1. Presenting: 2013-2014 Course Options

4. Typical 7 th Grade Schedule  English  Math  Science  History  PE  Elective

7. Typical 8 th Grade Schedule  English  Math  Science  History  Elective

8. Full Year Elective Courses

9. Athletics/Physical Education Credit -- 2 Years are required PE Fees apply ($20) Athletics is a full year course Listen for announcements Physical is required.

10. Hildebrandt Sports Athletics Class Football Football Volleyball Volleyball Basketball Basketball Athletics Class not required Cross Country Cross Country Track & Field Track & Field Tennis Tennis Swimming Swimming Go Mustangs!

11. Introductory Intermediate Advanced + $35 Fee

12. Intro Intermediate + Advanced +

13. Must rent or buy instrument Band or Orchestra UIL activity

14. Fees  Boys  Intermediate Girls  Advanced Girls Listen for Auditions

15. French Spanish GermanLatin Exploratory Language Basic Vocabulary People and Culture

16. Foreign Language High School Credit  Spanish I / French I (7 th or 8 th grade) –Daily review and practice –Spanish or French the next year  Spanish II / French II (8th grade only) (8th grade only) –Prerequisite: Spanish I / French I 2 Years of Foreign Language fulfills High School Graduation Requirement 80+ Average in ELA this year is required

17. Foreign Language Spanish 1 & 2 For Spanish Speakers  You must speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish.  Spanish 1 For Native Speakers in 7 th grade.  Spanish 2 For Native Speakers in 8 th grade.  Sp 1 NS + Sp 2 NS fulfills high school foreign language requirement. (2 credits)

18. Proficient in word processing, presentation software, internet use CreativeCreative use of technology in other courses Project based $15 fee Digital Design Media Production High School Credit Full Year (8th grade only))

19. Path-Next Step This course offers instructional support in all PreAP courses through in-class tutorials. The class builds study and research skills necessary for success in high school and college courses. Students will be immersed in a college going/career ready culture.

20. Must choose 2 to equal 1 unit Semester Elective Courses

21. Intro Technical Theater One Semester Set, Prop, Costume, Makeup & Lighting Design Stage Management

22. Crafts One Semester $25 Fee

23. Office AideRequirements: ApplicationApplication Satisfactory conductSatisfactory conduct Minimum ‘C’ average in each classMinimum ‘C’ average in each class Satisfactory attendanceSatisfactory attendance *May take Full Year or Semester

24. Adolescent Literature *May take Full Year or Semester For students who enjoy reading or would like to improve their skills.

25. Number Sense *May take Full Year or Semester For students who enjoy math or would like to improve their skills.

26. Touch System Data Entry High School Credit Elective One Semester prerequisite for some H.S. tech. classes. $ 5 fee

27. Principles of Human Services High School Credit Elective One Semester $15 Fee

28. Professional Communications /Career Focus Professional Communications /Career Focus High School credit Elective 1 semester Fulfills state graduation requirement for.5 speech credit.

29. Communication Applications High School Credit One Semester (8 th grade only) Public Speaking Fulfills state graduation requirement for.5 speech credit.

30. H E A L T H High School Credit Elective One Semester (8th grade only) Health is a one semester high school elective credit class.

31. Improvement Classes Students who demonstrate a need for additional support in Reading and/or Math may be scheduled into one or both of these courses Reading and/or Math may be scheduled into one or both of these courses. Takes the place of an elective.

32. Texas Graduation Requirements

33. Recommended Plan  4 Eng/ 4 Math/ 4 Science/ 4 Social Studies  2 For. Lang  1 P.E.  1 Fine Arts .5 Speech  5.5 Electives  Total: 26 credits

34. Minimum Plan  4 Eng/ 3 Math/ 2 Science/ 3 Social Studies  1.5 P.E.  1 Fine Arts .5 Speech  6.5 Electives  Total: 22 credits

35. H.S. courses taken at intermediate level: Curriculum same as high school course Final grade recorded on H.S. transcript; grade earned not averaged in with G.P.A. Final/Semester exam given in all HS courses. Must be successful on End of Course Exam (Algebra 1 only) Attendance is critical.

36. Preference Sheets Due to English Teacher: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

37. P A N !! Course Request Change Deadline: Friday, June 14, 2013