Doerre Course Selection Presented by Doerre Counselors

6th to 7th Course Selection

No schedule changes after Return course selection sheets to your Science teacher by Friday, Jan 27th. Jan. 27th – Last day to turn in Office Aide Application and copy of report card to Science teacher. May 19th– Last day to turn in Off Campus PE form. Keep in mind schedule change deadlines. Follow us on Twitter @Doerrecounselor for Reminders. No schedule changes after 3:00 p.m., June 08, 2017

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* 3 Electives 4 Electives from one of the following endorsements: 1. STEM 2. Business and Industry 3. Public Services 4. Art/Humanities 5. Multi-Disciplinary

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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 a doctor 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 doctor note Exams may not be taken early

Typical 7th grade Schedule English/Language Arts (R, Pre AP, GT) Math (R, Pre AP, GT) Science (R, Pre AP, GT) Social Studies (R, Pre AP, GT) Boys/Girls PE (or Athletics with Coach Approval) 2 Electives

Your will take Reading and Math STAAR tests this year. If unsuccessful on one or both of these tests, you will lose electives and take Power Math and/or Power Reading.

7th Course Selection Sheet Name, phone, email Core classes Semester electives Yearlong electives PE Student & parent signature

English/Language Arts 7000 Regulars 7001 Pre AP (Circle your choice and indicate if you are GT)

Math 7200 Regulars 7201 Pre AP 0333PAJ *Algebra 1 Pre-AP (HS) *(for current acceleration students only)

Science 7300 Regulars 7301 Pre AP (Circle your choice and indicate if you are GT)

Social Studies 7400 Regulars 7401 Pre AP (Circle your choice and indicate if you are GT)

PRESENTING: THE DOERRE ELECTIVES! Yearlong and semester

HOW MANY ELECTIVES MAY I SELECT?

FULL YEAR ELECTIVES

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

World Languages Spanish I French I German 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

ART INTRODUCTORY $ INTERMEDIATE $+ FEE

INTRODUCTORY INTERMEDIATE +

No Previous Band -$ Previous Band-$ Orchestra-$

BOYS-$ INTERMEDIATE GIRLS-$ ADVANCED GIRLS-$ Fees Rehearsals

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

Reading Adolescent Literature 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

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

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

Principles of Information Technology Students will develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Students will use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and desktop publishing software applications to enhance reading, writing, computing, communication and reasoning skills. Students will also have opportunities to develop keyboarding skills or enhance their keying accuracy and speed.

Path – Next Step Provides instructional support for Regular and Pre AP classes Requires in school tutoring and after school tutoring Builds study and research skills

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

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

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

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

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

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

Touch System Data Entry (High School Credit) SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT

Professional Communications (High School Credit) 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.

High School Credit Courses FULL YEAR COURSES Spanish Native Speaker Spanish I French I German I Principles of Human Serv. Principles of Info Tech. SEMESTER COURSES Touch System Data Entry (Keyboarding) Professional Communications (Career Connections)

ATHLETIC SEASONS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL BASKETBALL BOYS FOOTBALL BASKETBALL

Boys PE / Girls PE Boys PE or Girls PE is REQUIRED in 7th grade. You must have Coach Approval to be scheduled for Athletics.

No schedule changes after Return course selection sheets to your Science teacher by Friday, Jan 27th. Jan. 27th – Last day to turn in Office Aide Application and copy of report card to Science teacher. May 19th– Last day to turn in Off Campus PE form. Keep in mind schedule change deadlines. Follow us on Twitter @Doerrecounselor for Reminders. No schedule changes after 3:00 p.m., June 08, 2017

CHOOSE WISELY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS NEXT YEAR!!