1. Welcome future wranglers!

2. West is best http://youtu.be/eXxkuvkNL5M

3. People you should know Principal: Emily FroesePrincipal: Emily Froese Assistant Principals: Sarah Thornton (A-K)Assistant Principals: Sarah Thornton (A-K) Bruce Hermans (L-Z) Bruce Hermans (L-Z) Counselors: Stacey Helmbrecht (A-K) Jaime Duncan ( L-Z)Counselors: Stacey Helmbrecht (A-K) Jaime Duncan ( L-Z) Administrative Assistant: Cheri JohnsonAdministrative Assistant: Cheri Johnson Registrar: Jennifer HaydenRegistrar: Jennifer Hayden Front office:Lesa SoudersFront office:Lesa Souders

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5. A day in the life…

6. Core classes Language Arts Language Arts Language and Literacy 6Language and Literacy 6 Language and Literacy 6 Honors (pre-ap)Language and Literacy 6 Honors (pre-ap) Language and Literacy 6 GT (must be qualified)Language and Literacy 6 GT (must be qualified) Math Math (all sixth grade math courses are double-blocked) Math 6Math 6 Math 6 GT (must be qualified)Math 6 GT (must be qualified)

7. Core classes Science Science Science 6Science 6 Science 6 GT (must be qualified)Science 6 GT (must be qualified) Social Studies Social Studies World CulturesWorld Cultures GT World Cultures (must be qualified)GT World Cultures (must be qualified)

8. Honors vs gt what’s the difference? Honors (formerly known as Pre-AP)Honors (formerly known as Pre-AP) Open enrollmentOpen enrollment Same curriculum as on levelSame curriculum as on level Slightly faster paceSlightly faster pace GT (Gifted and Talented)GT (Gifted and Talented) Must be qualified (All 5 th graders will test)Must be qualified (All 5 th graders will test) Same curriculum as on level and honorsSame curriculum as on level and honors Outside of the box thinkingOutside of the box thinking

9. Electives Fine Arts Fine Arts All middle school students must have one year of a fine artAll middle school students must have one year of a fine art Art A Art A Art A (6 th grade)Art A (6 th grade) Art B (7 th grade)Art B (7 th grade) Art 1 (8 th grade high school credit)Art 1 (8 th grade high school credit) Band Band Choir Choir Theatre Theatre

10. Electives Physical EducationPhysical Education All middle school students must have two years of physical educationAll middle school students must have two years of physical education PEPE Off Campus PE-must fill out application and pay feeOff Campus PE-must fill out application and pay fee Creative Writing/Reading studio is also availableCreative Writing/Reading studio is also available Does not count as a fine art or a PE creditDoes not count as a fine art or a PE credit

11. Registering for classes Registration for classes at West is a two step process 1.Fill out the paper registration form Choose 4 core classes (LA, Math, Science, SS)Choose 4 core classes (LA, Math, Science, SS) Mark them with a check mark ( )Mark them with a check mark ( ) Choose 2 electivesChoose 2 electives Mark them with a check mark ( )Mark them with a check mark ( ) Choose 3 alternate (back up) electivesChoose 3 alternate (back up) electives Mark them with A1, A2, A3Mark them with A1, A2, A3

12. Course selection sheets

13. Registering for classes 2. Enter your course selections online Log in to the Home Access Center (HAC) using your parent account www.hac.coppellisd.comwww.hac.coppellisd.com Click on the “ Requests ” tab to access the registration page Enter your 4 core classes (LA, Math, Science, SS) Click Save for each subject on your paper)Enter your 2 electives (the classes you on your paper) only 7 courses selectedMake sure you have only 7 courses selected Logout

14. Important dates Wrangler Wround Up! Friday August 14 th 8am-10amWrangler Wround Up! Friday August 14 th 8am-10am Meet teachers, tour the school, have fun!Meet teachers, tour the school, have fun! Parent Meeting – Thursday February 26 th @ 6:30 p.mParent Meeting – Thursday February 26 th @ 6:30 p.m Course selections entered online by Tuesday March 3rdCourse selections entered online by Tuesday March 3rd Course selection paper form due to your teacher Tuesday March 3rdCourse selection paper form due to your teacher Tuesday March 3rd If you have any registration questions, please contact your counselor. (Alpha by last name)If you have any registration questions, please contact your counselor. (Alpha by last name) (A – K) Stacey Helmbrecht shelmbrecht@coppellisd.com shelmbrecht@coppellisd.comshelmbrecht@coppellisd.com (L – Z) Jaime Duncan jduncan@coppellisd.com jduncan@coppellisd.comjduncan@coppellisd.com

15. PTO Join the CMSW PTO!Join the CMSW PTO! Purchase PE clothes Purchase PE clothes Pre-order school supplies Pre-order school supplies Order spirit wear Order spirit wear http://www.cmswpto.com