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Registration 2019-2020 8th 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- 8th 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 Science - 4 Credits Biology Physical Science IPC, Physics, Chemistry Advanced Science Advanced Science Social Studies - 4 Credits World Geography World History US History Government/ Economics World Languages 2 credits of the same world language (1st Level of a World Language) 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 Fine Arts Social Studies World Languages Agriculture Science Architecture/Construct Arts/AV/Communication Bus Manage/Admin Bus Communications Finance Hospitality/Tourism Marketing Technology Transportation/Logistics Education/Training Govt/Public Admin Health Science Human Services JROTC Law Enforcement Science Engineering Math Requirements English - 5 Credits Social Studies - 5 Credits Fine Arts - 4 or 5 Credits in one or two categories in sequence World Language - 4 Credits in one language OR 2 Credits in one and 2 in another. 4 or more Credits with at least 2 courses in the same pathway and one advanced course (Junior year or later) 4 or more Credits with at least 2 courses in the same pathway and one advanced course (Junior year or later) All STEM must have Alg 2, Chem, Phys STEM Math – Alg1, Geom, Alg 2, and 2-advanced math. STEM Science – Bio, Chem, Phys and 2 advanced sciences STEM Eng& Tech-3 Credits in coherent sequence. +4 Credits in AP or Dual OR +4 Advanced Courses (Junior & above) in Endorsement Areas for 4

• r more credits

OR +4 Credits in each foundation subject area – must include English IV, 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
• n 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

Pre-AP/GT

• More in-depth, application of grade level

and extension-style homework.

• Requires more effort, attention, and skill
• Student must be able to work

independently in & outside the classroom.

• The student is highly self-motivated to learn

and achieve.

• Class discussions begin with the assumption

that knowledge has been acquired independently and moves quickly to concepts.

• Testing involves more indirect application

and drawing conclusion-style questioning.

Academic Level

• More grade level, skills-based,

comprehension-style homework.

• The student may require more guidance

from the teacher.

• The student may need monitoring to

ensure completion of assignments.

• Class discussions begin with a review of

knowledge and move carefully toward understanding concepts.

• Testing involves more demonstration of

skills and knowledge-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?

Think About: Academic, Honors,

• r Algebra 1 or Pre-

AP Algebra 1 levels

Enrollment in Algebra I Pre-AP requires that Pre- AP Math 7 was successfully completed. https://drive.google.com/drive/my-drive https://drive.google.com/file/ d/1Op4bxy0JdmA5QqxkolB51g Iez2vUB1LR/view

EIC Local Rank and GPA (Grade Point Average)

Foundation Program

Subject Area Credits

English Language Arts Four Credits

• English I
• English II
• English III
• 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

Foundation Program

Course Credits World Languages 2 credits Physical Education 1 credit Fine Art 1 credit 21st 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?

FOUNDATION PLAN

ARTS & HUMANITIES

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

PUBLIC SERVICE

STEM

MULTI- DISCIPLINARY

What makes you happy?

Go to the KISD Webpage and select the link

ELA 8 Math 8 Science 8 SS 8 Advisory Combination of full year and semester electives and 2 alternates *Required applications for courses are due to the KMS Counseling office by Friday, February 22.

Semester electives not for High School credit

Let’s Build your 8th Grade Course Request

ENGLISH Language Arts 8 Pre-AP Language Arts 8 Or PAP GT Language Arts 8 MATH Math 8 Honors Math 8 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 PAP-H.S. Credit (Must have taken PAP Math 7) SCIENCE Science 8 Pre-AP Science 8 Or PAP GT Science 8

• S. STUDIES

Social Studies 8 Pre-AP Social Studies 8 Or PAP GT History 8

Choose your level of preference on the your registration sheet.

What’s next?

PHYSICAL EDUCATION *Required applications are located on the KMS website under registration information

• Athletics/Competitive Tennis** (Physical

Required and online completion of athletic application-KISD web site)

• P.E. or Partner P.E.*
• Tennis
• Off-Campus PE (Contact KMS Counseling

Office after Spring Break for information) In 7th OR 8th grade all students are required to take a year of a Physical Education Course. If your student took a physical education course in 7th grade, they are not required to take one in 8th grade. ** Competitive Tennis requires tryout- dates will be announced

What’s next?

Full Year Electives-

*Required applications are located on the KMS website under registration information

• Choir
• Band
• Orchestra
• Art I, Art 2 or Partner Art 1*
• Art Portfolio*
• Journalism/Yearbook*
• Theatre 1, Theatre 2
• Theatre Production *
• PALS*

Avid will be offered. (Students will go through an invitation/notice of interest, application and selection process.)

Full Year Electives- High School Credit

Foreign Language taken in middle school will be calculated in a student’s high school GPA.

• Spanish 1- Academic Level
• PAP Spanish 1
• Spanish 1 (online)
• German 1 (online)
• French 1 (online)
• Latin 1 (online)
• Entrepreneurship (online) meets the

H.S. graduation 21st Century Skill requirement

• Principals of Business, Finance and

Marketing (online)

• Principals of Health Science (online)

Semester Elective Options *Required applications are located on the KMS website under registration information

• College and Career Readiness
• Conversational Spanish
• Creative Writing
• Discovering Languages and Cultures

(online only)

• Investigating Careers-Introduction to

Audio/Video Production

• Speech Communication
• Student Aide*
• Technology Applications (online only)
• World Mythology

Semester Elective Options- High School Credit

• Health
• Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness (online)
• Personal Financial Literacy (online)
• Professional Communications (online)-

meets the H.S. graduation 21st 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)

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.

STAAR EOC Testing Requirements

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 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

• fferings.

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 23 still applies. Please select at least 2 alternate electives. If no alternates are selected, they will be chosen for you!

To make a course an alternate, you’ll click select the course by clicking on the check box beside the course name, and then selecting “Alternate to Any Course”

***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

Registration Reminders

• Registration is only

available online.

• You cannot take the same

course twice.

• You must register for a

total of 8 classes.

• The 2019-2020 Course

Guide provides descriptions of courses and prerequisites.

• You must select 2 elective

alternates.

• Changes to course

requests on HAC closes on

• Feb. 23rd. Students can

still view course choices on HAC.

• All changes after HAC

closes must be made in writing by April 1, 2019

SAVE Committee Process

฀ 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 April 1, 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.