1. PARCELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL 2016-2017 7 th Grade Registration

2. Class Requirements English 7 Math 7 Science 7 Social Studies 7 Students will be automatically enrolled in academic classes!

3. Honors Classes Honors Math Honors Social Studies Honors English Honors Science

4. Honors Criteria Honors Math and English students are automatically signed up for 7 th grade (Spring NWEA Scores are still used for placement) Honors Science CriteriaHonors Math Criteria - Enrollment in Advanced Math- Level 1 on Math MEAP - Level 1 MEAP Science test- NWEA score of 238 or above - Level 1 MEAP Reading test- Teacher Recommendation - Average grade of A- in prior Science class- Ability to work one grade level ahead Honors Social Studies CriteriaHonors English Criteria - Level 1 MEAP Social Studies test- Level 1 on Reading MEAP - Level 1 MEAP Reading test- 3 year GP Writing score of 16 or higher - Level 5 or higher GP Writing test- NWEA score of 228 or higher - Average grade of A- in the prior SS class- Teacher Recommendation - Ability to work one grade level ahead

5. Electives Art Journalism Lifeskills Modern Languages Creative Drama Physical Education Performing Arts Industrial Technology Broadcast Journalism Foods & Nutrition Computer Education Support Classes

6. Art Explorations in Art Art 2D (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking) Art 3D (clay, fibers, plaster, wood, wire, art metals) Graphic Design (computer based: photography, digital cameras, scanners, printers, design software, product/media design, communication design, advertising – all in the area of art)

7. Journalism/ Broadcast Journalism Journalism: improve both written and oral communication skills – write articles for the Parcells Post online publication Broadcast Journalism: explore both TV production and journalism fundamentals

8. Lifeskills/ Foods Lifeskills : Character development, family, childcare (egg baby), food preparation, nutrition, and sewing Life Management : explore career paths, housing (interior decorating/design), money management/budget Foods & Nutrition : study of nutrition and food preparation Health : emotional/mental health, growth & development, personal health, family health safety & first aid, nutrition, etc.

9. Modern Languages *Spanish Introduction Spanish I Spanish II *French Introduction French I High School Languages * Pre-requisite for Level I in Middle School * *2 year Graduation Requirement

10. Performing Arts Choir Cadet Band Strings Creative Drama I Creative Drama II

11. Industrial Technology Introduction to Woods and Metals Wood Technology * Metal Technology * Explorations in Technology (CAD, Electricity, bridge building, engineering, land transportation & air transportation) Problems in Technology * (Magnetic Levitation, Air/Water Powered rockets, Marble Coasters, Eggs-Cargo, Toy Dissection, Electric Cars) Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (Learn basic drafting/drawing techniques using CADKEY 3D Modeling Software. Architectural drawing using 3D Home Architect, model house building and career exploration). * Requires a pre-requisite

12. Physical Education PE Semester Grade 7 PE Year Grade 7 INCLUDES: - Individual & Team sports - Swimming

13. Computer Education Middle School Computer Skills ( counselor recommendation) Digital Presentations (Publisher, PowerPoint, Video Creation Software, Digital Photography/Editing, Web Page Development) Programming (QBASIC, LOGO, HTML) Advanced Computer Skills

14. Support Classes Math Foundations  Based on test scores and teacher recommendation Academic Assistance  Academic and organizational support based on teacher/counselor recommendation

15. Middle School Program of Studies Detailed descriptions of each class at www.gpschools.org www.gpschools.org Click on Academics > Programs of Studies > Middle School Program of Studies 2016/2017 2016-2017 Program of Studies available online February 2016

16. Timeline Forms due: On or before Jan. 21 st Return Course Request form to your Science Teacher. Make sure it is signed by a parent. Feb. 9 (Mrs. McKinney) and Feb. 10 (Mrs. McNally)– computer lab during Math

17. If you or your parents have any questions please contact your middle school counselor: KIMBERLY RADANT (A-K) 432-4618 CARLA PALFFY(L-Z) 432-4620 Contact Information