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CMS West Course Selections 2020-2021

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From the CMS Website: Click Administration-Counselor’s Corner-Course Registration All you need is linked here!!

Important Dates Online window (HAC) will be open 2/18/20-2/28/20 Course Selection Sheets due back to the Counselor’s office by: Friday, 2/28/20

Course Catalog The 2020-20201 course catalog is located on the Coppell Middle School West Counselor’s Corner Page: Course Registration

Gifted and Talented Courses • GT courses are for students who are already identified as GT learners. You may only select GT courses in the areas you are identified in.

Reminder About Middle School Requirements: • All learners will take iExplore in the 7 th grade • All learners must have two years of PE or Athletics • All learners must complete one year of a Fine Art

Seven Courses Four Core Classes 7 th and 8 th grade Language and Literacy 7 or Language and Literacy 8 • Language and Literacy 7 GT or Language and Literacy 8 GT • Science 7 or Science 8 • Science 7 GT or Science 8 GT • Texas History 7 or US History 8 • Texas History 7 GT or US History 8 GT •

Seven Courses Math 7 th Grade : Math 7 • Math 8 (for learners currently in Math 6/7 Accelerated) • Math 8 GT (for learners currently in Math 6/7 Accelerated GT) • Algebra 1 Honors (for learners currently in Math 8) • Algebra 1 Honors GT (for learners currently in Math 8 GT •

Seven Courses Math 8 th Grade: Math 8 (Pre-Algebra) • Algebra 1 Honors (for learners currently in Math 8) • Algebra 1 Honors GT (for learners currently in Math 8 GT) • Geometry Honors (for learners currently in Algebra 1) •

PE/Athletics PE: Learners will participate in activities such as table tennis, badminton, tennis and bowling. Also includes fitness component. Athletics: Sports: Football (boys), Volleyball (girls), Basketball, Track, Cross Country, Tennis • and Soccer Must participate in TWO sports during the schoolyear • Must have a physical BEFORE the first day of school • An Athletic Parent meeting will be held the week before school starts • If you make the team, practices are before or after school for the sport that is • in season: 7th grade - 6:30 a.m. thru 1st period • 8th grade - 7th period until 5:00p.m. •

Off Campus PE Off Campus PE

Electives Requiring Applications Yearbook: This course is designed to help learners learn about publishing. Learners are selected for their reliability, character, enthusiasm to work and journalism skills. Learners will produce the school yearbook and other print and digital publications. Learners will create interactive projects as outlined on the syllabus and a digital media portfolio. THE TECH FORCE: (8 th ) Application required; limited positions available. Students will assist staff and other students with using the library and with technology. Duties may include manning the tech help desk, answering questions and problem solving frequent tech issues, creating videos or other projects, helping with library organization, assisting students with finding and using library resources, creating displays and assisting with library events, various other library and tech related duties. Student interest and skills will be considered in assigning responsibilities. The Force members are expected to demonstrate responsibility, be able to talk to a teacher (or the desire to gain those skills), be able to talk to other students properly (or the desire to gain those skills). Preferred qualities include a positive attitude, love of technology and/or reading, some technical knowledge, some knowledge of library organization. Student Aides: (8 th ) Prerequisite: Application and administration approval Student assists with daily routines in the main office, special needs areas, technology assistance, or the library. The Office Assistant’s responsibilities may include collecting attendance, filing, delivering mail and other items to teachers and learners. Library Aides assist the Librarian by checking materials in/out using the circulation desk computer and shelving materials in the library. Helping learners with special needs is also an option available to 8th grade learners. Learner leaders are selected based upon their reliability, honesty, character, and enthusiasm to work.

Interested in Credit by Exam? 1. You MUST apply 2. Applications do not come out until April 6, 2020 3. Applications are due back by April 17 th at noon 4. CBE testing dates: 1. May 14 th 2. June 2 Reminders: 1. Applications will be in the counselor office beginning April 6th Do NOT ask for applications before April 6 th 2. 3. Late applications will not be accepted.

Choose your courses wisely: Pre-registration changes will be accepted until the last day of school. Once school begins, there will be limited schedule changes.

Reminder: Online window will be open 2/18/20-2/28/20 Course Selection Sheets due back to the Counselor’s office by: Friday, 2/28/20

Reminders: • All middle school students must have TWO years of a PE (PE, Athletics, OCPE or a combination of the 2) • You must be a GT student to sign up for GT courses • The complete Middle School course catalog with descriptions of all course options can be found on the CMSW website: https://www.coppellisd.com/Page/2630 • The best, and fastest, way to get a question answered, if you cannot find it on our website, is to email your counselor. • We will not be scheduling individual registration meetings Course Registration FAQs can also be found on the CMSW website.

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Schedule Pick-Up • Schedule Pick up will be in early August. Please watch for updates on our website • Students: • Pick up your schedule • Walk around and see your classes • Parents: • Join PTO http://www.cmswpto.com/ • Purchase school supplies, PE clothes, and spirit wear through PTO http://www.cmswpto.com • Athletic uniforms through Wrangler Club www.coppellwranglerclub.com