1. Future 7 th Graders Registration North Ridge Middle School

2. What Classes Do I have to take next year?  English/Reading  Math  Social Studies  Science  4 semesters of electives (year long class = 2 semesters of electives)

3. Regular Classes or Pre – Advanced Placement Classes Pre-Advanced Placement Classes: Courses are more challenging Take more time Increased Reading load Sophisticated writing assignments and projects Summer reading project for all Pre-AP Language Arts classes

4. What Classes Do I have to take next year? TAKS Class Students who do not pass the reading portion of TAKS are required to take 2 semesters of Reading Improvement. Students who do not pass the math portion of the TAKS are required to take 2 semesters of Math Improvement. (You give up electives to take these courses)

5. Electives – Year Long

6. Athletics Competitive team sports requiring time involvement outside the school day. Physical is required ($) Boys – Football, Basketball, Cross Country, and Track Girls – Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, and Track

7. Electives – Year Long Gymnastics/ Tennis – Competitive classes offered before 1 st period at the Shannon Center for gymnastics and the Richland Tennis Center for tennis. Parents are responsible for transportation to those facilities. Bus service from the facility to campus provided by the district. Tryouts required. Physical Education – Need two semesters of PE or Athletics in the 7 th grade.

8. Electives – Year Long Band *Play self-owned or school-rented instruments *Private lessons are also offered ($) *Practice time & some extra curricular time is a requirement *Cost for performance attire

9. Electives – Year Long Choir *Learn fundamental vocal technique and music theory *Some extracurricular time is required outside the school day for concerts *Private lessons are also offered ($) *Cost for performance attire and choir shirt

10. Electives – One Semester Digital Basics *Apply technical skills to address business applications *Learn proper keyboarding technique while developing speed and accuracy

11. Electives – One Semester Theatre – Students learn the mechanics of stage production and actually perform in a play.

12. Electives – One Semester Career Tech Ed – Students learn to operate machinery. Design and construct projects. Introductory class ($) for materials.

13. Electives – One Semester Art – Introductory class for those students who have never taken Art before. Small cost for art supplies.

14. When do I return the form? Return your registration form back to Mrs. Lofland Mrs. Barwinkel by January 25, 2011. Students will go to the computer lab on January 26, 2011 to register for your classes. All forms and this PowerPoint can be found on the North Ridge Middle School Website: Click on Counselors’ Corner Click Future 7 th Graders