6 th Grade to 7 th Grade Transition Presentation

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1 6 th Grade to 7 th Grade Transition Presentation Tuesday, April 24, 2018

2 Wells Middle School Principal Ms. Henri Lewis Wells 7 th Grade Assistant Principal Mrs. Shalynndrea Sterling-Teel Wells 7 th Grade School Counselor Mrs. Stefanie Mouton

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4 s. Henri Lewis (far rt) WMS Principal A D M I N I S T R A T O R S Mr. Vaughn Hill 6 th Grade Assistant Principal Mr. Jeremy Hubbard, 8 th Grade Associate Principal

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6 THE ROAD TO SUCCESS TRAVELS THROUGH WMS STAAR, CFAs, DFAs, and course success; Take school seriously; Build relationships; & Plan for high school, college, & career by aiming for Foundation High School Program PLUS Endorsements, Distinguished Level of Achievement, & Performance Acknowledgements.

7 Graduation Requirements: Graduation Program All 9 th graders in Spring ISD will enroll into the Foundation High School Program Endorsements + Distinguished Level of Achievement This graduation program requires 26 credits.

8 Foundation High School Program Endorsement + Distinguished Level of Achievement (Students who entered 9 th grade and beyond) 26 Credits English 4 credits Math 4 credits (Algebra 2 required) Science 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits Languages Other Than English (LOTE) 2 credits same language Fine Arts 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit Health.5 credits - (Spring ISD requirement) Endorsement Electives 6.5 credits

9 What are ENDORSEMENTS? All 9 th grade students must have an Endorsement. An Endorsement is a sequence of courses related to your interests. It is like selecting a major in college. In Spring ISD, 8 th graders should identify their Career Pathway through the Exploring Careers course. Once you identify your Career Pathway, it is easy to determine your Endorsement.

10 5 Endorsement Areas Focus in at least one of the following area based on pathway Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Business & Industry Arts & Humanities Public Services Multidisciplinary Note: A student shall specify in writing an endorsement the student intended to earn upon entering 9 th grade

11 Graduation Requirements: State Assessments The following 5 end-of-course (EOC) assessments are required: 9 th Grade English I Algebra I Biology 10 th Grade English II 11 th Grade US History You must pass each of the five EOC assessments to meet state graduation requirements.

12 High School Credit Courses Available at WMS in Touch System Data Entry (TSDE) (Keyboarding) [Prerequisite for BIM] 1.0 Art I (Prerequisites Art MS1 & Art MS 2) 0.5 Professional Communications (Pro Comm) (Required for all 8 th graders w/college & Career Readiness [CCR]) 1.0 Spanish I 2.0 Spanish for Spanish Speakers (Native Spanish Speakers only) 1.0 Principles of Architecture & Construction 1.0 Principles of Human Services 1.0 Business Information Management (BIM) (Need TSDE prerequisite) 1.0 Algebra I (6 th /7 th GT & Pre-AP) 1.0 English I (6 th /7 th GT & Pre-AP)

13 Pre-AP PLACEMENT GUIDELINES If currently in Pre-AP: >90 average in 6 th grade Pre-AP; Advanced STAAR (or other state assessment) performance; and All-around good student with >85 average in all courses & demonstrate strong work ethic. 7 th Grade Pre-AP courses are a la carte If currently in regular: Parent/Teacher recommendation; PLUS Advanced STAAR (or other state assessment) performance; >90 overall average in specific subject; and All-around good student with >85 average in all courses & demonstrate strong work ethic.

14 ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS/ READING (ELAR) - 2 periods MATH - 1 periods SCIENCE - 1 period TX HISTORY (Social Studies) - 1 period PE/ATHLETICS- 1 period STAAR Math or STAAR ELAR* * Intervention courses may be required of students not meeting the standard on STAAR or if recommended based on performance in ELAR &/or Math course(s)

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16 Physical Education or Athletics (Full Year) Athletics requires Physical, Tryout, Fees, & Coach s Approval. Academic Performance Considered Texas requires middle school students to take 2 years of PE.

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19 What are the Wells 7 th Grade ELECTIVES FULL YEAR [1 period] ART MS1/2 (Art MS1 is prerequisite for Art MS2) [Both are prerequisites for Art I for HS credit in 8 th grade] BAND(Placement based upon Band Director selection; instrument rental/purchase & fees may apply) CHOIR (Placement based upon Choir Director selection; Fees & supplies may apply) DANCE MS1/2/3(Placement based upon Dance Director selection; Fees & supplies may apply) THEATRE MS1/2/3 ***1 year commitment required for ALL FY electives **Students may take 0-1 FY electives SEMESTER FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE INVESTIGATING CAREERS- BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INVESTIGATING CAREERS- MARKETING INVESTIGATING CAREERS- STEM TOUCH SYSTEM DATA ENTRY (Keyboarding) [HS Credit] {BIM Prerequisite} *You MUST take 2 semester electives to fill 1 year **Please rank semester elective preference on course selection sheet

20 FULL YEAR (FY) ELECTIVES Available in 7 th Grade year commitment required for all FULL YEAR ELECTIVES Depending upon interest, students may take 0 FY Electives or 1 FY Elective. ART MS1/2 OR BAND OR CHOIR OR DANCE MS1/2/3 OR OR THEATRE MS1/2/3

21 ART MS1/2 BASIC /INTERMEDIATE These courses extend the learning of basic elements of art and principles of design, art history, and art appreciation. Students design, develop, and create art using a variety of media. Both Art MS1 & Art MS2 are full year courses. Art MS1 is a prerequisite for Art MS2. Both Art MS1 & Art MS2 + Teacher Approval are prerequisites for Art I, the full year high school credit Art course in 8 th grade. Fees may apply for both courses ($10).

