Dear Frenship ISD Students and Parents, Middle school is the perfect time to begin thinking about student interests and begin taking appropriate planning and action steps to ensure a successful transition to high school and beyond. This course guide contains the current course offerings for middle school students in the Frenship ISD. This information is to help you and your student make informed choices as you plan what courses they will take in middle school to best set them up for success in high school. Plan for your best future when selecting courses. Students and parents, best wishes in your pursuit of a quality middle school education and creating a plan of study that will provide your student many options upon high school graduation! Please contact your middle school administration or campus counselor if you need assistance. Thank you for choosing Frenship ISD!
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FISD Middle School Administration Alcove Trails Middle School 7510 63rd Street Lubbock, TX 79407
Frenship Middle School 500 Main Street Wolfforth, TX 79382
Heritage Middle School 6110 73rd Street Lubbock, TX 79424
Principal Rebecca Whipkey rebeccawhipkey@frenship.us 806-794-5201
Principal Casey Loafman cloafman@frenship.us 806-866-4464
Principal Chelsey Campbell ccampbell@frenship.us
806-794-9400
Terra Vista Middle School 1111 Upland Avenue Lubbock, TX 79416 Principal Cale Bridges cbridges@frenship.us 806-796-0076
FISD Middle School Counselors
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Alcove Trails Middle School 7510 63rd Street Lubbock, TX 79407
Frenship Middle School 500 Main Street Wolfforth, TX 79382
Heritage Middle School 6110 73rd Street Lubbock, TX 79424
Terra Vista Middle School 1111 Upland Avenue Lubbock, TX 79416
Counselor Araceli Rodriguez arodriguez@frenship.us 806-794-5201
Counselor Chelsea Click cclick@frenship.us 806-866-4464
Counselor Haley Beardemphl hbeardemphl@frenship.us 806-794-9400
Counselor Courtney Miller cmiller@frenship.us 806-796-0076
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Table of Contents Technology .................................................................................................................................4 Textbooks ...................................................................................................................................4 Learning Management System....................................................................................................4 Testing Requirements ................................................................................................................4 Grading Practices and Policies ....................................................................................................5 Schedule Changes ......................................................................................................................7 Programs ...................................................................................................................................8 Courses ....................................................................................................................................10 Required Courses .....................................................................................................................10 Elective Courses .......................................................................................................................19 Clubs and Extra-curricular Activities .........................................................................................26 Sample Course Choice Sheets ...................................................................................................28
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Technology Student laptops are available and issued to students in Frenship ISD free of charge. Each student is responsible for his or her device issued by their school and is responsible for payment for lost and/or damaged technology occurring in the school year.
Textbooks In courses where textbooks are available, students in Frenship ISD can check one out free of charge. Each student is responsible for his/her textbook issued by their school and is responsible for payment for lost and/or damaged textbooks occurring in the school year.
Learning Management System-Schoology Students in Frenship ISD will be provided a login to Schoology. Schoology is a learning management system that specializes in course instruction, curriculum, resource sharing and collaboration.
Testing Requirements Measures of Academic Progress (MAP Growth) Frenship ISD administers MAP Growth to all students in grades 6-8 in the areas of mathematics, reading and language. Students are assessed during fall (Beginning of Year), winter (Middle of Year) and spring (End of Year) administration windows. It provides teachers with accurate and actionable data to target instruction for each student or groups of students regardless of how far above or below they are from their grade level. The MAP Growth assessment is computer-adaptive, which means that as students answer questions correctly, subsequent questions are increasingly more challenging; similarly, as students answer questions incorrectly, subsequent questions become less difficult. This type of assessment allows for the precise measurement of student academic performance.
State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Based on the content standards, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), the STAAR and STAAR EOC assessments align to courses taken throughout a student’s school experience. The STAAR/EOC tests emphasize specific learning objectives, called “readiness” standards, and are designed to be rigorous assessments of the content knowledge that students should possess at the completion of the course.
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College Readiness Assessment: PSAT-8 All eighth-grade students will take the grade level appropriate version of the PSAT in October at the district’s expense. The PSAT is a good indicator of college readiness, and scores can be compared to SAT scores. More information about the PSAT is available at www.collegeboard.com.
Fitness Assessments Texas Education Code §38.101 and §38.103 requires school districts to annually assess the physical fitness of students enrolled in grades 3 through 12. The assessment instrument must (1) be based on factors related to student health, including the following factors that have been identified as essential to overall health and function: (A) aerobic capacity; (B) body composition; and (C) muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility; and (2) include criterion‐referenced standards specific to a student's age and gender and based on the physical fitness level required for good health.
Grading Guidelines and Policies Grading guidelines for each grade level or course will be communicated and distributed to students and their parents by the classroom teacher. These guidelines shall ensure that grading reflects a student’s relative mastery of an assignment and that a sufficient number of grades are taken to support the grade average assigned. Guidelines for grading shall be clearly communicated to students and parents and have been approved by the campus principal. These guidelines establish the minimum number of assignments, projects, and examinations required for each grading period. In addition, these guidelines establish how the student’s mastery of concepts and achievement will be communicated (i.e., letter grades, numerical averages, checklist of required skills, etc.). Grading guidelines also outline in what circumstances a student will be allowed to redo an assignment or retake an examination for which the student originally made a failing grade. Procedures for a student to follow after an absence will also be addressed.
Purpose of Grading In Frenship ISD, grades are a measure of students’ mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Grades communicate academic progress and provide timely feedback to students and parents.
Grading Roles and Responsibilities Student • • •
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To take ownership and responsibility for his/her performance. To communicate with the teacher when he/she does not understand. To set goals and be an active learner.
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Parent/Guardian • • •
Initiate communication with the teacher when concerns arise, or support is needed. To assist with establishing a work environment conducive to learning. To provide appropriate level of support for the student, stay current with following student’s grades in Skyward.
Teacher • • •
To communicate expectations, both regular and long term. To provide opportunities for feedback. To enter grades into the online grade book according to guidelines.
Campus Administration • • •
To ensure that teachers understand the guidelines. To monitor and support the guidelines. To provide feedback to teachers concerning practices relating to the guidelines.
Required Number of Grades A minimum of 10 grades should be entered per subject per six weeks.
Grades: Skyward Grades will be recorded into the teacher gradebook weekly. By the end of the three-week grading period, half of the grades must be recorded into Skyward. Grades recorded in the gradebook should be linked to key understanding, performance assessments, or TEKS student expectations.
Re-teaching/Re-assessment Students shall be allowed a reasonable opportunity to redo an assignment or re-take a test for which the student received a failing grade (below 70). The purpose of re-teaching and reassessment is to allow students who have not yet demonstrated mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills additional opportunities to learn. To support student learning, teachers will provide appropriate interventions for students before they re-do work. Specifics concerning elementary and secondary guidelines can be obtained from the campus principal.
Percent Weights of Grades English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies will have two categories in the electronic gradebook with the corresponding weights: Formative 60% Summative 40%
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*Formative Assessments are progress monitoring tools that determine how we can help students in the process of learning. They are assessments FOR learning. Formative assessments can be taken as grades, but do not have to be recorded as a grade in the gradebook (i.e.: thumbs up/down, tickets out, four corners, gallery walks, labs, observations, questioning, discussions, learning/response logs, graphic organizers, peer/self-assessments, practice presentations, individual responses [written/digital], spelling tests, homework, editing, recording thinking while reading, think/pair/share, portfolios, anecdotal records, participation etc.). *Summative Assessments measure how much students have learned over time. They are assessments OF learning. They assess mastery of the curriculum standards and help determine effectiveness of instruction. Summative assessments should be created prior to instruction to capture and identify both content and process of learning that represent the desired outcomes (ie: end of unit tests or projects, standardized assessments, labs, completed compositions, completed portfolios). *No more than 20% of a 6 weeks grade may be based on a single assignment, so no less than 2 summative assessments should be required each grading period.
Attendance Requirements To receive credit for a course, a student must be in attendance for at least 90 percent of the days the class is offered. This 90 percent includes ALL absences, excused and unexcused, per Texas Education Code Sec. 25.092.
Schedule Changes Dropping/Adding a Course With parent permission, a student may fill out a change request form with the campus counselor. After the fifth-class day of the semester, there will be no changes until the next semester. If approved the student is responsible for missing make-up work. Exceptions are only approved by the building principal.
Dropping an Honors, GT Course The student must have parent approval and complete the change request form with the campus counselor. After the fifth-class day of the semester, there will be no changes until the next semester. If approved the student is responsible for missing make-up work. Exceptions are only approved by the building principal.
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Programs Honors Program Honors/GT courses include highly rigorous and accelerated instruction that helps students prepare for future advanced classes such as Advanced Placement or Dual Credit. Honors/GT courses incorporate elements of project-based learning in which students demonstrate their mastery of content in a variety of ways, including both conventional and non-conventional means of assessment through the creation of products and/or performances. In Frenship ISD, these classes are offered at the middle school level in grades 6-8 in all four core content areas (Math, Reading Language Arts (RLA), Science, and Social Studies). Any student may enroll in Honors classes in Reading Language Arts (RLA), math, social studies, and/or science classes in grades 6, 7, and 8.
Gifted and Talented Frenship ISD recognizes the gifted and talented student as one whose abilities, talents, and potential for accomplishment are so outstanding that they require a variety of special provisions to meet their educational needs. As students, they represent all races, socioeconomic groups, geographic locales, and environments. As adults, they are leaders in government, medicine, invention, creative arts, communication, philosophy, industry, science, and many other fields. Frenship ISD seeks to offer educational opportunities appropriate to each student’s ability, including providing for the unique needs of the gifted and talented. The goal of the FISD’s Gifted and Talented (GT) program is to provide experiences whereby students will be challenged academically, socially, and emotionally to achieve their greatest potential to manage change and to have a sense of responsibility for self, school, community, and society. Identified students in GT may enroll in Honors Reading Language Arts (RLA), Math, Social Studies, and/or Science classes in Grades 6, 7, 8. Informational meetings for parents of current and potential GT students are held in early Fall.
Bilingual Emergent (or English as a Second Language (ESL) program) All students who register in this school district will complete a home language survey form. If this survey indicates that a language other than English is spoken in the home or is spoken by the student most of the time, the student must be referred to the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC). After the language assessment results have been reviewed by the LPAC Committee, the committee will make recommendations for the student to receive ESL services. The English as a Second Language (ESL) program shall be an integral part of the regular educational program. State-adopted English as a second language instructional materials and supplementary materials are used as curriculum tools. This program is aligned with the district's general education literacy program. The English as a second language program shall address the affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs of limited English proficient students (emergent bilinguals).
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ESL classes, which focus on intensive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English, are offered to emergent bilingual students at all campuses.
Dual Language Program (Currently offered at Terra Vista Middle School)The one-way dual language immersion program is a biliteracy model in which students identified as English learners are served in both English and another language. Students are prepared to meet reclassification criteria to be successful in Englishonly instruction not earlier than six or later than seven years after the student enrolls in school. Instruction provided in a language other than English in this program model is delivered by a teacher appropriately certified in bilingual education under TEC, §29.061. Instruction provided in English in this program model may be delivered either by a teacher appropriately certified in bilingual education or by a different teacher certified in ESL in accordance with TEC, § 29.061. The goal of the one-way dual language immersion is for program participants to attain full proficiency in another language as well as English. This model provides ongoing instruction in literacy and academic content in the students’ primary language as well as English, with at least half of the instruction delivered in the students’ primary language for the duration of the program.
