Franklin Regional Middle School
7th Grade Course Selection Sheet
2017-2018
Student Name______Homeroom Teacher ______
Parent Signature______
ACADEMIC COREChoose one math course with an X.
Course / X / Required Course
English 7 / X / Required Course
Science 7 / X / Required Course
Social Studies 7 / X / Required Course
Math 7
Accelerated Math 7
Algebra I
MIDDLE CORE
Choose 5 courses with an X and choose 2 alternate courses with an A. For performance music students(band, chorus, chorus/band, strings, strings/chorus), choose your performance music selection, 2 courses with an X and 2 alternate courses with an A.
Course / X / Required Course
Band 7
Chorus 7
Band/Chorus 7
Strings 7
Strings/Chorus 7
Music 7
Taking Charge 7
Keyboarding 7
Keyboarding Applications 7**
Money Management 7
Multimedia 7
Physical Education/Health 7 / X / Required Course
Principles of Technology 7
Visual Arts 7
WORLD LANGUAGES
Choose one course with an X.
Course / X / Required Course
French 7
Spanish 7
Academic Core
All students will schedule five courses in the academic core. Please note that data such as classroom academic performance, PSSA Mathematics performance, and teacher recommendation will be considered for placement in Accelerated Math 7, as this rigorous course prepares students to take Algebra I as an 8th grader.
Middle Core
Every student will spend two periods each day in middle core classes. Most of the courses offered have a duration of twelve weeks (one trimester). Every student is required to take physical education/health and five other trimester courses. Performance music students (band, chorus, chorus/band, strings, and strings/chorus) will be able to schedule two trimester courses in addition to physical education/health and their performance music course. Additionally, please note Keyboarding is a prerequisitefor Keyboarding Applications 7**.
World Languages
Please note that the world language that a student chose in sixth grade will be the language of study through 8th grade.
Special Scheduling Situations
Please note the following regarding special scheduling situations:
- If a student is taking a math course not listed on the course selection sheet (i.e.Geometry), please note that course on the blank line in the Academic Core section.
- Students requiring learning support seminar will be scheduled by their case manager.
- Students requiring gifted support seminar will be scheduled by their gifted coordinator.
Student Assignments
If parents wish to bring to the principal’s attention any special needs of the child, they may do so in writing or e-mail without requesting a specific teacher. Information shall be provided prior to June 1st so that consideration may be given to the request.
Frequently Asked Questions Related to Course Selections
Question 1: How are the middle core classes designed for a 7th grader?
Answer 1: Below, you can see an example of the layout of middle core classes for both a student in performance music and a student who does not take a course such as band, strings, or chorus.
Sample Layout of Middle Core Classes for a Performance Music Student
Period / Trimester 1 / Trimester 2 / Trimester 33 / Band 7 / Band 7 / Band 7
4 / Physical Education/Health 7 / Principles of Technology 7 / Visual Arts 7
Sample Layout of Middle Core Classes for Student Not Taking Performance Music
Period / Trimester 1 / Trimester 2 / Trimester 33 / Young Living 7 / Music 7 / Multimedia 7
4 / Physical Education/Health 7 / Principles of Technology 7 / Visual Arts 7
Question 2: How are foreign language courses scheduled?
Answer 2: Foreign language classes for seventh grade students are scheduled during 9th period. As we run on a six day cycle at the middle school, students take Spanish or French on days 1-3 or days 4-6 for the entire school year.
Question 3: What happens on days when my child is not scheduled in Spanish or French?
Answer 3: Students will be scheduled into Extended Learning Time. During this time, students will report back to their homeroom where they will have access to enrichment and remediation.
Question 4:What does the math layout look like for students at the middle school and as they move into high school?
Answer 4:Below is a layout that shows the math progression for most sixth grade students at Franklin Regional Middle School:
Grade 6 / Grade 7 / Grade 8 / Grade 9Math 6 / Math 7 / Math 8 / Algebra 1
Math 6 / Accelerated Math 7* / Algebra 1 / Geometry
Accelerated Math 6 / Algebra 1 / Geometry / Algebra 2
*Please note that students taking Accelerated Math 7 are completing two years of mathematics (Math 7 and Math 8) in one school year.