1. Presenting: 2015-2016 Course Options

2. Typical 7th Grade Schedule
English
Math
Science
History
Elective (PE)
Elective

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

4. Group One
Electives
Year-long Courses

5. Physical Education
$20 Fee
Two years are required

6. Athletics

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

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

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

11. Introductory
Intermediate
Advanced
$37 Fee

12. Intro
Intermediate
Advanced

13. Must rent or buy instrument

14. Boys
Intermediate Girls
Advanced Girls
Fees

15. EXPLORATORY LANGUAGE
INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH, FRENCH, JAPANESE, GERMAN, & SIGN LANGUAGE
BASIC VOCABULARY
LEARN CULTURE AND
CUSTOMS

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

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

18. Number Sense Semester or Year
Develops number sense and problem solving skills through the study of:
Mental Math
Use of calculators
Number theory
Probability and Statistics
History of Math
Useful for students interested in math competition

19. 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

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

21. 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

22. Crafts
$27 Fee

23. Presenting: High School Credit Classes

24. Texas Graduation Requirements

25. Recommended Plan 4 Eng/ 4 Math/ 4 Science 3.5 Social Studies/ .5 Eco
2 For. Lang/ 1 P.E.
1 Fine Arts/ .5 Speech
5.5 Electives
Total: 26 credits

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

27. Foreign Language Spanish 1 or French 1 Daily review and practice
Prerequisite: Highly recommended 80 in L.A.
Daily review and practice
Spanish II or French II the next year at the High School

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

29. Principles of Human Services
$15 Fee
(Skills for Living)

30. 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

31. Communication Applications
1 semester H.S. credit class
Learn public speaking skills

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

33. Health is a 1 semester H.S. elective credit class

34. 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.

35. P A N !! L

36. Course Sheets and Class Catalogs

37. Preference Sheets Due:
January 15

38. Parent Meeting:
February 13
7:45 pm cafeteria