Athletic Programs Students may schedule athletics courses instead of physical education. Sixth graders interested in participating in the competitive athletic program in seventh grade, should sign up for Pre-Athletics their sixthgrade year. In the seventh and eighth grades, football, basketball, track, cross country, golf, and tennis contests will be scheduled with schools inside and outside the district. Students may try out for volleyball, basketball, golf, and tennis in the early fall. Football, cross country, and track are open to all students. Students participating in athletics must maintain a 70 in all subjects and must pass the annual physical examination required by University Interscholastic League (UIL). Students interested in athletics should contact the individual school campus to obtain the necessary forms. To access the Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct: www.frenship.net
Off Campus PE Frenship Independent School District’s Off-Campus Physical Education (OCPE) Program offers students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn physical education credits by participating in appropriate privately or commercially sponsored programs that meet district and state requirements. The OCPE programs offers schedule flexibility to students who are making serious attempt to develop higher-level abilities and skills in specific activities that surpass what the district can offer though general physical education curriculum. Contact the campus counselor for more information.
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Fine Art Programs Frenship ISD Fine Arts Program provides a comprehensive, sequential, and cumulative arts education for students in grades 6-8. At the middle school level, students are offered a wide range of elective course offerings including art, band, choir, theatre, and orchestra.
Career and Technology Programs Career & Technical Education (CTE) offers an opportunity for students to learn skills they may use in high school, in college, in a career after graduation, and/or as a financial means to help further their education. CTE blends academics and career preparation to produce well-rounded graduates ready for the opportunities of the world.
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All students are required to complete two years of Physical Education while in grades 6-8. All students must complete at least one year of Fine Arts. Grades 6 and 7: Reading Language Arts (RLA) is double blocked, meaning the student will have the class twice a day with the same teacher and students. Students must qualify to be placed in Read 180, Dyslexia, or English as a Second Language (ESL). Honors Math 7 or equivalent course is required for Algebra 1 Some elective courses require instructor approval. Middle School Courses offered for High school credit: Algebra 1, Spanish, Broadcast Media 2: High school credit is not granted until both semesters are completed at the middle school. Grades earned in these courses will be reflected on the student’s o
high school transcript.
Required Courses Mathematics Math 6
Gr: 6
Prerequisite: None Description: The primary focal areas in Grade 6 are number and operations; proportionality; expressions, equations, and relationships; and measurement and data. Students use concepts, algorithms, and properties of rational numbers to explore mathematical relationships and to describe increasingly complex situations. Students use concepts of proportionality to explore, develop, and communicate mathematical relationships. Students use algebraic thinking to describe how a change in one quantity in a relationship result in a change in the other. Students connect verbal, numeric, graphic, and symbolic representations of relationships, including equations and inequalities. Students use geometric properties and relationships, as well as spatial reasoning, to model and analyze situations and solve problems. Students communicate information about geometric figures or situations by quantifying attributes, generalize procedures from measurement experiences, and use the procedures to solve problems. Students use appropriate statistics, representations of data, and reasoning to draw conclusions, evaluate arguments, and make
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recommendations. While the use of all types of technology is important, the emphasis on algebra readiness skills necessitates the implementation of graphing technology.
Honors Math 6
Gr: 6
Prerequisite: Honors Criteria Description: Students in Honors Math 6 will experience the content described in the Math 6 course; however, they will be expected to address learning objectives with greater depth and a faster pace along with higher expectations for student performance.
Math 7
Gr: 7
Prerequisite: Math 6 Description: The primary focal areas in Grade 7 are number and operations; proportionality; expressions, equations, and relationships; and measurement and data. Students use concepts, algorithms, and properties of rational numbers to explore mathematical relationships and to describe increasingly complex situations. Students use concepts of proportionality to explore, develop, and communicate mathematical relationships. Students use algebraic thinking to describe how a change in one quantity in a relationship result in a change in the other. Students connect verbal, numeric, graphic, and symbolic representations of relationships, including equations and inequalities. Students use geometric properties and relationships, as well as spatial reasoning, to model and analyze situations and solve problems. Students communicate information about geometric figures or situations by quantifying attributes, generalize procedures from measurement experiences, and use the procedures to solve problems. Students use appropriate statistics, representations of data, and reasoning to draw conclusions, evaluate arguments, and make recommendations. While the use of all types of technology is important, the emphasis on algebra readiness skills necessitates the implementation of graphing technology.
Honors Math 7
Gr: 7
Prerequisite: Honors Criteria Description: This course is designed to prepare students for Algebra 1 (Honors) in grade 8. Students in Honors Math 7 will experience the content described in the Math 7 course and Pre-Algebra course.
Pre-Algebra
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: None Description: The primary focal areas in Grade 8 are number and operations; proportionality; expressions, equations, and relationships; and measurement and data. Students use concepts, algorithms, and properties of rational numbers to explore mathematical relationships and to describe increasingly complex situations. Students use concepts of proportionality to explore, develop, and communicate mathematical relationships. Students use algebraic thinking to describe how a change in one quantity in a relationship result in a change in the other. Students connect verbal, numeric, graphic, and symbolic representations of
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relationships, including equations and inequalities. Students use geometric properties and relationships, as well as spatial reasoning, to model and analyze situations and solve problems. Students communicate information about geometric figures or situations by quantifying attributes, generalize procedures from measurement experiences, and use the procedures to solve problems. Students use appropriate statistics, representations of data, and reasoning to draw conclusions, evaluate arguments, and make recommendations. While the use of all types of technology is important, the emphasis on algebra readiness skills necessitates the implementation of graphing technology.
Algebra (High School Credit)
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: Honors Math 7 or equivalent Description: The major focus of this course is a function approach. This course deals with directed numbers, polynomials and their operations, and factoring. Also included will be graphing linear functions, solving systems of equations in two variables, rational expressions, graphing quadratic functions and solving quadratic equations, and graphing and evaluating exponential functions. A strong component of this course will be the use of technology with the graphing calculator and appropriate software. Successful completion of this course will receive high school credit. Preparation for the EOC is also a component of this course.
