1. 7th grade course selection 2018-2019
Beck Junior High
7th grade course selection

2. PROMOTION to 7th GRADE To be promoted to 7th grade:
You must have an overall average of 70 or higher in all courses.
You must also have an overall average of 70 or higher in 3 of the 4 core subject areas:
English and Reading
Math
Science
Social Studies
Students who do not meet these requirements must either attend summer school or repeat the 6th grade.

3. Materials Letter to your parent(s) with Pre Ap Commitment
Course Selection Sheet – Due Feb.1st to Science Teacher
Course catalog
See Junior High Section
Also available at

4. 7th grade Overview Same Bell Schedule 1 Elective
Opportunity to participate in team sports

5. Course Requests Overview
Course sheets must be turned in to Science Teacher by Thurs. Feb 1st
If you are moving or planning to move, you must fill it out anyway.
Both the student and parent must sign the course sheet.
All students must sign up for the following courses:
1. English
2. Reading
3. Math
4. Social Studies
5. Science
6. PE or Athletics
7. One elective and three alternate elective

6. Course Levels
Academic Academic
PreAP PreAP
GT GT

7. 7th grade Courses English Reading Mathematics Texas History Science
PE or Athletics
One elective course
Advisory

8. Math Reading Moving from Academic to Pre AP Math Math Lab
The same as skipping a full year of math!
Math Lab
Required if you fail Math STAAR
7th grade Pre AP/GT English & reading combined – only for students currently in GT English & GT Reading
Strategic Reading
Required if you fail Reading STAAR

9. Pre AP Courses Good grades to stay in A’s & B’s
A’s in Academic Course to get in
To move into Pre AP Math additional criteria as determined by the district
Positive attitude
Willing to work hard and study hard
Great organizational skills
Good study habits and good work habits
YOU MUST DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!

10. GT Courses
Mark a GT Course ONLY if you are currently enrolled in the 6th grade equivalent of that course.
If you are currently being screened for GT, sign up for Pre AP.
GT English and Reading are combined into one class.

11. PE or ATHLETICS Football Volleyball Soccer Basketball Track and Field
Tennis
Boys’ PE/Girls’ PE
Athletics
Coaches make the final decision
Counselors cannot change schedules without coaches approval
No Pass/No Play
Physical Required

12. Fine Arts Electives Girl’s Choir J767 Theater Arts Band Orchestra
Art 1 1st year J650
Art 2 2nd year J750
Girl’s Choir J767
Boy’s Choir J768

13. Additional Electives Languages Other Electives Spanish 1A
All high school credits are earned in 8th grade
Career Readiness
Teen Leadership
Publications Application Required
Must select 3 alternate electives

14. Course Selection Worksheet

15. Must be signed by the student and parent
PreAp Commitment
Must be signed by the student and parent

16. Summary
Course Selection Worksheet Due Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 to your Science teacher
Talk with your parents about your choices – you must have a parent signature!
Choose 3 alternate electives – or an alternate will be chosen for you!
Be responsible! Be organized! Be prepared for 7th grade – academically and behaviorally!
Keep your course selection sheet neat and clean. Take good care of it! (use a pencil)

17. Questions?