1. Class of 2021 is going to 7th Grade!

2. Principals and Counselors
Principal: Assistant Principals
Bob Atteberry (A-K) James Paschall (L-Z) Jennifer Holloway
Registrar:
Hermi Garcia
Counselors:
6th-Crystal McElrath
7th-Jeff Brown
8th-Jackie Grant

3. Middle School Course Guide
Can found online at or on the KMS counselor web site under helpful documents
Provides an overview of course requirements for 7th grade and brief descriptions of electives
Also includes graduation requirements

4. 7th Grade Course Requirements
For the year:
RELA (1 period)
Math
Science
Texas History
For one semester:
Health
PE (or athletics for the year)

5. Student Registration Card (Front)
Number your top choices Start with “1” as your first choice.
Returned by February 6 to Cultures Teacher
Verification letters will be sent home with student report cards.
Deadline to change elective choices is June 10.

6. How Many Electives Do 7th Graders Have?
Rela is only one period this year. This allows for 2 periods of electives, one semester of health, and one semester of PE.
Some electives are one semester and others are two semesters.

7. How Many Electives Do 7th Graders Have?
A student taking athletics will have 3 semester electives to choose.

8. What would my schedule look like if I choose athletics?
Spring
Athletics
Elective
Science
TX History
RELA
Math
Fall
Athletics
Health
Science
Elective
TX History
RELA
Math

9. How Many Electives Do 7th Graders Have?
A student taking athletics and a year long elective (band, choir, orchestra, etc.) will only have a 1 semester elective left to choose.

10. What would my schedule look like if I choose athletics and band (or another year long elective)?
Fall
Athletics
RELA
Math
Band
TX History
Health
Science
Spring
Athletics
RELA
Math
Band
TX History
Elective
Science

11. How Many Electives Do 7th Graders Have?
A student taking PE will have 4 semester electives to choose.

12. What would my schedule look like with PE?
Fall
Science
RELA PE
Elective
TX History
Math
Spring
Science
RELA
Health
Elective
TX History
Math

13. One Semester Electives
Cheer
Fall semester only (after students are selected in tryouts)
conditioning activities, skill development in several cheerleading and gymnastic techniques, and specific preparation for game performances

14. One Semester Electives
Theater Arts 1
Different than Theater Arts in 6th Grade
Students are afforded opportunities in duet acting, pantomime, oral interpretation, and other dramatic and humorous acting assignments which require written assignments and memorization of script material.

15. One Semester Electives
Beginning Art
For students who were unable to take beginning art in 6th grade

16. One Semester Electives
Intermediate Art - prerequisite for middle school Advanced Art
drawing, shading, painting with watercolors and acrylics, clay sculpture, and design
Applied Art - designed for students with creative abilities pottery making, stitchery, papier mache, metal relief, jewelry making
Arts and Crafts - design arts and crafts projects using leather, printmaking, textile, papier-mâché, and simple jewelry

17. One Semester Electives
Debate
Contemporary debate topics will be researched and debated on both sides.
Students are required to do research and preparation outside of class.

18. One Semester Electives
Speech
Planning and organizing speeches while applying library research skills to incorporate research-based sources into speech development and performance

19. One Semester Electives
Journalism
Prerequisite for Yearbook in 8th Grade
Students will learn to write news stories, features, sports stories, and headlines.

20. One Semester Electives
Broadcasting
Students learn the basics of writing, producing, and directing a news broadcast.
Students will be responsible for anchoring a newscast, developing their interviewing skills and learning how to use a camera and editing equipment

21. One Semester Electives
Foods for Today
Students will learn the basics of food preparation and nutrition in this one semester course including quick breads and breakfast foods.
Snack foods, pastries, cookies, fruits, pasta, yeast breads, and beverages will also be explored.

22. One Semester Electives
Introduction to Spanish
Prerequisite for Spanish I in 8th Grade
basic conversational skills and a vocabulary study of topics such as greetings, introductions, colors, numbers, days, months, classroom objects, food, clothing, feelings, weather, family, telling time, and selective grammar points

23. One Semester Electives
Exploratory Languages
Information concerning culture, customs, and simple conversational skills
This study will expose the student to the languages of Latin, Spanish, French, and German.

24. One Semester Electives
Career Portals
Career Portals introduces students to various career opportunities and identifies the pathways within one or more careers using technology in a cooperative, hands-on environment.