Reading Language Arts
RLA 6
Gr: 6
Prerequisite: None Description: Students in RLA 6 master previously learned skills in increasingly complex reading selections and written compositions. Sixth-grade students read and respond to literature, learning to make inferences and recognize the purpose of essential literary devices. In reading informational text, students interpret information, synthesize, and make logical connections between ideas, and explain how different organizational patterns develop the main idea and the author’s viewpoint. Students determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other roots and affixes. Sixth- grade students utilize all steps of the writing process to develop different forms of writing for specific purposes and audiences, such as to express, reflect, influence, and communicate ideas through composition. Students revise drafts to clarify meaning and enhance style and edit their writing based on their growing knowledge of grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Students produce final revised and edited pieces of written composition on a regular basis. They search multiple texts to complete research reports and projects. Students give an organized presentation with a specific point of view, participate in discussions, and work productively with others. This course is double blocked.
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Honors/GT RLA 6
Gr: 6
Prerequisite: Honors criteria Description: Students in Honors RLA 6 will experience the content described in the regular course; however, they will be expected to direct their own studies more independently and in greater depth than students in a regular section. This course is double blocked.
RLA 7
Gr: 7
Prerequisite: None Description: Students in English 7 master previously learned skills in increasingly complex reading selections and written compositions. Seventh-grade students read and respond to literature, learning to make inferences, recognize the purpose of essential literary devices, and reflect on understanding to monitor comprehension. In reading informational text, students use different organizational patterns as guides for summarizing and forming an overview of different kinds of expository text. Students determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other roots and affixes. Seventh- grade students utilize all steps of the writing process to develop different forms of writing for specific purposes and audiences, such as to express, reflect, influence, and communicate ideas. Through composition, students revise drafts to clarify meaning and enhance style and edit their writing based on their growing knowledge of grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Students produce final revised and edited pieces of written composition on a regular basis. They search multiple texts to complete research reports and projects. Students produce an organized presentation with a specific point of view, participate in discussions and work productively with other. This course is double blocked.
Honors/GT RLA 7
Gr: 7
Prerequisite: Honors criteria Description: Students in Honors RLA 7 will experience the content described in the regular course; however, they will be expected to direct their own studies more independently and in greater depth than students in a regular section. This course is double blocked.
RLA 8
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: None Description: Students in English 8 master previously learned skills in increasingly complex reading selections and written compositions. Eighth- grade students read and respond to literature, making intertextual links among and across texts, including other media. In reading informational text, students make subtle inferences and draw complex conclusions about the ideas in text and their organizational patterns. Students determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other roots and affixes. Eighth-grade students utilize all steps of the writing process to develop different forms of writing for specific purposes and audiences, such as to express, reflect, influence, and communicate ideas. Through composition, students revise drafts to clarify meaning and enhance style and edit their writing based on their growing knowledge of grammar, mechanics,
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and spelling. Students produce final revised and edited pieces of written composition on a regular basis. They search multiple texts to complete research reports and projects. Students produce an organized presentation with a specific point of view, participate in discussions and work productively with others.
Honors/GT RLA 8
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: Honors criteria Description: Students in English 8 (H) will master and extend the language, composition, vocabulary, and literary objectives established in the regular course in greater depth than students in regular sections. Students will be required to read extensively both inside and outside of class with an emphasis on literary analysis and critical thinking. A greater depth of study of the English language and more extensive and abundant practice in writing a variety of essays and written responses, including open-ended reinforce the study of literature and expository text. Note: Honors courses address learning objectives with greater depth and a faster pace along with higher expectations for student performance.
Dual Language SRLA 6-8(only offered at TVMS)
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: Must qualify Description: The goal of the one-way dual language immersion is for program participants to attain full proficiency in another language as well as English. This model provides ongoing instruction in literacy and academic content in the students' primary language as well as English, with at least half of the instruction delivered in the students' primary language for the duration of the program.
Reading Dyslexia
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: Must qualify Description: Frenship ISD utilizes the dyslexia approved programs to support students with dyslexia. Frenship's therapists are highly trained and continue to acquire the latest research regarding the characteristics of dyslexia and intervention. This course is offered in addition to a student’s core RLA class and will take the place of an elective.
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Read 180
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: Must qualify Description: Students who qualify will focus on reading comprehension skills and helping students gain confidence in their reading skills. Students participate in three station rotations (small-group learning, student application, and independent reading) with personalized instruction tailored to their needs. This course is offered in addition to the student’s core RLA class and will take the place of an elective.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: Must qualify Description: This service targets English Language development through academic content instruction that is linguistically and culturally responsive in English Language Arts and Reading.
Science
Science 6
Gr: 6
Prerequisite: None Description: Grade 6 science is the first course of a three-year middle school sequence of integrated science. Among the matter and energy category, students learn about elements of the Periodic Table, mixtures, relative density, and evidence of chemical changes. Students investigate the relationship between force and motion using calculations and studying Newton’s Third Law of Motion. In the study of earth and space, students learn the causes of seasons and tides, the structure of the earth, and the importance of earth’s natural resources. In life science, students are introduced to the cell theory, organization and interdependence among ecosystems, and the variations within organisms that impact survival. Students carry out scientific inquiry as they work as scientists to ask questions, carry out investigations, collect data, and form conclusions to learn about scientific phenomena related to 6th grade content. Students will also use engineering practices to identify problems and design solutions related to their learning.
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Honors/GT Science 6
Gr: 6
Prerequisite: Honors Criteria Description: Grade 6 Honors/GT science students learn the same curriculum as the 6th grade science class, but there is an additional focus on project based learning and product based assessments. The course is intended to foster deep critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills to provide foundation for Pre-AP, AP, and Dual Credit science courses in high school.
Science 7
Gr: 7
Prerequisite: Science 6 Description: Grade 7 science is the second course of a three-year middle school sequence of integrated science. Students investigate differences between elements and compounds, physical versus chemical changes, and aqueous solutions in the matter and energy category. Students build on their understanding of force and motion by exploring Newton’s First Law and measuring, calculating, and graphing motion. Students will gain an understanding of the behavior of thermal energy as it flows in and out of systems. In earth and space, students explore the components of our solar system, plate tectonics, and human impacts on water resources. In life science, students learn about the main functions of the human body systems, the cycling of matter and energy in ecosystems, and how organisms are classified in the taxonomic system. Students carry out scientific inquiry as they work as scientists to ask questions, carry out investigations, collect data, and form conclusions to learn about scientific phenomena related to 7th grade content. Students will also use engineering practices to identify problems and design solutions related to their learning.
