1. Moving On Up! Class of 2022 7th to 8th Grade Course Selection Meeting

2. Leaders of the “Pack” Principal: Leslie Norris
Assistant Principals : Paul Harper, Laurie Schaefer, and Doug Wilhelm

3. Tonight’s Goals Learn registration process for 8th grade
Discuss Core courses for 2017 – 2018 school year
Review Pre-AP and G/T courses
Discuss Elective courses for school year
Receive information about Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
Learn registration process for 8th grade
Counselors:
Kim Petty & Renae Perez

4. Course Selection for 8th Grade
ALL incoming 8th Graders will register on-line at school with assistance from the counselors.
Green course selection forms are due no later than Friday, February 24th (turn in to Science teacher)
On-line registration will be:
March 1, 2017: Mr. Gaas, Mr. Gadd, Coach Ricken
March 2, 2017: Mrs. Allen, Ms. Byars
Forms must be signed by a parent before registration can take place.

5. 8th Grade Core Classes Math 8/Algebra 1 Pre-AP (must qualify)
US History 8/US History 8 Pre-AP (self select)
Science 8 / Science 8 Pre-AP (self select)
English 8 / English 8 Pre-AP (self select)

6. Pre-Advanced Placement & Gifted / Talented Courses

7. G/T HUMANITIES Qualification based on GT identification
Students currently enrolled in G/T Humanities will automatically be enrolled for 8th grade.
G/T Humanities classes consist of English and US History
G/T students who wish not to be enrolled in G/T Humanities must apply for a furlough through Learner Services.

8. G/T HUMANITIES
If interested in the G/T Humanities program, visit Gifted and Talented Services under the Learner Services tab on the Allen ISD website. Barbara Hinton is the coordinator.
When completing the green course selection form, please select the Pre-AP English and Pre-AP History classes.

9. ALGEBRA 1Pre-AP/IB
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 7 Pre-AP
Students will be expected to take four years of math in grades 9-12.
Students earn 1 high school credit (for successful completion)
Grade not included in high school GPA
Course Content and workload are the equivalent of a high school course
Course includes extensive outside-of-class preparation

10. Languages Other Than English
Spanish 1 Pre-AP/IB & French 1 Pre-AP/IB
Prerequisite: Must have a 7th grade Fall semester grade of at least 85 in both math and English.
Students earn 1 high school credit (for successful completion)
Grade not included in high school GPA
Course Content and workload are equivalent of a high school course
Course includes extensive outside-of-class preparation

11. Languages Other Than English
Students desiring to register for a LOTE class will be required to log-on to Skyward the day of registration.
The English and math grade will be reviewed immediately.
Counselor will initial Course Selection Form if student qualifies.
Students not qualifying will not be allowed to register for a LOTE class at that time.
Students NOT qualifying must Mrs. Petty by June 2nd to request reevaluation for LOTE.

12. SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS
At Lowery (9th grade), students that are native Spanish speakers can apply for the “Native Speakers (NS)" course. Application and Diagnostic Test required
Spanish I and II Pre-AP/IB for NATIVE Spanish Speakers is designed to provide learning opportunities for Native Spanish Speakers who can speak, read, and write in the language. The main objective of this course is to offer an intensive curriculum in order to prepare the student for his/her academic growth. This course covers the curriculum of two classes, Spanish I and Spanish II, with the goal of preparing the student for the next level
This information is being shared now so that qualifying / interested students will wait until high school to begin their studies in Spanish. Do not sign up for Spanish in 8th grade if interested in Native Speaker course.

13. Other LOTE in high school
German
American Sign
Chinese

14. Application & Elective Courses for 8th Grade

15. Business Information Management 1
Students earn 1 high school credit (for successful completion)
Grade not included in high school GPA
Course Content and workload are equivalent of a high school course
Course includes extensive outside-of-class preparation
Full year elective

16. Leadership
A course whose goal is to help students realize their greatest potential by developing better critical- thinking, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

17. Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
Students earn 1 high school credit (for successful completion)
Grade not included in high school GPA
Course Content and workload are equivalent of a high school course
Course includes extensive outside-of-class preparation
Students will explore the various facets of the Hospitality and Tourism industry.
Full Year elective

18. APPLICATION CLASSES FULL-YEAR HALF-YEAR Yearbook PALS Partners in PE
Peer Helper
Teacher Aide
Office Aide
THESE COURSES ARE NOT ON THE COURSE SELECTION FORM. They should not be written on the form anywhere.

19. PALS Peer Assistance and Leadership
Application and Interview Process Required
The PALS program consist of students who are selected and trained to serve as peer helpers with younger students. PALS participate in community service, acclimating new students to campus, etc.
Application available: February 1-17
Application deadline: February 17

20. Peer Helpers Application Required
Students accepted into this program are trained in the causes and characteristics of disabilities. Students are paired with special need students to help them succeed in educational settings. (1 semester or Full Year course)

21. Application and Interview Process Required
Partners in PE
Application and Interview Process Required
Partners in PE is a success oriented PE program using supervised peer tutors and individualized learning and instruction.
Benefits for Student Partners
Interact with students with disabilities and develop empathy and respect for them
Develop leadership skills
** Application deadline: March 1st .

