Transcript INTRODUCTIONS - Boerne Independent School District

Pre-Registration Information for Incoming 8th Grade
2014-2015
INTRODUCTIONS
Susan Cleveland, Principal
Sherry Mireles, Assistant Principal
Celia Collard, Counselor (A-K)
Kim Berny, Counselor (L-Z)
Holly Taylor, Registrar
TIMELINE
• Counselors will visit students in their Texas History classes
February 11 and February 12 and receive their course card.
• Completed cards are due no later than Friday, February 21st
to their Texas History teacher. If your child chooses to take a
Pre-AP class, the back of the card MUST be signed by the
student and the parent.
• Parents/students will receive a confirmation letter of course
selections in early April.
• If any changes must be made, please note it on the
confirmation letter and return to the counseling office by April
11th.
• Please Note: After school begins, there will be no elective
changes. The only changes that will be considered will be PreAP to regular between the 4th-6th weeks of school or at the
end of the 1st semester.
REQUIRED COURSES
• English
• Reading
• Math
• Science
• American History
• Computer Technology
• P.E. (semester) If enrolling in Athletics,
Coach Hepler or Coach Taylor’s approval is
required on the course card.
Pre-AP vs. On-level
• Is my child currently in the 7th grade level PreAP class? (English, Reading, Math 7 P-AP,
Science or TX History)
• If my child is in a Pre-AP class has he/she
consistently had a grade of 85 and above?
• If my child has been in an on-level class has
he/she consistently had a grade of 95 and
above?
• Has my child had difficulty with completing the
homework in their Pre-AP class?
• How many hours does my child spend on extracurricular activities?
BISD Math Pathways
Grade
Level
Traditional Pathway
(60-70% of students)
6
Math 6: STAAR
Accelerated Pathway
(30-40% of students)
Two Year Acceleration
(5% of students)
PreAP Math 6: STAAR
(All Grade 6 TEKS + approximately ½ Grade 7 TEKS)
PreAP Math 6: STAAR
and
90%+ on Grade 8 Credit-by-Exam (CBE)
7
Math 7: STAAR
PreAP Math 7: STAAR
(Remaining Grade 7 TEKS + all Grade 8 TEKS)
PreAP Algebra I
Algebra I EOC & Grade 7 STAAR
8
Math 8: STAAR
PreAP Algebra I
Algebra I EOC & Grade 8 STAAR
PreAP Geometry
9
Algebra I or Algebra I with Lab
Algebra I EOC
PreAP Geometry
PreAP Algebra II
Geometry
PreAP Algebra II
10
11
12
PreAP PreCalculus**
Math Models
with
Applications
Algebra II
AP Statistics
Dual Credit
College Algebra
PreAP PreCalculus
PreAP PreCalculus
and
AP Statistics
AP Statistics
Algebra II
or
College
Preparatory
Course
Advanced
Quantitative
Reasoning
or
PreCalculus
or
Dual Credit
College Algebra
or
AP Statistics
PreAP
PreCalculus
or
Dual Credit
College Algebra
PreAP
PreCalculus
and/or
AP Statistics
AP Statistics
or
AP Calculus AB
or
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
or
AP Calculus BC
AP
Calculus AB
or
AP
Calculus BC
AP
Calculus AB
or
AP
Calculus BC
AP
Calculus AB
and
AP Statistics
AP
Statistics
AP
Calculus BC
English 8 Pre-AP
• Based on writing and using reading models to enhance
or develop stronger writing styles.
• Recommended that Pre AP English be taken with a Pre
AP Reading course – both classes become one in high
school and the reading class is considered a support
class because of the skills and requirements achieved.
• The BIG difference between an On-level English Course
and a Pre AP Course is the depth and complexity of
the writing and reading.
• Pre AP novels can be challenging for analysis and
understanding and will require out of class time to
complete reading and writing assignments.
• Pre AP must purchase their own novels.
Science 8 Pre-AP
• Solving scientific problems, analyze scientific data, and
complete independent projects.
