Grapevine Middle School “Encouraging Students to Realize Their Potential”

Required All 7 th graders are required to take a FULL YEAR Physical Activity class in 7 th grade.

Physical Activity for 7 th graders You have two choices for your physical activity class in 7 th grade: Athletics (Boys/Girls) Physical Education, typical physical activities including stretching and running

7 th Grade Athletics for Boys Everyone Plays Football- No Cut Sport BasketballTrack Cross Country Tennis

7 th Grade Athletics for Girls Everyone Plays Volleyball- No Cut Sport BasketballTrack Cross Country Tennis

Tell me more about 7 th grade Athletics: You learn the basic fundamentals of each sport. You must participate in a minimum of two (2) sports- one each semester. two (2) sports- one each semester. Tryouts may be necessary. You MUST HAVE a physical exam by your doctor, insurance and your parent’s permission. Practice this year was very early every morning before school…..How early? Pony athletes must be dressed and ready to go at 6:45am! When your sport is not in season you participate in an INTENSIVE off-season conditioning program.

7 th grade Athletics information continued: No Pass-No Play No Pass-No Play A lack of game and practice attendance can result in dismissal from the team. Poor sportsmanship will result in dismissal from the team and possible failure in class. Athletics involves lots of travel to different schools. This is a FULL YEAR COMMITMENT!!! SWEAT AND LOTS OF RUNNING IS A PART OF THE ATHLETICS RIGOR!

Some questions to consider if you are thinking about Athletics…. If you do not make the basketball team, are you prepared to run Cross-Country (Competitive LONG distance running) on the Cross Country Team? Are the hours required to participate going to adversely affect grades in my other classes? How will the long hours after school affect my free time and my family? Are you and your family willing to commit the time and energy necessary to be successful? And………

One more caution………. DO YOU LOVE TO RUN ??? If not………think long and hard before making this YEAR LONG COMMITMENT (36 WEEKS…nearly 10 MONTHS!) (36 WEEKS…nearly 10 MONTHS!) to ATHLETICS!!! to ATHLETICS!!!

ATHLETICS QUESTIONS??? Talk with one or more of our AWESOME GMS Coaches!!!

7 th Grade Offers Many Elective Possibilities at Grapevine Middle School!!!

There is a world of elective opportunities waiting for 7 th graders to choose from next year!!! A full year of Engineering for Today’s Middle School Infinity Project Middle School Infinity Project A full year of Art A full year of Theatre Arts A full year of Band A full year of Choir

Another requirement…………… All Middle School students in Texas are required to take at least 1 year of Fine Arts. Our Fine Art classes are: 1. Art 2. Band 3. Choir 4. Theatre Arts If you are not in one of those classes NOW, do you want to enroll for 7 th grade or 8 th grade?

What about Art? Students complete both two and three dimensional art projects that include: –Drawing –Painting –Printmaking –Ceramics –Fibers –Art History Art is a full year elective commitment. Students typically love this class!!!

GRAPEVINE MIDDLE SCHOOL Director of Bands: Mrs. Owens Assistant Director of Bands: Mrs. Fisher

Band- A Full Year Commitment See Mrs. Fisher or Mrs. Owens if you are interested in Band Outside of the school day performances are required Prepares students to participate in Band in high school….and that is FUN!!!!!!!!!

Choir- A Full Year Commitment Acapella –By audition only –Outside of class time practices and performances –Plenty of field trips and competitions Women’s Chorale and Men’s Varsity Choir –No audition required –Outside of class time practices and performances –Plenty of field trips and competitions

See Mrs. Patti Adams if you are interested in Choir. GMS choir members also have lots of fun!!!

Engineering for Today’s Middle School Student Infinity Project I Engineering for Today’s Middle School Student Infinity Project I n this course: * Brings Math and Science to life for middle school students * Students are amazed as they learn the fundamentals behind electrical, mechanical, civil, environmental and biomedical engineering. *Activities are centered on modules covering the various disciplines of engineering.

See Mr. Berghauser for more information.

Theatre Arts- A Full Year Commitment Theatre history PantomimeImprovisation Acting in front of others Audience behavior Evaluation techniques See Mrs. Tami Adams for more information.

What else is there??? Pre-Advanced Placement (PAP) classes to challenge you and help prepare you to get into the college of your choice and earn college credit in high school. PAP CLASSES ARE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS!!! Accelerated Math and Science classes for those wanting to move very fast in Math and Science. Gifted and Talented Language Arts and History for qualified students with an academic gift in the humanities. The classes listed above are specially designed to prepare you to graduate near the top of your class in high school.

Now Let’s Talk About Advanced Academic Classes! Advanced classes in middle school prepare students to get college credit in high school. Students are encouraged to request a variety of challenging classes……not just easy classes.

Remember……. PAP classes are open to ALL STUDENTS! If you are not already in advanced academic classes, make the year you try one or add another one to your course load!!! All students can perform at rigorous academic levels!

How do I apply for GT classes??? Come to the Counseling Office to pick up the appropriate papers to complete before Friday, March 30th. Then, follow the directions on the front page.

Important Reminder: These courses require extra completed paperwork. Athletics GT Classes- if not already “qualified”. if not already “qualified”.

Pick up course paperwork from Mrs. Scott in the front office. Turn completed paperwork into Mrs. Scott in the GMS Front Office by Friday, March 30th. You can also turn in Athletics Information Letters to Coaches Eason, McIntire or Smith- same deadline: Friday, March 30th. You can also turn in Athletics Information Letters to Coaches Eason, McIntire or Smith- same deadline: Friday, March 30th.

Choose your elective choices very, very carefully! Teachers are hired based on your selections! Changes are possible in May! All elective choices are FINAL on June 1st !

Hints for Course Selection Choose classes that will challenge you! Talk with your teachers for advice when selecting courses. Talk with your parents for advice regarding your classes. Map out a schedule for classes, homework, time requirements for extracurricular activities, family time and time with friends.

What about on-line Course Selection? GREEN Course Selection Sheet GREEN Course Selection Sheet With parent signature is still required!!! March 21 st – April 8 th : On-Line course selection Parents can pick up Log-In from Mrs. Ziegler, in the GMS Counseling Office, with a picture ID. If you lose your student log-in, you can get your log-in from Mrs. Ziegler, in the GMS Counseling Office. STUDENT LOG-IN is used to select courses on-line.

What next? Talk to your teachers about what classes are best for you. Talk to your family about what classes are best for you. Check desired classes on green course selection sheet. Sign your name beside “Student Signature”. Have your parent/guardian sign beside “Parent/Guardian Signature”. Select your courses using Skyward Family and Student Access before Friday, March 30 th. Bring your Course Selection Sheet to your Language Arts (Reading/English) teacher by Friday, April 3 rd. to your Language Arts (Reading/English) teacher by Friday, April 3 rd.