Doerre Course Selection 6 th to 7 th grade

Important Dates to Remember Dec. 12th– Last day to turn in schedule form to your ELA teacher Dec. 12th– Last day to turn in Office Aid Application and copy of report card May 29th – Last day to turn in OCPE form **JUNE 11th– Last day for schedule changes**

Important Date to Remember! The Last Day for a schedule change will be June 11th at 3:00. We can not make any changes after that date!! To make a schedule change, a parent must contact the counselor in writing or .

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

Distinguished Graduation Plan 4 credits of Math including Algebra II 4 credits of Science Curriculum requirements of at least one endorsement.

High School Credit Classes at Doerre Grades post on your high school transcript No more than 9 absences without Dr. note Must be present on the day of the course final exam or they will receive a zero unless they provide a Dr. note Exams may not be taken early

Typical 7 th 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

STAAR Reading and Math Tests Will take Reading and Math STAAR testing this spring If unsuccessful on one of tests, an Improvement class will replace an elective

Filling out your course selection form Complete your information accurately so we can contact you Circle your choice for each academic class If you qualify for GT, please indicate next to your selection choice

English/Language Arts ______Regulars ______Pre AP (Exit window for PreAP is the end of the first semester) Indicate GT if qualified

Math ______Regulars ______Pre AP (Exit window for PreAP is the end of the first semester) Indicate GT if qualified

Science _____Regulars _____ Pre AP (Exit window for PreAP is the end of the first semester) Indicate GT if qualified

Social Studies _____Regulars _____ Pre AP (Exit window for PreAP is the end of the first semester) Indicate GT if qualified

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

ATHLETIC SEASONS GIRLS vVOLLEYBALL vBASKETBALL BOYS v FOOTBALL vBASKETBALL

PRESENTING: THE DOERRE ELECTIVES!

HOW MANY ELECTIVES MAY I SELECT?

You will have 2 electives if you are successful on STAAR tests Please circle a total of 2 full year electives PE is not an elective and will be part of your 7 th grade schedule or you can talk to your counselor about Off Campus PE You must choose 2 semester courses to equal one full year. Indicate 3 alternate electives in the FAR RIGHT COLUMN just in case your schedule does not allow one of your first two choices.

FULL YEAR ELECTIVES FULL YEAR ELECTIVES

ART INTRODUCTORY $ INTERMEDIATE $+ FEE

INTRODUCTORY INTERMEDIATE +

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

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

EXPLORATORY LANGUAGE Intermediate school elective class that explores different languages around the world –Not a High School Credit!

Spanish I or French I Spanish I or French 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 minutes per night Recommend strong study skills and good attendance

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.

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

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

Path – Next Step Provides instructional support for 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 – ONE SEMESTER

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

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

Principles of Human Services (High School Credit) Semester high school credit class that covers personal human development, human services careers such as child care, cooking, decision making skills, and positive relationships

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 I French I SEMESTER COURSES Touch System Data Entry (Keyboarding) Professional Communications (Career Connections) Principles of Human Services (Skills for Living)

This powerpoint will be available on the Doerre website beginning tomorrow. Please also visit the link below for new high school graduation requirements.

CHOOSE WISELY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS NEXT YEAR!!