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AZLE JUNIOR HIGH
7th Grade Student Parent Meeting
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Azle Junior High Things To Know
⚫ An ID is worn every day⚫ String bags are only allowed in classroom⚫ Be responsible for your education, we can
only help⚫ Attend school every day⚫ Schedule is different, you will adapt⚫ Mistakes will be made, learn from them⚫ Use electronic devices appropriately ⚫ Get involved!
What Classes Are Required Next Year?
▪ELA▪Math▪Texas History▪Science▪PE, Dance OR Athletics
General Education Classes OR Pre – AP/Honors Classes?
Pre-AP/Honors Classes:▪Courses are more challenging▪Require more time▪Increased Reading load▪Sophisticated writing assignments and projects
Requirements For Pre-AP/Honors Classes
Eligibility Requirement ▪Meets or Masters STAAR Test
▪ English & History – Reading STAAR▪ Math & Science – Math STAAR
▪Grade of 85 or above in desired class(es)
Pre-AP Classes Offered
oPre-AP/Honors ELAoPre-AP/Honors Texas HistoryoPre-AP/Honors ScienceoPre-Algebra
Physical Education o Need two semesters of PE, Dance or Athletics in
the 7th grade.o Physical activityo Lessons on team sports, individual sports, and
aerobic sports
Electives – Year Long
AthleticsCompetitive team sports requiring time involvement
outside the school day.
Physical is required Boys – Football, Basketball, Cross Country, and Track
Girls – Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, and Track
Electives – Year Long
PE/Dance o Earn PE credit o Movement, choreography, academic vocabulayo Learn and create individual and group dance
routineso Emerald Dazzlers teacher/director
Electives – Year Long
Principles of Information Technology
❖ Keyboarding❖ MS Office (word, excel, etc.)❖ Create letters, brochures, flyers, etc. ❖ Draw and Design❖ Social Media ❖ Internet Safety/Etiquette
(Earn ½ high school credit)
Electives – Year Long
Principles of Technology
❖ Lab and field investigations❖ Use scientific practices❖ Critical thinking and problem solving❖ Laws of motion, magnetism, etc. ❖ Imagination and Creation❖ Formerly STEAM
(Earn 1 high school credit)
Electives – Year Long
Health/Career Exploration
❖ Personal health: Food selection, care of body systems, effects of substances on the body, etc.
❖Prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases
❖Career explorations: career and college options after high school
(Health is a required high school course, earn ½ high school credit)
Electives – Year Long
Symphonic and Honors BandPlay self-owned or rental instruments*Private lessons are also offered *Practice time, sectionals, and after-school performances are requirementsPep Rallies, field trips, and contestsMost of all its….FUN!
Electives – Year Long
Jazz BandMust be in bandAllows students to pursue jazz music through playing and listening. Students learn a variety of jazz music through rhythmic, harmonic, and stylistic study. Performances at concerts and/or special events Audition Only
Electives – Year Long
Choiro Learn techniques to improve your singing
voice.o Learn how to sing with others as a team.o Perform at concerts, competitions, and
festivals.o Participate in field trips.o Choir shirt and fees, $40o Work hard, work together….
have FUN!!
Electives – Year Long
Electives – Year LongSubject to availability☺
Art•Sight Drawing•Clay Sculpting•Acrylic Painting•Watercolor•Art History
Rock to Bach⚫ Non-performance fine arts credit⚫ Listen to and analyze musical sound⚫ Music and music video analysis;
music related films and projects⚫ Learn origins of music from Classical to Rock to
Rap to Today's Hits⚫ Learn how music affects societies and cultures from
around the world⚫ Explore the AWESOMENESS of everything music
Electives – Year Long
⚫Cheerleading⚫Student Council⚫One-Act-Play⚫UIL Academic Teams⚫National Junior Honor Society⚫Musical⚫Peer Mediation
Extra-curricular Activities
Academic AND Fun Events….
o Pep Rallies o Band Concerts o Evening Athletic Gameso Track Meetso Assemblieso Danceso Red Ribbon Weeko National Junior Honor Societyo UIL Competitiono Math & Science Teams
Communities In SchoolsCIS
o Lunch Groupso Tutoringo Life Skillso Job Skills & Employmento Social Services For Youtho Parental Involvement
1 to 1 Chromebooks
▪ Every AISD secondary student will have a Chromebook checked out.
▪ Commitment from both parents and students.
▪ Fees will be required
When Does My Registration Form Need To Be Returned?
Return your course selection form to your homeroom teacher:
by
Thursday, March 4, 2020*Registration will be completed at
school on March 9 & 10
Questions?? If you have any questions, please contact:
Mrs. Conner, Mrs. White, or Mr. Roberts
(817) 444-2564 OR via email at:[email protected], [email protected]
Thank you!