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Welcome . Future Wells Middle School Wolverines!. BENEKE CLARK HERITAGE HOYLAND MAJOR PONDEROSA REYNOLDS THOMPSON BURCHETT EICHENROHT MEYER LINK. COURSE SELECTION FAIR Tuesday, April 3, 2012 6:30PM. A D M I N I S T R A T O R S.

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  1. Welcome Future Wells Middle School Wolverines! BENEKE CLARK HERITAGE HOYLAND MAJOR PONDEROSA REYNOLDS THOMPSON BURCHETT EICHENROHT MEYER LINK

  2. COURSE SELECTION FAIR Tuesday, April 3, 2012 6:30PM

  3. A D M I N I S T R A T O R S Dr. Lenny Hardoin, Principal Mrs. Elaine Sam, 7th Grade Assistant Principal Mr. Benjamin Bostick, 8th Grade Assistant Principal Mr. Carlos Lewis, Jr. 6th Grade Assistant Principal

  4. Counselors Mr. Joe DeGregorio (Mr. D) 7th Grade Counselor 8th Grade Boys’ Counselor Mrs. Chandra Johnson-Pearson (Mrs. J-P) 6th Grade Counselor 8th Grade Girls’ Counselor

  5. Doing things the wells way

  6. THE WELLS WAY • Do Quality Work • Respect Others • Try My Best • Be Kind • Cooperate • I Am Responsible

  7. 2012 - 2013 STANDARDIZED DRESS • See website for updates

  8. English-Language Arts - (2 pd); (includes Reading) Math - (2 pd); Science - (1 pd) World Cultures (Social Studies) - (1 pd) Math Plus or Reading Plus* * May be required of student not meeting the standard on STAAR or if recommended based on performance in Reading &/or Math Required Academic Courses

  9. Physical Education 1 period 1 period All students MUST have 2 years of PE in middle school.

  10. What are the Wells ELECTIVES? [1 period] • SEMESTER • Exploratory Art & Exploratory Music • OR • Exploratory Art & Exploratory Theatre • OR • Exploratory Music & Exploratory Theatre FULL YEAR • Beginner Band (Instrument Selection Interview, instrument rental/purchase & other fees required) OR • Choir (Fees & supplies required) Seats are filled by random computer selection

  11. CHOIR Introduction to choral music (no previous musical training/experience necessary); Learn to read & perform in unison, & in two- & three-part harmony; Learn to sing as a choral member & in a performing group; Attend before/after school rehearsals & performances as required.

  12. FAPA Exploratory Music Study basic music theory, history, and appreciation; Study vocal and instrumental works, creating an interest in the various music areas.

  13. BAND • Learn to play an instrument and read music • No previous music training or experience is necessary

  14. Band Information • You are required to rent or purchase an instrument. • Instrument choices: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Sax, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion (limited availability). • Instrument selection will happen in May through your child’s elementary music class and further instructions sent home. Look for this information from your child. • You are required to purchase certain additional supplies. A list will be provided at a parent meeting on May 31, 2012, from 6pm to 7:30pm at Wells. • Do not purchase anything until you receive this information at the parent meeting.

  15. Art Study the elements of art, art history, art appreciation, and a brief introduction to drawing, painting, and sculpture.

  16. FAPA EXPLORATORY ART

  17. ART PRODUCTION • Encourages expression; • Provides an opportunity for creative problem solving; • Introduces tools, skills and techniques; • Helps develop personal ideas.

  18. ART HISTORY • Builds background; • Introduces other cultures & time periods; • Students learn to recognize artwork from groups or individual artists; • Teaches about outside influences on art such as: literature, patronage, government, religion, and technology.

  19. ART CRITICISM/ANALYSIS • Students learn to compare and contrast images; • Encourages students to communicate effectively in talking about their work and the work of others; • Students learn the process of criticism by becoming proficient in: description, analysis, interpretation and judgment…skills which serve them well in all academic areas.

  20. AESTHETIC AWARENESS • Students become aware of the art of the beautiful; • Develop an understanding that functional objects can also be considered art; • Generation of a definition of what art is; • Students debate over the elements of art and the principles of design.

  21. ELEMENTS OF ART • Line • Form • Space • Color • Texture • Shape • Value

  22. PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN • Balance • Emphasis • Harmony • Variety • Movement • Rhythm • Proportion • Unity

  23. WHAT WE DO: • DRAWING - COLOR THEORY - MODELING • ASSEMBLAGE - CLAY - PRINT MAKING • PAINTING - MIXED MEDIA • QUESTIONS????

  24. FAPA Exploratory Theatre Study imitative movement, sensory awareness, and creative dialogue.

  25. GT  Pre-AP Guidelines • Students with GT designation from elementary school will be placed in Pre-AP courses; • Students without GT designation from elementary are eligible for Pre-AP consideration if: • 2,300 or comparable score on TAKS/STAAR or equivalent state assessment; and • 85 or higher average in the course(s) for which Pre-AP placement is sought.

  26. GT  Pre-AP Expectations • Pre-AP students are expected to maintain an 80 or higher average in the Pre-AP course(s); • Pre-AP students are expected to consistently exemplify THE WELLS WAY principles.

  27. Course Request List • Alphabetically on the tables in hallway; • NOT a class schedule; • If you did not find one for your student… • Intra-district transfer?? • Roberson acceptance/Waiting List?? • Technical error • Did not turn in a Course Selection Sheet to Elementary Counselor • Please complete a blank Course Selection Worksheet and place it in 1 of the bins at the ends of the tables

  28. Course Request List – Core Courses • NOT a Class Schedule; • Every student MUST have: • English/Language Arts (ELA) – L ART 6 T1/BLK orL ART PRE AP • Math – MATH 6 T1 BLK orMATH 6 PRE AP • Science – SCI 6 T1 or SCI 6 PRE AP • Social Studies – WCLT 6 T1 or SOC STUD 6 PRE AP • PE (gender appropriate) – PE 6 GIRLSor PE 6 BOYS • All core classes MUST show Prio(priority) 1

  29. Course Request List -Electives • Your student MAY have: • Band – BEG BAND 6 • Choir – CHOIR 6 • Art – FAPA EXPLORATORY ART • Music – FAPA EXPLORATORY MUSIC • Theatre –FAPA EXPLORATORY THEATRE • 1st choice elective(s) show Prio(priority) 1

  30. The following are actual Course Request Listsamples

  31. Please note Course Name for changes Wells, Edwina Marie [34567890] Incorrect Course Name

  32. Please note Course Name for changes Wells, Edwin Mays [234567]

  33. Please note Course Name for changes Starr, Ima Belle [654321]

  34. Please note Course Name for changes Foley, Chance Jordan [1234567] Need to ADD Elective

  35. Course Request Change Form Lucke, Chance Takei [1234567] Drop course Add course Don’t forget to sign, date, & provide contact info

  36. WOLVERINE CAMP Date To Be Determined & Communicated via website & ParentConnect

  37. STILL CONFUSED… • Electives - See the Program of Studies online • Course offerings at WMS or General/Specific Course Selection Sheet Questions - Chandra Johnson-Pearson at (281)891-7759 or chandrajp@springisd.org or http://classroom.springisd.org/webs/wmscoun

  38. Place completed Course Selection Sheet or ADD-DROP form in the bin!

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