1. 7th Grade Registration
Dauphin Jr High School

2. Changes for 2018/19
Transitioning from a Modified 5 Block Day to a Traditional 6 Period Day
Each Period will last approximately 60 minutes (currently 72)
Science & History will be ALL YEAR

3. What Will My Schedule Look Like ?
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Multi Media Design PE
Math
Science
History
STEM
Art
English
Electives are added or deleted from the Master Schedule based on level of interest during spring registration. Teachers are hired/assigned based on courses requested in the spring. Careful consideration should be given to course selections as changes MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE once the master schedule is complete and classes are balanced.
Students will be screened for Math or Reading intervention and placed accordingly.
Special Education students will be placed in classes based on needs addressed in their IEP

4. English English 7 - covers literature, grammar, usage and composition
Pre AP English 7 - Focuses on the basic content AS WELL AS a more rigorous understanding of comprehension, analyzing and communicating. 4 assigned novels must be read throughout the year outside of class.

5. Life Science
Life Science - Life Science is a 7th grade course involving the study of living things. The life sciences comprise all fields of science that involve the scientific study of living organisms, like plants, animals, and human beings.
Pre AP Life Science - Preparation for Pre AP and AP Biology. More in depth and a faster pace than basic life science.

6. Math
Math 7- Pre Algebra. Part 1 of a 2 year course (2nd part is in 8th grade)
Pre AP Math 7 - Includes content from BOTH 7th & 8th grade Pre Algebra needed to be successful in Algebra I. Students successfully completing this course will be considered for placement into Algebra I as an 8th grader

7. Civics & Geography
Civics & Geography- During geography, students increase their knowledge of the physical nature of the world and of the relationships between people and their environments. Course is taught through the context of economics, politics & culture. During civics, students explore the roles of citizens in the United States.

8. STEM: Design & Modeling and Automation & Robotics
Design & Modeling - design process along with creativity and innovation in the world around us
Automation & Robotics - VEX Robotics platform is used to to design, build and program real-world objects

9. Physical Education PE Boys / Girls Sports Weight Training
Beginning / Concert Band
Dauphin Singers (non auditioned)
Expressions (audtioned)

10. Electives Art Foundations of Personal Finance Multi Media Design
PE (Additional Semester)

11. To AP or Not AP - That is the Question ?
College Board (may be eligible to receive college credit)
At least 30% more workload OR may combine two years content into one (Pre AP Math 7)
5.0 weighted GPA is possible
Recommendation: Can I still get 9 hours of sleep at night while fulfilling my extra curricular obligations AND keeping up with my coursework ? If so, take the highest level of class you can maintain an A or B in.
You CAN STILL GO TO COLLEGE AND BE SUCCESSFUL without taking Pre AP coursework. Grades, rigor of classes, and ACT/SAT scores are the foundation of college admissions for 4 year universities, but there are many different kinds of schools with different admissions criteria.
What if my child is NOT recommended? Several things go into a recommendation for PRE AP classes: grades, test scores, behaviors, work habits, etc… Often this has more to do with the pacing of the class than the actual content. But all students have bad days or quarters. Talk to us about your concerns if you would like to see them challenged by Pre AP coursework next year.
Disclaimer: Schedule Changes MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE once the level of class is decided upon.

12. What Does College Cost ?
ESCC - $2302 semester for 12 hours plus books Home )
Troy University - $10,000 per semester for 12 hours, books, room & board
Troy University: 3.5 GPA, at least 28 ACT ($ ,000 per year) up to 32 ACT for full tuition
University of Alabama / Auburn University - $13,000 per semester for hours plus books and room / board
University of Alabama: 3.5 GPA, at least 25 ACT ($2000 per year) up to 32 ACT for full tuition
Auburn University: 3.5 GPA, at least a 28 ACT ($4000 per year) up to ACT for full tuition
How to Pay For It ? Federal Aid (Pell Grants, Work Study, Student Loans), Scholarships, Military Benefits

13. Registration Deadlines
April 16th- Forms are due back to teachers by next Monday
NO LATE FORMS ACCEPTED. Forms will be entered into computer next week and confirmation of requests form will be sent home at end of April.
CONFIRMATIONS of REQUESTS Last opportunity to make changes - these are due back by last day of school. Please review and make any final changes as necessary. Requests to schedule changes over the summer will not be granted. Students must wait until the first five days of a grading term to request a change and is available on a first come/first serve - space available basis only.

14. Questions??
If you have questions, I’ll be glad to answer them at this time.