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Welcome TO Middle School
Class of 2025
COUNSELORSRENAE PEREZ –8TH GRADE, EMILY DANNER– 7TH
GRADEJENNIFER WEDGE – 7TH GRADE & 8TH GRADE
Principal: Leslie Norris
Assistant Principal: Laurie Schaefer(8th)
Assistant Principal: Doug Wilhelm (7th)
Assistant Principal Operations:
Paul Harper
Class of 2025 House
Leaders
Doug Wilhelm– Administrator
Mrs. Danner- Counselor
Purpose for Meeting
Learn about Core classes offered
Communicate differences between
On-level and Pre-AP classes
Review Aim/Humanities qualifications
Share Elective classes offered
State Required Classes/Vaccinations
Examine Middle School Expectations
General Information
All students take 7 classes everyday.
All students have 1 homeroom period.
7+1
School day begins at 8:20.
School day ends at 3:30.
8:20 –3:30
Core Classes
All 7th graders take 4 Core Classes
English (double-blocked)
(English will be listed twice on class schedule)
Math
Science
Texas History
Advanced Classes Pre-AP/IB Math ( must meet qualifying criteria)
Pre-AP /IB Science (No prequalifying criteria)
Pre-AP/IB English (No prequalifying criteria)
Pre-AP/IB Texas History (No prequalifying criteria)
All current 2018-2019 6th grade students will be evaluated for Math 7 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.
Any student who did not meet criteria for advanced math initially will 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.
There are NO appeals.
If you qualify for Math Pre-AP/IB , you will automatically be enrolled.
Gifted & Talented
ClassesAIM 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 [email protected]
Gifted & Talented
Science
⬜ Qualification based on GT identification
⬜ Course is self-select (only available to students who are identified GT)
⬜ Please read the Academic Planning Guide to learn more about this course.
⬜ If student furloughs GT Humanities (English & History), they may still self-select GT Science
On-Level OR Pre-AP/IB ??
On-Level Students will have 3 days
to turn in their late work
for a maximum grade of
70
Students can expect
approximately 45 to 60
minutes of homework
per night (excluding
projects, test
preparation, etc.)
Pre-AP/IB Students will have 2 days
to turn in their work for a
maximum grade of 60
Students can expect
approximately 3 hours of
homework per night if
taking ALL Pre-AP/IB
courses (excluding
projects, test
preparation, etc.)
On-Level OR Pre-AP/IB ??
6th Grade
Daily Grades
60%
Quizzes/ Tests
Projects
40%
Points to consider when choosing
Pre-AP/IB classes
Time spent participating in extra-curricular activities (Athletics, select sports, dance, etc.)
Student’s strengths, abilities and interest
Organization and time management skills
Parents and students should carefully consider how many Pre-AP/IB courses the student will be taking and the amount of coursework that is required.
In the event that the student wishes to drop from Pre-AP/IB to regular coursework, those changes will take place at the end of the first grading period or at semester.
Points to consider when choosing
Pre-AP/IB classes
Transitioning from elementary to middle school is
not easy. Moving from a class size of 117 to a
class size of 624 makes being at the top of the
class a challenge. This challenge can create
anxiety, which can lead to a dislike of going to
school , etc.
Please understand, being promoted to 7th grade
means that your child is indeed ready for 7th
grade. On-level means they are where all 7th
graders SHOULD be.
ElectivesWARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Please select classes carefully. Our master schedule for all coursework and hiring of staff is determined by the courses selected in this process. The opportunity to switch a class is very difficult. Make sure your choices and alternates are truly YOURS!
No schedule changes for teacher requests, teacher change, or lunch period request!
Read the Academic Planning Guide and Course Descriptions very closely when making class selections
FILL-IN ALL ALTERNATIVE CHOICES (2) on course selection form.
ElectivesOne Semester Electives:
o Investigating Careers in Human Services
o Investigating Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
o Investigating Careers in Communications and Media Arts Science
o Investigating Careers in Health Science
o Investigating Careers in Business
o Investigating Careers in Finance
o College and Career Readiness
o Technology Applications in Computer Graphics
o Introduction to Art
o Intermediate Art (Prerequisite: Introduction to Art)
o Introduction to Theatre Arts
o Advanced Theatre Arts (Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre Arts)
o Introduction to Robotics – New!!
Boys Athletics
Football Basketball Off season
To play football, sign up for Boys Athletics. Everyone plays!!
If you only want to play Basketball, sign up for PE Fall and
PE Spring. Basketball is a try-out sport.
Athletics is a full-year elective. Practices start before school and transportation is not provided.
A complete Physical is required each year for all students entering Athletics
Girls Athletics
Volleyball Basketball Off season
Volleyball & Basketball are try-out sports.
Athletics is a full-year elective
A complete Physical is required each year for all
students entering Athletics
If a student does not make a volleyball or basketball team in 7th
grade and is not running for track, they will not be enrolled in the
second semester of athletics.
