1. Welcome TO Middle School
Counselors
Heather Youngquist– 7th Grade
Debra Day– 8th Grade

2. Purpose for Meeting Learn about Middle School
Discuss Core classes offered
Discuss Elective classes offered

3. 7 8:25 – 3:35 General Information
All students have 7 class periods everyday. In 7th grade, English is 2 of your class periods. 7
School day begins at 8:25.
School day ends at 3:35.
8:25 – 3:35

4. Core Classes Math Science Texas History
All 7th graders take 4 Core Classes
English (double-blocked)
Math
Science
Texas History

5. Advanced Classes Pre-AP/IB Math
Pre-AP /IB Science (No prequalifying criteria)
Pre-AP/IB English (No prequalifying criteria)
Pre-AP/IB Texas History (No prequalifying criteria)
All current 6th grade students will be evaluated for Math 7 PreAP/IB.   Qualifications based upon the following:  4th Math STAAR Advanced Level III, 5th Math STAAR Advanced Level III, 6th first semester math grade typically a 90 or higher.  Students must meet two of three district criteria for placement.
Any student who did not meet criteria for advanced math initially will be re-evaluated using 6th final math grade and 6th Math STAAR Advanced Level III score.  Placement notification will be reflected on student’s schedule in August.  
There are NO appeals.
If you qualify for Math Pre-AP/IB , you will automatically be enrolled.

6. Gifted & Talented Classes
AIM in Elementary School Humanities in Middle School Humanities includes: English History Reading If you are in AIM now, you will automatically be enrolled in Humanities for English, History and Reading. Starting next year, we will also have a GT Science class- any identified GT student may select this class.

7. On-Level OR Pre-AP/IB ?? On-Level Pre-AP/IB
Students will have 3 days to turn in their late work for a maximum grade of 70
Students can expect approximately 45 to 60 minutes of homework per night (excluding projects, test preparation, etc.)
Students will have 2 days to turn in their work for a maximum grade of 60
Students can expect approximately 1-2 hours of homework per night if taking ALL Pre-AP/IB courses (excluding projects, test preparation, etc.)

8. Daily Grades = 60% Quizzes/Tests/Projects = 40%
On-Level OR Pre-AP/IB ??
7th Grade
6th Grade
Daily Grades = 60% Quizzes/Tests/Projects = 40%
On-Level Daily Grades = 25% Quizzes = 35% Tests = 40% Pre-AP/IB Daily Grades = 20% Quizzes = 30% Tests = 50%

9. Points to consider when choosing Pre-AP/IB classes
Time spent participating in extra-curricular activities (Athletics, select sports, dance, etc.)
Student’s strengths, abilities and interest
Organization and time management skills
Parents and students should carefully consider how many Pre-AP/IB courses the student will be taking and the amount of coursework that is required.
In the event that the student wishes to drop from Pre- AP/IB to regular coursework, those changes will take place at the end of the first grading period or at semester.

10. Electives One Semester Electives: Full Year Elective:
Investigating Careers in Human Services
Investigating Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Investigating Careers in Communications and Media Arts Science
Investigating Careers in Health Science
Investigating Careers in Business
Investigating Careers in Finance
College and Career Readiness
Technology Applications in Computer Graphics
Introduction to Art
Intermediate Art (Prerequisite: Introduction to Art)
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Advanced Theatre Arts (Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre Arts)
Full Year Elective:
Robotics

11. WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Electives Continued
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Schedules will not be changed for:
Teacher change
Lunch time change
Elective change if you received your requested elective
“ I don’t like the class.”
Read the Academic Planning Guide and Course Descriptions very closely when making class selections
FILL-IN ALL ALTERNATIVE CHOICES.

12. Athletics BOYS Football Basketball Off season
Athletics is a full-year elective.
A complete Physical is required each year for all students entering Athletics
If you sign up for Boys Athletics, you will play Football.
If you only want to play Basketball, sign up for PE Fall and PE Spring …NOT Boys Athletics!
Basketball is a try-out sport. Your schedule will be changed when you make the team.
Track and Cross Country & Wresting are all after school activities and will not be on your schedule or give you PE credit.

13. Athletics continued GIRLS Volleyball Basketball
Track and Cross Country
Off season
Athletics is a full-year elective; unless you only want to do track in the spring
A complete Physical is required each year for all students entering Athletics
Volleyball & Basketball are try-out sports.