Honors/GT Science 7
Gr: 7
Prerequisite: Honors Criteria Description: Grade 7 Honors/GT science students learn the same curriculum as the 7th grade science class, but there is an additional focus on project based learning and product based assessments. The course is intended to foster deep critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills to provide foundation for Pre-AP, AP, and Dual Credit science courses in high school.
Science 8
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: None Description: Grade 8 science is the final course of a three-year middle school sequence of integrated science. In the matter and energy category, students make connections between elements, compounds, and mixtures that were introduced in previous middle school science courses. Students are also introduced to the properties of water, acids and bases, and the concept of conservation of mass using chemical equations. In force and motion, students are introduced to Newton’s Second Law of Motion and use knowledge of all 3 laws of motion learned throughout middle school to understand how they act simultaneously within systems. Students also learn about the characteristics of waves and how energy is transferred through waves. In earth and space, students study the characteristics of the universe, weather, and climate. In life science, students study stability and change in ecosystems and cell structure and function. Students carry out scientific inquiry as they work as scientists to ask questions, carry out investigations,
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collect data, and form conclusions to learn about scientific phenomena related to 8th grade content. Students will also use engineering practices to identify problems and design solutions related to their learning.
Honors/GT Science 8
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: Honors Criteria Description: Grade 8 Honors/GT science students learn the same curriculum as the 8th grade science class, but there is an additional focus on project based learning and product based assessments. The course is intended to foster deep critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills to provide foundation for Pre-AP, AP, and Dual Credit science courses in high school.
Social Studies
Social Studies 6
Gr: 6
Prerequisite: None Description: In Grade 6, students study people, places, and societies of the contemporary world. Societies for study are from the following regions of the world: Europe, Russia and the Eurasian republics, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Southwest Asia-North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific realm. Students describe the influence of individuals and groups on historical and contemporary events in those societies and identify the locations and geographic characteristics of various societies. Students identify different ways of organizing economic and governmental systems. The concepts of limited and unlimited government are introduced, and students describe the nature of citizenship in various societies. Students compare institutions common to all societies such as government, education, and religious institutions. Students explain how the level of technology affects the development of the various societies and identify different points of view about events.
Honors Social Studies 6
Gr: 6
Prerequisite: Honors Criteria Description: Students in this course study the same topics as Social Studies 6. However, this honors-level class will provide students with opportunities to explore the content and themes of 6th Grade Social Studies deeper and more critically while preparing students for Honors/GT Texas History in 7th Grade.
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Social Studies 7
Gr: 7
Prerequisite: None Description: In Grade 7, students study the history of Texas from early times to the present. Students examine the full scope of Texas history, including Natural Texas and its People; Age of Contact; Spanish Colonial; Mexican National; Revolution and Republic; Early Statehood; Texas in the Civil War and Reconstruction; Cotton, Cattle, and Railroads; Age of Oil; Texas in the Great Depression and World War II; Civil Rights and Conservatism; and Contemporary Texas eras. The focus in each era is on key individuals, events, and issues and their impact. Students identify regions of Texas and the distribution of population within and among the regions and explain the factors that caused Texas to change from an agrarian to an urban society. Students describe the structure and functions of municipal, county, and state governments, explain the influence of the U.S. Constitution on the Texas Constitution, and examine the rights and responsibilities of Texas citizens. Students use primary and secondary sources to examine the rich and diverse cultural background of Texas as they identify the different racial and ethnic groups that settled in Texas to build a republic and then a state. Students analyze the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the development of Texas in various industries such as agricultural, energy, medical, computer, and aerospace. Students use primary and secondary sources to acquire information about Texas.
Honors/GT Social Studies 7
Gr: 7
Prerequisite: Honors Criteria Description: Students in this course study the same topics as Social Studies 7. However, this honors-level class will provide students with opportunities to explore the content and themes of Texas History deeper and more critically while preparing students for Honors United States History in 8th Grade.
Social Studies 8
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: None Description: In Grade 8, students study the history of the United States from the early colonial period through Reconstruction. Historical content focuses on the political, economic, religious, and social events and issues related to the colonial and revolutionary eras, the creation and ratification of the U.S. Constitution, challenges of the early republic, the Age of Jackson, westward expansion, sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction. Students describe the physical characteristics of the United States and their impact on population distribution and settlement patterns in the past and present. Students analyze the various economic factors that influenced the development of colonial America and the early years of the republic and identify the origins of the free enterprise system. Students examine the American beliefs and principles, including limited government, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights, reflected in the U.S. Constitution and other historical documents. Students evaluate the impact of Supreme Court cases and major reform movements of the 19th century and examine the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States as well as the importance of effective leadership in a constitutional republic. Students evaluate the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the development of the United States. Students use critical-thinking skills, including the identification of bias in written, oral, and visual material.
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Honors Social Studies 8
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: Honors Criteria Description: Students in this course study the same topics as Social Studies 8. However, this honors-level class will provide students with opportunities to explore the content and themes of United States History deeper and more critically while preparing students for advanced-level classes in high school.
Dual Language Social Studies 6-8
Gr. 6-8
Prerequisite: Must Qualify Description: This course is currently offered only at Terra Vista Middle School. The goal of the one-way dual language immersion is for program participants to attain full proficiency in another language as well as English. This model provides ongoing Spanish academic instruction in this specific content area in the students' primary language for the duration of the program.
Elective Courses Physical Education
Boys PE
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: none Description: This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills for access to a physically active and healthy lifestyle. Students participate in physical activity and are encouraged to maintain a healthy level of fitness as their bodies grow and change. Instruction is directed more toward encouraging the incorporation of physical activity into a daily routine and less toward fundamental skill development. This course does not require a Physical Examination to participate. Workout clothes are not provided.
