Fossil Hill Middle School 7 th to 8 th grade Registration

2016 Registration Process 1.Registration will be done ONLINE through HAC 2.Wildcat Showcase 2/18 6pm-7pm 3.Q&A with counselors 2/18 7pm-7:30pm 4.7 th to 8 th grade registration FHMS February 16 th -19th 5.Online HAC closes March 4th. 6.After Spring Break Athletic Packets will be available online and need to be completed by June 3rd. 7.During April Registration Verification Forms will be handed out. Any changes must be submitted in writing by May 2nd.

SELECTING 8 TH GRADE CLASSES…WHAT’S REQUIRED We have an 8 period day. We schedule for 7 classes because all students get a CAT class (Advisory) 1 Period English Language Arts 1 Period of Math 1 Period of Science 1 Period of Social Studies Periods of electives: See list below FULL YEAR ELECTIVES: Athletics, Competitive Tennis, Non-Completive Tennis or PE Full Band, Choir, AVID, PALS, Yearbook, Theatre Production, Theatre1, Theatre 2, Art 1, Art 2, Pre Ap Spanish*, Online Courses* HALF YEAR ELECTIVES: GTT-Design Modeling Automation*, GTT-Applied Science & Technology*, GTT-Architecture & Biomedical Sciences*, Exploring Careers, Speech, Creative Writing, Conversational Spanish, Aide positions, Mythology, online courses*) * High School Credit Classes **Math-Quest and/or Reading -Styles Intervention class will be added to the students schedule if they do not meet the passing standard on the corresponding STAAR Exam.**

1. 2.Register online on HAC under course requests. 3.If you do not have a computer, you can use the library. 4.Online Registration will close on March 4 th at the end of the day. 5.If you change your mind, you have until May 2 nd to submit a course request change in writing to the counseling office. How do I register for courses?

Choose Students and Families Choose Need to Know on the drop down menu Look for Course Guide on the next page Course Guide Online

Choose Students and Families Choose Need to Know on the drop down menu Look for Counseling on the next page Course Guide Online

Choose Students and Families Choose Need to Know on the drop down menu Look for Counseling on the next page Select Middle School Course Guide on the Counseling page

HAC ONLINE REGISTRATION You must register online for a total of 7 credits plus 3 credits of alternates. HAC ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES March 4 th

HOUSE BILL 5 INFORMATION Looking Ahead to High School

Preparing for the future

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MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE GUIDE

FOUNDATION PROGRAM Subject AreaCredits English Language Arts Four Credits English I English II English III Advanced English Course MathFour Credits Algebra I Geometry Advanced Math Course Endorsement Advanced Math ScienceFour Credits Biology Advanced Science Course Endorsement Advanced Science Social StudiesFour Credits World Geography World History US History Government/Economics

FOUNDATION PROGRAM CourseCredits World Languages2 credits Physical Education1 credit Fine Art1 credit 21 st Century Skills.5 credit Electives5.5 credits

COMPLETING AN ENDORSEMENT Students must take at least four credits in an endorsement area. They can take any other classes they wish but must have necessary credits for an endorsement.

ENDORSEMENTS WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE? FOUNDATION PLAN ARTS & HUMANITIES BUSINESS & INDUSTRY PUBLIC SERVICE STEM MULTI- DISCIPLINARY

STEM Includes courses directly related to: science, including environmental science technology, including computer science engineering advanced math Business and Industry Includes courses directly related to: database management architecture information technology construction communications welding accounting logistics finance automotive technology marketing agricultural science graphic design HVAC

Public services Includes courses directly related to: health sciences and occupations education and training law enforcement culinary arts and hospitality Arts and Humanities Includes courses directly related to: political science English literature world languages history cultural studies fine arts Multidisciplinary Studies Allows a student to select courses from the curriculum of each endorsement area and earn credits in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement