1. Course Selection for 7th Grade
Katy Junior High
Course Selection for 7th Grade

2. Course Selection Process
Course selection presentation in Social Studies classes
Take course request sheet home to share with parents-Parents must sign the form!
Have teachers initial any choices indicated with an *.
4. Return the White copy, Signed/initialed course selection sheet to Social Studies teacher by Wednesday, February 1.

3. Choosing classes Choose for 7 periods.
Choose English, Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science, P.E.
Pick one elective and two alternate electives
CHOOSE CAREFULLY!

4. PREAP CLASSES
In order to be in a preap class you must meet the following criteria:
1. Have an “A” in the academic class or
have a “B” in the preap class
2. Have parent approval
3. These classes must be Preap together: English and Reading,
Social Studies is recommended with the English and Reading
4. Math and Science are recommended to be Preap together

5. PreAp Program Information
PreAP courses are designed to challenge motivated students and prepare them for success in advanced coursework. These courses:
typically move at a faster pace
are more academically challenging
require more independent learning
have more homework than academic courses

6. PREAP Exit Guidelines
May choose to exit during 1st 6 weeks or at the end of the 1st semester. Must have teacher and parent approval.
If the 6 weeks average falls below 70, then it is recommended to exit the class at the end of the grading period.

7. GT Students
If you are a GT student for English and Reading, you will sign up for the combined GT English/Reading class G710.
This will allow you to sign up for an extra elective.

8. Electives for 7th Grade Band-Beginning or 2nd Year
Choir- Boys or Girls
Orchestra-Beginning or 2nd Year
Publications-Yearbook
Theater Arts I (J746)-
Art I (J750)
Career Readiness (J752)
Teen Leadership (J999)

9. Art

10. Art

11. Theater

12. Band

13. Orchestra

14. Publications

15. Choir

16. Choir

17. Career Readiness

18. Teen Leadership

19. Athletics
You may not sign yourself up for athletics. See your coach if you are interested in playing a sport next year.
The Coaches will give the counselors a list of students to put into the athletic period.

20. Reading Elective and Math LAB
If you do not pass the Reading section of STAAR, then you will be placed in the Reading elective.
If you do not pass the Math section of STAAR, then you will be placed in Math LAB.
If you do not pass either section, then the counselor will decide which class is most appropriate.

21. Signed Course Selection Sheets (the white copy) Due Wednesday, February 1,to your Social Studies teacher
Questions