Girls PE
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: none Description: This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills for access to a physically active and healthy lifestyle. Students participate in physical activity and are encouraged to maintain a healthy level of fitness as their bodies
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grow and change. Instruction is directed more toward encouraging the incorporation of physical activity into a daily routine and less toward fundamental skill development. This course does not require a Physical Examination to participate. Workout clothes are not provided.
Off Campus PE
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: required paperwork Description: Frenship Independent School District’s Off-Campus Physical Education (OCPE) program offers students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn physical education credits by participating in appropriate privately or commercially sponsored programs that meet district and state requirements. The OCPE programs offers schedule flexibility to students who are making serious attempt to develop higher-level abilities and skills in specific activities that surpass what the district can offer though general physical education curriculum. Contact the campus counselor for more information.
Boys Athletics 6
Gr: 6
Prerequisite: none Description: This course focuses on students learning (when applicable) the fundamental skills of competitive athletics, including football, cross country, basketball, and track. Students also learn proper strength and conditioning techniques. This course is designed to prepare future athletes in the areas of sportsmanship, character development, mental toughness, and how to be a team player. This course does not require a physical examination to participate. Workout clothes are not provided. Commonly referred to as “Pre-Ath.”
Girls Athletics 6
Gr: 6
Prerequisite: none Description: This course focuses on students learning the fundamental skills of competitive athletics, including volleyball, cross country, basketball, and track. Students also learn proper strength and conditioning techniques. This course is designed to prepare future athletes in the areas of sportsmanship, character development, mental toughness, and how to be a team player. This course does not require a physical examination to participate. Workout clothes are not provided. Commonly referred to as “Pre-Ath.”
Boys Athletics 7-8
Gr: 7-8
Prerequisite: Boys Athletics 6 or teacher approval Description: Students in this course will be given the opportunity to compete in football, cross country, basketball, and/or track with other teams within and outside the district. Some teams require a try-out process. Students who do not make a team remain
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in the course and will participate in “off season.” All students enrolled in this course will follow UIL guidelines. Poor behavior/grades may cause a student to be placed on probation, which may result in removal from the course and/or future participation in athletics. A physical examination is required. Workout clothes and uniforms are provided.
Girls Athletics 7-8
Gr: 7-8
Prerequisite: Girls Athletics 6 or teacher approval Description: Students in this course will be given the opportunity to compete in volleyball, cross country, basketball, and/or track with other teams within and outside the district. Some teams require a try-out process. Students who do not make a team remain in the course and will participate in “off season.” All students enrolled in this course will follow UIL guidelines. Poor behavior/grades may cause a student to be placed on probation, which may result in removal from the course and/or future participation in athletics. A physical examination is required. Workout clothes and uniforms are provided.
Tennis 6-8
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: Tennis 6 preferred or previous experience Description: Students in grades 7-8 will be given the opportunity to compete in tennis matches with other teams within and outside the district. There are a limited number of seats available for this course and a tryout may be necessary. All students enrolled in this course will follow UIL guidelines. Poor behavior/grades may cause a student to be placed on probation, which may result in removal from the course and/or future participation in athletics. A physical examination is required for grades 7-8. A tennis racquet, workout clothes, and uniforms are provided.
Golf 7-8
Gr: 7-8
Prerequisite: none Description: Students in this course will be given the opportunity to compete in golf tournaments with other teams within and outside the district. There are a limited number of seats available for this course and a tryout may be necessary. All students enrolled in this course will follow UIL guidelines. Poor behavior/grades may cause a student to be placed on probation, which may result in removal from the course and/or future participation in athletics. A physical examination is required. Golf clubs, workout clothes, and uniforms are provided.
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Fine Arts
Band 6-8
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: none Description: Grade 6: No prior musical skills or experience required. Band directors will work with students to determine the best instrument fit through appointments. The introductory course for membership in the Frenship Tiger Band provides musical experiences to students who are brand-new to band or who need remedial instruction on their instrument. Students will learn essential skills necessary to perform and compete individually and in ensembles. “Intro to Band” prepares students for continued participation in the Middle School Band program and FHS Band program. This course will require participation in a handful of concerts and special events. Grade 7-8: Students in advanced bands participate in a variety of activities including pep rallies, a high school football game, various concerts including Fall, Christmas, and Spring, Solo and Ensemble Contests, UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest, Pre-UIL Contest and a Spring trip to the Greater Southwest Music Festival in Amarillo. Students may be offered an Advanced Band class upon completing Beginning Band, passing an audition, and acquiring the teacher’s approval.
Orchestra 6-8
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: none Description: Grade 6: No prior musical skills or experience required. Orchestra directors will work with students to determine the best instrument fit through appointments. The introductory course for membership in the Frenship Orchestra Program provides musical experiences to students who are brand-new to orchestra or who need remedial instruction on their instrument. Students will learn essential skills necessary to perform and compete individually and in ensembles. “Intro to Orchestra” prepares students for continued participation in the Middle School Orchestra program and FHS Orchestra program. This course will require participation in a handful of concerts and special events. Grade 7-8: Students in advanced orchestras participate in a variety of activities including Fall, Christmas, and Spring concerts, Solo and Ensemble Contests, UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest, Pre-UIL Contests, and a Spring trip to the Greater Southwest Music Festival in Amarillo. Students may be offered an advanced orchestra class upon completing beginning orchestra, passing an audition, and acquiring the teacher’s approval.
Art 6-8
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: none Description: Students will learn about different artists, media, and techniques and how to apply them to their own works of art through drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking, and fibers. Many student projects are displayed at various art expositions throughout the community and may be entered in competitions.
