Baines Middle School January 15, 2019 6th Grade Parent Night Baines Middle School January 15, 2019

Fort Bend ISD Website www.fortbendisd.com Click on Parents & Students Tab Under Administration click on Parents Home Page Click on Course Selection Guides (A tab on the left-hand side of the page) Look for Middle School Course Selection Guide and click Download the 2019-2020 Middle School Course Guide

Course Selection Fort Bend ISD is pleased to be able to offer a wide variety of programs and courses for our students. Master schedules change from year to year and are developed in the spring prior to the upcoming year based on courses requested by students. Selections made during course registration indicate how many teachers and sections will be needed for a course. This process allows administrators to plan and to hire for optimum academic strength. When students are permitted to randomly change schedules, teachers and classrooms are not effectively utilized. As a result, all students are affected. Very seldom does a single course change affect only one course. Careful selections benefit everyone!!!

Course Selection Schedule Students will complete the course selection process in the computer labs through their Social Studies classes. February 6th – Mr. Kelley (Ms. Brockie visits classes on the 30th) February 7th – Ms. Philip (Ms. Brockie visits classes on the 31st) February 8th – Ms. Humphries (Ms. Brockie visits classes on the 1st)

Is a Pre-AP Class Right for My Child? Pre-AP courses add depth and breadth to the already rigorous grade level curriculum. Pre-AP courses are demanding of time. Reading and writing assignments, as well as projects and regular homework can be expected. They will need to make sure they are able to balance academic work and extracurricular activities. The pacing of some Pre-AP courses is very fast – particularly in Math. If your child generally picks up new concepts quickly, Pre-AP may be a good fit. If your child generally needs more time in order to learn new material, a non-Pre-AP course may be more appropriate for them.

Sample Student Schedule Student Taking On-Level ELA Student Taking Pre-AP ELA ELA PAP ELA Math Science TX History PE/Health Reading Elective 1 Elective 2

Electives Rank your electives in order of preference. Please choose wisely!!! A Reading or Math Skills class may be assigned in place of an elective if 6th grade STAAR scores are weak. FINE ARTS LOTE CTE OTHER Art I or Art II Spanish 1A (HS credit & GPA) Investigating Careers Intro to Broadcasting Band II Coding & Keyboarding AVID (application req.) Boys Choir II Robotics & Engineering Girls Choir II A-7 Orchestra II A-7 Theater I or Theater II

AVID The AVID Elective targets students in the academic middle–B, C, and even D students– with the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college, and come from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education. These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. AVID places these students on the college track, requiring them to enroll in at least one (1) Pre-AP class. To support them in the rigorous coursework, AVID students learn organizational and study skills, develop critical thinking, learn to ask probing questions, receive academic support from AVID tutors who are hired to assist and encourage, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities to make their college dreams reality. Applications are due February 19th!!!

Broadcasting ONE class and you can take it in 7th OR 8th grade. What type of student would do well in Broadcasting? Good oral and written communication skills – WE WRITE in this class! Maturity Leadership skills Ability to work with others Respect toward others Research skills Creativity Interest in technology Trustworthy If interested in being in Stampede Studios, there is an application. Please sign up for Introduction to Broadcasting.

Electives On the course selection sheet number elective choices in order of preference: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 on your course selection sheet. Please indicate what elective you had in 6th grade. Students may not get their 1st choice due to availability. Electives are for a FULL YEAR !

Important Course Selection Information When selecting electives on-line, DON'T FORGET…….. 1. 1st choice elective (if in on-level ELA) or 1st and 2nd choice electives(if in Pre-AP ELA) goes under "Requested Courses" 2. Next 3 elective choices (3, 4, & 5) go under "Request Alternates" 3. Verify that selected course requests show an (R) and the alternate course request show as (numbers in the priority column – 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Deadlines Online Course Selection window closes February 22, 2019. Course Verification window March 18th – March 22nd, 2019.

Contact Information Maria Brockie, 6th Grade Counselor maria.brockie@fortbendisd.com 281-634-6887

Baines Middle School January 15, 2019 7th Grade Parent Night Baines Middle School January 15, 2019

Fort Bend ISD Website www.fortbendisd.com Click on Parents & Students Tab Under Administration click on Parents Home Page Click on Course Selection Guides (A tab on the left-hand side of the page) Look for Middle School Course Selection Guide and click Download the 2019-2020 Middle School Course Guide

Course Selection Fort Bend ISD is pleased to be able to offer a wide variety of programs and courses for our students. Master schedules change from year to year and are developed in the spring prior to the upcoming year based on courses requested by students. Selections made during course registration indicate how many teachers and sections will be needed for a course. This process allows administrators to plan and to hire for optimum academic strength. When students are permitted to randomly change schedules, teachers and classrooms are not effectively utilized. As a result, all students are affected. Very seldom does a single course change affect only one course. Careful selections benefit everyone!!!

