Registration 2019-2020 8 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
What should you have? 1. Course Selection Reference Sheet 2. Something to write with
Graduation Plan- 8 th Graders 9th 10th 11th 12th Keller ISD Distinguished Graduation Program - 26 Credits English - 4 Credits English I English II English III Advanced English Math - 4 Credits Algebra I Geometry Algebra 2 Advanced Math Physical Science IPC, Physics, Science - 4 Credits Biology Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science Social Studies - 4 Government/ Credits World Geography World History US History Economics 2 credits of the same world language (1 st Level of a World Language) World Languages Physical Education 1 credit Fine Art 1 credit 21st Century Skills .5 credit Professional Communications or online 1 credit Entrepreneurship Electives 5.5 credits 26 CREDITS Courses highlighted in Red are available at the middle school level if prerequisites are met.
Endorsement Requirements Endorsement Arts/Humanities Business/Industry Public Service STEM Multi-disciplinary Pathways English Agriculture Science Education/Training Science Fine Arts Architecture/Construct Govt/Public Admin Engineering Social Studies Arts/AV/Communication Health Science Math World Languages Bus Manage/Admin Human Services Bus Communications JROTC Finance Law Enforcement Hospitality/Tourism Marketing Technology Transportation/Logistics Requirements English - 5 Credits 4 or more Credits with at 4 or more Credits with at All STEM must have Alg 2, +4 Credits in AP or Dual Social Studies - 5 Credits least 2 courses in the same least 2 courses in the Chem, Phys OR Fine Arts - pathway and one advanced same pathway and one +4 Advanced Courses 4 or 5 Credits in one or course (Junior year or later) advanced course (Junior STEM Math – Alg1, Geom, (Junior & above) in two categories in year or later) Alg 2, and 2-advanced Endorsement Areas for 4 sequence math. or more credits World Language - 4 STEM Science – Bio, Chem, OR Credits in one language Phys and 2 advanced +4 Credits in each OR 2 Credits in one and 2 sciences foundation subject area – in another. STEM Eng& Tech-3 Credits must include English IV, in coherent sequence. Chem and/or Phys
Middle school registration • The registration form you receive today is a “practice registration form to assist you in selecting your 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 23, 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
Pre-AP/GT vs. Academic Level Academic Level Pre-AP/GT • More grade level, skills-based, • More in-depth, application of grade level comprehension-style homework. and extension-style homework. • The student may require more guidance • Requires more effort, attention, and skill from the teacher. • Student must be able to work • The student may need monitoring to independently in & outside the classroom. ensure completion of assignments. • The student is highly self-motivated to learn • Class discussions begin with a review of and achieve. knowledge and move carefully toward • Class discussions begin with the assumption understanding concepts. that knowledge has been acquired • Testing involves more demonstration of independently and moves quickly to skills and knowledge-style questioning. concepts. • Testing involves more indirect application and drawing conclusion-style questioning.
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? https://drive.google.com/file/ d/1Op4bxy0JdmA5QqxkolB51g Iez2vUB1LR/view Think About: Academic, Honors, or Algebra 1 or Pre- https://drive.google.com/drive/my-drive AP Algebra 1 levels Enrollment in Algebra I Pre-AP requires that Pre- AP Math 7 was successfully completed.
EIC Local Rank and GPA (Grade Point Average)
Subject Area Credits English Language Arts Four Credits • English I • English II • English III Foundation Program • Advanced English Course Math Four Credits • Algebra I • Geometry • Algebra 2 • Endorsement Advanced Math Science Four Credits • Biology • Advanced Science Course • Advanced Science Course • Endorsement Advanced Science Social Studies Four Credits • World Geography • World History • US History • Government/Economics
Course Credits World Languages 2 credits Foundation Program Physical Education 1 credit Fine Art 1 credit 21 st Century Skills .5 credit Electives 5.5 credits (4 credits required in an Endorsement)
Completing An Endorsement • Students must take at least four credits in an endorsement area. They can take any other classes they wish but must have necessary credits for an endorsement.
Endorsements Which one would you choose? ARTS & HUMANITIES BUSINESS MULTI- & DISCIPLINARY INDUSTRY FOUNDATION PLAN PUBLIC STEM SERVICE
What makes you happy?
Go to the KISD Webpage and select the link
*Required applications for courses are due to the KMS Counseling office by Friday, February 22. Semester electives not for High School credit ELA 8 Math 8 Science 8 SS 8 Advisory Combination of full year and semester electives and 2 alternates
Let’s Build your 8 th Grade Course Request ENGLISH Pre-AP Language Arts 8 Or Language Arts 8 PAP GT Language Arts 8 MATH Algebra 1 Math 8 Algebra 1 PAP-H.S. Credit Honors Math 8 (Must have taken PAP Math 7) SCIENCE Pre-AP Science 8 Science 8 Or PAP GT Science 8 S. STUDIES Pre-AP Social Studies 8 Social Studies 8 Or PAP GT History 8 Choose your level of preference on the your registration sheet.
What’s next? • Athletics/Competitive Tennis ** (Physical PHYSICAL EDUCATION Required and online completion of athletic application-KISD web site) • P.E. or Partner P.E.* *Required applications are located on the KMS • Tennis website under • Off-Campus PE (Contact KMS Counseling registration information Office after Spring Break for information) In 7 th OR 8 th grade all students are required to take a year of a Physical Education Course. If your student took a physical education course in 7 th grade, they are not required to take one in 8 th grade. ** Competitive Tennis requires tryout- dates will be announced
What’s next? • Choir Full Year Electives- • Band • Orchestra • Art I, Art 2 or Partner Art 1* *Required applications are located on the KMS • Art Portfolio* website under registration • Journalism/Yearbook* information • Theatre 1, Theatre 2 • Theatre Production * • PALS* Avid will be offered. (Students will go through an invitation/notice of interest, application and selection process.)
• Spanish 1- Academic Level Full Year Electives- High School Credit • PAP Spanish 1 • Spanish 1 (online) Foreign Language • German 1 (online) taken in middle • French 1 (online) school will be • Latin 1 (online) calculated in a • Entrepreneurship (online) meets the student’s high H.S. graduation 21 st Century Skill school GPA. requirement • Principals of Business, Finance and Marketing (online) • Principals of Health Science (online)
• College and Career Readiness Semester Elective Options • Conversational Spanish *Required • Creative Writing applications are • Discovering Languages and Cultures located on the KMS website (online only) under • Investigating Careers-Introduction to registration information Audio/Video Production • Speech Communication • Student Aide* • Technology Applications (online only) • World Mythology
• Health Semester Elective • Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness (online) Options- High • Personal Financial Literacy (online) School Credit • Professional Communications (online)- meets the H.S. graduation 21 st Century Skill requirement • Project Lead the Way GTT 1-Design and Modeling Automation GTT 2- Applied Science and Technology GTT 4- Architecture and Biomedical Science • Touch System Data Entry (online)
• Students who have passed STAAR tests (Recommended)
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