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Choir 6-8
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: none Description: Grade 6: No prior musical skills or experience required. Choir 6 prepares students for continued participation in the Middle School Choir program and membership in the FHS Choir program. Students will learn to read music and sing different styles of music: classical, musical theatre, and pop. Students will develop their voices to perform/compete in small and large groups/ensembles. This course will require participation in a handful of concerts and special events. Grade 7-8: This course provides the student with the opportunity to expand their music reading skills and singing range. Students will be given an opportunity to participate in a Christmas program, a Spring program, compete in UIL Choir Contest, and Solo/Ensemble Contest.
Theatre 6-8
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: none Description: Each student will strengthen teamwork, self-confidence, and people skills while learning about all the aspects of Theater and Drama. Students will explore the concepts of self, body and voice work, improvisation, acting techniques, and reading and writing related to Theater study. Students will learn the basic strands of theatre through a variety of theatrical experiences. Students communicate in a dramatic form, make artistic choices, solve problems, build positive self-concepts, and relate interpersonally.
Languages Other Than English
Spanish 1 (High School Credit)
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: Description: Spanish I is an introduction to the Spanish-speaking world, its languages, and its people. Emphasis is placed on the early oral communication skills while developing the listening, reading, and writing skills of a second language. This course requires the student to be disciplined, with a commitment to additional study time outside the school day.
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Career & Technical Education
Technology Applications 6-8
Gr: 6-8
Prerequisite: none Description: This is a great class to become familiar with technology. Students will begin the year becoming acquainted with the computer, file creating, file saving, and more tricks to access information and keep that information available. The students will spend time improving keyboarding skills. By the end of the year, students will be familiar with Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher) by creating various projects in these programs.
Digital Design 7-8
Gr: 7-8
Prerequisite: none Description: This course offers students the opportunity to learn the basics of digital design while using various computer software programs. Microsoft FrontPage, School Center, and Adobe Photoshop are used to design web pages for the Middle School web site. Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access will be learned and used to create brochures, programs, flyers, business cards, address labels, databases, spreadsheets, various documents, and slide presentations.
College and Career Readiness
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: none Description: This course focuses on the basic skills, planning and investigation needed to begin a specific career path. This is a great course to help students identify areas of personal strength and interest while beginning to focus on their future. Students entering high school are required to select an endorsement that will determine high school course work. This course provides early exposure to the endorsement areas.
Broadcast Media 1
Gr: 7-8
Prerequisite: none Description: Introduction to Media Literacy, which produces Tiger Vision News, is a course for students interested in television broadcasting. Students produce daily broadcasts that are streamed through TVs and posted on campus websites. Students learn camera techniques, audio, graphics, editing, lighting, interviewing, reporting, script writing, anchoring, producing, and directing. Students will also explore commercials, video production, and advertising. Students are placed in Broadcast Media II based on skills gained through Broadcast Media I.
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Broadcast Media 2 (High School Credit)
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: Broadcast Media 1 Description: Students hone skills camera techniques, audio, graphics, editing, lighting, interviewing, reporting, script writing, anchoring, producing, and directing. Students will also explore commercials, video production, and advertising. Students are placed in Broadcast Media II based on skills gained through Broadcast Media I.
Other Electives
Yearbook
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: Application Description: This course is for highly motivated, independent, and creative individuals who wish to create and design the school yearbook. Students must meet strict deadlines and work before, during, and after school. Students should also have strong writing skills. Students will learn about page layout, photography selection, caption and copy writing, and more as they create each individual page of the yearbook using publication design software.
Office Aide (Requires administrative approval)
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: Application Description: This class is limited in the number of available positions. If approved for the course, students will be assigned to campus offices to assist secretaries in office duties, such as but not limited to greeting visitors, delivering items to rooms, and organizing/filing papers.
Library Aide
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: Application Description: This class is limited in the number of available positions. If approved for the course, students will be assigned to library/media center to assist media specialist in duties such as but not limited checking materials in/out, reshelving books, and delivering items to classrooms.
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Teacher Aide
Gr: 8
Prerequisite: Application Description: This class is limited in the number of available positions. If approved for the course, students will be assigned to a specific teacher and will assist them in duties such as but not limited to organizing/filing papers, cutting/pasting, and delivering items.
Middle School Clubs and Extracurricular Activities Robotics Robotics is offered as an after-school program for grades 6-8. Students in this program will work together to design and build a robot. Students in Robotics will participate in the First Tech Challenge (FTC), Air Battles (Drone competition) and GEAR (Get Excited About Robotics). Students will learn programming skills, problem solving strategies, and how to work as a team. Students can continue the Robotics pathway by taking Robotics and Engineering in High School.
Spelling Bee (English and Spanish) Each middle school hosts a campus Spelling Bee early in the second semester. The Bee is open to any student who wants to participate. The winner from each campus will advance to the District Spelling Bee. The winner from the District Spelling Bee will have the opportunity to participate in our area’s local Spelling Bee. Spanish Spelling Bee will be held at Terra Vista Middle School.
Cheerleading Members of the cheer/mascot team promote good sportsmanship, citizenship, school spirit and are foremost representatives of their school. Only eighth grade students are selected for the team. Tryouts are held in the spring prior to their 8th grade year. Selection of members comes 75% judges score and 25% teacher recommendation. All members must abide by the FISD Student Code of Conduct, FISD Extracurricular Code of Conduct and UIL rules. A physical examination is required.
Student Council This organization strives to represent the interests of the student body and gives students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. Students will also work with the administration, faculty, and staff to ensure the student body has a voice concerning school issues. Students must maintain good academic standing and be a positive role model for the school.
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National Junior Honor Society Students are selected to be members based on their character and academic standing. The purpose of the organization is to create an enthusiasm for learning, service for others, leadership among peers, and character development. Selection of membership begins in the second semester of 7 th grade but may also be selected in the 8th grade.
Superintendent Select Eighth grade students are selected based on their performance on their STAAR test from the previous year. Students must score in the top 10% in the district in at least one subject area of the STAAR test. This distinction also allows students to be eligible to enroll in Gifted and Talented sections of core subjects in 9th and 10th grades, even if they are currently not in GT.