22 1 Period 1 st Semester/2 Periods 2 nd Semester First Band, the most advanced band & Second Band (Prerequisite Beg Band) will further develop ear training, individual & ensemble playing skills, tone production, and music reading in a full ensemble setting as well as in small groups. Students attend sectional technique classes, and participate in numerous concerts, contests and community performances. Instrument Purchase/Rental and Extra fees are required for Band enrollment. Final Band placements are determined upon consultation with Band Director. REQUIRES FULL YEAR COMMITMENT

23 REQUIRES FULL YEAR COMMITMENT 1 Period 1 st Semester/2 Periods 2 nd Semester First Girls/Boys Choir, the most advanced girls/boys choir & Second Girls/Boys Choir will further develop ear training, individual and ensemble singing skills, vocal production, and music reading in a full ensemble setting as well as in small groups. Students participate in numerous concerts, contests and community performances & attend before/after school rehearsals. Choir courses are gender-specific.

24 DANCE MS1/2/3 All courses will extend middle school students knowledge of basic elements of dance styles and acquire the wellness information and skills necessary to become healthy adults. Dressing out is required.

25 FULL YEAR COURSES Theatre MS1 Students will explore elements of drama and conventions of theatre; interpret characters, voice and body expression and the relationship of theatre to history, society, and culture. Theatre MS2 Students learn basic acting skills, pantomime, improvisation, storytelling, character analysis, body expression and the relationship of theatre to history, society, and culture. Theatre MS1 = Prerequisite for Theatre MS2. Both are full year courses. *Full year commitment required. Fees may apply($10).

26 Theatre MS3 students interpret characters using the voice and body to interpret scenes and study the relationship of theatre to history, society, and culture. Theatre MS3 Prerequisite Theatre MS1/2 &/or Teacher Approval. Full year commitment required. Fees may apply and vary according to tournament entry cost.

27 SEMESTER ELECTIVES Available in 7 th Grade in FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE INVESTIGATING CAREERS - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INVESTIGATING CAREERS - MARKETING INVESTIGATING CAREERS STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math TOUCH SYSTEM DATA ENTRY* (TSDE) {Prerequisite for BIM} (Keyboarding) [HS Credit] *MUST take an 2 semester electives to fill 1 year **Please rank semester elective preference on course selection sheet

28 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE Goal is to provide middle school students to begin their journey toward becoming independent, productive citizens. Provides learning experiences in: Career planning & Continued Education Financial Literacy Nutrition & Wellness Human Development & Relationships Life Skills & Resource Management Fees may apply ($15). SEMESTER COURSE

29 INVESTIGATING CAREERS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Goal of course is to provide middle school students with a foundation of concepts and skills necessary for success in high school, future studies, and careers in the field of business management; Students will research labor market information, learn job seeking skills, & use self knowledge to explore and set realistic goals. SEMESTER COURSE

30 INVESTIGATING CAREERS MARKETING Goal of course is to provide middle school students with a foundation of concepts and skills necessary for success in high school, future studies, and careers in the field of marketing; Students will research labor market information, learn job seeking skills, & use self knowledge to explore and set realistic goals. SEMESTER COURSE

31 INVESTIGATING CAREERS-STEM SEMESTER COURSE The goal of this course is to provide middle school students with a foundation of concepts & skills necessary for success in high school, future studies, & careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM). Students will research labor market information, learn job seeking skills & use selfknowledge to explore & set realistic goals. Fees may apply ($20).

32 TOUCH SYSTEM DATA ENTRY (TSDE) (Keyboarding) Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communications, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. Students will need to apply touch system data entry for production of business documents. Fees may apply ($5). *High School Credit course (0.5 credit) Prerequisite for BIM SEMESTER COURSE

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35 Mark your calendar!

36 DATES TO REMEMBER Thursday, April 26, 2018 Deadline to Turn in Course Selection Sheet to PE Teacher May 31, YOUR LAST DAY AS A 6 TH GRADER! TBA in August 7th Grade Orientation & Schedule Pick-Up August 15, YOUR FIRST DAY AS A 7 TH GRADER!

37 TBA IN AUGUST (Before school starts)

38 STILL CONFUSED Academic Placements Check with your 6 th Grade Teachers Electives - See the Spring ISD Middle School Education Planning Guide Course offerings at WMS or General/Specific Course Selection Sheet Questions - Mrs. Mouton at (281) or smouton@springisd.org