1. 8th Grade Registration 2017-2018
Keller Middle School
8th Grade Registration
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2. Keller Middle School Principal Sandra Chapa
Assistant Principal-8th Sondra Floyd
Assistant Principal- 7th Valerie Pope
Counselor A-E Michelle Zimmerman
Counselor F-M Denise Dulany
Counselor N-Z Molly Brown

3. Proud to be a Comanche Athletics Spanish AVID STEM- GTT Band PALS
Choir
Student Council
Orchestra
National Junior Honor Society
Theatre
Clubs
Cheer
Virtual Courses
Art

4. Counselors at KMS are always happy to help in any way possible!
Working Together
Problem: Typical Chain Contact:
“My child seems depressed.” Counselor
“My child is failing/not doing well in a class.” Teacher-first line of contact, then counselor if needed.
“My child’s schedule is wrong.” Counselor- through use of the counselor request form
“My child is having a problem with a teacher.” Counselor-for adjustment problems or ideas on how to better communicate.
Assistant Principal- for personnel issues once parent has spoken to the teacher.
Counselors at KMS are always happy to help in any way possible!

5. Counseling Center Guidance Registration Crisis Management
Outside Referrals
Four Year Plans
College Readiness
Individual Counseling
High School Preparation
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Group Counseling
Schedule Concerns
Career Guidance

6. How KMS is Different
Flexible Schedule
Teaming

7. Keller Middle School 8:30am- 3:45pm Flexible Bell Schedule
8th grade Athletics: after school
Flexible Bell Schedule
45 minute classes
90 minute classes
3 lunches
Lockers
Hallway
PE/Athletics
Band
Secondary Campus
Mature young adults
Responsibility Level
Time Management
Self-Advocate
Pre-AP vs. Academic
Gifted and Talented programing
Balance with outside activities
Opportunities for more diverse challenges

8. KMS Bell Schedule Monday/Tuesday/Friday
Class Period Start Time End Time 1
8:30
9:16 2
9:21
10:06 3
10:10
10:55 4
10:59
11:44 5
11:48
1:16
“A” Lunch
12:14
“B” Lunch
12:15
12:45
“C” Lunch
12:46 6
1:20
2:05 7
2:09
2:54 8
2:59
3:45

9. Bell Schedule Wednesday /Thursday 1/2 8:30 10:00 3/4 10:04 11:34 5 /6
Class Period Start Time End Time
1/2
8:30
10:00
3/4
10:04
11:34
5 /6
11:38
1:38
“A” Lunch
12:04
“B” Lunch
12:05
12:35
“C” Lunch
12:36
1:06
Tribal Time
1:42
2:11
7 /8
2:15
3:45

10. Middle school registration
The course request form your child will receive at registration and that is posted online is a reference sheet. During registration, your child will be given a “practice” course request form to assist them in selecting their courses.
Course Guides outlining courses and their descriptions are available online
Parents and students should discuss options available and make decisions regarding course requests.
Registration will be completed through HAC (Home Access Center).

11. Middle School Course Guide

12. Pre-AP or PAP-GT Classes
Pre-AP or PAP-GT classes are offered at the middle school to allow students the opportunity to engage in more rigorous and challenging course work.
Improving writing skills and problem-solving techniques
Developing study habits necessary for handling rigorous AP and college level course work
GT students must be enrolled in one Pre-AP or PAP-GT course to maintain their GT status

13. Pre-AP/GT vs. Academic Level
More in-depth, application of grade level and extension-style homework.
Requires more effort, attention, and skill
Student must be able to work independently in & outside the classroom.
The student is highly self-motivated to learn and achieve.
Class discussions begin with the assumption that knowledge has been acquired independently and moves quickly to concepts.
Testing involves more indirect application and drawing conclusion- style questioning.
Academic Level
More grade level, skills-based, comprehension-style homework.
The student may require more guidance from the teacher.
The student may need monitoring to ensure completion of assignments.
Class discussions begin with a review of knowledge and move carefully toward understanding concepts.
Testing involves more demonstration of skills and knowledge-style questioning.

