1. Chisholm Trail Middle School
7th Grade Registration
Chisholm Trail Middle School

2. Success in 7th grade
Success in middle school involves much more that just good grades!
Use a Planner or calendar
Stay organized
Turn in assignments and homework on time
Attend tutorials when needed
View online grades daily or weekly
Talk to your teachers, ask questions, communicate your needs
Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-curricular activities

3. ~ 4 minutes for passing period~
7th Grade Schedule
8 periods
1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies
2 Sections of LA
Physical Education (Athletics, Tennis, or PE)
2 Electives
*** Each class is 45 minutes ***
~ 4 minutes for passing period~

4. Academics Factors to consider when choosing classes: Your strengths
Teacher input
STAAR performance and scores
Current Pre-Ap classes
Personal goals

5. High School Career Plans
All students will be choosing an Endorsement

6. Academies by Campus
Academy of Aeronautics & Aviation Sciences Eaton High School
Academy of Biomedical Sciences (ABS Byron Nelson High School
Academy of Business Management & Entrepreneurship (BME Eaton HS
Northwest ISD Collegiate Steele Accelerated High School
Academy of Cosmetology @ Steele Accelerated High School
Academy of Culinary Arts & Byron Nelson High School
Academy of Media Arts and Technology (AMAT Northwest High School
Academy of Science Technology Engineering and Math Northwest HS

7. What is an ENDORSEMENT?
A coherent sequence of electives in a specific area of interest. These electives may be taken through an academy or through a specified Career Pathway.

8. There are FIVE Endorsements
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Public Services- Health Sciences, Education Business and Industry- Agriculture, Audio/Visual Technology, Culinary Arts, Business Management Arts and Humanities- Fine Arts, Language Multidisciplinary Studies- General

9. Endorsement by Academy
AAAS (Aeronautics & Aviation) = Business & Industry ABS (Biomedical Sciences) = Public Service AMAT = Business & Industry BME (Bus. Mang. & Entrepreneurship) = Business & Industry Collegiate Academy = Multidisciplinary Cosmetology Academy = Public Service Culinary Arts & Hospitality Academy = Business & Industry STEM Academy = STEM

10. Endorsement Commitment

11. What does this mean for a 7th grader?
Grades and Pre-Ap classes matter if you want to get into an academy.
Consider all of your likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses.

12. Choices for 7th Grade Core Classes
Math – Pre-AP or standard (Choose Pre-Ap if you are in Pre-Ap in 6th grade)
Language Arts – G/T (for identified GT students), Pre-AP, or standard
Science – Pre-AP or standard
Social Studies – Pre-AP or standard

13. Pre – AP or Regular What’s the difference??
Pre-AP moves at a more rapid pace and involves more in-depth classwork
Pre-AP and On Level classes cover the same material (Math is the only exception)
Pre-AP prepares students for the AP track in high school

14. ELECTIVES Physical Education (Must Choose 1):
Athletics- Requires a completed physical and athletic packet. Students must maintain a passing grade each 6-weeks to participate.
Tennis- Requires a complete physical and athletic packet.
Physical Education – Required for all students not in Athletics or Tennis.

15. ELECTIVES 2 Electives: - Band - Orchestra - Choir - Art - Theater Arts
- Skills for Living/Family Consumer Science
- Teen Leadership
- Career Portals
- Office, Counselor, or Library Aide

16. Registration Forms – Core

17. Registration Forms - Electives
Electives: # from 1 to 6 with 1 being your first choice and 2 being your second

18. These are DUE:
Friday, February 26th
Thank you!