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Think Win- Win for 2018-2019

Think Win- Win for 2018-2019. Lopez Middle School Serve, Lead, Inspire. Lopez Counselors. Counselors are assigned based on students’ last names. A-F Melissa Rangel G-M Tonyia Fleming N-Z Kristen Latronico-Limon Lead Counselor. College & Career Readiness.

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Think Win- Win for 2018-2019

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  1. Think Win- Win for 2018-2019 Lopez Middle School Serve, Lead, Inspire

  2. Lopez Counselors Counselors are assigned based on students’ last names. A-F Melissa Rangel G-M Tonyia Fleming N-Z Kristen Latronico-Limon Lead Counselor

  3. College & Career Readiness • NEISD has an initiative to ensure that after high school, all students are prepared to enter • A four-year college or university • A junior or community college • A trade or technical school • The military or • The workforce Taking rigorous courses in middle school prepares students for college and career course work in high school.

  4. What Does This Mean in Middle School? • Preparation through rigorous foundation courses is important in 6th – 8th grades • GT students will still be in a separate program, but the curriculum is aligned with the high school requirements in mind

  5. Course Selection Process • Students and parents will have opportunities to carefully examine course offerings. • 6th grade students’ choice sheets are given Jan. 23rd and due back to their science teacher by January 30th. • 7th grade students’ choice sheets are given Jan. 24th due back to their science teacher by January 31st.

  6. 7th and 8th Grade Courses • 5 academic courses • PE (4 semesters in middle school: a semester each year with 1 full year of PE) • AIM is highly recommended but not required • Remember: NEISD recommends 1 full year or 2 semesters of a fine art

  7. Pre-AP English and Reading Pre-AP English and Reading are challenging course that requires a parent and student signature on the Advanced Program Expectation and Course Agreement form Pre-AP English must be taken with Pre-AP Reading It is strongly recommended that you consult with your child’s current English/Reading teachers.

  8. Pre-AP Math Pre-AP Math is pre-Algebra in the 7th grade and Algebra I in 8th grade Pre-AP math must be taken in 7th grade in order to take Algebra I in 8th grade A parent signature is required on the Advanced Program Expectation and Course Agreement form It is strongly recommended that you consult with your child’s math teacher.

  9. Pre AP Courses Offered in 8th Grade Pre AP Math (Algebra I) Pre AP English and Pre AP Reading must be taken together Pre AP Science Pre AP American History ** A parent and student signature is required on the Advanced Program Expectation and Course Agreement form.

  10. Electives 8 period day Choose 3 electives and rate them 1-3 Go over course descriptions, you may visit our Counselor webpage.

  11. AIM This class is designed as an enrichment opportunity for students to review academic concepts, seek assistance in solving academic problems, promote independent skills in time management and learn strategies for success such as vocabulary development, agenda use, binder organization, goal setting and character education.

  12. Band, Choir and Orchestra 7th and 8th grade Band, Choir and Orchestra are a continuation of the 6th grade program. Year long fine art electives These classes are for students who are dedicated to Band, Choir or Orchestra

  13. Theater Arts II • Year long theater arts is for the 7th grade student who is interested and dedicated to learning about theater • Theater Arts II is for 1st yr. 7th grade students or 2nd yr. Theater Arts student. • Counts as a fine art

  14. Theater Arts III • Theater Arts II is required to participate in Theater Arts III in 8th grade • This is a year long fine art course

  15. Debate A year long course Should have excellent reading and writing skills Pre-AP Reading/English or GT English/Reading strongly recommended

  16. Art I Art I is a year long fine art course designed for the student to learn the fundamentals of art. This course is available to 7th and 8th grade students.

  17. Art II Art II is a year long fine art course designed for the student who has taken Art I as a 6th grader or 7th grader.

  18. Art III Art III is a year long fine art course designed for the student who has successfully taken Art I and Art II

  19. Art Portfolio (Advanced) • This year long fine art class is for the student who is able to integrate design elements into art and craft production • Approval must come from Mrs. Volz, Art Director • This is only available to 8th graders

  20. Athletics After school participation Open to all 7th and 8th graders with passing grades Coaches signature required; Coach Kilpatrick (boys) or Coach MacKay (girls) Athletics is a year long commitment Counts as your PE requirement Must participate in 2 or more sports

  21. Office Aides 8th Grade Elective • Office Aide classes are a year long courses • Pick up application in counseling office • Fill out completely • Turn in with choice sheet, staple to back

  22. Jr. PALS: 8th Grade OnlyPeer Assistant Leadership Services Application comes later in the year Sign up for another elective now PALS is a year long course

  23. High School Credit Courses

  24. High School Credit Coursesfor 7th and 8th Grade Students • Principles of Arts, Audio Video Technology, and Communications (1.0 credit) • Principles of Hospitality & Tourism (1.0 credit) • Principles of Information Technology (1.0 credit) • Principles of Human Services (1.0 credit) • Concepts of Applied Engineering (1.0 credit) • Spanish IA (7th Grade) and Spanish IB (8th Grade) (1.0 credit for both courses) • Spanish I Full Year (8th grade only)(1.0 credit) • Fundamentals of Computer Science (8th grade only)(1.0 credit)

  25. High School Credit Coursesfor 8th Grade Students Only • Health (0.5 credit) • Spanish IA & IB (1.0 credit) • Spanish I (1.0 credit) • Algebra I Pre-AP (1.0 credit) • Algebra I Pre-AP GT (1.0 credit) • Fundamentals of Computer Science (1.0 credit)

  26. Quick glance-7th grade

  27. Quick glance-8th grade

  28. STAAR Reading and STAAR Math • Schedule changes may occur due to STAAR scores • Students will be placed in a Student Success Initiative (SSI) course in lieu of their electives if they do not pass STAAR Math or STAAR Reading.

  29. Questions?? • Thank you so much for your attendance tonight! • If you have academic questions/concerns contact our Academic Dean, Lynn Jordan pjorda@neisd.net

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