14. What Factors to Consider when Deciding about Enrolling in Pre-Ap or PAP-GT Classes
Academic strengths/Areas of Giftedness
Only identified Gifted and Talented students may request PAP-GT courses
Commitment to academics
Extracurricular activities
Family support

15. Grade 7: Reading, Mathematics, Writing
Grade 8: Reading, Mathematics*, Social Studies, Science
*If a 7th or 8th Grade student is enrolled in Pre-AP Algebra I, he or she will take the Algebra I EOC exam

16. What do you see? What is your path? What makes you happy?
Discuss with parents new opportunities for their students with HB5, Graduation requirements and new CTE center
Michelle 23-38
What makes
you happy?

17. Preparing your student for the future
HB5- Has changed the graduation requirements for their students
Preparing your student for the future

18. Go to the KISD Webpage and select the link

19. Foundation Program Subject Area Credits English Language Arts
Four Credits
English I
English II
English III
Advanced English Course
Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra 2
Endorsement Advanced Math
Science
Biology
Advanced Science Course
Endorsement Advanced Science
Social Studies
World Geography
World History
US History
Government/Economics
Foundation Program
Important to know Graduation Requirements as 7th graders may begin earning a high school credit this year

20. Foundation Program Course Credits World Languages 2 credits
Physical Education
1 credit
Fine Art
21st Century Skills
.5 credit
Electives
5.5 credits
Foundation Program

21. Endorsements Which one would you choose?
FOUNDATION PLAN
ARTS & HUMANITIES
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
PUBLIC SERVICE
STEM
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY

22. See Endorsements at the bottom of the page

23. Completing An Endorsement
Students must take at least four credits in an endorsement area. They can take any other classes they wish but must have necessary credits for an endorsement.
This is a small bit of information to assist with Registration as students may choose Principles classes online that may start a pathway in and Endorsement. All 8th graders will complete a Personal Graduation Plan. Additional information will be given throughout the year to keep parents informed and involved.
For more information please refer to the IGRAD link listed in the previous slide

24. Online Courses KMS offers for High School Credit and/or Endorsement
Business and Industry Endorsement
Principles of Business Finance and Marketing (Online)
Public Services Endorsement
Principles of Health Science (Online)
Foreign Language
Latin 1 (online) German 1 (online)
French 1 (online) Spanish 1 (online)
Elective Credit- all online
Touch System Data Entry .5 credit
Professional Comm. .5 credit (Meets H.S. grad requirement)
Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness .5 credit
Entrepreneurship 1.0 credit (Meets H.S. grad requirement)
Online Readiness Assessment required- completed in 7th grade Comanche Pride
As you review the Middle School or High School Course Guide, you will find information on the Endorsements, the Pathways under each Endorsement and the Program of Study Course Sequence. Each of these classes will be a beginning course for a Program of study.

25. Let’s Build your 8th Grade Courses
ENGLISH
Language Arts 8
Pre-AP Language Arts 8 Or
PAP GT Language Arts 8
MATH
Math 8
Algebra 1 PAP-H.S. Credit
Must have taken PAP Math 7
SCIENCE
Science 8
Pre-AP Science 8
PAP GT Science 8
S. STUDIES
Social Studies 8
Pre-AP Social Studies 8
PAP GT History 8
Discuss PAP- Reminder that PAP Algebra 1 is only for students that have completed PAP Math 7. Additional opportunities to advance to Alg. 1 are available but would require meeting with your student’s counselor to discuss
Choose your level of preference on the your registration sheet.

26. What’s next?
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Athletics/Competitive Tennis* (Physical Required and online completion of athletic application-KISD web site)
P.E. or Partner P.E.
Tennis
Off-Campus PE (Contact KMS Counseling Office after Spring Break for information)
In 7th OR 8th grade all students are required to take a year of a Physical Education Course. If your student took a physical education course in 7th grade, they are not required to take one in 8th grade.
* Competitive Tennis requires tryout- dates will be announced
Please refer to the Middle school course guide for descriptions of all classes

27. What’s next? Choir Band Orchestra Art I, Art 2 or Partner Art 1*
Full Year Electives-
*Required applications are located on the KMS website under registration information
Choir
Band
Orchestra
Art I, Art 2 or Partner Art 1*
Art Portfolio*
Journalism/Yearbook*
Theatre 1, Theatre 2
Theatre Production *
PALS*
Avid will be offered. (Students will go through an invitation/notice of interest, application and selection process.)
Please refer to the Middle school course guide for descriptions of all classes

