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Beck Junior High. 7 th grade course selection 2015-2016. Materials. Letter to your parent(s) Course request worksheet Course catalog See Junior High Section Also available at www.katyisd.org. 7 th grade Overview. Same Bell Schedule 1 Elective
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BeckJunior High 7th grade course selection 2015-2016
Materials • Letter to your parent(s) • Course request worksheet • Course catalog • See Junior High Section • Also available at www.katyisd.org
7th grade Overview • Same Bell Schedule • 1 Elective • Opportunity to participate in team sports
Course Levels Academic Academic PreAP PreAP GT GT
7th grade Courses • English • Reading • Mathematics • Texas History • Science • PE or Athletics • One elective course • Advisory
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 – only for students currently in GT English & GT Reading Reading Improvement Required if you fail Reading STAAR Math Reading
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!!!
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.
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 Basketball Track and Field Tennis PE or ATHLETICS
Theater Arts Band Orchestra Girl’s Choir Boy’s Choir Spanish 1A w/English teacher’s recommendation Art I Publications I – application required Career Portals/FCS (Family and Consumer Science ) Full Year Electives
Summary • Course Selection Worksheet Due Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015to your Science teacher! • Talk with your parents about your choices – you must have a parent signature! • Choose 2 alternate electives – or an alternate will be chosen for you! • Be responsible! Be organized! Be prepared for 7th grade – academically and behaviorally!