Midway Middle School 7th Grade Registration 2016-2017

1. Midway Middle School7th Grade Registration 2016-2017

2. We look forward to seeing you next year@ MIDWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL Dr. Herb Cox Principal Midway Middle School

3. 7th Grade Principal/CounselorTeam • Mr. Vasek, 7th Grade Principal • Mrs. Heath, 7th Grade Counselor

4. 7th Grade Course SelectionSheet:

5. 7th Grade Schedule • English / Pre-AP English • Math / Pre-AP Math / Pre-AP Pre-Algebra • Science / Pre-AP Science • Texas History / Pre-AP History • Athletics or PE • 3 Electives

6. REQUIRED COURSES • Choose 1 from each of the following areas: Social StudiesScience __ Texas History ____ Science ______Pre-AP History ____ Pre-AP Science English/Language Arts Mathematics (need teacher initials) ____ English _____ Math ____ Pre-AP English _____ Pre-AP Math _____ Pre-AP Pre-Algebra

7. Pre-AP Class Requirements Pre-AP Math (7th Grade Math) This is an advanced math class for students who are not ready for 8th grade math—but are advanced in math. Pre-AP Pre-Algebra (7th/8th grade math) Entry into this course will be based on STAAR results, MSTAR results, grades, readiness exam, and teacher recommendation – and receive approval from our Math Instructional Specialist. Pre-AP Science • Writing assignments required • High Level Math Skills required • Science Fair Optional • UIL Recommended Pre-AP English • Summer Reading required • Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen Pre-AP History • Independent work required outside of class (critical thinking& in-depth analysis) • History Fair Optional • UIL Recommended

8. If you decide to take a Pre-AP class, it will involve a heavy homework load and more challenging course material. *PRE-AP ENGLISH *PRE-AP HISTORY *PRE-AP SCIENCE *PRE-AP MATH (7TH Grade Math) *PRE-AP Pre-Algebra (7th/8TH Grade Math)

9. ATHLETICS/P.E. • Any student interested in participating in athletics must have a completed pre-participation packet along with a physical on file with the MMS athletic trainer prior to participation. • If a student plays more than one sport, select the sport whose season occurs first. • A physical is NOT required for P.E. classes or beginning tennis. • There will be a designated Saturday in April for physicals to be done at MISD. Tentative date – Saturday, April 23rd – Cost -$15

10. ATHLETIC COURSES Choose 1 of the following: ____ Football ____ Girls Volleyball ____ Boys Basketball ____ Girls Basketball ____ Boys Soccer ____ Girls Soccer ____ Intermediate/Advanced Tennis (Co-Ed) Reminder: these courses require a physical and completion of the pre-participation packet.

11. ATHLETIC COURSES Tennis Tryouts - for Intermediate/Advanced Tennis WHEN: Saturday, April 23rd, 1:00pm WHERE: High School Tennis Courts (Off Panther Way and Old Hewitt Drive)

12. P.E. COURSES Choose 1 of the following: ____ Boys P.E. ____ Girls P.E. ____ Beginning Tennis ____ Outdoor Adventure ____ Panther Fitness ____ Off-Campus P.E. Reminder: these courses DO NOT require a physical.

13. Electives • Indicate the order of preference for your elective classes by numbering them 1-2-3-4-5. • Your top 3 choices will be placed in your schedule. • However, be happy with 4 and 5 because they might end up in your schedule.

14. Elective Courses • Rank your first 5 choices from the following: (Your schedule will reflect 3 elective courses) ____ Art ____ Theatre _____ Community Outreach (app required) ____ Band _____ Coding ____ Orchestra _____ Principles of Information Technology ____ Choir, Boys (1 HS Credit) ____ Choir, Girls _____ Gateway to Technology (.5 HS Credit) ____ Agriculture Science _____ Robotics ____ AVID (application/interview process)_____ Study Skills (if enr. in 3 or more Pre AP classes)

15. STAAR Important to remember: • A STAAR mastery class may be substituted as an elective for 7th grade students who do not master portions of the 6th grade STAAR tests. • Insights Math or Insights Reading

16. You will be receiving the following materials: • A purple7thgrade course selection sheet. • The 2016-2017 MMS Course Catalog is now available on the MMS webpage.

17. MMS Course Catalog • The catalog can be found on the Midway website.

18. MMS Course Catalog • Course Catalog link can be found on the left tab.

20. MMS Course Catalog • If you don’t have internet access at home, you can save the course catalog to your iPad. • Open the PDF of the course catalog while connected to the internet at school. • Save to iBooks – anything in iBooks is accessible without wifi.

21. Complete the form and return to your tutorial teacher by Friday, February 26th. ______________ ______________ ______ Student Signature Parent Signature Date • Please remember to sign your form with your first and last name. In addition, a parent signature and contact phone number are required as well.

22. Remind your parents: PARENT MEETING Thursday night @ 6:00pm The PAC @ MMS

23. Registration and Schedule Pick-up Day • In August – the date to be determined. • Registration forms, computer use forms, and educational goal forms are completed on that day. • Parents need to attend to verify current address and contact information. • Immunizations must be up-to-date. • 7th grade parents must provide proof of residency.

24. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle

25. Class of 2022 • Make good decisions on course selections so that you will have an enjoyable and successful 7th grade year. • Continue to work hard, develop good study habits, and ALWAYS strive to do your very best.