7th Grade Registration

Gene Pike Middle School

Success in 7th grade

Use a Planner or calendar Stay organized Turn in assignments and homework on time Attend tutorials when needed View online grades daily or weekly Talk to your teachers, ask questions, communicate your needs Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-

curricular activities

Success in middle school involves much more that just good grades!

7th Grade Schedule

8 periods 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies 2 Sections of LA Physical Education (Athletics, Tennis, or PE) 2 Electives

*** Each class is 45 minutes ***

~ 4 minutes for passing period~

Factors to consider when choosing classes:

Your strengths Teacher input STAAR performance and scores Current Pre-Ap classes Personal goals

High School Career Plans

All students will be choosing an Endorsement

Academies by Campus

Academy of Biomedical Sciences (ABS ) @ Byron Nelson High School

Academy of Media Arts and Technology (AMAT ) @ Northwest High School

Academy of Business Management & Entrepreneurship (BME ) @ Eaton H S

Collegiate Academy @ Steele Accelerated High School

Cosmetology Academy @ Steele Accelerated High School

Culinary Arts & Hospitality Academy @ Byron Nelson High School

Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM ) @ Northwest High School

What is an ENDORSEMENT?

A coherent sequence of electives in a specific area of interest.

These electives may be taken through an academy or through a specified Career Pathway.

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

Multidisciplinary Studies- General

Endorsement by Academy

ABS (Academy of Biomedical Sciences) = Public Service Endorsement

AMAT = Business & Industry Endorsement

BME (Academy of Business Management & Entrepreneurship) = Business & Industry Endorsement

Collegiate Academy = Multidisciplinary Endorsement

Cosmetology Academy = Public Service Endorsement

Culinary Arts & Hospitality Academy = Business & Industry Endorsement

STEM Academy = STEM Endorsement

Endorsement Commitment

What does this mean for a 7th 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 – Pre-AP or standard (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 Social Studies – 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

Pre-Ap Student Video

Keep in mind: – Pre-AP is not for everyone– It is college preparatory and helps prepare students for

Advanced Placement 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)

Video link: http://youtu.be/zPTAD6Z36R4

Physical Education (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. Physical Education – Required for all students not in Athletics or Tennis.

2 Electives: - Band- Orchestra- Choir- Art- Theater Arts - Skills for Living/Family Consumer Science- Teen Leadership - Career Portals - Office, Counselor, or Library Aide

Registration Forms – Core

Registration Forms - Electives

Electives: # from 1 to 6 with 1 being your first choice and 2 being your second