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7th and 8th Grade Parent Information Night
Murphy Middle School
January 9, 2018
Murphy Middle School Administration
Matt Conrad - Principal
Jeff McDonnell- Assistant Principal
Tina Ware – Administrative Intern
Murphy Middle School Counselors 2018-2019
Melissa Allcorn – 6th [email protected] or (469) 752-7018
Terri Azcarate – 7th [email protected] or (469) 752-7017
Sylvia Lansing – 8th [email protected] or (469) 752-7016
Linda Reeves – [email protected] or (469) 752-7015
Course Requirements
Math
English
History
Science
PE or Athletics (1 or 2 semesters*)
7th and 8th Math
•Students currently taking Math 6 will be enrolled in Math 7.•Students currently taking Math 6 H will be enrolled in Math 7 H.•Students currently taking Math 7 will be enrolled in Math 8. •Students currently enrolled in Math 7 H will be enrolled in Algebra 1 H.
Algebra 1 Honors•Students must maintain an average of 70 (or above) for each semester. •If a student finishes the first semester with an average below 70, the student will be removed from Algebra 1 H and placed in Math 8. •A student moving from Algebra 1 H to Math 8 at any point during the year will be placed in Algebra 1 again in the 9th grade. •Students will receive Algebra 1 H credit that will be recorded on their high school transcript and grade points each semester. ***
Power Math
A supplemental Math class will be offered for students needing extra help.
Placement will be determined by:
MAP, CogAT, and STAAR scores.
*Reading 7th & 8th grade
Power Reading (2 semesters).
MAP test scores
STAAR scores
CogAT Verbal scores
Final placement decisions for reading will be made after STAAR scores are in.
Plano Academic and Creative EducationPACE
• Goal: To provide a challenging learning environment that nurtures the unique potential of gifted and talented students.
• Project Based Learning Curriculum
• Emphasis on Humanities (Philosophy, Theatre, Music, Dance, Art, Architecture, Literature)
• Open enrollment in the spring is based on a preponderance of evidence, including testing, teacher recommendations, grades and student initiative.
• Students who are currently enrolled in PACE do not re-test in Middle School.
*Semesters of PE/Athletics in MS:
6th - 2
7th - 1 or 2
8th - 1 or 2
Everyone must take at least one semester of PE in 7th grade.
Athletics
Athletics is a year long commitment.
Rigorous physical activity aimed at preparing students for participation in high school Athletics.
Boys Athletics is 1st period.
Girls Athletics is 7th period.
Boys Athletics: football, basketball and track/C.C.
Girls Athletics: volleyball, basketball and track/C.C.
7TH Grade AthleticsApplication Process/Off Season Demonstration
Boys: All fall boy enrollees are expected to play Football. Basketball only players will try out in mid-November and if he makes the team his schedule will be changed. Track only will enroll for Spring semester.
Girls: All have the option of trying out for their sport, then having their schedule changed or registering for year long off season Athletics. All off season participants are expected to participate in one sport.
8TH Grade Athletics
Boys: All Fall boy enrollees are expected to play Football. Basketball only players will try out in mid-November and if he makes the team his schedule will be changed. Track only will enroll for Spring semester.
Girls: Anyone who previously made a 7th
grade Athletic team may enroll in Athletics. Those who have not made a previous team may tryout then have a schedule change.
Gentle RemindersATHLETICS
REQUIREMENTS
Physical required by UIL
Athletic Applications are due on Jan. 12th
Must maintain 70 or above in all subjects
Year Long ElectivesBand*
Choir*
Orchestra*
Athletics*
Adv. Speech*
Adv. Theatre*
PALS*
Spanish I, Part I – 7th grade
Spanish I, Part II – 8th grade
French I, Part I- 7th grade only
French I, Part II – 8th grade only
Yearbook/Journalism*
AVID
Semester Electives
Art 1: Intro to Art
Art 2: 2D & 3D – 7th & 8th
Art 3: Advanced Art* – 8th
Investigating Audio Visual, Arts and Communications– 7th & 8th
Exploring Information and Computer Technology– 7th & 8th
Gateway to Technology – 8th
(0.5 HS credit)
Health 1 – 8th
(0.5 HS credit)
Semester Electives
Skills & Career Readiness– 7th & 8th
Life & College Readiness – 7th & 8th
Speech I (Intro to Public Speaking)- 7th & 8th
Speech II (Debate) - 7th & 8th
Speech III* (Competition Team)- 7th & 8th
Theater Arts I (Intro to Theatre)- 7th & 8th
Theater Arts II (Technical Theatre) -7th & 8th
Theater Arts III* (Adv. Theatre)– 7th & 8th
Points to remember . . .
Make your selections carefully . . .
Parents – please remember to sign the card before you turn it in.
Registration cards are due back to your child’s
6th grade English teacher by Jan. 19
7th grade History teacher by Jan. 19
