7TH GRADE REGISTRATION

Albion Middle School

7th Grade Housing and Lockers

Registration Packet Materials

Registration CardElective Course Descriptions

Lists ALL the classes offered at AMS. Some are for 8th grade students only, so you can look forward to taking them in the future!

Demographic Information

Please print your name, address, phone number, etc. legibly in PEN. Everything else should be completed in pencil in case you make a mistake or change your mind!

Required Classes

All 7th grade students will take the following classes:

English Language Arts 7 College Prep Math Core 7 Integrated Science 7 (STEM) Utah Studies 7

PE/Health 7 (every other day)

English Language Arts 7 (ELA 7)

Students may take:

English Language Arts 7 English Language Arts 7H (Honors)

You may choose which class you would like to take

English Language Arts 7 ***(per a students IEP goals, requires a teacher’s signature)

Honors Placement

Placement into Honors English Language Arts is self select, meaning you can choose to take it if you wish. Here are some questions to ask yourself when considering taking an honors class:

Do I currently earn A or B grades in the class? Am I reading at or above grade level? What is my SRI level? Do I turn assignments in on time? Do I stay focused and on task during class time? Do I enjoy my English class?

If you answered YES to all of the above questions then you should consider taking honors ELA next year!

Honors classes include an expectation that students will perform projects and assignments that require deeper application of literacy skills.

Keep in mind that a schedule change will NOT be an option next year, choose wisely grasshopper!

Math

Students will take:

College Prep Math 7 College Prep Math 7H (Honors) College Prep Math 7***(per a student’s IEP goals)

Math placement is based on a student’s MCAP, MCOMP, and CRT scores

Your current math teacher has these scores and will help you determine which class is right for you

If you wish to take the honors class but have not met the criteria you and your parent must sign a waiver form (see the counseling center for this)

All math classes require a teacher’s signature from your current math teacher

What if I need help with reading, ELA, or math?

We offer a literacy, math, and ELA lab courseStudents will be placed in these courses according

to their Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM) scores, SRI level, MCAP & MCOMP scores

Lab classes will take the place of one elective classIf you are required to take a lab class, your

registration card reflects thisA letter with more information about this lab class

has been provided with your materials

Science

All students will take: Integrated Science 7 (STEM)

STEM= Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

Topics: Bio-engineering, geneticsStudents will participate in design challenges

that focus on engineering and critical thinking

Social Studies & PE/Health

All students will take:

Utah Studies 7

AND

PE/Health 7 (every other day)

Elective Classes

Elective classes are classes you get to pick because they sound fun, interesting, or exciting

You will get to choose 1-3 elective classes for next year. The number of electives depends on whether you’re required to take Literacy, math, and/or ELA Lab.

ALL elective classes meet every other day for the entire school year

Elective Classes

Orchestra 1 (Beginning)

Band 1 Woodwinds (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone) Band 1 Brass/Percussion (trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone,

tuba, percussion) Orchestra 2 (Adv.) Band 2 (Percussion Ensemble) Symphonic Band Choir 1 Soprano/Alto (Girls) Choir 1 Tenor/Bass (Boys) Concert Choir

Elective Classes

Spanish 1ASpanish 1B

Keep in mind that a World Language is a rigorous elective course Teachers spend 90% of class time using the target language 7th grade is the last “entry” point for a world language, Spanish 1

is not offered to 8th grade students (students may take Spanish 1 at their high school however)

Art Foundations 1Art Foundations 2Ceramics 1Dance 1Dance 2

Elective Classes

EngineeringIntro. to ConstructionFoods/ClothingKeyboarding 1Creative WritingDebate 1Student Aide (application required; see the

counseling center)

Elective YouTube Clips

Wondering which electives to take next year?

Check out these YouTube clips our elective teachers have created to help you decide

http://www.youtube.com/user/AlbionMiddleSchool?feature=watch

Choose Wisely

It is important that you take time and select your classes wisely

A schedule change will NOT be an option next year due to building capacity (the number of students we have) and that we staff our school based on what electives you choose right now.)

You cannot repeat elective classes that you’ve already taken, choose something new! Also, do not list classes you’ve already taken as alternates. Exceptions: band, orchestra, and choir classes

Alternates

It is very important that you list 3 alternate electives because… Sometimes a class does not carry (not enough students request

the class) Sometimes classes are full Sometimes the electives you choose are taught the same class

period Sometimes the electives you choose are taught at the same time

as one of your core classes Sometimes we are unable to make your first choices work with

your scheduleWhat happens if I don’t select any alternates?

Your counselor will choose an elective for you Do you want your counselor choosing your classes?

Reminders

All classes with * require a teacher’s signature

You must sign your registration cardYour parent must sign your registration cardRegistration cards are due to your 2nd period

teacher on

Wednesday, February 19

Your Homework Assignment Tonight

Sit down with a parent and review your options

Decide which core and elective classes you’d like to take next year

Next, ask your teachers for the required signatures you need on your card

Make sure everything is filled out completelyTurn in your registration card to your 2nd

period teacher on Wednesday, February 19th