NorthRichlandMiddle School
2012-2013SEVENTH GRADE
SCHEDULE REQUEST FORM
NAME______PHONE ______GENDER ____
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SECTIONS I-REQUIRED COURSES- Students are required to take the following courses. They may choose to take either the On-level or the Pre Advanced Placement (Pre AP) level of Language Arts/Reading, Math, Social Studies, and/or Science.
NOTE: If choosing Pre AP classes, the reverse side must be completed and signed.
Please circle your choice.
On-level:Language Arts/ReadingMathematicsSocial StudiesScience
Pre AP:Language Arts/ReadingMathematics*Social StudiesScience
*Must currently be enrolled in PreAP math
Please choose one:Physical Education -or- Athletics
**Students can try-out for Tennis-or-Gymnastics but parents need to be aware these classes are offered off campus and they will need to provide transportation to either Shannon (Gymnastics) or Richland HS (Tennis) each morning. A BISD bus will provide transportation back to our campus. Students will be notified if they are selected for the team and the counselor will add it to their schedule.
SECTION II-ELECTIVE COURSES-Students must take a total of four (4) semesters of elective classes. Please number (1, 2, 3, etc.) your choice(s) in priority order. Also, please indicate with an A your alternative choice.**IMPORTANT: Electives will be dropped to make room for Math Enrichment or Read 180 if a student needs them.**
______Band-2 semesters ______Career Portals (Tech Ed) – 1 semester
______Choir-2 semesters______Art – 1 or 2 semesters
______Theatre I (Beginning)-1 semester ______Career Portals (Touch System Data Entry) – 1 semester
______TheatreII (Intermediate)-1 semesterPrerequisite: Theatre I
______Office Assistant – 1 semester (Teacher Recommendation Only)-Check line if you have requested consideration.
______SELECT Theatre (Advanced)-TEACHER APPROVAL REQUIRED-2 sems ______
______SELECT Art-(Advanced)-TEACHER APPROVAL REQUIRED-2 sems ______
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Signature of StudentSignature of Parent/Guardian
NORTHRICHLANDMIDDLE SCHOOL
Seventh Grade
GUIDELINES FOR PRE-AP COURSES FOR 2012-2013
The benefits of Pre-AP courses are numerous! Students and parents should expect courses to be more challenging, take more time, and require a different type of work than regular courses. Students of these courses should expect teachers to require an increased reading load, sophisticated writing assignments and projects, and complex problem solving. Students involved in extra-curricular activities should especially keep this in mind when designing their schedule. Pre-AP courses require energetic, involved and motivated students.
Please read the following requirements. Your signatures at the bottom indicate that you understand and agree.
- Schedule change requests from Pre-AP to on level will require the following: parent/teacher conference and a note signed by the parent and Mr. Valamides.
- Students who withdraw from the course at semester will not receive the weighted calculation for that semester. In order to receive the weighted calculation for rank and GPA purposes, the student must remain in the course for the entire year.
- Students must understand that tutorials may be required in order to be successful in the course.
- Students should generally expect homework in each course every day. Up to ½ -1 hour per course per day may be required. Some assignments may take more time for some students.
- There are summer reading assignments for all Pre-AP English courses. Schedule changes will not be granted due to failure to complete the summer reading assignment!
- This is an advanced course and moves at a faster pace than an on-level course.
Please check the PreAP classes you are requesting:
_____English/Reading _____Math _____Social Studies _____Science
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Student Signature Parent Signature
NORTH RICHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Seventh Grade
Course Descriptions
Elective Courses:
Physical Educationphysical activity classes within the school day. Full year course
Athleticscompetitive team sports requiring time involvement outside the school day. Physical ($) is required. Full year course
Gymnastics/TennisAs a substitute for athletics or P.E., competitive instructional classes are offered starting at 7:00 a.m. at the ShannonLearningCenter for gymnastics and the RichlandHigh School for tennis. Parents are responsible for transportation to those facilities. Bus service from those facilitates to local campuses will be provided by the district. Full year course
Art Students combine their creative talents with instruction in a variety of media. Art supplies are required ($). 1 semester
Select Art-Requires Teacher Approval and is a full year class.
BandStudents play self-owned or school-rented instruments. Private lessons are also offered ($). Practice time as well as some extra-curricular time is a requirement. Cost for performance attire ($).Full year course
ChoirStudents learn musical skills and perform during the year. Private lessons are offered ($). Cost for uniforms ($). Attendance at after-school rehearsals and performances is required.Full year course
Career Portals (Tech Ed)-A modular computer lab is used in conjunction with hands-on designing activities. Students will be using a program called Applied Educational Systems with (12) different learning modules. Students will be doing hands-on activities which might include Road Transportation; Aerospace; Mechanisms; Power and Energy; Engineering Structures; Construction and CAD; Manufacturing and Automation; Electronics and Control Production; Electronic Communications; Waste Management; Environmental Management; Human Growth and Development; Weather Monitoring and more.
Materials cost ($8) for projects.1semester course
Career Portals (Touch System Data Entry) -Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills through use of proper keyboarding technique while developing speed and accuracy.
Theatre-Students will get a basic understanding of several theatre techniques including: acting, directing, playwriting, improvisation, pantomime, and performance.Theatre I is a beginning level class; Theatre II is an intermediate level class-both classes are 1 semester.
Select Theatre-Requires teacher approval and is a full year class.
Pre AP Courses:
Pre AP English Language Arts – This is a faster-paced, higher-level reading and writing class that prepares the student for high school Advanced Placement classes. Students will deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for readers, and will strengthen the student’s critical thinking skills and creativity.
Pre AP Mathematics – PreAP mathematics is for seventh graders who like to learn more about why things in mathematics work the way they do. Students will take personal responsibility for completing creative projects outside of class. The PreAP math class at each grade level is a stepping-stone for students who want to take higher level math in high school. Successful completion of sixth grade PreAP mathematics is strongly suggested.
Pre AP Science – PreAP science moves at a faster pace and involves science, mathematics, and language arts in the process of problem solving. This includes research, building models, and technical writing. This class is not more work; it is at a higher level which makes it more challenging than regular science classes. Most projects are completed in class but some outside work will be required.
Pre AP Social Studies – The seventh grade PreAP Texas History course is designed to help students think and analyze higher-level social studies issues and problems related to Texas history. Students will analyze primary source documents, participate in creative activities, and complete a major project each six weeks.
Schedule Worksheet Student Name: ______GR:__
Fall SemesterSpring Semester
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Elective:
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All 7th graders are required to take English, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and PE or Athletics for BOTH Fall and Spring semesters.
Band, Choir, Select Art and Select Theatre are taken BOTH Fall and Spring semesters.
ALL boxes must be filled!
Select your ALTERNATE elective choices and put them below in the order of your preference:
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