1. 7th Grade Course Selection
CROWNOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

2. BEING PROMOTED FROM 6TH TO 7TH GRADE
First and second semester averages must be 70 or above core classes (Elar, Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies).
Attendance MUST be acceptable. If you have questions about your attendance, contact Ms. Jimenez.
You must pass the STAAR test or summer school may be required.

3. HOW IS 7TH GRADE LIKE 6TH GRADE?
You will have FOUR core subjects
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Texas History
You will have the same access to after school clubs and activities

4. WHAT’S DIFFERENT?
You will have the opportunity to take HONORS course work for all subjects
You will have the opportunity to take classes that may receive high school credit
You are only required to take one semester of Physical Education
You will have the opportunity to participate in the RCMS Athletic program
You have access to more electives

5. Criteria for HONORS MATH
Map score of 230 or higher recommended
Average grade of 85 or higher in 6th grade math
Masters level on staar
Exit process for class only available after 9 weeks

6. HONORS ELAR, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES
PREPARES STUDENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES SUCH AS ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND DUAL CREDIT
IMPROVES COLLEGE, CAREER, AND MILITARY READINESS FOR ALL STUDENTS
CHALLENGING COURSEWORK EMPHASIZES KEY LITERACY, QUANTITATIVE AND ANALYSIS SKILLS ACROSS DISCIPLINES
EMPHASIZES CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, PRODUCTIVE THINKING & INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
REQUIRES STUDENT COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE ABILITY TO REASON, ANALYZE & ORGANIZE

7. HONORS TRANSFER POLICY
It IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE TEACHER WHEN FEELING OVERWHELMED OR CONCERNED.
A STUDENT MAY ONLY REQUEST A TRANSFER AT THE 4 WEEK OR SEMESTER MARK
A meeting with parent/guardian, teacher, counselor, administrator and the student must take place and all must agree that a course change is in the best interest of the student
It is possible that a schedule change may affect numerous courses

8. MATH INTERVENTION GUIDELINES
You will be placed in MATH INTERVENTION if you do not pass OR SCORE LOW ON the STAAR test
MATH INTERVENTION WILL BE IN ADDITION TO YOUR REGULAR MATH CLASS
THIS class will take the place of one of your electives
This class offers support and enrichment for those that are in need

9. READING INTERVENTION GUIDELINES
You will be placed in Reading Intervention if you do not pass or score low on the Reading portion of the STAAR test
reading intervention is in addition to your regular reading class
The class will take the place of one of your electives
This class offers support and enrichment for those that are in need
Students in Dyslexia class will also have one less elective

10. ELECTIVE CHOICES
Semester electives – are one half of the school year. When you have a semester elective, it must have a “buddy” for the remainder of the year. Keep this in mind when you are making your requests.
Year long electives – if you choose a year-long elective, you will not be able to get out of this class at the semester. You are making a commitment for the full year.
Semester and year-long electives will be presented in the next few slides. Feel free to ask questions.

11. FULL YEAR ELECTIVE CHOICES
Spanish – is a two year commitment
Band
Orchestra
Choir
Principles of Human Services *
Principles of Information Technology*
Athletics PE
Study Skills
Yearbook (limited seats, application only )
*RECEIVES HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT

12. ½ YEAR (SEMESTER) ELECTIVE CHOICES
Theatre Arts
Art
Gateway to Technology 1 *
Touch System Data Entry *
College & Career Readiness PE
Tennis (8th graders and students wanting to play tennis in high school get priority)
*RECEIVES HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT

13. Earning High School Credit
The following courses offer high school credit with a passing grade and appropriate seat time:
Full year:
Algebra – see a counselor for recommended criteria
Spanish – must take 7th & 8th grade Spanish
Principles of Human Services *
Principles of Information Technology
One semester:
Gateway Tech I *
Touch System Data Entry
*$10 course fee per semester