28. What’s next? PAP Spanish 1 Spanish 1 German 1 French 1 Latin 1
Full Year Electives-
High School Credit
*Required applications are located on the KMS website under registration information
PAP Spanish 1
Spanish 1
German 1
French 1
Latin 1
Entrepreneurship
Principals of Business, Finance and Marketing
Principals of Health Science
Please refer to the Middle school course guide for descriptions of all classes

29. College and Career Readiness Conversational Spanish Creative Writing
Semester Elective Options
College and Career Readiness
Conversational Spanish
Creative Writing
Introduction to Audio/Video Production
Speech Communication
Student Aide*

30. Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness (online)
Semester Elective Options- High School Credit
Health
Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness (online)
Professional Communications (online) Project Lead the Way
GTT 1-Design and Modeling Automation
GTT 2- Applied Science and Technology
GTT 4- Architecture and Biomedical Science
Touch System Data Entry (online)

31. Required Intervention Courses
Campus staff will identify and place students in intervention programs after the STAAR scores are returned in June
Full year courses below will replace electives/Advisory class
Reading Styles
For students who did not meet minimum expectations on most recent STAAR reading test
Math Quest
For students who did not meet minimum expectations on most recent STAAR math test.
Advisory (Comanche Pride)-mandatory full-year course required for each middle school student.

32. Electives Entered in Course Requests
Electives are subject to availability, staffing, and ability to fit into a student’s schedule
When entering alternates, they are not ranked in any way in the computer. If necessary, the computer will assign an alternate of student’s choice as it fits in their schedule.

33. Online Registration through Home Access Center Directions for Incoming 8th graders
Your students will be guided through the registration process in HAC through their Comanche Pride class on February 15 or February 16.
We encourage you to review and finalize this with your student at home.
HAC will be open for Registration requests for the school year through March 3, On March 3rd the system will close, and students/families will no longer be able to enter online requests.
HAC is accessible through a link on the main KISD site, or at homeaccess.kellerisd.net

34. HAC registration directions
Log into Home Access center with your student’s login information. Parent login information can be used to VIEW requests, but cannot be used to make/ edit requests. The default student login is:
User Name: Student ID #
Password: First/Last Initial(capitalized) + ID#
Example: Username:
Password: JD123456

35. Once in HAC, click on the icon for Classes, and then on the tab below that says Requests. At this point, you’ll be able to enter Course Requests by subject area:

36. To make selections, you’ll click on the EDIT button to the right of the subject area.

37. To select a course, click on the check box beside the course, and then press SAVE.
First make a selection for the 4 core classes:
English
Math
Science
Social Studies .

38. As a next step, your student will need to select full year electives, semester electives or a combination to complete their schedule.
Please consult the DRAFT course request form your student will bring home for course offerings. .

39. Finally, your student needs to select at least 2 alternate choices for their electives. They need to choose electives that they would be happy to have if their first choice isn’t possible. It is possible that these alternates COULD be the elective courses that your student receives.
Please select at least 2 alternate electives. If no alternates are selected, they will be chosen for you!

40. To make a course an alternate, you’ll click select the course by clicking on the check box beside the course name, and then selecting “Alternate to Any Course”
***Remember, if you don’t select alternates, then they will be selected for you.

41. To see all requests that you’ve made for the school year, click on the Classes icon and the Schedule tab and it will show all requests.
Please ensure that your student has requests in all of the areas specified above.
Alternate to any course

42. AVID Advancement via Individual Determination
A course that uses proven practices to prepare students in high school, college and their career.
Creates a positive peer group
Builds strong student teacher relationship
Teaches skills and behaviors for academic success
Focus on organization
Cornell Note taking
If your student is interested in participating, please see the representative at the table in the gym and pick up an informative flyer

43. *
*AppApplic
**Application Required

45. Counselors will register your student for their 8th grade classes on February 15 and 16 through their Comanche Price Classes
Questions- Counselors will be available at KMS on Friday, February 17
HAC will be open until March 3 for you to review and make any changes to your student’s course request
Course Request changes may be made in writing through April 28.

46. Please go to the Lego Gym to view the course showcase
Where Do I go Next?
Please go to the Lego Gym to view the course showcase
Listen for the announcement to go to the athletic meetings