2.  Review classes offered in 2016-2017  Learn how to register for 8 th grade Counselors: Amy Smith and Roxanne LeCroy

3.  ALL incoming 8 th Graders will register on-line at school with assistance from the Counselors.  On-line registration will be in your SCIENCE class.  To register, your form must have a parent signature.

4. State Mandated for 8 th graders

5.  Math 8/Algebra 1 Pre-AP (must qualify)  US History/US History Pre-AP (self-select)  Science / Science Pre-AP (self-select)  English / English Pre-AP (self-select)

6. All current 2015-2016 Math 7 Pre-AP/IB students who successfully complete the course will be eligible for Algebra I Pre-AP/IB.

7.  Students currently enrolled in G/T Humanities will automatically be enrolled for 8 th grade.  G/T Humanities classes consist of English and US History  G/T students who wish not to be enrolled in G/T Humanities must apply for a furlough through Learner Services  Those interested in G/T Humanities program, contact Barbara Hinton  http://www.allenisd.org/Page/291

9.  Students completing all the requirements of this course will receive 1 High School credit  Full-year elective  It is recommended that students are able to type at least 25 words per minute.

10. Spanish 1 Pre-AP/IB & French 1 Pre-AP/IB  Students must have an 85 for 1st semester average in BOTH English and Math.  Students who do not qualify based upon first semester averages may request a re-evaluation by emailing Amy_Smith@allenisd.org. This should be completed by June 7 th.  Students will earn 1 High School Credit if all requirements are met (grade not included in GPA).  Course content and workload are the equivalent of a high school course with extensive outside-of-class preparation. High school expectations will be adhered to throughout the school year. Homework is nightly.

11.  Students completing this course will receive ½ High School Credit.  Introductory course for students interested in pursuing Culinary Arts, Hospitality, and Tourism classes in high school.

12.  A course whose goal is to help students realize their greatest potential by developing better critical- thinking, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

13. Application and Interview Process Required The PALS program consist of students who are selected and trained to serve as peer helpers with younger students.

14. Application and Interview Process Required Students excepted into this program are trained in the causes and characteristics of disabilities. Students are paired with special need students to help them succeed in educational settings. One or two semesters.

15. Students are required to take 2 semesters of PE credit during Middle School Cheer, Boys/Girls Athletics, Tennis, Golf, & Coed PE are all considered Physical Education

16. Students who have not completed this requirement, must take PE during the 8 th grade.

17.  Boys’ Athletics include football, basketball, and off-season.  Girls’ Athletics include volleyball, basketball, and off-season.  Boys wanting to play basketball only should sign up for PE Fall & PE Spring, NOT Boys’ Athletics.

18. You must try-out to make these teams:  Boy’s Basketball (full-year)  Girl’s Volleyball (full-year)  Girl’s Basketball (full-year)  Cheerleading (full-year)  Golf (Fall - half-year)  Tennis (Spring - half-year)

19.  Students do not need to be in Athletics or PE to participate in track or cross country  Practices take place before or after school  If student only wants to participate in track or cross country, do not sign up for athletics  Students will not receive PE credit for track or cross country  Students must have a Physical to participate

20.  Wrestling practice is after school  Boys and girls may participate  Students do not receive PE credit for wrestling

21.  PE credit can be earned through Off – Campus PE.  Approval process, applications and explanations can be found on the AISD “Athletics” homepage under “Off-Campus PE” or contact Coach Debbie Evans at the Athletic Office.

22.  Sports physical paperwork should be given to the students’ coach.  Sports physical forms and information are kept with the athletic department. Forms and information can also be found on the Allen ISD Athletic Department web page.  Sports Physicals for the upcoming year may not be dated prior to May 1st of the previous school year. All physicals must be completed on a UIL approved form.

23. One Semester Electives: o Career Portal in Human Services o Career Portal in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) o Career Portal in Communications and Media Arts Science o Career Portal in Health Science o Career Portal in Business o Career Portal in Finance o Exploring Careers o Technology Applications in Computer Graphics o Introduction to Art o Intermediate Art (Prerequisite: Introduction to Art) o Advanced Art (Prerequisite: Intermediate Art) o Introduction to Theatre Arts o Advanced Theatre Arts (Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre Arts) o Leadership o Descriptions of all classes can be found in the Academic Planning Guide.

25. Band Orchestra Choir You must be in Band or Orchestra in 7 th grade to be in Band or Orchestra in 8 th grade.

26. FULL-YEARHALF-YEAR  Yearbook  PALS  Peer Tutoring  Partners in PE  Peer Tutoring  Partners in PE  Teacher Aide  Office Aide  Library Aide

28. 8 th GRADERS SELECT THREE ELECTIVES PER SEMESTER 3 in the Fall + 3 in the Spring = a total of 6 for the year

29. WARNING! WARNING! Schedules will not be changed for:  Teacher change  Lunch time change  Elective change if you received your requested elective  “ I don’t like the class.” Read the Academic Planning Guide and Course Descriptions very closely when making class selections FILL-IN ALL ALTERNATIVE CHOICES.

30. Complete the pink registration form.  Write full name as on the birth certificate  Select 3 core classes (Pre-AP or on-level)  Select 6 boxes (three in the fall and three in the spring, one semester elective = 1 box, all year class = 2 boxes)  Write 2 alternate classes (do not select one of the marked electives above)  Parent signature is required for registration  Turn into Science teacher by February 25 th

31. How to complete the Course Selection Sheet 1. Print legal name (no nicknames) 2. Print Parent/Guardian’s name 3. Write Parent/Guardian’s phone number 4. Mark your choice for On-level or Pre-AP/IB for: US History, English, and Science. Both boxes must be marked. 5. Mark a TOTAL of 6 boxes from the Electives section. The Electives section is from Foreign Languages through Advanced Technology. 6. If the Elective has 2 boxes, both boxes must be marked. 7. Write 2 Alternate Choices in order of preference. These should be different than the 6 boxes you marked in the Electives section. 8. Parent/Guardian signs form. 9. The back side of the form is a worksheet to help you. Students will make course selections based on the front side of the Course Selection Form.

32.  When:February 16, 2016  Where:Curtis Middle School Café  Time:6:30 – 7:30 pm OR