14. Earning High School Credit
Gateway to Technology 1- Students will design and test ideas in robotics and 3D design using professional software used by industry leaders like Lockheed Martin, Intel, and Sprint. Students will use a project-based curriculum designed to challenge and engage the curiosity and imagination while developing problem-solving skills. ($10 course fee) ONE SEMESTER

15. Earning High School Credit
Principles of Human Services - This course will enable students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, and personal care services. Areas of study will include goal setting, career development, communication skills, fashion design, interior design, family consumer sciences, stress and crisis management, child development, personal care services, and financial literacy. $20 course fee ($10 per semester)
FULL YEAR COURSE

16. Earning High School Credit
Touch System Data Entry - is a high school class that prepares for advanced computer level classes and to be successful in “the real world”. Have fun learning and applying “real world” business skills by learning computer keyboarding, word processing, business documents, desktop publishing, important communication skills, and much more. Here is something to think about…keyboarding skills last for life! *
Principles of Information Technology is a high school class that teaches computer knowledge and skills to be successful in “the real world”. Students will learn about word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, Internet skills, web design, exploration of IT careers, coding, and much more. *
*Earbuds required: please do not bring expensive earbuds

17. Study Skills Not for high school credit Is a full year elective choice
Allows one day per week for homework completion/study time
Addresses development of the following skills:
Note-taking skills
Organization skills
Character building
Making healthy choices
Basic technology skills
Focus on personal strengths

18. College & Career Readiness
Not for high school credit
Is a one semester elective choice
Introduces students to the process of career investigation
Prepares students for college & career readiness
Students explore careers in the 16 career clusters through group/hands-on projects
Students investigate personal areas of interest and develop a pathway to future career goals.

19. SPANISH ELECTIVE GUIDELINES
Requires a two year commitment
Successful completion of BOTH years (grade 7 and grade 8) earns ONE high school credit
Still must take two additional years of Spanish in high school
You may not sign up for Spanish in 8th grade if you did not take it in 7th grade

20. ORCHESTRA AND BAND ELECTIVES
You may elect to take beginning band or orchestra as a 7th grader but will be placed in a 6th grade section (must work in your schedule)
You must make a year long commitment to participate in Orchestra or Band (no drops at semester will be permitted)
Both classes require you to practice outside the classroom

21. PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
You are required to participate in physical education one semester in 7th grade and one semester in 8th grade
You may satisfy this requirement any of the following ways:
Physical Education – one semester (may also opt for full year)
Tennis – one semester
Athletics – meets the semester requirement but is a full year commitment

22. TENNIS GUIDELINES
You may only participate one semester per year unless you have approval from the coach to continue all year
This is not a competitive class
No commitments outside the school day are required
Counts as state required PE credit
Priority to 8th graders wishing to compete at the high school level

23. ATHLETICS GUIDELINES
For those who wish to participate in competitive volleyball, football, basketball, and/or track/cross country
Practice is REQUIRED before school at 7 am and into first period. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent
Requires a year long commitment
When you are not “in season” you will do off-season workouts
A physical exam is required to be in athletics
You must pass or remain academically eligible in all classes to participate in games and UIL events

24. COURSE REQUEST FORM Please remember….these are your REQUESTS!
There are no guarantees that your requests will be granted
There are times that a student’s requests will not work in the schedule or a class may be full
8th graders receive priority placement in elective courses

25. LET’S GET STARTED…
At the top of the form, write your teacher’s name and which period you have history. This helps us track forms.
Return your form to your teacher by the February 5th due date.
Students who do not return their forms will be placed in open courses with no opportunity for change.
No requests changes will be permitted after the spring deadline so please take this seriously! FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH
You must sign your course request form upon completion.
You must also get your parent’s signature.

26. PLEASE REMEMBER…
Sign your form & get a parent’s signature on your request form
Course descriptions on the reverse side of your form
Honors information available to those interested
Turn in your request form to your history teacher by February 5th
At the top of your request form, write the following information:
Class period you have history
History teacher