• Class requires an abundance of maturity, seriousness,
self-discipline, organization and personal accountability.
• Students are expected to think critically and apply the
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knowledge presented.
Curriculum is more rigorous and requires extra effort on
student’s part in and outside of class. Scientific
vocabulary is challenging; more effort and time will be
required to fulfill expectations and present
class/independent projects.
Science 8 Pre-AP (cont’d)
• You are expected to fully participate in class activities
and discussions. PAP class discussions tend to move
faster and build on existing higher level science
background.
• You want to maintain the AP coursework in high school
and onto college
American History Pre-AP
• Expected to have better study skills and
performance initiative.
• Class discussions and assignments are geared to
higher level thinking and the expectations of
student behavior are to be reflective of a
student who is motivated and eager to learn.
• Complete a History Fair project.
Communication Applications
• Communication Applications focuses on public
speaking and its fundamentals. Students will
prepare various types of speeches, oral
interpretations, and some debates. This course
requires some research and speaking before
audiences. Students receive 0.5 high school
elective credit.
Creative Writing
• Students will write pieces in multiple
genres and study published works, as well
as selected writings of class members. By
the end of the course, each student will
have a fuller understanding of his/her own
relationship as an artist to the characters,
voices, and stories he/she creates.
Independent Investigation (I2)
• Independent Investigation encourages students to select
an area of interest to study by using investigative
research skills while preparing students for the complex
reading and in-depth analysis of life-long learning.
Students will clarify research questions, evaluate and
synthesize information using fiction and non-fiction texts,
and utilize support from a community mentor and other
secondary sources. This reading course encourages
choice, independent thinking and the development of
comprehensive research skills.
Technology choices
• Comp Tech/PE
• Comp Tech/STEM 2
• Comp Tech/STEM 1
• Comp Tech/Consumer Focus
• Comp Tech/Exploring Careers
• Comp Tech/Student Aid (app req’d)
• Comp Tech/Comm Apps (HS credit)
Electives
• Art / Consumer Focus
• Art/Exploring Careers
• *Comm Apps/Exploring
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Careers
Consumer Focus/Th Arts
Consumer Focus/STEM 2
Exp Careers/STEM 2
PE/Comm Apps
PE/Personal Focus
*High School Credit course
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Personal Focus/Cons Focus
Personal Focus/Exp Careers
Span Lang App/Cons Focus
Personal Focus/STEM 2
*Student Aid/STEM 2
*Student Aid/Cons Focus
*Student Aid/Exp Careers
* Application required for Student Aid
Full year electives
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Spanish I (high school credit)
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 (high school credit)
Art 8 (must have had Art 7/8 in 7th grade)
Theater Arts 8 (must have had Th. Arts 7/8 in 7th
grade)
Creative Writing
I2 Independent Investigations
Campus Yearbook (application required, limited slots)
String Orchestra (audition required)
Choir
Band (must have been in band previous
Spanish 1
• High School credit
• The emphasis of this course is the
development of oral language; developing
fundamental language skills of listening,
speaking, reading, and writing. The study
of introductory vocabulary, phonetics, and
grammar are included. The culture and
civilization of the Spanish-speaking world
is integrated into all aspects of the course.
Information
• Credit by Exam – Reading
Computer Tech
Spanish 1
Must make an 80%
• June 10th & 11th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Forms in Counseling Office
Summer school option
• 8th Grade Computer Technology
• June 10-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-July 3
• 8:00-11:00 am, Monday-Friday
• $110/student and minimum of 20 students
• Upon successful completion of summer
school, students may replace course with
another elective
Important Deadline Information
• Course Cards are due to Texas History teacher
February 21st (sign Pre-AP agreement)
• Student Aide Applications, I2 and Yearbook
Applications are due in the office by 4:00 p.m.
February 21st .
Celia Collard, Counselor (A-K) 357-3307
Kim Berny, Counselor (L-Z) 357-3308
Holly Taylor, Registrar 357-3302
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