1. Welcome to Cooper Junior High!
Entering 7th Graders

2. Introductions
Administration & Teachers

3. Administration Mr. Miller, Principal Mrs. Wynne, Assistant Principal
Last Names A-Lum
Mrs. Jones, Assistant Principal
Last Names Lun-Z

4. Where to find this information
This presentation will be uploaded onto Cooper Junior High’s website on Mrs. Ragsdale’s page
A Skyward with links will also be sent to parents
You may stop by Draper’s main office to pick up a hard copy

5. Responsibility Course Load Homework Budget Time Social Pressure/Stress
Realistic expectations
If you go PAP, choose 1-3
Homework
Nightly
Budget Time
Academics are important, as are
Extracurricular Activities
Family Time
Social
Pressure/Stress

6. Rewards and benefits Grades Plan/Direction Clubs and Teams Less stress
Less griping at home
Being treated as a young adult

7. Registration Process Parent Meeting
Course and Registration Presentation
Mrs. Ragsdale will visit Draper on February 24th
Students will get their paper wish list
Student Online Registration
Students will turn in wish lists to Mrs. Nguyen and Mrs. Paul at Draper
Counselor will input actual registration
Later in May, we will have all current 6th graders over to tour the building and participate in other activities to begin preparing for next year.
Information will be released later in the summer concerning schedule pick-up, open house, and any other information for the start of the school year.

8. 7th grade required courses
Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Texas History
PE/Athletics/Tennis/Golf +
ONE elective

9. Criteria for pre-ap courses
Students are encouraged to speak with their current academic teachers about Pre-AP recommendations
All Pre-AP courses will require extensive outside work and in-depth study
Homework and outside projects will occur on a regular basis
Time committed to complete work is extensive.

10. Math and Pre-Algebra
Coach Schkade

11. Math On-Level 7th Grade Math Pre-Algebra PAP
Prepares students for 8th grade Pre- Algebra
Last year of math where students cannot use calculators
Both Advanced 7th grade and Advanced 8th grade course work (two years in one … not similar to other PAP courses)
Pacing moves quickly, requires strong arithmetic background
Students should have an 85 or above in 6th Advanced (SpringBoard) math
Class is needed only if students need to take AP Calculus or AP Statistics their senior year
Pre-Algebra PAP students will not be allowed to use a calculator

12. Pre-algebra prerequisites (subject to revision)
Students must meet 2 out of the 3 criteria to be eligible for enrollment in this course:
6th Grade final advanced math average of 85+
2017 Math STAAR Performance at Level III recommended
IAAT Algebra Readiness Assessment scale score of stanine 6 or higher

13. Reading
Mrs. Fuller

14. reading On-Level Reading PAP Reading
Preparation for STAAR
Homework weekly
Able to read 15+ pages per day outside of class
Able to work independently on short term projects
No summer reading
Majority of lessons stand-alone 1-5 days
Novels:
The Outsiders, Seedfolks, and Watson’s Go to Birmingham 1963
Preparation for STAAR and PAP tests
Homework several times a week
Able to read 20+ pages per day outside of class
Able to work independently on short and long term projects
Summer reading
Many lessons are cumulative over a period of days and weeks
Novels:
The Outsiders, The Hounds of Baskerville, and The Giver

15. Reading, cont’d Characteristics of Successful PAP Reading Students
Reading on or above grade level
Strong study skills, work ethic and self-motivation
Proficient oral and written communication skills
Grade of 85 or higher in 6th Language Arts
Teacher Recommendation
Scores at the advanced level on most recent STAAR assessment

16. GT Reading GT Reading and PAP Writing must be taken together.
Students must be identified gifted and/or talented through the WISD identification process
For more information refer to the district website at

17. Science
Mrs. Brown

18. Science On-Level 7th Grade Science PAP Science
Lab and hands-on activities with comprehension questions.
Note-taking assistance
Stays in grade level
Labs and hands-on activities with comprehension questions and laboratory reports
Notes are taken on students’ own
Weekly STEMscopes assignments/extensions

19. Social studies
Mrs. Goddard

20. Social Studies On-Level 7th Grade TX History PAP TX History
Identify various aspects of the Lone Star State
Students should expect extensive independent preparation and readings
Development of problem solving skills as well as learning decision making procedures

21. writing
Mrs. Sanchez

22. writing On-Level 7th Grade Writing PAP Writing
Basic writing and grammar skills are heavily stressed
Some focus on implementing simple literary devices
Variety
More emphasis on craft and less on grammar (should already be strong)
Emphasis on sophisticated literary devices
Writing with progressive sophistication and genres
Writing will be graded with expectation of greater depth and rigor

23. Physical Education and electives
Overview

24. Physical education
It is a state requirement that students take two years of physical education in junior high
Students may take PE, Athletics, or Tennis
A presentation will be held for all future 7th graders to discuss the policies and procedures of Athletics at the beginning of the school year.
Off Campus PE: applications available
Woodbridge Golf Program: applications available

25. 7th grade electives
Art (semester and full year)
Band
Choir
GEMS
Media Tech
Theatre (semester and full year)
Wylie Way
Yearbook (application only)
There are no guarantees that your child will be placed in the elective of their choice (band & choir = good possibilities)
Priority is to place your child in the core subjects first, then required courses, then electives

26. Next year information
Good to Know!

27. Next Year information School Hours are 8:15a – 3:30p
School Doors will open at 7:45a
Students will report to the cafeteria or other assigned supervised areas upon arrival to school
Tutorials begin at 7:45a
Teachers will have morning and/or afternoon tutorials available
All classes are approx. 50 minutes
Shot records MUST be up to date for your child to attend the first day of school!
All records must be up to date and in the Cooper Junior High clinic before Monday, August 7, 2017
Records may be dropped off at your intermediate school – best if before May 26
Information has been ed out already, and you will receive follow-up notices if your student still needs records
Schedules will not be released if missing immunizations
Contact Teri Seitz, Cooper Nurse at or

28. Thank you for coming!
Wish lists are due to Draper counselor on March 3rd
Opportunity for parents to review choices in Skyward – an /notice will be sent
Any questions, please refer them to Mrs. Nguyen and/or Mrs. Paul
Mrs. Ragsdale
Mrs. Nguyen
Mrs. Paul