Chisholm Trail Middle School 7th Grade Registration Chisholm Trail Middle School

Success in 7th grade Success in middle school involves much more that just good grades! Use a Planner or calendar Stay organized Turn in assignments and homework on time Attend tutorials when needed View online grades daily or weekly Talk to your teachers, ask questions, communicate your needs Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-curricular activities

~ 4 minutes for passing period~ 7th Grade Schedule 8 periods 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies 2 Sections of LA Physical Education (Athletics, Tennis, or PE) 2 Electives *** Each class is 45 minutes *** ~ 4 minutes for passing period~

Academics Factors to consider when choosing classes: Your strengths Teacher input STAAR performance and scores Current Pre-Ap classes Personal goals

High School Career Plans All students will be choosing an Endorsement

Academies by Campus Academy of Aeronautics & Aviation Sciences (AAAS) @ Eaton High School Academy of Biomedical Sciences (ABS ) @ Byron Nelson High School Academy of Business Management & Entrepreneurship (BME ) @ Eaton HS Northwest ISD Collegiate Academy @ Steele Accelerated High School Academy of Cosmetology @ Steele Accelerated High School Academy of Culinary Arts & Hospitality @ Byron Nelson High School Academy of Media Arts and Technology (AMAT ) @ Northwest High School Academy of Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) @ Northwest HS

What is an ENDORSEMENT? A coherent sequence of electives in a specific area of interest. These electives may be taken through an academy or through a specified Career Pathway.

There are FIVE Endorsements STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Public Services- Health Sciences, Education Business and Industry- Agriculture, Audio/Visual Technology, Culinary Arts, Business Management Arts and Humanities- Fine Arts, Language Multidisciplinary Studies- General

Endorsement by Academy AAAS (Aeronautics & Aviation) = Business & Industry ABS (Biomedical Sciences) = Public Service AMAT = Business & Industry BME (Bus. Mang. & Entrepreneurship) = Business & Industry Collegiate Academy = Multidisciplinary Cosmetology Academy = Public Service Culinary Arts & Hospitality Academy = Business & Industry STEM Academy = STEM

Endorsement Commitment

What does this mean for a 7th grader? Grades and Pre-Ap classes matter if you want to get into an academy. Consider all of your likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses.

Choices for 7th Grade Core Classes Math – Pre-AP or standard (Choose Pre-Ap if you are in Pre-Ap in 6th grade) Language Arts – G/T (for identified GT students), Pre-AP, or standard Science – Pre-AP or standard Social Studies – Pre-AP or standard

Pre – AP or Regular What’s the difference?? Pre-AP moves at a more rapid pace and involves more in-depth classwork Pre-AP and On Level classes cover the same material (Math is the only exception) Pre-AP prepares students for the AP track in high school

ELECTIVES Physical Education (Must Choose 1): Athletics- Requires a completed physical and athletic packet. Students must maintain a passing grade each 6-weeks to participate. Tennis- Requires a complete physical and athletic packet. Physical Education – Required for all students not in Athletics or Tennis.

ELECTIVES 2 Electives: - Band - Orchestra - Choir - Art - Theater Arts - Skills for Living/Family Consumer Science - Teen Leadership - Career Portals - Office, Counselor, or Library Aide

Registration Forms – Core

Registration Forms - Electives Electives: # from 1 to 6 with 1 being your first choice and 2 being your second

These are DUE: Friday, February 26th Thank you!