Course Selection Schedule Students will complete the course selection process in the computer labs through either their Social Studies or Science classes. January 28 – February 1st

Is a Pre-AP Class Right for My Child? Pre-AP courses add depth and breadth to the already rigorous grade level curriculum. Pre-AP courses are demanding of time. Reading and writing assignments, as well as projects and regular homework can be expected. They will need to make sure they are able to balance academic work and extracurricular activities. The pacing of some Pre-AP courses is very fast – particularly in Math. If your child generally picks up new concepts quickly, Pre-AP may be a good fit. If your child generally needs more time in order to learn new material, a non-Pre-AP course may be more appropriate for them.

Algebra Pre-AP Credits: 1 High School Perquisite: Math Pre-AP Grade 7 or 8th grade math or its equivalent This course counts for high school credit AND Toward the HS GPA and class rank. https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/551 MS Pre-AP Math Entry Points and Course Sequencing

Sample Student Schedule Student Taking On-Level ELA Student Taking Pre-AP ELA ELA PAP ELA Math/Algebra Science US History PE Elective 1 Elective 2

Electives Rank your electives in order of preference. Please choose wisely!!! FINE ARTS LOTE CTE OTHER Art I, II or III Spanish 1B **Spanish 1A -7th ** (HS credit & GPA) Investigating Careers Intro to Broadcasting 8 Band III Spanish AD (HS Credit & GPA) Coding & Keyboarding AVID (application req.) Boys Choir I, II, or III Robotics & Engineering PALS Girls Choir I, II, or III Engineering II Office Work Orchestra I, II or III Principles of Human Services Journalism Theater I, II or III

Applications are due February 19th!!! AVID The AVID Elective targets students in the academic middle–B, C, and even D students– with the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college, and come from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education. These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. AVID places these students on the college track, requiring them to enroll in at least one (1) Pre-AP class. To support them in the rigorous coursework, AVID students learn organizational and study skills, develop critical thinking, learn to ask probing questions, receive academic support from AVID tutors who are hired to assist and encourage, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities to make their college dreams reality. Applications are due February 19th!!!

Broadcasting ONE class and you can take it in 7th OR 8th grade. What type of student would do well in Broadcasting? Good oral and written communication skills – WE WRITE in this class! Maturity Leadership skills Ability to work with others Respect toward others Research skills Creativity Interest in technology Trustworthy If interested in being in Stampede Studios, there is an application. Please sign up for Introduction to Broadcasting.

Journalism Application Required Offered in: 8th Grade This course provides students the opportunity to learn skills necessary for school newspaper production and/or yearbook production, journalistic writing, editing, illustration, layout, distribution, and sales. A school newspaper and/or yearbook are produced by students in the course.

Office Work 8th Grade Students ONLY Students who have strong academic grades, good conduct, good attendance record and a teacher’s recommendation may take Office Work!!

PALS Peer Assistance & Leadership (PALS) 8th Grade students ONLY Prerequisites: Application and interview with approval by a campus committee Leadership Skills Communication Peer-listening Project Planning Goal-Setting Increase Motivation in Peers Self-esteem Student Involvement Group dynamics

Spanish AD Credit: 1 High School This course counts for high school credit and toward the HS GPA and class rank.

Electives On the course selection sheet number elective choices in order of preference: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 on your course selection sheet. Please indicate what elective(s)you had in 7th grade. Students may not get their 1st choice due to availability. Electives are for a FULL YEAR !

Important Course Selection Information When selecting electives on-line, DON'T FORGET…….. 1. 1st and 2nd choice electives goes under "Requested Courses" 2. Next 3 elective choices (3, 4, & 5) go under "Request Alternates" 3. Verify that selected course requests show an (R) and the alternate course request show as (numbers in the priority column – 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Deadlines Online Course Selection window closes: February 22, 2019. Course Verification window: March 18 – March 22, 2019.

Contact Information Ericka Burr, 7th Grade Counselor Ericka.Burr@fortbendisd.com 281-634-5960