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Welcome C lass of 2017 7 th to 8 th Grade Course Selection Meeting

Welcome C lass of 2017 7 th to 8 th Grade Course Selection Meeting. Leaders of the “Pack”. Principal: Phyllis Spain Assistant Principal: Paul Harper (7 th ) Assistant Principal: Jay Stafford (8 th ). Purpose for Tonight. Learn how to register for 8 th grade

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Welcome C lass of 2017 7 th to 8 th Grade Course Selection Meeting

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  1. Welcome Class of 20177th to 8th Grade Course Selection Meeting

  2. Leaders of the “Pack” Principal: Phyllis Spain Assistant Principal: Paul Harper (7th) Assistant Principal: Jay Stafford (8th)

  3. Purpose for Tonight • Learn how to register for 8th grade • Discuss changes for 2012 – 2013 School year Counselors: Renae Perez 8th grade Kim Petty 7th grade

  4. Course Selection for 8th Grade • ALL 8th Graders will register on-line at school with assistance from the Counselors on February 28 & 29th. • Students must have the course selection sheet with parent signature to register.

  5. 8th Grade Core Classes * English * Math * US History * Science

  6. G/T HUMANITIES • Students currently enrolled in G/T Humanities will automatically be enrolled for 8th grade. • G/T Humanities classes consist of English and US History • Students enrolled in G/T Humanities and who wish not to be must apply for a furlough through Learner Services. • Those interested in G/T Humanities program, visit the Gifted and Talented Services tab under Learner Services on the Allen website.

  7. SCIENCE 8 Pre-AP/IB • Qualification is based on successful completion of 7th grade Pre-AP/IB Science. • Students qualifying for Science 8 Pre-AP/IB will be enrolled automatically. • Online application for students currently not enrolled in Science 7 Pre-AP/IB will be available for request for Science 8 Pre-AP/IB in March 1-23, 2012. • Applications available on Allen ISD web-site under Learner Services/Advanced Academics .

  8. English & U.S. History • Students may choose On Level OR Pre-AP/IB classes when selecting English and U.S. History courses for 8th grade. • NO prequalifying for these courses!

  9. ALGEBRA 1Pre-AP/IB • Student qualifies based on: * 6th grade Math TAKS * 7th first semester math grade * Orleans Hanna Diagnostic Test • Only students who successfully complete Math 7 Pre-AP/IB are eligible for Algebra 1 Pre-AP/IB evaluation and placement. • Student will receive 1 high school credit if all requirements are met (grade is not included in high school GPA). • Course content and work load are the equivalent of a high school course. • High school expectations will be adhered to throughout the year. • Any student who did not meet criteria for Algebra 1 Pre-AP/IB will be re-evaluated using 7th final math grade and 7th STAAR score. • There are NO Appeals

  10. Business Information Management 1 • Students completing all the requirements of this course will receive 1 High School Technology Credit. • Full year elective • It is recommended that students are able to type at least 25 words per minute.

  11. FOREIGN LANGUAGE Spanish 1 Pre-AP/IB & French 1 Pre-AP/IB • Students must have an 85 semester average in BOTH English and Math. • Students who do not qualify based upon first semester averages may request a re-evaluation to Advanced Academics office with final averages by June 8, 2012. Email advancedacademics@allenisd.org • Students will earn 1 High School Credit if all requirements are met (grade not included in GPA). • Course content and workload are the equivalent of a high school course with extensive outside-of-class preparation. High School expectations will be adhered to throughout the school year.

  12. Principles of Hospitality and Tourism • Students completing this course will receive ½ High School Credit. • Introductory course for students interested in pursing Culinary Arts and Hospitality and Tourism classes in high school.

  13. Coed PE Students are required to take 2 semesters of PE credit during Middle School. Students who have not completed this requirement, must take PE during the 8th grade.

  14. ATHLETICS • Boys’ Athletics include football, basketball, track and off-season. • Girls’ Athletics include volleyball, basketball, track and off-season. • Boys wanting to play basketball only should enroll in PE Fall & PE Spring, NOT Boys’ Athletics.

  15. Sports Physicals • Sports physical paperwork should be given to the student’s coaches. • Sports physical forms and information are kept with the athletic department. Forms and information can also be found on the Allen ISD Athletic Department web page.

  16. TRY-OUT SPORTS • Cheerleading • Basketball (boys and girls) • Volleyball • Golf – Fall • Tennis – Spring Students will be placed in Coed PE until try-outs are complete and will remain in Coed PE if they do not make the team.

  17. NewElectives for 2012-2013 • Career Portal in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) • Career Portal in Communications and Media Arts Science • Career Portal in Health Services Each new course above is a one semester elective

  18. Electives One Semester Electives: • Career Portal in Human Services • Career Portal in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) • Career Portal in Communications and Media Arts Science • Career Portal in Health Science • Career Portal in Business • Career Portal in Finance • Exploring Careers • Technology Applications in Communication • Technology Applications in Computer Graphics • Exploring Speech and Communications • Introduction to Art • Advanced Art (Prerequisite: Introduction to Art) • Introduction to Theatre Arts • Advanced Theatre Arts (Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre Arts) • Leadership

  19. Fine Arts Electives (Full year) Band Orchestra Choir You must be in Band or Orchestra in 7th grade to be in Band or Orchestra in 8th grade.

  20. APPLICATION CLASSES FULL-YEAR HALF-YEAR • Yearbook – dueApril 6 • PALS – due March 2nd • Peer Helper – due March 19 • Teacher Aide - due March 23 • Office Aide – due March 23 AFTER DUE DATE HAS PASSED, APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! Each application has the due date written on it.

  21. 8th GRADERS SELECT THREE ELECTIVES PER SEMESTER

  22. ELECTIVES WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! CHOOSE YOUR ELECTIVES WISELY…YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CHANGE THEM!

  23. What is STAAR? The State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is a more rigorous standardized testing program that will replace the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) for elementary, middle school and high school students. Please visit the following link for more information on STAAR End of Course (EOC) testing and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). http://www.allenisd.org/Page/14398 You can also access this webpage by going to www.allenisd.org/ Departments/Assessment/STAAR Information

  24. Thank you for attending! This presentation will be available on Ms. Perez’ website along with a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ). Please contact via email any questions or concerns not addressed. Our goal is to provide a smooth transition from 7th grade to 8th grade for the 2012/2013 school year.

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