Doerre Course Selection

1. Doerre Course Selection 7th to 8th grade

2. Important Dates to Remember Feb. 12th– Last day to turn in schedule form to your Social Stuides teacher Feb. 12th– Last day to turn in Office Application and copy of report card to the counseling office. February– Course Input through Soc. St. May 31st– Last day to turn in OCPE form **JUNE 12th– Last day for schedule changes**

3. High School Graduation Plan Foundation Plan with Endorsements : 4 years English 4 years Math* 4 years Science 3 years Social Studies 1 year PE 2 years Foreign Language* 1 year Fine Arts* 7 Electives from one of the following endorsements: 1. STEM 2. Business and Industry 3. Public Services 4. Art/Humanities 5. Multi-Disciplinary

4. High School Credit Classes at Doerre • All high school credit courses grades are posted on your high school transcript • A student who misses more than 9 days in a semester will be denied credit unless Dr. note is presented • Students must be present on the day of the course final exam or they will receive a zero unless they provide a Dr. note • Exams may not be taken early

5. Typical 8th grade Schedule English/Language Arts (R, Pre AP, GT) Math (R), Pre-Algebra (Pre AP) Algebra (Pre AP or GT) Science (R, Pre AP, GT) Social Studies (R, Pre AP, GT) 3 Electives

6. English/Language Arts • ______Regulars • ______Pre AP • ______GT

7. Math • _____Regulars • _____ Pre-Algebra –Pre AP • _____ Algebra I – Pre AP • _____Algebra I – GT

8. Science • _____Regulars • _____ Pre AP • _____GT

9. Social Studies • _____Regulars • _____ Pre AP • _____GT

10. PRESENTING:THE DOERREELECTIVES!

11. FULL YEARELECTIVES

12. Boys PE / Girls PE Boys PE or Girls PE are not required in 8th grade, but can be selected as one of your three elective choices

13. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL BASKETBALL BOYS FOOTBALL BASKETBALL ATHLETIC SEASONS 8th graders must have PE in their schedule in order to move into Athletics during the year. Students do not have to be in Athletics to take any other sport.

14. ART INTRODUCTORY $ INTERMEDIATE $+ ADVANCED $+ • FEE

15. INTRODUCTORYINTERMEDIATE + ADVANCED +

16. No Previous Band -$ Previous Band-$ Orchestra-$

17. BOYS-$ INTERMEDIATE GIRLS-$ ADVANCED GIRLS-$ • Fees • Rehearsals

18. Spanish I or French I • Must have a year end average in ELA of 80 or higher • High school credit course with intense curriculum/expectations –Grade will post to high school transcript for colleges to see • Students required to do homework and study vocabulary and grammar 20-30 minutes per night • Recommend strong study skills and good attendance

19. Spanish II • Prerequisite – Successful completion of Spanish I • Satisfies 2nd year requirement for Recommended Graduation Plan • Expectation is to perform at a high level of proficiency at the 2nd year level with grade posting to your high school transcript

20. Accelerated Spanish course for native speakers who demonstrate readiness on a placement test showing informal Spanish skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Spanish I for Native Speakers

21. OFFICE AIDE • NEEDED: • SATISFACTORY CONDUCT • GOOD ATTENDANCE • CONFIDENTIALITY • POSITIVE ATTITUDE • C AVERAGE OR BETTER IN EACH • CLASS

22. Digital Design Media Production • Prerequisite –No more than 2 U’s in Technology Application grades in 6th or 7th grade • Combines computer skills of electronic design, editing, and production of a product • Mastery of Reading and Math TAKS required • High School Credit Elective Course • Full year course

23. For students who read on or above grade level and enjoy the opportunity to select books to read and share with others in class – FULL YEAR Reading Adolescent Literature

24. NUMBER SENSE For students who enjoy a challenging, mental math course and have strong math skills. FULL YEAR COURSE

25. Path I HS • Provides instructional support for Pre AP classes • Requires in school tutoring and after school tutoring • Builds study and research skills • High School Elective credit

26. SEMESTER ELECTIVES Each class is a half year course. You must choose two to equal a full year.

27. This class will includes units of study in play analysis, stage set up, along with props, costume and make up. Intro to Tech Theater

28. 3 dimensional Art class with hands on art projects Fee required to cover cost of projects No previous experience with Art needed Crafts

29. For students who read on or above grade level and enjoy the opportunity to select books to read and share with others in class Reading Adolescent Literature

30. NUMBER SENSE For students who enjoy a challenging, mental math course and have strong math skills.

31. Touch System Data Entry • ONE SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT (formerly Keyboarding)

32. Principles of Human Services Semester high school credit class that covers personal human development, human services careers such as child care, cooking, decision making skills, and positive relationships

33. Professional Communications • Semester High School Credit • Students will explore a variety of career options and develop an understanding of the relationship between academic skills and potential career goals

34. High school credit speech class that develops professional and social speaking skills Communication Applications

35. High School Credit Elective Topics include personal responsibility for fitness and wellness Health

36. FULL YEAR COURSES Spanish I Spanish II French I Digital Design Media Production Algebra I Path I SEMESTER COURSES Touch System Data Entry (Keyboarding) Professional Communications (Career Connections) Health Communication Applications Principles of Human Services (Skills for Living) High School Credit Courses

37. This powerpoint will be available on the Doerre website beginning tomorrow. Please also visit the Klein ISD homepage for new graduation plan information

38. CHOOSE WISELY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS NEXT YEAR!!