey!

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Katy Junior High

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  1. Katy Junior High Course Selection for 7th Grade

  2. Course Selection Process • Course selection presentation in Social Studies classes • Take course request sheet home to share with parents-Parents must sign the form! • Have teachers initial any choices indicated with an *. 4. Return the White copy, Signed/initialed course selection sheet to Social Studies teacher by Wednesday, February 1.

  3. Choosing classes • Choose for 7 periods. • Choose English, Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science, P.E. • Pick one elective and two alternate electives • CHOOSE CAREFULLY!

  4. PREAP CLASSES • In order to be in a preap class you must meet the following criteria: 1. Have an “A” in the academic class or have a “B” in the preap class 2. Have parent approval 3. These classes must be Preap together: English and Reading, Social Studies is recommended with the English and Reading 4. Math and Science are recommended to be Preap together

  5. PreAp Program Information • PreAP courses are designed to challenge motivated students and prepare them for success in advanced coursework. These courses: • typically move at a faster pace • are more academically challenging • require more independent learning • have more homework than academic courses

  6. PREAP Exit Guidelines • May choose to exit during 1st 6 weeks or at the end of the 1st semester. Must have teacher and parent approval. • If the 6 weeks average falls below 70, then it is recommended to exit the class at the end of the grading period.

  7. GT Students • If you are a GT student for English and Reading, you will sign up for the combined GT English/Reading class G710. • This will allow you to sign up for an extra elective.

  8. Electives for 7th Grade • Band-Beginning or 2nd Year • Choir- Boys or Girls • Orchestra-Beginning or 2nd Year • Publications-Yearbook • Theater Arts I (J746)- • Art I (J750) • Career Readiness (J752) • Teen Leadership (J999)

  9. Art

  10. Art

  11. Theater

  12. Band

  13. Orchestra

  14. Publications

  15. Choir

  16. Choir

  17. Career Readiness

  18. Teen Leadership

  19. Athletics • You may not sign yourself up for athletics. See your coach if you are interested in playing a sport next year. • The Coaches will give the counselors a list of students to put into the athletic period.

  20. Reading Elective and Math LAB • If you do not pass the Reading section of STAAR, then you will be placed in the Reading elective. • If you do not pass the Math section of STAAR, then you will be placed in Math LAB. • If you do not pass either section, then the counselor will decide which class is most appropriate.

  21. Signed Course Selection Sheets (the white copy)Due Wednesday, February 1,to your Social Studies teacher • Questions

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