7th Grade Parent information Night Class of 2023 7th Grade Parent information Night

Requirements for all students going into 7th grade The State of Texas has the following immunization requirements for all 6th graders going into 7th grade. They are: Meningococcal Vaccine (MCV4 not MPSV4) Varicella Vaccine - 2 doses (unless had disease) Tdap Vaccine (within the last 5 years) It will be mandatory for the student to receive them before they start school. Therefore, please turn proof of immunizations to nurse as soon as possible. Students will not be able to attend school if immunizations are not current. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Debra L. Pack, R. N. B. S. N.

7th Grade Course Requirements: RELA MATH SCIENCE TEXAS HISTORY PE or Athletics

Student Registration Card will go home with students on February 7th 7th Graders have 5 semesters of electives plus PE or athletics Number the choices 1-7 Need to return to your child’s World Cultures by Tuesday February 14th

Course Placement You and your child will discuss and select course placement for 7th Grade. Circle your course placement selections for each academic area.

Pre-AP Math If your child is not currently in 6th Grade Pre-AP Math, they can not select Pre-AP 7th Grade Math next year without first taking a placement exam. Placement exams are offered by the District during the Summer (usually scheduled in May). If you wish for your child to take this placement test, please contact me at rebecca.bell@humble.k12.tx.us .

Math and Reading Strategies Depending on your child’s Math and Reading STAAR scores, your child may be enrolled in an additional Math and/or Reading Strategies course next year. These courses are designed to provide remediation and preparation for STAAR in 7th and 8th Grade. Placement in these courses will take the place 2 electives.

The Humble ISD Middle School Course Guide provides you with information that will help guide you in the course selection process. http://www.humbleisd.net/Page/37383 7th Grade Requirements and Course Descriptions Recommendations for Successful Course Selection

7th Grade Elective descriptions Make sure you pick up the 7th Grade Elective Descriptions page.

5 (semester) Elective Spaces Period First Semester 2nd Semester 1 Math Math 2 Science Science 3 Texas History Texas History 4 RELA RELA 5 PE Or Athletics elective 6 elective elective 7 elective elective

2 Semester (all Year) Electives Band Orchestra Choir AVID* *Students must complete an application ! Spanish 2 Science Olympiads – approval process

1 Semester Electives Intro. To Engineering and Technology Intro. To Spanish Foods for today Theater Arts 1 Speech/Debate Journalism Beginning 7th/8th grade art Applied Art Arts and Crafts Intermediate Art Intro to Programming Intro to STEM Touch System Data Entry

AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination What AVID is…. AVID targets potential college students. AVID classes prepare students for college by teaching them study and organizational skills. AVID students are enrolled in advanced level courses and are given academic support through tutors. AVID is a program designed to prepare students who have a willingness to learn and work hard toward four-year college eligibility. AVID is a long term commitment and a requires a signed contract. *** Application Required***

Looking ahead…….. Look at the courses in 8th grade and see if there is a prerequisite that your child will have to take in 7th grade!

Classes in 7th/8th grade that require a prerequisite Course Prerequisite Advanced Art Intermediate Art Intermediate Art/Arts and Crafts/Applied Art Beginning Art Theater Arts II Theater Arts I Journalism II/Yearbook/Broadcast Journalism I Principles of Manufacturing (1 HS Credit) Intro to Engineering and Technology Spanish I (1 H.S. Credit) Intro to Spanish **Aide positions in 8th grade require good conduct!**

Girls will be enrolled in athletics all year. Girls Athletics Girls will be enrolled in athletics all year. Volleyball - 1st Semester – tryouts Basketball – Basketball– Tryouts are in November. Those who make the team will be enrolled in athletics at that point if not already in athletics. Track - 2nd Semester

Boys Athletics Track – 2nd semester ONLY Football –Football it is a FULL YEAR COMMITMENT. There are no tryouts for Football - students are divided into teams. Basketball– Tryouts are in November. Those who make the team will be enrolled in Athletics at that time (if not already in athletics for football). Track – 2nd semester ONLY

Athletics Practice is before school for 7th grade if you make a team. There are tryouts for Volleyball and Basketball. Students who do not make a team will be in off season which involves a lot of conditioning and running. If your child signs up for Athletics, a physical form is due before Colt Round Up. Those without a physical will be moved into a P.E. class. Do not get a physical until the HISD forms are handed out in April. There will be a physical night sometime in April (coaches will give out more information as the time approaches).

Off Campus P.E. OFF CAMPUS P.E. applications are due by the end of May 2017 to allow scheduling options for an additional elective. To qualify your child must participate in 5 or more hours of training under a coach’s supervision at an approved commercial establishment during a regular Monday through Friday workout schedule. Students may not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day (TEC 28.002). Applications are reviewed and approved by the Athletic Director, Troy Kite. Forms are available from the District Physical Education website.

What might my schedule look like? Athletics all year Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1 Athletics Athletics(1) 2 Intro to Spanish(2) Science 3 RELA Foods for today(3) 4 Math Math 5 Science RELA 6 Orchestra(4) Orchestra(5) 7 Texas History Texas History

What might my schedule look like ? P.E. no Athletics What might my schedule look like ? Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1 Math Math 2 Beg. Art (1) Science 3 RELA STEM (2) 4 P.E. Texas History 5 Science Intro Spanish (3) 6 Speech(4) Arts and Crafts (5) 7 Texas History RELA

Verification Sheets Verification Sheets will be sent home on February 21st and will be sent home again with the end of year report card. The verification sheet is NOT A SCHEDULE. The verification sheet is just VERIFYING what courses your child is requesting. If the elective on the Verification Sheet is not available, I will go to the next choice selected on the yellow course card. A student may not get an elective due to a conflict with another class or the class may be full. 8th graders fill mixed electives first. If you log into home access during the summer and see a schedule, this is inaccurate. Schedules are not finalized until school starts in August.

Bridges *Works best with Internet Explorer Online program – allowing access from home Career exploration High School Course Planning College planning & applications 6th Grade Students logged into Bridges during the 1st semester. Portfolio Name: (humble123456) humble + Student ID –No Spaces Password: Student ID www.bridges.com *Works best with Internet Explorer

Important Dates February 6th Student Orientation February 7th Parent Orientation February 7th Elective cards sent home February 14th Elective cards due to World Cultures teacher. February 21st Meet with Counselors in Library – Receive Verification Sheets –Return to Counselors if there are any changes June 2nd Deadline to make changes

Questions? Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have about 7th grade. Becky Bell 7th Grade Counselor 281-641-4425 rebecca.bell@humble.k12.tx.us rebecca.bell@humbleisd.net (email changing in late spring)