25. One Semester Electives
Introduction to Engineering and Technology
Students will use computers and conventional hand tools to design and produce individual and group projects.
Materials used include metal, woods, and/or plastics.
Safe use of selected tools and equipment will be covered.

26. One Semester Electives
Introduction to Keyboarding
Prerequisite for Business Information Management in 8th grade
The focus of this course involves learning the keyboard correctly and formatting basic documents.

27. Year-long electives (Both Semesters)
Athletics – requires physical
AVID – application required (due March 1)
Band
Choir
Orchestra

28. Let’s talk about athletics…
Athletics lasts the entire school year.
You are required to dress out in a KMS athletic uniform and appropriate shoes
If you do not make a team, you will be in off season which involves a lot of conditioning and running.
A Physical Night will be held in May. Students must have their physical prior to participating in athletics.

29. Advancement Via Individual Determination
What is AVID?
Advancement Via Individual Determination
an in-school academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success
for all students, but it targets those in the academic middle

30. What are the student requirements?
AVID students must:
attend an AVID elective class (2 semesters)
enroll in at least one Pre-AP academic
class each semester
maintain satisfactory citizenship and
attendance in all classes
maintain the AVID binder with assignment
and grade record sheets and daily notes in
all classes
complete all homework assignments and
commit to studying every night

31. How do I apply? Select AVID on your course registration card
Complete an application
Available tonight or on the KMS website
Applications are due Feb 6 with course registration cards.

32. Course Selection Card (Back)
Indicate choice of PE or athletics
Academic teachers have recommended placement for next year

33. Parent Request for Change in Placement RELA, Science, Social Studies
If you are requesting
a change in placement,
please circle and initial
your request.

34. Change in Placement Math
Students may not move from on-level 6th grade math to PreAP 7th grade math unless they earn credit by exam. District provides credit by exam testing each summer.

35. PreAP Classes Math, RELA, Science, and Social Studies
Homework expectations are higher in PreAP.
Greater depth and complexity
7th Grade PreAP Math moves at a faster pace to prepare students for Algebra in 8th grade

36. Why PreAP?
PreAP courses are designed to challenge motivated students and prepare them for success in college level course work in high school and beyond.
All students are encouraged to access the most rigorous curriculum in which they can be successful, generally defined as earning a C or better semester average.

37. PreAP Rela Required reading book for the summer
Summative assessment during the 1st nine weeks

38. What is a split, and how could it affect my schedule?
A split in a schedule occurs in order to give a student an elective choice he or she wanted and is used to balance class sizes.
A split can affect your schedule by moving you to a different period with the same teacher and in some cases to a different period with a different teacher.
A split only occurs if there is no other way to make your schedule work.

39. What might my schedule look like if it has a split?
Athletics
Math
Elective
Science
RELA
Texas History
Athletics
Elective
Math
Science
Texas History
RELA
Health

40. Math & Reading Strategies READ 180
Year long classes that take the place of an elective
Students are selected based on academic performance and data collected.

41. What would my schedule look like if I have Reading or Math Strategies?
Athletics
Math
Science
RELA
Strategies
Health
TX History
Athletics
Math
Science
RELA
Strategies
Elective
TX History

42. Course Verification Sheets
Sent home with 3rd and 4th nine-week report cards
This is not a schedule.
Lists the student’s top choices, but changes may be needed based on when classes are offered, class conflicts, etc.

43. Student Planner
Students are encouraged to use their Cougar Planner daily.
This is a great tool to keep students organized and to communicate with teachers.

44. Lockers! All students will be reassigned lockers for 7th grade.
Locker shelves are yours to keep and use next year.

45. 7th Grade Cougar Camp AUGUST 2015
Turn in necessary paperwork (available on Packet Pick-up Day)
Receive Schedule
Receive Locker Assignment
Purchase the following:
Locker shelves $ 5.00
PE or Athletic Uniform $20.00
Cougar Planner $ 10.00
Pay any additional fees

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47. Please check the KMS website for the following information:
7th grade Packet Pick Up and Cougar Camp dates and times
Campus information
Bell schedules
School supplies
Teacher Websites
Assignments and test information
Grades online

48. Please check the KMS website for the following information:
This presentation will also be available on the KMS website.

49. Thank you for coming!