CLASS OF 2023 Counselors Renae Perez 7 th Grade Kim Petty 8 th - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
WELCOME TO MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS OF 2023 Counselors Renae Perez 7 th Grade Kim Petty 8 th Grade Leaders of the Pack Principal: Leslie Norris Assistant Principal: Paul Harper (7 th ) Assistant Principal: Doug Wilhelm (8th) Assistant
Counselors Renae Perez – 7th Grade Kim Petty– 8th Grade
Assistant Principal: Paul Harper (7th) Assistant Principal: Doug Wilhelm (8th) Assistant Principal Administration: Laurie Schaefer
On-level and Pre-AP classes
classes everyday.
at 8:25 am and ends at 3:35 pm.
11:17 – 11:52 OR 12:12 – 12:47
Core Course Elective Course
Texas for every student in the 7th grade to study
select the course of study more suited to students likes or interests
All 7th graders take 4 Core Classes
Pre-AP/IB Math (must qualify) Pre-AP /IB Science (No prequalifying criteria) Pre-AP/IB English (No prequalifying criteria) Pre-AP/IB Texas History (No prequalifying criteria)
PreAP/IB. Qualifications based upon the following: 4th Math STAAR Advanced Level III, 5th Math STAAR Advanced Level III, 6th first semester math grade typically a 90 or higher. Students must meet two of three district criteria for placement.
be re-evaluated using 6th final math grade and 6th Math STAAR Advanced Level III score. Placement notification will be reflected on student’s schedule in August.
AIM in Elementary School = Humanities in Middle School Humanities includes: English (1 period), History(1 period), Reading (1 period) If you are in AIM now, you will automatically be enrolled in Humanities. Sign up for Pre-AP English and Pre-AP History
If interested in this program email gifted@allenisd.org
to turn in their late work for a maximum grade of 70
approximately 45 to 60 minutes of homework per night (excluding projects, test preparation, etc.)
to turn in their work for a maximum grade of 60
approximately 3 hours of homework per night if taking ALL Pre-AP/IB courses (excluding projects, test preparation, etc.)
6th Grade 7th Grade
Daily Grades = 60% Quizzes/Tests/Projects = 40% This IS NOT to discourage enrolling in Pre-AP, simply to give realistic expectations to make an informed decision for your child. On-Level Daily Grades = 25% Quizzes = 35% Tests = 40% Pre-AP/IB Daily Grades = 20% Quizzes = 30% Tests = 50%
(Athletics, select sports, dance, etc.)
many Pre-AP/IB courses the student will be taking and the amount of coursework that is required.
AP/IB to regular coursework, those changes will take place at the end of the first grading period or at semester.
One Semester Electives:
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Schedules will not be changed for:
Read the Academic Planning Guide and Course Descriptions very closely when making class selections. Students have the first five instructional days to request a schedule change each semester.
FILL-IN ALL ALTERNATIVE CHOICES.
BOYS
Athletics is a full-year elective. A complete Physical is required each year for all students entering Athletics If you sign up for Boys Athletics, you will play Football. If you only want to play Basketball, sign up for PE Fall and PE Spring …NOT Boys Athletics! Basketball is a try-out sport. Your schedule will be changed when you make the team.
GIRLS
Athletics is a full-year elective A complete Physical is required each year for all students entering Athletics Volleyball & Basketball are try-out sports.
to participate in track or cross country
cross country, do not sign up for athletics
cross country.
wrestling
You must try-out to make these teams:
** Golf and Tennis may be selected. If you do not make the team, your schedule will be changed to PE.
Campus PE.
explanations can be found on the AISD “Athletics” homepage under “Off-Campus PE” or contact Coach Debbie Evans at the Athletic Office.
Band Orchestra Choir
You must be in Band or Orchestra in 6th grade to be in Band or Orchestra in 7th grade.
YEARBOOK:
considered for Yearbook.
to class.
lunch and a 3 inch binder or a combination of binders adding up to 3 inches. (Examples: one 3 inch binder, three 1 inch binders)
Texas State Vaccine Requirements for 7th graders
Diptheria-Aceullular pertussis (Tdap), if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus- diptheria (Td or Tdp) vaccine was received.
conjugate, vaccine must be identified, Menactra, Menveo, MenACWY, or MCV4.
Incoming students are required to get up to two (2) vaccines to enter 7th grade, per Title 25 Health Services 97.61-97.72 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). It is recommended that proof of immunizations, for incoming 7th graders, be delivered to the current elementary school nurse, prior to the end of the current school year.
Student immunization records may be accessed through Parent Access.
Proof of current vaccinations are required prior to the start of 7th grade.
– if their student has a medical concern that the school should be aware of. – for any medication administration at school.
– A new healthcare plan, signed by the prescribing physician, should be completed every school year, and given to the school nurse, at the beginning of the school year. Healthcare provider orders are valid for
– The Allen ISD Action Plan forms can be found on the school nurse’s , Faculty Web Page, or a paper copy may be picked up at your child’s school.
the Fall semester.
Spring semester
these days. Teachers are not allowed to give exams early.
How to complete the Course Selection Sheet
1. Print child’s legal name (no nicknames) 2. Print Parent/Guardian’s name 3. Write Parent/Guardian’s phone number 4. Mark your child’s choice for On-level
and Science. both boxes must be marked. 5. Mark a TOTAL of 4 boxes from the Electives section. The Electives section is from Fine Arts through Advanced
from each Electives section. 6. If the Elective has 2 boxes, both boxes must be marked. 7. Write 2 Alternate Choices in order of
than the 4 boxes you marked in the Electives section. 8. Parent/Guardian signs form 9. The back side of the form is a worksheet to help you. Students will make course selections based on the front side of the Course Selection Form.
The Academic Planning Guide is a resource to use when choosing classes for middle school. Core and elective courses are listed along with a brief description. This will be a valuable tool to use when making class decisions for the upcoming year. We highly encourage you to choose electives that interest you. Middle school is a great time for you to explore your interests and experience many new and exciting
changes once school begins is rarely done The link to the Academic Planning Guide is on the Ereckson Middle School main page (look under Quick Links for Parents).
under “class 0f 2023” for tonight's presentation and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Coach Flowers’ Boys Athletic presentation will begin in 15 minutes