Try-Out Sports
You must try-out to make these teams:
Boy’s Basketball (full-year)
Girl’s Volleyball (full-year)
Girl’s Basketball (full-year)
Cheerleading (full-year)
Golf (Fall - half-year)
Tennis (Spring - half-year)
** Golf and Tennis may be selected. If you do not make the team, your schedule will be changed to PE.
Track and Cross Country
Students do not need to be in Athletics or PE to
participate in track or cross country
Practices take place before or after school
If student only wants to participate in track or
cross country, do not sign up for athletics
Students will not receive PE credit for track or cross
country.
Wrestling
Wrestling practice is after school
Boys and girls may participate
Students do not receive PE credit for wrestling in
middle school
Coed PE
To move on to High School, Every students
must take 2 semesters
of PE or Athletics during Middle School.(A student can take more but not less than 2 semesters)
OFF-CAMPUS PE
PE credit can be earned through Off – Campus
PE.
Approval process, applications and explanations
can be found on the AISD “Athletics” homepage
under “Off-Campus PE” or contact Coach McCullough at the Athletic Office.
Athletic Department / Off Campus PE
Full Year Fine Arts Electives
Band
Orchestra
Choir
You must be in Band or Orchestra in 6th grade to be in Band or Orchestra in 7th grade.
Yearbook
Application Required
Students will learn to take quality pictures, to design and organize set-up pages, and to cooperate with fellow classmates
Must be self-disciplined, responsible, and able to meet deadlines
Limited class size
** Application deadline: March 22nd
Application can be found on Mrs. Barnes’ website
Partners in PE
Application and Interview Process Required
• Partners in PE is a success oriented PE
program using supervised peer tutors and
individualized learning and instruction.
• Benefits for Student Partners
✓ Interact with students with disabilities and
develop empathy and respect for them
✓ Develop leadership skills
** Application deadline: March 6th
See your Elementary Counselor for applications
.
Required Immunizations for 7th Grade
Texas State Vaccine Requirements for 7th
graders• 1 dose of Tetanus-
Diptheria-Aceullular pertussis (Tdap), if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-diptheria (Td or Tdp) vaccine was received.
• 1 dose of Quadrivalent Meningococcal conjugate,vaccine must be identified, Menactra, Menveo, MenACWY, or MCV4.
Incoming students are required to get up to three (3) 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 shot records may be accessed through Parent Access.
Proof of current vaccinations are required prior to the start of 7th
grade.
Required Immunizations for 7th
• In August 2017, 78 students were turned away on the 1st day of school for NOT having proof of immunizations.
Health Information • Proof of Immunizations should be given to the School Nurse.
• Parents should contact the school nurse:
– if their student has a medical concern that the school should be aware of.
– for any medication administration at school.
• Healthcare Plans, like the Allen ISD Asthma or Allergy Action Plans:
– 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 one school year.
– 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.
Sports Physicals
• Sports physical paperwork should be given to the coach that instructs your student’s sport
• Sports paperwork must be completed after May 1st
2019.
• Forms and information can be found on the Allen ISD Athletic Department web page.
• Sports physical forms and information are kept with the Athletic Department.
• Parents should discuss health concerns with the coach and the school nurse.
Attendance and Exams
Mid-terms are typically the last two days of the Fall
semester.
Finals are typically the last two days of the Spring
semester
Please do not schedule vacations/trips during
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 or Pre-AP/IB for: Texas History, English, 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 Technology. Do not mark 4 boxes from each Electives section.
6. If the Elective has 2 boxes, both boxes must be marked.
7. Write 2 Alternate Choices in order of preference. These should be different 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.
Course Selection Form Back-side
This side of the course selection form helps to make sure you have completed the front side correctly.
1. Beside each core subject write either on-level or Pre-AP
2. Beside elective choices write the four electives you have chosen (if course is full year, write that course on both blanks)
3. Write the two alternate courses on the alternate courses lines. Remember, if the course is written as an elective above, it should not be written in as an alternate. Application courses should not be written in anywhere on this form.
4. Remember, English is double-blocked in 7th grade. It will appear twice on your schedule
Academic Planning Guide
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 things. Choose your electives wisely. Making elective changes once school begins is rarely done
The link to the Academic Planning Guide is on the Ereckson Middle School main page (look under Academics).
Course Selection
Rising 7th grade students
will register on their
Elementary Campus with
their Elementary
Counselor during the
school day.
**Date set by Elementary Campus
Save the Date
July 30th, July 31st and August 1st , Day at the Dog Pound
will be held. This is an orientation for students only. They will
learn about Clubs and Organizations, lunch procedures,
bus procedures, and tour the building. Registration is on-line only and can be found on the counselor website
under Class of 2025.
Parents in the Pound will be July 31st at 5pm.
Thank you for attending
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