1. Presenting: 2017-2018 Course Options
Welcome to the Course Selections options presentation.

2. Typical 7th Grade Schedule
English
Math
Science
History
Elective (PE)
Elective
A typical 7th grade schedule consist of the four core classes: English, Math, Science, and Texas History. The three elective courses consist of the mandatory PE or Athletic course which I will talk about in detail on a later slide. Then you may choose two more electives. Each of the core classes offer placement levels of Regular, PreAp, or Gifted and Talented. PreAp

3. Typical 8th Grade Schedule
English
Math
Science
History
Elective

4. Group One
Electives
Year-long Courses

5. Physical Education
$22 Fee
Two years are required

6. Athletics

7. Go Team! Athletic Seasons Volleyball Football Basketball Basketball
Girls
Volleyball
Basketball
Boys
Football
Basketball
Go Team!

8. POWER Reading
Students who did not meet minimum standards on the STAAR will be scheduled into this course.

9. Power Math Students who did not meet minimum
standards on the STAAR will be scheduled
into this course.

10. Introductory
Intermediate
Advanced
$37 Fee

11. Intro
Intermediate
Advanced

12. Must rent or buy instrument

13. Boys
Intermediate Girls
Advanced Girls
Fees

14. Reading: Adolescent Lit (semester or year)
For students who enjoy reading & are avg. to above avg. readers.

15. Office Aide Requirements: Application Satisfactory conduct
Minimum ‘C’ average in each class
Satisfactory attendance
Year long or semester

16. PATH – Next Step (7th) PATH I – HS (8th)
College Readiness System
Academic behaviors
Work habits
Independent research
Effective communication
High school credit in 8th grade

17. Principles of Human Services
$30 Fee
(Skills for Living)

18. Principles of Information Technology (HS)
1 High School credit
Develop computer literacy skills
Use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and desktop publishing software applications
Improve keyboarding speed
FEE $

19. Group Two
Electives
Semester Courses
Must choose two to equal 1 unit

20. Intro Tech Theater For students interested in Stage Management
Set, costume, make –up, lighting, design, publicity, theater management
Basic construction tools and techniques
Safety
Semester class

21. Crafts
$27 Fee

22. Presenting: High School Credit Classes

23. Texas Graduation Requirements

24. Foreign Language Spanish 1 Daily review and practice
Highly recommended 80 avg. in L.A. 6/7
Daily review and practice
Spanish the next year
Spanish 2
Prerequisite: Spanish

25. Digital Design Media Productions
Year long: 1 credit: 8th grade only
Proficient in word processing, presentation software, internet use
Creative use of technology in other courses
Project based
High School technology elective credit
$15 fee

26. Digital Communication in the 21st Century
1 credit
8th grade
Design and present an effective product based on well-researched issues in order to thoughtfully propose suggested solutions to stakeholders.
Application of multimedia tools

27. Professional Communication Career Focus
Explore the career clusters
Resume writing
Job interviewing
Learn public relations skills and leadership characteristics
Gain knowledge of the global economy

28. Touch System Data Entry
1 sem. H.S. credit class
prerequisite for some H.S. tech. classes.
$3 fee
(Keyboarding)
Grade 7 and 8 (

29. at intermediate level:
H.S. courses taken
at intermediate level:
Curriculum same as high school course
Final grade recorded on H.S. transcript; grade earned not averaged in with G.P.A.
Final exam is given.
Attendance is critical.

30. P A N !! L

31. Course Sheets and Class Catalogs
follow the Promise 2 Purpose link from