1. Highland Park Middle School
7th Grade Transition
Class of 2025
Christen Armer
Counselor for the Class of 2025

2. Agenda Transition To 7th Grade Core Classes Full Year Electives
Semester Electives
Course Selections
Questions

3. Moving On Up Varied Electives Dress Code Changes Try-Outs & Auditions
Increased Homework
Responsibility
8:00 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.
7 Period Day + Advisory
50 Minute Classes
25 Minute Advisory
A or B Lunch – 7/8th combined

4. PREPARING for 7th Grade Athletics:
State immunization requirements:
Tetanus/TDap Booster
Meningitis Vaccine
2nd Varicella Vaccine
If you are unsure about your child’s immunization status, contact your physician’s office. Tell them your child will be entering the 7th grade to ensure compliance for next year’s requirements.
The immunization records can be submitted to the clinic via fax, , or in person beginning now!
*Please send all immunization records to the MIS/HPMS nurses and Athletic physicals to the coaches!
Athletics:
District Wide Physicals will be offered May 18th at Highlander Stadium. Cost is $20.00 cash or check payable to HP Sports Medicine.

5. Science Social Studies Language Arts Math Guthrie Maitland Middleton
Watson

6. Math Placement
Math 7
Math 7/8
Math 8 TAG
Algebra I TAG

7. Math path 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade
Typical Path
Math 6
Math 7
Math 8
Algebra 1
Geometry*
Algebra 2*
Precalculus*
Accelerated Path
Math 6/7+
Math 7/8+
Algebra 1+
AP Calculus*

8. Full Year Electives - Languages
Chinese 1A
French 1A
Spanish 1A

9. Full Year Electives - Fine Arts
7th Grade Girls Choir
7th Grade Boys Choir
Band
Strings/Orchestra
Honors Drama *
Musical Theater *
*By Audition

10. Physical Education Athletics - Physical Required PE Sports & Fitness
Tennis
Adventure/Outdoor Education
Off-Campus PA - Application due in May

11. Semester Electives- Media, Information & Technology
Coding & Computer Science
Computer Applications
Computer Graphics
Keyboarding/Desktop Publishing
Multimedia
Layout and Design
Newswriting & Photography
Technology Exploration

12. Semester Electives- Fine Arts
Ceramics
Drama 7/8

13. Additional Semester Electives
Introduction to Debate
Family Consumer Science
Skills for Living
Independent Reading*
* By Application

14. Additional semester opportunities
Each of the following will require an completed application. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office on April 1st and are due April 12th!
Office Aide
Peer Tutor
Library Aide

15. QUESTIONS? When do I receive my choice sheet?
During your Advisory on Friday, February 8th
When is my choice sheet due?
Thursday, February 14th - students will enter their choices in advisory classes on February 14th and 15th
Who do I turn my choice sheet into?
Your Advisory teacher
What if my choice sheet is lost?
Print one from the HPMS Counseling Website

16. Highland Park ISD Incoming 7th Grade Athletic Presentation February 7, 2019

17. HPISD Athletic Missions
Priorities – Spiritual, Family, Academic, Athletic
Support Our Athletic Programs, Coaches, and Student-Athletes in a Manner That Allows Us to Compete Consistently At A Championship Level.
11 State Titles Last 2 ½ Years!
Win With Class! Exhibit Great Sportsmanship!
4 Daily Components
Attitude & Effort (Non-Negotiable)
It’s A Great Day To Be A Raider! Raider Fight Never Dies!
Coachable
Improve Everyday
HP/Team Always 1st!
Overall Goal – Student-Athletes Are Better For Having Been in Our Programs!

18. HPMS/UIL Sports Fall – Volleyball, Cross Country, Football
Football Equipment Distribution TBD
CC/FB/VB Begin August 22nd (1st Day of School)
Winter – Basketball/Gymnastics/Wrestling
BB Tryouts Begin After Football/Volleyball Seasons
Wrestling/Gymnastics Begin in Early November
Both The High School
Spring – Tennis (January), Track/Field (February), Soccer (April)
Selection of Teams
Red/Gold/White (Teams Do Not Matter in 7th/8th)
Growth is a Great Equalizer!
Focus on Goal of Where They Want to be as an Athlete Their Junior/Senior Year!

19. Practice & Off-Season Times
Athletic Period
1st 8:00 – 8:48 A.M.
Sample Practice Times
Cross Country 7:15 – 8:30 A.M.
Football 6:30 – 8:00 A.M.
Volleyball 6:15 – 8:00 A.M.
Basketball 6:30 – 8:00 A.M.
Tennis 3:30 – 5:30 P.M.
Track & Field 7:00 – 8:30 A.M. & 3:30 – 4:30 P.M.
Gymnastics, Wrestling, Soccer – After School
Off-Season Times
1st 8:00 – 8:48 A.M. (Year Round)
Philosophy (Strength/Speed/Skills)
Policy for Off-Campus Physical Activity (OCPA)

20. Important Dates/Events
Spring
Athletic Physicals/Heart Screenings
Date: May 18th Time: 8:00-9:30 A.M.
Cost: $20/$100
Location: Highlander Stadium (4233 Grassmere)
Can Use Your Own Doctor But Physical Must Be Dated After May 1st To Satisfy UIL
Physical/Medical History Turned in
Go to:
Departments/Athletics
Athletic Website (
Parent Athlete Information (Communication Guide, Travel Release
Ace Fees, Off-Campus Physical Activity (OCPA)
Pre-Participation Physical Information (6 Forms)
2019 Summer Camps
Introduction to 7th Grade Sports
Date: May 22nd (Schedule to Come)

21. Multi-Sport Philosophy
Multi-Sport Participation is Strongly Encouraged! Compete in At Least 2 Sports Through the End of their Sophomore Year. Diversify Talents!
The Positives of Participating in Many Sports Far Outweigh Specialization (Competition, No Regrets, College Coaches)
Negatives of Specialization (Injuries, Select/AAU/Club Year Round Participation Expectations/Cost)
HPISD Multi-Sport Examples (Too Many To List)
Highland Park
Matthew Stafford, Clayton Kershaw, Scottie Scheffler, Current Seniors (Hudson Clark, Finn Corwin, Benner Page)
Gabby Crank (CC/Track/Cheer/UT), Katherine Culwell (VB/Track/4 School Records/Auburn), Kelsey Bass (Soccer/Track), Falyn Reaugh (VB/Track), Current Seniors/Juniors (Olivia Conner, Madelyn Miller)
Other Examples
Lauren Cox Flower Mound), #1 BB Recruit in Country
85% of Football Recruiting Classes Were Multi-Sport Athletes in High School
Overall Goal – Our Athletes Have A Great Athletic Experience! They Only Get One Opportunity To Experience Sports Grades 7-12!

22. Contact Information
Athletic Director
Johnny Ringo
High School Coordinators
Randy Allen
Susan Bailey , 42
Middle School Coordinators
Andrew Watkins
Ben Fuqua