Want to be a 7th Grader? Medlin Middle School 2017-2018
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Success in 7 th grade Success in middle school involves much more that just good grades! Use a Planner or calendar Stay organized Turn in assignments and homework on time Attend tutorials when needed View online grades daily or weekly in Home Access Center (HAC) Talk to your teachers, ask questions, communicate your needs Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-curricular activities
7th Grade Schedule 8 periods each day 1 period Math 2 periods of LA 1 period Science 1 period Social Studies - Texas History Physical Education (Athletics, Tennis, or PE) 2 Electives
High School Career Plans
Academies by Campus Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM ) @ Northwest High School Academy of Media Arts and Technology (AMAT ) @ Northwest High School Academy of Biomedical Sciences (ABS ) @ Byron Nelson High School Culinary Arts & Hospitality Academy @ Byron Nelson High School Academy of Business Management & Entrepreneurship (BME ) @ Eaton H S Aviation Academy @ Eaton HS Collegiate Academy @ Steele Accelerated High School Cosmetology Academy @ Steele Accelerated High School
What is an ENDORSEMENT? A coherent sequence of electives in a specific area of interest. It s like declaring a major. These electives may be taken through an academy or through a specified Career Pathway. All students will choose an endorsement.
There are FIVE Endorsements STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Public Services- Health Sciences, Education Business and Industry- Agriculture, Audio/Visual Technology, Culinary Arts, Business Management Arts and Humanities- Fine Arts, Language
What does this mean for a th 7 grader? Grades and Pre-Ap classes matter if you want to get into an academy. Some students apply for an academy and only a certain number of students are accepted. Everyone chooses an endorsement in 8th grade. Consider all of your likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses.
Choices for 7th Grade Core Classes Math G/T (for identified GT students), Pre-AP or On-level (Choose Pre-Ap if you are in Pre-Ap in 6th grade) Language Arts G/T (for identified GT students), Pre-AP, or standard Science Pre-AP or standard Texas History Pre-AP or standard
Pre AP or Regular What s the difference?? Pre-AP moves at a more rapid pace and involves more in-depth classwork Pre-AP and On Level classes cover the same material (Math is the only exception) Pre-AP prepares students for the AP track in high school
How Pre-AP courses should you take? Consider Your academic strengths Teacher, parent, and/or counselor input Reviewing past grades and test performances Personal goals Extra-curricular activities Most importantly your motivation, effort, & attitude!
Pre-Ap Classes Keep in mind: Pre-AP is not for everyone It is college preparatory and helps prepare students for Advanced Placement and Dual Credit classes in High School. Standard and Pre-AP classes teach the same TEKS or objectives (With the exception of math which teaches more objectives in a given year)
Elective Choices Make your choices wisely.
What Are My PE Elective Choices? Physical Education or Athletics (Must Choose 1): Athletics- Requires a completed physical and athletic packet. Students must maintain a passing grade each 6-weeks to participate. Tennis- Requires a complete physical and athletic packet. Student will tryout at the beginning of 7th grade. Physical Education Required for all students not in Athletics or Tennis. Students who only want to run Cross Country, track, &/or play soccer need to be in PE, not athletics. (CC, track, & soccer require a physical & athletic packet freegoogleslidestemplates.com as well)
What Are My Elective Choices? Musical Fine Arts: Band Choir Orchestra Fine Arts: Foundations of Art Theatre Arts Electives that need Applications: AVID Journalism/Yearbook or Journalism/Media New Electives for 7th Graders: Skills for Living/Consumer Science Intro to Spanish Technology Applications II Teen Leadership II
Course Registration Forms 1. Fill out the paper Course Request Form 2. Enter your course selections into the HAC 3. Turn in your Course Request Form to the Counseling Office
Registration Forms Core As a 7th grader, you will choose which level of each core class you will take. For example, If you were not in Pre AP Science in 6th grade but would like to take it in 7th grade, you will need to place a checkmark next to the Pre AP Science course. The ONLY Exceptions to this is Pre AP math and G/T courses. You must be enrolled in Pre AP Math as a 6th grader to enroll in Pre AP Math as a 7th grader. G/T courses are for students currently enrolled in the G/T program.
Electives: Physical Education/Athletics 7th graders MUST choose one Physical Education or Athletics class. Athletics and Tennis require a physical from the doctor and require passing grades to participate in games. All athletics forms can be found online.
Electives: Your choice Electives: Number from 1 to 6 with 1 being your first choice and 2 being your second, etc. When you enter your electives into HAC, you will only enter your first & second choice. We will look at the rest of your choices, if your first two choices are not available.
What s Next? Entering into HAC freegoogleslidestemplates.com
Student s will enter their course request into Home Access Center. Student s MUST use their HAC login when entering their Course Request Forms into HAC. Follow the directions on the back of the letter. freegoogleslidestemplates.com
QUESTIONS???
These are DUE: On or Before Friday, March 24th. Bring forms to the Counseling Office. Thank you!