Course Selection for 7th Grade Katy Junior High Course Selection for 7th Grade

PROMOTION to 7th GRADE To be promoted to 7th grade: You must have an overall average of 70 or higher in all courses. You must also have an overall average of 70 or higher in 3 of the 4 core subject areas: English and Reading Math Science Social Studies Students who do not meet these requirements must either attend summer school or repeat the 6th grade.

Course Selection Process Course selection presentation in Social Studies classes Take course request sheet home to share with parents-Parents must sign the form! Have teachers initial any choices indicated with an *. 4. Return the Signed/initialed course selection sheet to Social Studies teacher by Monday, Jan 29.

Choosing classes Choose for 7 periods. Choose English, Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science, P.E. Pick one elective and two alternate electives CHOOSE CAREFULLY!

PREAP CLASSES In order to be in a preap class you should consider the following criteria: 1. Have an “A” in the academic class or have a “B” in the preap class 2. Have parent approval 3. These classes must be Preap together: English and Reading. The Preap Course Commitment form is included on the back of the course worksheet.

PreAp Program Information PreAP courses are designed to challenge motivated students and prepare them for success in advanced coursework. These courses: typically move at a faster pace are more academically challenging require more independent learning have more homework than academic courses

PREAP Exit Guidelines May choose to exit during 1st 6 weeks or at the end of the 1st semester. Must have teacher and parent approval. If the 6 weeks average falls below 70, then it is recommended to exit the class at the end of the grading period.

GT Students If you are a GT student for English and Reading, you will sign up for the combined GT English/Reading class G710. This will allow you to sign up for an extra elective.

PE & Athletics All 7th grade students will be placed in PE. Students may not sign yourself up for athletics. See your coach if you are interested in playing a sport next year. Coaches will give the counselors a list of students to put into the athletic period later in the semester.

Electives for 7th Grade Theater Arts J648-1st yr, J746 2nd year Art J750 Band-Beginning J660 or 2nd Year J760 Orchestra-Beginning J653 or 2nd Year J759 Choir- Boys J768 or Girls J767 Publications-Yearbook J755(application required) Career Readiness J752 (Only available for 22 students)

Reading Elective and Math LAB If you do not pass the Reading section of STAAR, then you will be placed in the Reading elective. If you do not pass the Math section of STAAR, then you will be placed in Math LAB. If you do not pass either section, then the counselor will decide which class is most appropriate.

Signed Course Selection Sheets Due Monday, Jan Signed Course Selection Sheets Due Monday, Jan. 29th to your Social Studies teacher Questions

Course Catalog is online And finally, both the 2018-2019 course catalog and this presentation are available online for easy reference. http://www.katyisd.org/dept/campusadmin/Documents/Graduation%20Requirements/2018-2019%20Course%20Catalog_FINAL_8x10.pdf