1. Welcome to Farmwell! Mrs. Sherryl Loya, Principal Mr. Rodney Farrar, Assistant Principal Ms. Tonya Edwards, Assistant Principal Mrs. Monica Carra, Rising 7 th Gr. Counselor Home of The Falcons

2. Required Courses 7 th Grade English 7 English 7 Life Science Life Science US History US History Math: Math: Math 7 Algebra I Health and PE 7 Health and PE 7 Tech Ed/FACS Tech Ed/FACS

3. 7 th Grade Courses Sample Schedule A Day B Day English 7 Math (Math 7 or Algebra I) Life Science Tech Ed (Semester) FAC S (Semester) US History Resource/( 45 minutes) Shared with- Music -(Band, Chorus, Strings, Guitar) or Art Health and PE 7 Foreign Language or Communications Studies Other options for Resource: Spectrum

4. Math Progression Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8Grade 9 CURRENT 6 TH GR: Math 6  Math 7  Algebra I  Geometry Accelerated Math 6/Math 7  Algebra I  Geometry-  Algebra II or Algebra II w/ Trigonometry In mathematics, the skills required to be successful are more sequential and developmental than in other courses. Therefore, prerequisites are set for placement in middle school math classes based on a student’s success on standardized tests and class performance.

5. Spanish, French, German, Latin LCPS offers six years of Foreign Languages LCPS offers six years of Foreign Languages It is recommended that a student earn at least a “B+” to take a foreign language in the 7 th grade. It is recommended that a student earn at least a “B+” to take a foreign language in the 7 th grade. Foreign Language Electives

6. Foreign Language Important Notes: (1) For an Advanced Studies Diploma, students must successfully complete three years of one language or two years each of two different languages. (1) For an Advanced Studies Diploma, students must successfully complete three years of one language or two years each of two different languages. (2) Some colleges may require more than the minimum number of foreign language credits currently needed for the Advanced Studies Diploma. (2) Some colleges may require more than the minimum number of foreign language credits currently needed for the Advanced Studies Diploma. (3) Colleges are looking for students to continue foreign language through their senior (3) Colleges are looking for students to continue foreign language through their senior year of high school. year of high school.

7. 2 types of Diplomas Advanced Studies Diploma Advanced Studies Diploma This is what we plan for all students at the middle school level This is what we plan for all students at the middle school level Standard Studies Diploma Standard Studies Diploma

8. Classes for the Advanced Studies Diploma 4 years of English, Math, Science and Social Studies 4 years of English, Math, Science and Social Studies 3 years Foreign Language (minimum requirement) 3 years Foreign Language (minimum requirement) 2 years of Health and PE 2 years of Health and PE 1 year of Economics and Personal Finance 1 year of Economics and Personal Finance 1 elective in Fine, Career and Technical Arts 1 elective in Fine, Career and Technical Arts 3 Electives 3 Electives Total= 26 Credits Total= 26 Credits

9. Classes for the Standard Studies Diploma 4 years of English 4 years of English 3 years Math, Science and Social Studies 3 years Math, Science and Social Studies 2 years of Health and PE 2 years of Health and PE 1 year of Economics and Personal Finance 1 year of Economics and Personal Finance 2 elective in World Language, Fine Arts, or Career and Technical Arts 2 elective in World Language, Fine Arts, or Career and Technical Arts 4 Electives 4 Electives Total= 22 Credits Total= 22 Credits

10. Plan of Studies Worksheet

11. A Student in an Honors Class… exhibits excitement/enthusiasm about the subject-participates in class exhibits excitement/enthusiasm about the subject-participates in class likes to be challenged likes to be challenged demonstrates self-motivation demonstrates self-motivation goes beyond expectations goes beyond expectations completes assignments on time completes assignments on time has an advanced vocabulary and/or knowledge base in the areas of interest has an advanced vocabulary and/or knowledge base in the areas of interest Has good study habits/organizaitonal skills Has good study habits/organizaitonal skills

12. In order to select courses that reflect the goal of a balanced academic and extracurricular work load, students and parents should consider the following: What grades in the subject over the past few years? What grades in the subject over the past few years? How much of a time commitment will each course require? How much of a time commitment will each course require? What are the recommendations of my parents, teachers, and counselors who know me? What are the recommendations of my parents, teachers, and counselors who know me? Am I involved in numerous outside activities that will limit the amount of time I have for school work? Am I involved in numerous outside activities that will limit the amount of time I have for school work? Do I like the subject? Do I like the subject? What Should I Take?

13. Course Selection Sheet

14. Timeline Students have selected their electives Students have selected their electives Teachers are completing their recommendations Teachers are completing their recommendations Uploads to the SIS will take place Uploads to the SIS will take place Course Selection forms will go home March 4th Course Selection forms will go home March 4th Course Selection forms need to be signed by Course Selection forms need to be signed by a parent and returned to the counselor by March 14. No course changes may be made after No course changes may be made after March 30. March 30.