Scheduling 2017-18 McLean Middle School

General Information 7 Period Days 4 minute passing periods 8th grade has 3 elective choices 7th grade has 2 elective choices

Change to the Schedule There will be 2 lunches, but the time will be changed. It will be later in the day.

Core Classes English 7th 8th Onlevel PreAP English 1 There are Prerequisites to get into the honors and accelerated classes.

This is for 7th grade ONLY!! Core Classes This is for 7th grade ONLY!! Writing Onlevel PreAP

Core Classes Social Studies 7th Onlevel PreAP 8th

Core Classes Science 7th 8th Onlevel PreAP Accelerated Biology There are Prerequisites to get into the honors and accelerated classes.

Core Classes Math 7th 8th Onlevel PreAP Algebra PreAlgebra Geometry There are Prerequisites to get into the honors and accelerated classes.

Electives All electives are a full year. Students must have 1 year of PE credit in middle school. 8th graders have 3 choices and 7th graders have 2 choices.

Elective Choices Languages French, Latin, Spanish You must take 2 years of this class. You will end up with a High School credit if you complete and pass the 2 years.

Elective Choices Fine Arts Art Theatre Choir Classes are based on years of experience. Art 1 – High School Credit (students apply) Theatre Choir Placement in the correct class will come from a tryout.

Elective Choices Fine Arts (Continued) Band Orchestra Placement in the correct class will come from a tryout. Orchestra

Elective Choices PE Credit – 1 year required Physical Education – PE Recommended to take your 8th grade year. Athletics ONLY for 8th grade Must be in 2 sports JCC 7th or 8th grade

Elective Choices Other AVID PAL Yearbook/Newspaper Technology ONLY for 7th graders Students must apply PAL ONLY for 8th graders Yearbook/Newspaper Technology Keyboarding (HS credit) Computer Literacy

Elective Choices Other (continued) Geography Themes and Perspectives ONLY for 8th graders Students must be in accelerated classes Plan on taking AP Human Geography in HS High School Credit Family and Consumer Science and Fashion Merchandising Math and Reading Enhancement If you do not pass the STAAR this year you will be placed in one or both of these classes in place of an elective.

Changes from this year to next year STEM class is going to be Computer Literacy No Cheerleading class Cultural Studies is now a high school credit called Geography Themes and Perspectives AVID – Advancement via Individual Determination

Schedules will be handed out at the end of the year for approval Schedules will be handed out at the end of the year for approval. This will help with less moving around at the beginning of the year.

Questions/Comments Dr. Bryan and Ms Smith will be in the front for questions. Your map of locations Course Request sheets due on Friday, Jan 20th