1. 2015 ~ 2016 Registration Information

2. Mrs. Barker, Principal Mr. Gatlin, Assistant Principal Mr. Parkman, Assistant Principal

3.  ELECTIVES YOUR PLACE TO EXPLORE NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERESTS

4. Theatre Production Coming Soon :

5. Varsity Band Tidwell Band performing at football game. Students who choose band will take a placement test/audition to determine which band they will play in.

6. Brahms Orchestra Vivaldi and Mozart and Beethoven Students will be given an audition/placement test to determine which class they will be in.

7. Tidwell Choir Showcasing some phenomenal voices!

8. Consumer Science I and Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Mrs. Wright is always willing to go above and beyond to have her students cater to different events!

9. Volleyball Basketball LADY TITAN ATHLETICS

10. Football Basketball TITAN ATHLETICS

11. Team Sports not included in Athletics that students may try out for : SOCCER TRACK CROSS COUNTRY Tennis is a separate class students are able to try out for and includes boys and girls.

12. Titan Cheerleaders

13.   Students who take AP courses score higher on the SAT  AP English – 251 points  AP Science – 284 points  AP Math – 294 points  Students who take AP courses stand out to college admissions and scholarship committees are more likely to graduate from college  May receive college credit for AP courses taken in high school when students earn at least a 3 or higher on AP exams  Students are more prepared for college-level analytical and study skills Source: SAT Report on College & Career Readiness Benefits of Taking Pre/AP Classes

14.  8 periods 2 blocked periods for ELA 1 Math, 1 Science and 1 Social Studies 1 P.E. ~ Either P.E. or Athletics 2 other Electives 7 TH GRADE REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION FORMS DUE FEBRUARY 25 TH (Band and choir directors will be back on Tuesday to sign forms)

17.  8 TH GRADE SCHEDULE 8 periods Math, Science, History, ELA 4 Electives REGISTRATION FORMS DUE FEBRUARY 25 TH

19. High School Credit Electives You may earn high school credit for the following courses: Spanish 1(requirement for graduation) Communication Applications/Speech (required for graduation)/Health Art 1 (Fulfills fine arts requirement for graduation) Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Grades for these courses will be included in your high school GPA to be considered when applying for colleges.

20. Consumer Science II will no longer be offered in 8 th grade

21.  SSI Math and Reading This class will replace an elective for students needing additional support in Math and Reading classes based on their performance on the STAAR Test.

22.  Top Titans Students who meet the following requirements for one six Week period will gain TOP TITANS status and opportunities to earn rewards each 6 weeks. Requirements: Maintain an 85 average in all classes Be free of office referrals Perform a minimum of 5 Community Service Hours

23. House Bill 5

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