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Aubrey Middle School Registration 2012-2013. 8 th Grade. Course Descriptions. Advanced Core Classes Blue sheet of paper Meant to be challenging, more difficult and faster paced Qualifications 70% or higher on a placement test (math only)
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Course Descriptions • Advanced Core Classes • Blue sheet of paper • Meant to be challenging, more difficult and faster paced • Qualifications • 70% or higher on a placement test (math only) • 85% or higher yearly average in the previous year’s class • TAKS Score in the subject of 85% or higher • Math considered for Math & Science • Reading considered for English & Social Studies • Teacher recommendation (considering attendance, homework completion, participation and student work/study habits) • Must meet 3 of the 4 or 2 of the 3 requirements
Course Descriptions • Algebra 1 only if you have taken advanced math in 7th grade • You do not have to take Algebra 1 in 8th grade to graduate with a Distinguished Diploma or get accepted into college • Most advanced courses will have a summer project • Summer reading for Reading & Language Arts • Research Project for Science
Course Descriptions • Athletics • REQUIRED PARTICIPATION • Before school for boys and after school for girls – no bus transportation • Must have a physical to participate • Girls –volleyball, basketball, track • Boys – football, basketball, track
Course Descriptions • Agriculture Science 101/102 • PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE • High School’s introductory agriculture class that must be taken before any other agriculture electives • Art • Band • Communications • Must present in front of the class • REQUIRED PARTICIPATION
Registration Form • Please complete NEATLY!! • Make your decisions now – very few changes in the fall. • Signatures on the bottom • Due back to Mrs. Leslie by April 9 – Monday! • Even if you think you will not be here next year, please complete registration. • We will be putting these requests into the computer – it is important that you get the forms in on time! • Circle one choice for each core class • List your electives in the order of your preference • If you MUST have Band, Athletics, Art, etc…put it #1