Registration 2019-2020 7 th Grade
KMS Leadership team Principal- Sandra Chapa Assistant Principal- Valerie Pope Assistant Principal- Logan Lacy Assessment Administrator- Theresa Dyvig Counselor (A- E)- Michelle Zimmerman Counselor (F- M)- Denise Dulany Counselor (N-Z)- Molly Brown
Working Together Problem: Typical Chain Contact: “My child seems depressed.” Counselor “My child is failing/not doing well in a class.” Teacher-first line of contact, then counselor if needed. “My child’s schedule is wrong.” Counselor- through use of the counselor request form “My child is having a problem with a teacher.” Counselor-for adjustment problems or ideas on how to better communicate. Assistant Principal- for personnel issues once parent has spoken to the teacher. Counselors at KMS are always happy to help in any way possible!
Parenting a Middle School child- Potential for Greatness What to Expect Tips • Unpredictable- Tween • Treat your middle schooler like a cat Who’s going to show up? The less attention you pay to a cat the more they come around. If you are too Sweet or Snarly; Elation to Sadness much into their world, they will pull away. They will come around more if you seem • Separation- less interested. Crucial development process of building • Master the botox brow their own identity apart from their parents. May look like rebellion, defiance and Research shows that the part of the brain rejection but it serves a greater purpose in we use to read facial expressions isn’t their development. properly functioning for a middle schooler. As a result they often mistake a wrinkled • Confusion brow, whether out of curiosity, shock or Brains begin massive structural changes; just interest as anger. Keep a smooth concrete thinking makes way for more brow. hypothetical thinking • Ask questions instead of giving advice. • Outside influences-Social world bursts “You have to turn our homework in or you wide open will fail!” Friendships change vs Social media “What will happen if you don’t turn in your Risk Taking- Brain not fully developed homework?” • Partner with teachers, counselors and Your experience-awkward and painful middle school years? administrators at KMS Today.Com Michelle Icard 8/2016
It takes a village….. • As a team we will celebrate each achievement, empathize with all the defeats while still holding them accountable for their actions. • Middle school is the time to equip our students with the tools they need to be successful young adults in an ever-changing world. The Voice of the School Counselor, November/December 2006
MIDDLE SCHOOL Secondary Campus Developing Mature Young Adults: • Responsibility Level • 8:30am- 3:45pm • Time Management • 45 minute classes (except block • Self-Advocate day) • Pre-AP/GT vs. Academic • 4 lunches • Balance with outside activities • Lockers • Opportunities for more diverse • Hallway challenges • PE/Athletics
Proud to be a Comanche Teams Cheer Block Art Spanish Scheduling Athletics STEM AVID PALS Band Clubs Choir Virtual Courses Theatre
Counseling Center • Individual Counseling • Guidance • High School • Registration Preparation • Crisis Management • Parent/Teacher • Outside Referrals Conferences • Four Year Plans • Group Counseling • Schedule Changes • College Readiness • Career Guidance
What should you have? 1. Course Selection Reference Sheet 2. Something to write with
Middle school registration • The registration form you receive is a reference sheet. During registration, your child will be given a “practice” registration form to assist them in selecting their courses. • Course Guides outlining courses and their descriptions will be available online. • Parents and students should discuss options available and make decisions regarding course requests. • Registration will be completed through HAC. HAC will close on February 22, 2019.
Middle School Course Guide Keller ISD Website
Pre-AP/GT Classes • Pre-AP/GT classes are offered at the middle school to help students gain the “Edge” in college preparation by: • Getting a head start on college level work • Improving writing skills and problem- solving techniques • Developing study habits necessary for handling rigorous course work
What Factors to Consider when Deciding about Enrolling in Pre-AP/GT Classes • Academic strengths/Areas of Giftedness • Commitment to academics • Extracurricular activities • Family support
STAAR EOC Testing Requirements
English, Science, and Social Studies Think About: Regular, Pre-AP, Pre-AP GT levels NOTE: In order to take Pre-AP GT English, Science or Social Studies course, a student must be an identified GT student.
Math – Where do you fit? You can view this video on the KISD website under Advanced Academics or the KMS website under Students and Families/Registration/Math Course Options Informational Video Think About: Regular, Honors, Pre-AP, or Pre-AP GT levels Enrollment in Algebra I or Pre-AP Algebra 1 requires that Pre-AP Math 7 was successfully completed.
ELA 7 ELA 7 Math 7 Science 7 Social S 7 Advisory ***2 elective credits of alternates required when registering online in case your 1 st elective choice PE or Athletics Full Year or 2 semester choices does not work in your schedule, is full, or is not offered.
Let’s Build your 7 th Grade Course Request ENGLISH Language Arts 7 PRE-AP/GT Language Arts 7 Double Blocked Double Blocked MATH Math 7/ Honors Math 7 Accelerated/GT Math 7 SCIENCE Science 7 PRE-AP/GT Science 7 SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies 7 Pre-AP/GT Social Studies 7 Circle your level preference on your sheet.
• PE, Partner PE, Tennis – No Physical required PHYSICAL EDUCATION What’s next? Counts as one elective • Athletics- Competitive Tennis team (Physical choice Required and online completion of application) • Off-Campus PE (Contact KMS Counseling Office after Spring Break for information) Note- the state requires 2 full years of physical activity in grades 6 through 8. Having taken PE in 6 th grade now requires that they only have one more year- Recommended for 7 th grade Full Year Electives- Choir, Band, Orchestra, Art, Partner Art*, Theatre May choose one of and PALS * these or choose 2 Avid will be offered. (Students will go through an semester electives *Required applications will be sent invitation/notice of interest, application and once you have indicated interest by choosing the class on HAC or you selection process.) At registration, a student will may pick up an application from the teacher at the class choose an elective and if selected for AVID will representative table after this presentation.. replace that elective choice.
• Students who have passed STAAR tests (Recommended)
What’s next? • College and Career Readiness Additional Semester Elective • Conversational Spanish Options ( will • Creative Writing choose 2 and 2 • Career Investigations-Introduction alternates) to Audio/Video Production • Project Lead the Way-Gateway to Technology- Energy, Environment and Flight(HS elective semester credit earned) • Speech Communication • Touch System Data Entry ONLINE (HS elective semester credit earned)
Required Intervention Courses Campus staff will identify and place students after the STAAR scores are returned in June • Full year courses that will replace electives • May participate in athletics before school if necessary Reading Styles • For students who did not meet minimum expectations on most recent STAAR reading test Math Quest • For students who did not meet minimum expectations on most recent STAAR math test. Advisory-mandatory full-year course required for each middle school student.
How do I register for courses? First, log on to Home Access Center. https://homeaccess.kellerisd.net/HomeAccess
How do I register for courses? Click on the “Classes” Icon and choose the “Requests” tab.
To make selections, you’ll click on the EDIT button to the right of the subject area.
To select a course, click on the check box beside the course, and then press SAVE. First make a selection for the 4 core classes: English Math Science Social Studies
In 7 th OR 8 th grade all students are required to take a year of a Physical Education Course. It is recommended that you take your required PE course in 7 th grade. If you did not take a physical education/athletics course in 7 th grade, you are required to take one in 8 th grade. Please make a selection from this category: Middle School PE/Equivalent As a next step, you will need to select a combination of full year electives and/or semester electives to complete your course request. Please make a selection from this category: Middle School Electives or Middle School Fine Arts Please consult the DRAFT course request form you have for course offerings .
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