Transcript INTRODUCTIONS - Boerne Independent School District

Boerne Middle School
South
2013-2014
6th Grade Parent Night
Pre-Registration Information
For incoming 7th Grade
INTRODUCTIONS
Susan Cleveland-Principal
Cory Bell-Assistant Principal
Celia Collard – Counselor
Holly Taylor – Registrar
Introductions continued
• Erin Perry, English Department
• Lisa Baker, Math Department
• Cathy Fite, Reading Department
• Jason Sweatman, Science Dept. Coord.
• Sean Warner, Social Studies Dept. Coord.
TIMELINE
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Registration dates:
Kendall Elementary – February 8th
Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary – February 21st
Cibolo Creek Elementary – March 4th
Counselor will be visiting students for pre-registration.
Students will bring home their course card.
Please highlight requested courses
Deadline to return course cards to counselor
– KES - Feb 15th
– FORES -March 1st
– CCES- March 8th
• Sign the back if they are enrolling in Pre-AP courses.
•Parents/students will receive a confirmation letter
of course requests through the mail in mid-April.
•Corrections to choices must be returned to the
elementary school no later than April 12th. Only
return them to school if changes need to be made.
•Level changes (Pre-AP to regular) will ONLY be
considered on an academic need basis between the
4th and 6th week of school and at the end of the 1st
semester.
•No elective changes will be made after May 31st,
2013
REQUIRED COURSES
• English
• Reading
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• 7th grade Computer Technology (sem.)
• P.E. / Athletics (year)
THINGS TO CONSIDER
• Boerne Independent School District is committed
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to all levels of classes being college-prep.
Advanced Placement Program (including Pre-AP
classes)
Pre-AP classes are presented with more depth
than regular classes. Higher level thinking skills
are emphasized as well as more participation
outside of class.
Students who do not pass STAAR may be
enrolled in a foundation class or a lab class in
lieu of an elective.
GPA calculation begins in grade 9
Block schedule: A/B day rotation
• “A/B day schedule”:
– 1st / 5th : 8:45-10:15
– Study hall: 10:20-10:45
– 2nd /6th : 10:50-12:20
– 3rd /7th :12:25-2:25 (lunch block)
– 4th /8th : 2:30-4:00
Pre-AP Courses
• WHAT IS Pre-AP?
• Pre-AP is a set of content-specific
strategies that build rigorous curricula,
introduce skills, concepts and assessment
methods to prepare students for success
in AP.
• WHAT IS AP?
• The Advanced Placement program is a
program of courses/exams that give high
school students the opportunity to earn
advanced placement and /or college
credit.
Pre-AP Courses
• WHAT WILL Pre-AP DO FOR MY CHILD?
Pre-AP challenges the student at an appropriate level
of difficulty.
• HOW DOES A Pre-AP CLASS COMPARE TO A
REGULAR SCHOOL COURSE?
Pre-AP classes are more challenging and stimulating,
they take more time and require more work.
• WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR Pre-AP?
There are no prerequisites to be enrolled in a Pre-AP
course. (except Math). Subject area teachers will
make recommendations.
Parents and students MUST review and sign the PreAP Level Course Description that is located on the
back of the course card.
Pre-AP expectations
• 7th Grade English Pre-AP
• 7th Grade Math Pre-AP
• 7th Grade Reading Pre-AP
• 7th Grade Science Pre-AP
• 7th Grade Texas History Pre-AP
Please Consider:
before enrolling in Pre-AP
• A substantial amount of work outside class
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is required for successfully completing a
Pre-AP course;
The total number of challenging classes
being considered;
The interest and self-discipline of the
student;
Grades earned in Pre-AP classes may be
lower than grades made in previous
general courses of the same subject.
The amount of time required for the extra
curricular activities in which your child is
involved
Should I take a Pre-AP class next year?
• Are you passionate about the subject?
• Do you have the time to devote to the
course?
• Avoid overload!!!
Math Pathways
Lisa Baker
PE/Athletic Presentation
BMSS
ATHLETICS
Sports at BMSS
• Girls Sports
– Volleyball
– Cross Country
– Basketball
– Track
– Tennis
• Boys Sports
– Football
– Cross Country
– Basketball
– Track
– Tennis
Fall Sports
• Football (boys), Volleyball (girls), Cross
Country (boys and girls)
• Cross country athletes do not need to
enroll in athletics.
• Cross country practices before or after
school
Winter Sports
• Basketball (boys and girls)
• End of Football/Volleyball November
through end of January
Spring Sports
• Track (boys and girls)
• Tennis (boys and girls)
– Tennis does have tryouts (cuts)
– 10 athletes per team
•(10 boys and 10 girls per grade level)
Tennis
• Tryouts in the spring after basketball
season ends. (Early February).
• 7th graders who make the team can be
placed into athletic class at spring
semester or they can remain in P.E. class.
(unless already in athletic class)
• Tennis practices are held before school in
spring.
Electives
Semester
Full Year
• Spanish Language
• Spanish for Spanish Speakers (approval
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• String Orchestra (audition required)
• Choir
• Band (must have been in band previous year)
Appreciation
Art 7/8
Theater Arts 7/8
Technical Theater 7/8
Personal Focus
Consumer Focus
STEM 1
Exploring Careers
required)
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Grade Course Selection Card
Credit by Exam
• Reading
• Computer Technology
• Math EXCEL (Pre-AP in 6th)
Must make 90%
June 11th and 12th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Forms in Counseling Office.
Summer school options
• 7th & 8th Grade Computer Technology
• June 10-14, 17-21, 24-28
• 8:00-12:00, Monday-Friday
• $110/student and minimum of 20 students
• Lisa McLaughlin, BMSS
• Can replace with another elective
Off-campus PE
• Must submit ALL completed paperwork to
Holly Taylor no later than August 30, 2013
• If approved, then student may take an
additional elective in place of PE.
Save the Dates
• Junior Champ Camp:
– August 15th
– August 22nd – Make-up date
Questions???
• If you have any questions, please contact us:
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Celia Collard , Counselor 357-3307
Holly Taylor, Registrar 357-3302
Email – [email protected]
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