Want to be a 7th grader?

Gene Pike

Middle School

2016-2017

Success in 7th grade

Use a Planner or calendar

Stay organized

Turn in assignments and homework on time

Attend tutorials when needed

View online grades daily or weekly

Talk to your teachers, ask questions, communicate your needs

Maintain a well-rounded schedule which includes extra-

curricular activities

Success in middle school involves much more that just good

grades!

7th Grade Schedule

8 periods

1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies

2 Sections of LA

Physical Education (Athletics, Tennis, or PE)

2 Electives

*** Each class is 45 minutes ***

~ 4 minutes for passing period~

High School Career Plans

Academies by Campus

Academy of Biomedical Sciences (ABS ) @ Byron Nelson High School

Academy of Media Arts and Technology (AMAT ) @ Northwest High School

Academy of Business Management & Entrepreneurship (BME ) @ Eaton H S

Aviation Academy @ Eaton HS

Collegiate Academy @ Steele Accelerated High School

Cosmetology Academy @ Steele Accelerated High School

Culinary Arts & Hospitality Academy @ Byron Nelson High School

Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM ) @ Northwest High School

What is an ENDORSEMENT?

A coherent sequence of electives in a specific

area of interest.

It’s like declaring a major.

These electives may be taken through an

academy or through a specified Career

Pathway.

All students will choose an endorsement.

There are FIVE Endorsements

STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics

Public Services- Health Sciences, Education

Business and Industry- Agriculture,

Audio/Visual Technology, Culinary Arts,

Business Management

Arts and Humanities- Fine Arts, Language

Multidisciplinary Studies- General

What does this mean for a 7th grader?

Grades and Pre-Ap classes matter if you want to

get into an academy.

Some students apply for an academy and only a

certain number of students are accepted.

Everyone chooses an endorsement in 8th grade.

Consider all of your likes, dislikes, strengths and

weaknesses.

Choices for 7th Grade Core Classes

Math – Pre-AP or On-level (Choose Pre-Ap if

you are in Pre-Ap in 6th grade)

Language Arts – G/T (for identified GT

students), Pre-AP, or standard

Science – Pre-AP or standard

Social Studies – Pre-AP or standard

Pre – AP or Regular What’s the difference??

Pre-AP moves at a more rapid pace and

involves more in-depth classwork

Pre-AP and On Level classes cover the

same material (Math is the only exception)

Pre-AP prepares students for the AP track in

high school

How Pre-AP courses should you take?

Consider…

• Your academic strengths

• Teacher, parent, and/or counselor input

• Reviewing past grades and test performances

• Personal goals

• Extra-curricular activities

Most importantly…your motivation, effort, & attitude!

Pre-Ap Classes

Keep in mind:

– Pre-AP is not for everyone

– It is college preparatory and helps prepare

students for Advanced Placement classes in High

School.

– Standard and Pre-AP classes teach the same

TEKS or objectives (With the exception of math

which teaches more objectives in a given year)

Physical Education (Must Choose 1): Athletics- Requires a completed physical and athletic packet. Students must maintain a passing grade each 6-weeks to participate.

Tennis- Requires a complete physical and athletic packet.

Physical Education – Required for all students not in Athletics or Tennis.

Choose 2 Electives:

- Band

- Orchestra

- Choir

- Art Foundations

- Theater Arts

- Skills for Living/Consumer Science

- Teen Leadership

- Media

- Intro. to Spanish

- Career Portals

- AVID

Registration Forms – Core

Electives: Physical Education

7th graders MUST choose one Physical Education

class.

Athletics and Tennis require a physical from the

doctor and require passing grades to participate in

games.

Electives: Your choice

Electives: #

from 1 to 6

with 1

being your

first choice

and 2 being

your

second