Doerre Course Selection 6 th to 7 th grade

Important Dates to Remember Jan. 27th– Last day to turn in course selection form to your ELA teacher Jan. 27th– Last day to turn in Office Aid Application and copy of report card May 13th – Last day to turn in Off Campus PE form **JUNE 9th– Last day for schedule changes**

Important Date to Remember! The Last Day for a schedule change will be June 9th 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* 3 Electives 4 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, a support class will replace an elective (Power Math or Power Reading)

English/Language Arts 7000Regulars 7001Pre AP (Circle your choice and indicate if you are GT)

Math 7200Regulars 7201Pre AP 0333PAJ*Algebra 1 Pre-AP (HS) *(for current acceleration students only)

Science 7300Regulars 7301 Pre AP

Social Studies 7400Regulars 7401Pre AP

PRESENTING: THE DOERRE ELECTIVES!

HOW MANY ELECTIVES MAY I SELECT?

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

ATHLETIC SEASONS GIRLS vVOLLEYBALL vBASKETBALL BOYS v FOOTBALL vBASKETBALL

FULL YEAR ELECTIVES FULL YEAR ELECTIVES

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

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 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

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)

CHOOSE WISELY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS NEXT YEAR!!