Information for Students and Parents

Agenda 1. Review Core Class Recommendation Form (based on HCS placement standards) 2. Students may enroll in Honors/Advanced Placement courses in one of three ways: Student meets the placement recommendations for enrollment in the Honors/AP course. Teacher recommends student for Honors/AP course. Parent requests student enroll in Honors/AP course. 3. Review the new Huntsville City Schools Course Elective Description Guide posted at 4. Registration Form Make academic course selections Make elective course selections Bring completed form back to advisory teacher by Wed. 3/ Q & A

Last Name __________________________ First Name ____________________________ ___ Grade _____________ Homeroom Teacher ____________________________ ____________ 1. Based on honors data criteria and/or teacher recommendation.

What does testing data tell us? The next slide is a created sample.

Math examples Reading example

Placement Requirements 6 th & 7 th Grade Honors

Placement Requirements for 8 th and 9 th Grade Honors

What does testing data not always tell us?

Common Differences Between Honors Classes and Regular Classes could include... Weighted Grades: 75% or more of 9-week grade from tests/quizzes/projects Tests: Primarily composed of open-ended, higher-order thinking questions Workload: Additional work/outside reading to develop higher-level thinking skills

3. HCS Course Description Guide The newly revised guide can be found at: We have included a list of the middle school electives in your handout

4. Elective Choices Choose from courses offered Number electives on your registration form in order of preference NOTE: For electives offered to 7 th and 8 th graders, 8 th graders might have priority. However, some classes fill quickly so no elective can be guaranteed to any student. The following slides are common elective choices Look for courses that are specific to WP8. Semester only classes are noted, be sure to pair them with another semester class. Electives that are offered at all middle schools do not have a school listed beside them. Green Power isn’t listed yet, but will be offered at WP8. Placement guidelines apply, there is an application involved. Write it in on the registration form if you are interested in taking it.

5. Registration Form *PLEASE read and make choices. List at least 3 elective choices. *Have parent sign form *Bring it back by Wednesday, March 18, *Students should turn in their form to their advisory (homeroom) teacher. * Review the sample registration form

DEADLINES It is VERY important that you follow all deadlines for getting paperwork turned in. Registration form is due back March 18 th. If you change your mind after you turn in your registration form, DON’T PANIC. Your parent can still make changes until May 15, 2015.

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