1. 6th to 7th Grade Course Selection
Mrs. Ewing

2. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

3. Info on the course selection sheet
You do not need to fill in any information on the sheet – everything we need is already on the sticker 

4. Scheduling ACADEMIC CLASSES
On the course selection work sheet, you will select a choice (on-level or Pre AP) for each core subject:
ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies.
If you are identified as a GT student, you must select the Pre AP core area courses option for which you have been identified.
FBISD has an open enrollment policy on the selection of levels of core classes, so all other students may decide to take On-level courses OR the Pre-AP/GT courses.

5. PRE-AP PLACEMENT If you sign up for Pre-AP, you can expect:
7th ELA **Summer Reading Requirements and Project
7th Math Pre Ap or (Algebra) **District Screener Test /80% or higher on the CBE assessment
7th Science **Science Fair Project
7th Texas History **Historical Research Project/NHD Project
NOTE: If you sign up for Pre-AP courses, the leveling down deadline per district policy is at the 1st 3 WEEK PROGRESS REPORT!

6. PRE-AP ALGEBRA INFO!
Pre-AP Algebra is a very rigorous high school course and will affect your high school GPA and class rank.
Qualifications for 7th graders: 80% or higher on the Credit by Exam; current placement in 7th grade PreAP math; Math District Screener (score not yet finalized)

7. Pre-ap Math 6th grade PreAp 100% of 6th Grade TEKS

8. Pre-AP Science and Social Studies
7th grade Texas History-
Curriculum focuses heavily on the readings of historical and other non-fictional texts, documents, charts, and graphs
Analysis of various resources (to break down information for understanding and explanation)
Written Historical essays throughout the year
Mandatory Historical Research Project
7th grade Science-
Mandatory Science Fair Participation

9. Non academic courses For your PE credit you may select to take:
Physical Education or Kickstart (Semester)
Kickstart (K1) – This class is for new students to the program
Kickstart (K2) – This class is for returning students already in the program
***Course requires parent permission, so you will need to pick up a form and return with your course selection sheet***
Health (semester)

10. Athletics
Can count as your required PE course (7th and 8th grade only).
Will require trying out for the team.

11. The purpose of this course is to teach students the tools and support necessary to resolve conflicts, avoid participation in gangs, choose a drug-free lifestyle, resist negative peer pressure and remain in school using karate. This safe and structured program focuses on the discipline and philosophies of the martial arts while engaging the students in fitness and educating them about self-defense.
Parent/guardian permission is required
Can count as your required PE course
You can expect to earn 2 belts per year
Uses Chuck Norris System as curriculum
Uniform is required
May participate in tournaments
For 6th-8th graders, and you can join every year
Kickstart

12.  ELECTIVES  7th graders will have one elective!
Number your elective choices in order of preference from 1 to 4.
Electives are full year courses; Please make thoughtful choices, NO C HANGES TO ELECTIVES WILL BE MADE
If there is a scheduling conflict, students will be placed in their alternate choice; if no alternate listed, counselors will place in what is available

13. Important elective info!
Please choose your elective wisely 
As per district policy:
Changes to electives will not be made after April 21, 2017

14. Leadership, responsibility, cooperation, self-discipline, and concentration are stressed
Placement is by audition only
Orchestra students may be required to purchase the appropriate instrument. (Personal instruments may also be obtained through a rental/purchase agreement.) Larger instruments such as cellos and basses are provided for classroom use. An annual $80 fee is charged for the use of school owned instruments.
It may be necessary to purchase some materials for uniformity of dress for performance purposes
Daily practice of music with instrument
Class includes performances
Orchestra

15. Leadership, responsibility, cooperation, self-discipline, and concentration are stressed
Placement is by audition only
Orchestra students may be required to purchase the appropriate instrument. (Personal instruments may also be obtained through a rental/purchase agreement.) Larger instruments such as cellos and basses are provided for classroom use. An annual $80 fee is charged for the use of school owned instruments.
It may be necessary to purchase some materials for uniformity of dress for performance purposes
Daily practice of music with instrument
Class includes performances
Band

16. Contest Math For students with high interests in Math competition
Prepares students for contests such as Math Counts, UIL Number Sense, and Texas Math League

17. This course is a leadership class based on M. I
This course is a leadership class based on M. I. Flippen’s “Capturing Kids’ Hearts.”
The course focuses on leadership skills, conflict resolution, tolerance, and communication skills
7th & 8th grade ONLY
Requires speaking in front of the class
Teen Leadership

18. Introduction to Broadcasting
This course will produce an in-school video/audio communication program.
Students will be introduced to creating, editing and directing videos for
school-wide communications
Teacher recommendation required
7th and 8th grade ONLY
Introduction
to Broadcasting

19. 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.
Application, Interview, teacher Recommendation and Meeting Required
Journalism

20. Choral Music I provides the student with basic training in voice production, general musicianship, and vocal performance. Music fundamentals are taught to enable the student to recognize and apply musical signs, symbols, and terms
Course includes performances
For 6th-8th graders
Choir

21. Students are introduced to a variety of public speaking situations and activities of theatre performance—both as actors and technicians. Students will experiment with expressive use of the body and voice as it relates to stage production and will have the opportunity to participate in speech competitions and one act plays.
Course includes performances
6th-8th graders
Theater

22. Career Portals Arts & Humanities Business & Industry Public Services
This class explores all the different Endorsements and pathways.
So, if you don’t know what you want to do when you grow up, take this class and take a look at all your career options!
Public Services
STEM: Science, Technonology,
Engineering & Math

23. Spanish Hola Hola! Buenos dias!
Spanish I A (7th grade year) is a full year class. Students will earn 1 HS credit after Spanish 1B has been taken in 8th grade). Taking both and passing will give you a whole year of Spanish high school credit.
Hola
Hola! Buenos dias!

24. Students explore basic elements of art and principles of design using a variety of media and techniques. Art appreciation and art history are basic to the course.
6th-8th graders
Art

25. Enrichment clubs for Gifted and talented students
ELA- Book Club, Poetry Club
Math-Math Contest (elective) and Math Club
Science-Science and Robotics Club
Social Studies-Geograpy Club
Leadership- Student Council and National Junior Honor Society

26. SO WHAT DO WE DO NOW?

27. SIGN & DATE YOUR COURSE selection SHEET
When you have completed your sheet:
Please sign the student signature line
Have your parent/guardian sign and date on the parent signature line

28. Yellow COURSE selection workSHEET
Go home and discuss course information with you parents THIS WEEKEND! Make sure you make your selections on the sheet.
Bring the YELLOW worksheet with you next week because we will meet in the computer lab on February 6, 7, 8 through your PE classes and put your selections into SKYWARD (even if done at home, you are required to pull information up during our class)
You will return the YELLOW course selection sheet during lunch before or by February 17, There will be a return box for your grade level.

29. Online registration completed
Verify that you have 6 Requests and 3 Alternates. Total Courses and Credits should be 6 and Total Alternates should be 3

30. Important dates February 1, 2, 3- 6th graders receive course sheets
February 1 - February 22 Online Course request window for FBISD in SKYWARD Family Access
February 17 Completed/signed course sheets returned during lunch
March 10- Verification sheets sent to students
March 30- Verification sheets returned SMS during lunch
March 30- Last day to request any changes via verification form
April 12- April 21 – Final course requests will be posted on student access. Students will not be able to view their requests after April 21, No changes will be made to any courses.

31. Questions????