14. Coed PE
All students must take 2 semesters of PE or Athletics during Middle School

15. Try-Out Sports You must try-out to make these teams:
Boy’s Basketball (full-year)
Girl’s Volleyball (full-year)
Girl’s Basketball (full-year)
Cheerleading (full-year)
Golf (full-year)
Tennis (full-year)
** Golf and Tennis may be selected. If you do not make the team, your schedule will be changed to PE.

16. OFF-CAMPUS PE PE credit can be earned through Off – Campus PE.
Approval process, applications and explanations can be found on the AISD “Athletics” homepage under “Off-Campus PE” or contact Coach Debbie Evans at the Athletic Office.

17. Full Year Fine Arts Electives
Band
Orchestra
Choir
You must be in Band or Orchestra in 6th grade to be in Band or Orchestra in 7th grade.

18. Application Electives
YEARBOOK:
You must complete an application to be considered for Yearbook.
Limited class size
Full-year elective
STUDENT COUNCIL:
You must complete an application to be considered for Student Council

19. Backpacks Students will be allowed to carry backpacks to class.
Backpacks must be regular size.
NO rolling or oversized backpacks
Students will be expected to carry a book, lunch and a 3 inch binder or a combination of binders adding up to 3 inches.
(Examples: one 3 inch binder, three 1 inch binders)

20. Cafeteria
4 Lines to choose from:

21. Clubs & Activities Robotics Anime Club Sewing Club GBAW Boys to Men
Student Council
** Clubs may change each year
Clubs meet before or after school.

22. Mustang Hour New this year! Monday- Fill out passport for the week
Tuesday thru Thursday- Block lunch with Mustang Hour
12:00-1:00
Eat lunch half of the block lunch and attend a club, tutoring, or other event the other half
Many choices: open gym, card games, computer lab, etc.

23. Required Immunizations for 7th Grade

24. Texas State Vaccine Requirements for 7th graders
1 dose of Tetanus-Diptheria-Aceullular pertussis (Tdap), if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-diptheria (Td or Tdp) vaccine was received.
1 dose of Quadrivalent Meningococcal conjugate, vaccine must be identified, Menactra, Menveo, MenACWY, or MCV4
Incoming students are required to get up to two (2) vaccines to enter 7th grade, per Title 25 Health Services of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC).
It is recommended that proof of immunizations, for incoming 7th graders, be delivered to the current elementary school nurse, prior to the end of the current school year.
Student shot records may be accessed through Parent Access.
Proof of current vaccinations are required prior to the start of 7th grade.

25. Health Information
Proof of Immunizations should be given to the School Nurse.
Parents should contact the school nurse:
if their student has a medical concern that the school should be aware of.
for any medication administration at school.
Healthcare Plans, like the Allen ISD Asthma or Allergy Action Plans:
A new healthcare plan, signed by the prescribing physician, should be completed every school year, and given to the school nurse, at the beginning of the school year. Healthcare provider orders are valid for one school year.
The Allen ISD Action Plan forms can be found on the school nurse’s , Faculty Web Page, or a paper copy may be picked up at your child’s school.

26. Sports Physicals
Sports physical paperwork should be given to the coach that instructs your student’s sport.
Forms and information can be found on the Allen ISD Athletic Department web page.
Sports physical forms and information are kept with the Athletic Department.
Parents should discuss health concerns with the coach and the school nurse.

27. How to complete the Course Selection Sheet
Print child’s legal name (no nicknames)
Print Parent/Guardian’s name
Write Parent/Guardian’s phone number
Mark your child’s choice for On-level or Pre-AP/IB for: Texas History, English, and Science. both boxes must be marked.
Mark a TOTAL of 4 boxes from the Electives section. The Electives section is from Fine Arts through Advanced Technology. Do not mark 4 boxes from each Electives section.
If the Elective has 2 boxes, both boxes must be marked.
Write 2 Alternate Choices in order of preference. These should be different than the 4 boxes you marked in the Electives section.
Parent/Guardian signs form
The back side of the form is a worksheet to help you. Students will make course selections based on the front side of the Course Selection Form.

28. PARENT MEETING WHEN: February 15, 2018 WHERE: Ford Middle School Gym
TIME: 6:30 pm

29. Course Selection Rising 7th grade students will register on their Elementary Campus with their Elementary Counselor during the school day. **Date set by Elementary Campus

30. Tips for being successful in Middle School
Do your best in 6th grade…it can determine what classes you can take in 7th grade.
Do your best on your STAAR tests…it can determine what classes you can take in 7th grade.
Listen to your teachers & do what they ask.
Be on your best behavior at all times.
Work on organization skills, time management and study habits.