22. Office Aide/Teacher Aide
Application Required
Work with office staff / teacher
Assist in alphabetizing, organizing, or distributing items
Must be able to work without constant supervision
Must be able to follow directions
Must have a pleasant attitude
Must like to help others, both peers and adults
Good Attendance, Behavior, and Grades required
** Application deadline: March 27th

23. Physical Education Credit
Students are required to take 2 semesters of PE credit during Middle School
Cheer, Boys/Girls Athletics, Tennis, Golf, Coed PE and Off Campus P. E. are considered Physical Education Credit Courses.

24. WARNING
Students who have not completed this requirement in the 7th grade must take PE during the 8th grade.

25. ATHLETICS
Boys’ Athletics include football, basketball, and off-season.
Girls’ Athletics include volleyball, basketball, and off-season.
Boys wanting to play basketball only should enroll in PE Fall & PE Spring, NOT Boys’ Athletics.

26. ATHLETICS
** If students did not participate in athletics or make a team in 7th grade, they will need an Athletic Coordinator’s approval to enroll into the athletic period for 8th grade and to try out for a team. ** If they are not enrolled in the athletic class period, they still have the opportunity to try out for a team after school.

27. TRY-OUT SPORTS You must try-out to make these teams:
Boy’s Basketball (full-year)
Girl’s Volleyball (full-year)
Girl’s Basketball (full-year)
Cheerleading (full-year)
Golf (Fall - half-year)**
Tennis (Spring - half-year)**
** Golf and Tennis may be selected. If you do not make the team, your schedule will be changed to PE if available. .

28. Track and Cross Country
Students do not need to be in Athletics or PE to participate in track or cross country
Practices take place before or after school
If student only wants to participate in track or cross country, do not sign up for athletics
Students will not receive PE credit for track or cross country unless they are enrolled in PE or Athletics

29. Wrestling Wrestling practice is after school
Boys and girls may participate
Students do not receive PE credit for wrestling

30. Off-Campus PE (OCPE)
You must apply for OCPE through the AISD athletic department with Coach Debbie Evans
Applications for OCPE for the school year will not be accepted until August.
Students should select a P.E. class if applying for OCPE
Off Campus P. E . Link

31. Sports Physicals
A complete Physical is required each year for all students entering Athletics.
Sports physical paperwork should be given to the students’ coach.
Sports physical forms and information are kept with the athletic department. Forms and information can also be found on the Allen ISD Athletic Department web page.

32. Electives One Semester Electives:
Investigating Careers in Human Services
Investigating Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Investigating Careers in Communications and Media Arts Science
Investigating Careers in Health Science
Investigating Careers in Business
Investigating Careers in Finance
College and Career Readiness (formerly Exploring Careers)
Technology Applications in Computer Graphics
Introduction to Art
Intermediate Art (Prerequisite: Introduction to Art)
Advanced Art (Prerequisite: Intermediate to Art)
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Advanced Theatre Arts (Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre Arts)
Leadership

33. Fine Arts Electives (Full year)
Band
Orchestra
Choir
You must be in Band or Orchestra in 7th grade to be in Band or Orchestra in 8th grade.
Students will be placed in the appropriate level of class based on individual audition with the director and a balance of instruments within the ensemble.

34. 8th GRADERS SELECT THREE ELECTIVES PER SEMESTER
3 in the Fall + 3 in the Spring = a total of 6 for the year

35. WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Elective Choices
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Schedules will not be changed for:
Teacher change
Lunch time change
Elective change if you received your requested elective
“ I don’t like the class.” “It’s not my thing.”
No drops, adds, or schedule changes will be allowed after the fifth instructional day of the semester.
Read the Academic Planning Guide and Course Descriptions very closely when making class selections
FILL-IN ALL ALTERNATIVE CHOICES.

36. A complete description of Elective and Core Classes can be found in the Academic Planning Guide (link is on the EMS website)

37. How to register for classes
Complete the green Course Selection form.
Write full name as on the birth certificate
Select 3 core classes (Pre-AP or on-level)
Select 6 boxes for electives (three in the fall and three in the spring)
Write 2 alternate classes (do not select one of the six marked for electives above)
Parent signature is required for registration
Turn into Science teacher by Feb. 24th

38. How to register for classes
Use the back of the registration form as an example (optional)
Even if a move is in your future, complete and turn in the registration form
Go to the Ereckson web-page to view the Academic Planning Guide for course descriptions

39. Thank you for attending!
This presentation will be available on the Counselor website along with a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) for the class of 2022.
Please contact Kim Petty via with any questions.
Our goal is to provide a smooth transition from 7th grade to 8th grade and make it the best experience ever!!