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Hillwood Middle School

7th Grade Registration

2018-2019

•Principal, Kathleen Eckert

•Assistant Principal A-G, Jeff Dickeson

•Assistant Principal H-O, Bronwyn Sullenberger

•Assistant Principal P-Z, Joel Thompson

•Assistant Principal, Heather Sims

•Counselor A-G, Stephanie Worrell

•Counselor H-O, Tim Berube

•Counselor P-Z, Suzanne Gibson

Proud to be an HMS Husky

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Hillwood Middle School

• 8:30am- 3:45pm• 7th grade Athletics: before school

• 8 period schedule

• 45 minute classes

• 4 lunches

• Lockers• Hallway

• PE/Athletics

• Secondary Campus

• Mature young adults• Responsibility Level

• Time Management

• Self-Advocate

• Pre-AP vs. Academic

• Balance with outside activities

• Opportunities for more diverse challenges

Realistic Expectations

• 7th grade is an adjustment year for many students

• May not always make A’s, but will be challenged academically with rigorous content and strategies!

Middle school registration

• The pamphlet you received tonight lists the courses available to HMS 7th graders.

• 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 a google doc in Husky Huddle classes. Parents will receive an email with the courses selected by their student. A link to resubmit the google doc will be included if parents and students wish to make changes.

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

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.

What Factors to Consider when Deciding about Enrolling in Pre-AP Classes

•Academic strengths

•Commitment to academics

•Extracurricular activities

•Family support

What Happens if I change my mind once school starts?

*If a 7th or 8th Grade student is enrolled in Pre-AP Algebra I, he or she will take the Algebra I EOC exam

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

Grade 7: Reading, Mathematics,

Writing

Grade 8: Reading, Mathematics*,

Social Studies, Science

Middle School Course Guide

Keller ISD Website

Go to the KISD Webpage and select the link

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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

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Course Credits

World Languages 2 credits

Physical Education 1 credit

Fine Art 1 credit

21st Century Skills .5 credit

Electives 5.5 credits

EndorsementsWhich one would you choose?

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EIC LocalRank and GPA (Grade Point Average)

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7th Grade Pre-AP Math

Pre-AP 7th Grade Math 7th Grade Math

8th grade STAAR 7th grade STAAR

7th AND 8th grade math in one year Only 7th grade math content

In 8th grade you will take HS Algebra 1 In 8th grade you can only take 8th grade math

Have to put in work and be willing to come to tutorials when you need help

Have to put in work and be willing to come to tutorials when you need help

Homework every week Homework every week

Let’s Build your 7th Grade Courses

ENGLISH

Language Arts 7

Double Blocked

PRE-AP/GT Language Arts 7

Double Blocked

MATH

Math 7 Pre-AP/GT Math 7

SCIENCE

Science 7 PRE-AP/GT Science 7

SOCIAL

STUDIESSocial Studies 7 Pre-AP/GT Social Studies 7

What’s next?PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE, Tennis or Athletics (Physical Required and

online completion of application)

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-

*Required applications will be sent

once you have indicated interest by

choosing the class on HAC.

Choir, Band , Art, Theatre,

Partner in Art and Avid will be offered. (Students

must submit an application and be accepted into

these programs.)

What’s next?

Additional

Semester

Elective Options

• College and Career Readiness

• Conversational Spanish

• Creative Writing

• Introduction to Audio/Video

Production

• Project Lead the Way-Gateway to

Technology 3

• Speech Communication

• Touch System Data Entry ONLINE

(HS elective semester credit)

Elective Videos

• Long elective Video (some are 8th grade only): https://youtu.be/QCUeMpnX7d0

• Short elective Video:

• https://youtu.be/1wTyubAH48s

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.

AVID

If you are interested in AVID please attend the AVID

meeting on February 12th @ 6:30pm.

• Provides structure for binder and agenda organization

• Teaches note taking skills, study skills, SAT/ACT prep, writing and reading strategies

• Emphasizes critical and independent thinking

• Is for….

• Students who want to go to college and may need help with study skills or organization

• Students who enjoy school

• Pass previous year STAAR tests (recommended)

• AVID is NOT a remedial program and it is NOT a “cure” for unmotivated students

Electives

•Electives are subject to availability, staffing, and ability to fit into a student’s schedule. We will make every effort to get each student their elective choices but many times they are limited in what electives they can take based on their choices.

Registration Dates

•Counselors will be in classes on Tuesday, February 13th to help students register for 7th grade.

•Once your student submits their requests, you will receive an email with the courses selected by your student.

•Parents can make changes to their child’s course request by following the link in the .pdf file and resubmitting the course request. We will take the last request that you submit. The registration link will close on February 23rd.

Counselors will be answering questions in the front. Thank you and have a great night!