Registration 2019-2020 7 th Grade KMS Leadership team Principal- - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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
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
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
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!
What to Expect
Who’s going to show up? Sweet or Snarly; Elation to Sadness
Crucial development process of building their own identity apart from their parents. May look like rebellion, defiance and rejection but it serves a greater purpose in their development.
Brains begin massive structural changes; concrete thinking makes way for more hypothetical thinking
wide open Friendships change Social media Risk Taking- Brain not fully developed Your experience-awkward and painful middle school years?
Tips
The less attention you pay to a cat the more they come around. If you are too much into their world, they will pull away. They will come around more if you seem less interested.
Research shows that the part of the brain we use to read facial expressions isn’t properly functioning for a middle schooler. As a result they often mistake a wrinkled brow, whether out of curiosity, shock or just interest as anger. Keep a smooth brow.
“You have to turn our homework in or you will fail!” vs “What will happen if you don’t turn in your homework?”
administrators at KMS Today.Com Michelle Icard 8/2016
empathize with all the defeats while still holding them accountable for their actions.
the tools they need to be successful young adults in an ever-changing world.
The Voice of the School Counselor, November/December 2006
Secondary Campus
day)
Developing Mature Young Adults:
challenges
registration, your child will be given a “practice” registration form to assist them in selecting their courses.
available online.
decisions regarding course requests.
February 22, 2019.
Keller ISD Website
Think About: Regular, Honors, Pre-AP, or Pre-AP GT levels
Enrollment in Algebra I
requires that Pre-AP Math 7 was successfully completed. You can view this video on the KISD website under Advanced Academics
and Families/Registration/Math Course Options Informational Video
PE or Athletics Full Year or 2 semester choices ELA 7 ELA 7 Math 7 Science 7 Social S 7 Advisory
***2 elective credits of alternates required when registering online in case your 1st elective choice does not work in your schedule, is full, or is not
ENGLISH
Language Arts 7 Double Blocked PRE-AP/GT Language Arts 7 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.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Counts as one elective choice
Required and online completion of application)
after Spring Break for information) Note- the state requires 2 full years of physical activity in grades 6 through 8. Having taken PE in 6th grade now requires that they only have one more year- Recommended for 7th grade
Full Year Electives- May choose one of these or choose 2 semester electives
*Required applications will be sent
choosing the class on HAC or you may pick up an application from the teacher at the class representative table after this presentation..
Choir, Band, Orchestra, Art, Partner Art*, Theatre and PALS* Avid will be offered. (Students will go through an invitation/notice of interest, application and selection process.) At registration, a student will choose an elective and if selected for AVID will replace that elective choice.
(Recommended)
Additional Semester Elective Options ( will choose 2 and 2 alternates)
to Audio/Video Production
Technology- Energy, Environment and Flight(HS elective semester credit earned)
(HS elective semester credit earned)
Campus staff will identify and place students after the STAAR scores are returned in June
Reading Styles
recent STAAR reading test Math Quest
recent STAAR math test.
Advisory-mandatory full-year course required for each middle school student.
First, log on to Home Access Center. https://homeaccess.kellerisd.net/HomeAccess
Click on the “Classes” Icon and choose the “Requests” tab.
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 7th OR 8th 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 7th grade. If you did not take a physical education/athletics course in 7th grade, you are required to take one in 8th 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
Finally, you will need to select at least 2 alternate choices for electives. You need to choose electives that you would be happy to have if your first choice isn’t possible. It is possible that these alternates COULD be the elective courses that you receive. Please note that if electives requiring applications are chosen, the application deadline of February 22 still applies. Please select at least 2 alternate electives. If no alternates are selected, they will be chosen for you!
***Remember, if you don’t select alternates, then they will be selected for you.
To see all requests that you’ve made for the 2018-2019 school year, click on the Classes icon and the Schedule tab and it will show all requests.
Please ensure that your student has requests in all of the areas specified above.
Alternate to any course
available online.
course twice.
total of 7 classes.
Guide provides descriptions of courses and prerequisites.
alternates.
requests on HAC closes on
still view course choices on HAC.
closes must be made in writing by April 1, 2019.
April 28th ends the opportunity for a course
request change.
Only changes pertaining to graduation plans
and/or computer errors will be addressed.
A student who does not submit a course
request change before April 28th will not be eligible for a schedule change.
April 28th ends the opportunity for a course
request change.
Only changes pertaining to graduation plans
and/or computer errors will be addressed.
A student who does not submit a course
request change before April 28th will not be eligible for a schedule change.
Are you placed correctly? Is the Pre-AP or Pre-AP GT level the correct level for you? Please choose carefully! After March 30th, no changes to course requests will be allowed (including level changes). Students must remain in Pre-AP or Pre-AP GT courses through the end of the 2nd week of school and have the opportunity to request a level change until the end of the 7th week of school. To request a SAVE Committee, you must have: 1. Turned in all assignments. 2. Attended multiple tutorials. 3. Retested when needed. Then, you will fill out a SAVE form in the Counseling Center. A parent/teacher/student conference is required PRIOR to turning in a SAVE form. Turning in a SAVE form is not an automatic level change. Most likely you will have a meeting with your parents, teacher, AP, and counselor to determine correct placement for this subject.