UIL Academics UIL Academics is a competition in which students can compete in events as an individual, or in some cases, as a team. These events that are designed to complement and expand upon the curriculum that students learn in the classroom. In some cases, students must first try out to be able to compete. Typically, the competition is held in early November between both in district and out of district schools.
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Middle School Student Course Choices 2024-2025
Name________________________________________ Last First
Student ID____________________________________
Sex: M
Date of Birth_____________________
Elementary___________________________________
Skyward Login_________________________________
Skyward Password_____________________________
Parent Name (print)_____________________________
Parent Phone _________________________________
F
Required Core Courses: Reading/Language Arts (RLA), Math, Science, and Social Studies RLA 6 is double-blocked, meaning the student will have the class twice a day with the same teacher and students. Placement in GT requires meeting Frenship Independent School District program requirements. Reading/Language Arts (RLA) 6 Math 6 Social Studies 6 Science 6
___ Regular ___ Regular ___Regular ___Regular
OR OR OR OR
___ Honors/GT ___ Honors/GT ___ Honors/GT ___Honors/GT
Required Physical Education or Competitive Sports Course Two years of a physical education class is required for middle school students. Select ONE choice. Physical Education (PE) ___Boys ___Girls
OR
Pre-Athletics ___Boys ___Girls
Tennis ___
OR
Fine Arts and Elective Courses All students are required to take one year of fine arts (art, band, orchestra, choir, or theater) during middle school. We suggest taking a fine arts class in 6th grade as all fine arts programs advance through middle school and high school. (If band/orchestra) is a top choice, the directors will work with students to determine the best instrument fit through appointments or Band Night opportunities during the spring. We will attempt to honor your first request for electives, but because of class sections, class size, and reading intervention, we cannot guarantee placement in any elective choice. Please select your top FOUR choices and number them 1 through 4 with “1” being your top choice. ___Band 6
___Women’s Choir ___Men’s Choir
Fine Arts:
___Art 6 ___Orchestra
___Theater 6
Elective:
___Tech Applications PLEASE SIGN THIS PAGE TO APPROVE YOUR CHOICES
STUDENT SIGNATURE_______________________________________DATE____________________ PARENT SIGNATURE _______________________________________DATE_____________________
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Name_____________________________________ Student ID____________________________ Last First Sex M
F
Date of Birth_____________________
Elementary___________________________
Skyward Login_______________________________
Skyward Password_____________________
Parent Name (print)___________________________ Parent Phone _________________________ Required Core Courses: Reading/Language Arts (RLA), Math, Science, and Social Studies RLA 7 is double-blocked, meaning the student will have the class twice a day with the same teacher and students. Placement in GT requires meeting Frenship Independent School District program requirements.
Reading/Language Arts (RLA) 7 Math 7 Social Studies 7 Science 7
___ Regular OR ___ Regular OR ___ Regular OR ___ Regular OR
___ Honors/GT ___ Honors/GT ___ Honors/GT ___ Honors/GT
Students must take Honors/GT Math in 7th grade in order to select Algebra I in 8th grade.
Required Physical Education or Competitive Sports Course Two years of a physical education class is required for middle school students. A physical is required for Athletics, Golf, and Tennis.
Please select ONE choice. Physical Education (PE) ___Boys OR ___Girls OR
Athletics ___Boys ___Girls
OR OR
Tennis ___ ___
OR OR
Golf ___ ___
Fine Arts and Elective Courses All students are required to take one year of fine arts (art, band, orchestra, choir, or theater) during middle school. We will attempt to honor your first request for electives, but because of class sections, class size, and reading intervention, we cannot guarantee placement in any elective choice. Please select your top FOUR choices and number them 1 through 4 with “1” being your top choice. Fine Arts:
___Art 7 ___Orchestra
___Band 7
Electives:
___Broadcast Media I
___Women’s Choir ___Men’s Choir
___Digital Design
___Theater 7
___Tech Applications
PLEASE SIGN THIS PAGE TO APPROVE YOUR CHOICES STUDENT SIGNATURE______________________________________________________
DATE _____________________
PARENT SIGNATURE ________________________________________________________ DATE ____________________
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Name_____________________________________ Student ID____________________________ Last First Sex M
F
Date of Birth__________________
Skyward Login______________________________ Skyward Password_____________________ Parent Name (print)__________________________ Parent Phone _________________________ Required Core Courses: Reading/Language Arts (RLA), Math, Science, and Social Studies Placement in GT requires meeting Frenship Independent School District program requirements. Students must complete Pre-AP Math in 7th grade in order to select Algebra I in 8th grade. *Algebra earns a High School credit. Grade, attendance, and EOC requirements apply to earn credit.
Reading/Language Arts (RLA) 8 Math 8 Social Studies 8 Science 8
___ Regular OR ___ Pre-Algebra OR ___ Regular OR ___ Regular OR
___ Honors/GT ___ *Algebra 1 ___ Honors/GT ___ Honors/GT
Required Physical Education or Competitive Sports Course Two years of a physical education class is required for middle school students. If you have already had two years of PE, these courses are optional and will be counted as an elective. A physical is required for Athletics, Tennis, and Golf.
Please select ONE choice if you need or want to take this course. Physical Education (PE) Athletics Tennis Golf ___Boys OR ___Boys OR ___ OR ___ ___Girls ___Girls **Golf Team tryouts required. Fine Arts and Elective Courses *Spanish I and *Broadcast media II earn a High School credit. Grade and attendance requirements apply to earn credit. We will attempt to honor your first request for electives, but because of class sections, class size, and math intervention, we cannot guarantee placement in any elective choice. Please select your top SIX choices and number them 1 through 6 with “1” being your top choice. Fine Arts:
___Art 8 ___Orchestra
___Band 8
Electives:
___Tech Applications ___Digital Design ___College & Career Readiness ___Office Aide
___Women’s Choir 8 ___Men’s Choir 8
___Theater 8
___Broadcast Media I ___*Broadcast Media II ___Yearbook ___Library Aide
___*Spanish 1 ___Teacher Aide
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