7 th Grade Registration Gene Pike Middle School

Success in 7 th grade 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 Success in middle school involves much more that just good grades!

7 th 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~

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 Biomedical Sciences (ABS Byron Nelson High School Academy of Media Arts and Technology (AMAT Northwest High School Academy of Business Management & Entrepreneurship (BME Eaton H S Collegiate Steele Accelerated High School Cosmetology Steele Accelerated High School Culinary Arts & Hospitality Byron Nelson High School Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM Northwest High School

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 ABS (Academy of Biomedical Sciences) = Public Service Endorsement AMAT = Business & Industry Endorsement BME (Academy of Business Management & Entrepreneurship) = Business & Industry Endorsement Collegiate Academy = Multidisciplinary Endorsement Cosmetology Academy = Public Service Endorsement Culinary Arts & Hospitality Academy = Business & Industry Endorsement STEM Academy = STEM Endorsement

Endorsement Commitment

What does this mean for a 7 th grader? Grades and Pre-Ap classes matter if you want to get into an academy. Some students apply for an academy and only a certain number of students are accepted. Everyone chooses an endorsement in 8 th grade. Consider all of your likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses.

Choices for 7 th Grade Core Classes Math – Pre-AP or standard (Choose Pre-Ap if you are in Pre-Ap in 6 th 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

Pre-Ap Student Video Keep in mind: – Pre-AP is not for everyone – It is college preparatory and helps prepare students for Advanced Placement classes in High School. – Standard and Pre-AP classes teach the same TEKS or objectives (With the exception of math which teaches more objectives in a given year) Video link:

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.

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