Counselors are assigned based on students’ last names:
All grade levels
A-Gi: Anita Forde (aforde@neisd.net)
Gl-O: Richard Behrens (rbehre@neisd.net)
P-Z: Isabel Jensen (ijense@neisd.net)

*REMINDER: ALL ELECTIVE CHANGES ARE DUE
BY MAY 13, 2016 IN WRITING TO YOUR COUNSELOR

NEISD has an initiative to ensure that after high school, all students are prepared to enter
√ A four-year college or university
√ A junior or community college
√ A trade or technical school
√ The military
√ The workforce
 Taking rigorous courses in middle school prepares students for college and career course work in high school
 Students wishing to rank in the top 10% of their high school class need to pursue rigorous academic courses to prepare for high school (UT Austin 7%)

All students are required to take:
 Four semesters of PE in middle school. NEISD requires at least 1 semester per year. Athletics is a full year commitment (2 semesters) and substitutes for the PE requirement. A coach’s approval is required to participate in Athletics.
 Two semesters or one full year of fine arts must be taken over 3 years in middle school. This includes
Art, Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Theatre Arts

 Students not successful on their STAAR tests will be given additional support classes in place of electives.
 May take a maximum of 2 high school Career &
Technology courses as elective credits for
Endorsements. *Priority to 8 th graders
 8 th graders may take the high school Health course
(semester course/.5)
 All high school courses taken at the middle school level will not count towards class rank

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:(Reading/& English)
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• English
(Regular, Pre-AP or GT)
• Reading
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• Math
(Regular, Pre-AP or GT)
• Science
• Texas History
• PE or Athletics
• Elective
• Elective

• English
(Regular, Pre-AP or GT)
• Reading
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• Math
(Regular, Pre-AP or GT)
• Science
• Texas History-Spanish
• PE or Athletics
• Elective-Spanish III Pre-AP
• Elective

• English
(Regular, Pre-AP or GT)
• Reading
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• Math
(Regular, Algebra I, or GT)
Algebra I EOC in May
• U.S. History
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• Science
(Regular or Pre-AP)
• P.E. or Athletics
• Elective
• Elective

Grade 6 Pre-AP English
Pre-AP Reading
Pre-AP Math (Covers 6 th /7 th TEKS)
Grade 7 Pre-AP English
Pre-AP Reading
Pre-AP Math (Covers 7 th /8 th TEKS)
Grade 8 Pre-AP English
Pre-AP Reading
Algebra I
(high school credit/does not count towards ranking)
Pre-AP U.S. History
Pre-AP Science

Pre-AP courses are available to any students willing to take on the academic challenges. These courses are on-grade level academically advanced classes designed to challenge motivated students to understand rigorous content. The coursework requires students to engage in independent and analytical assignments and to complete a substantial amount of work outside of class. A counselor/teacher recommendation is strongly encouraged based on grades, benchmarks, and previous
STAAR scores.

Pre-AP courses offered:
7 th grade: English, Reading, Math (pre-Algebra)
8 th grade: English, Reading, Algebra I, History, Science
 Student and Parent must sign the Pre-AP course agreement form on the back of the course selection card.
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The exit point for Pre-AP course is either at the end of the first three weeks or at the end of the nine-week grading period. If these exit points are missed, then the student will remain in the course for the remainder of the semester. A teacher-parent conference is required and teacher must submit Add/Drop form to counselor for a schedule change to be placed in a regular class.
 *Students must qualify through district testing for Gifted & Talented
Program. The GT classes offered are Math and English. Student must meet screening criteria: commended performance on STAAR and referring teacher must submit a Referral form to alpha counselor.

Play at least two major sports!
Football is recommended for boys.
Basketball, Track
Volleyball is recommended for girls.
Basketball, Track
Coach approval, signed commitment form and physical are required.

 Students not meeting previous standards in state assessments /benchmark data/grades
 Targeted intervention on TEKS objectives
 Workshop substituted for Elective class
 Students will also be enrolled in regular reading/math class
 8 th grade students taking Reading workshop class will earn a high school credit for Academic Literacy

 Rank your choices 1-3 (1 being your 1 st choice)
 A first (1 st ) choice is not guaranteed
 Students and parents should carefully examine course offeringscourse catalog
 You may take a maximum of 2 high school Career & Technology courses as elective credit during middle school. *Priority will be given to 8 th grade students and it does not count towards class rank.
 NO ELECTIVE CHANGES WILL BE MADE AFTER May 13, 2016 (all changes are due in writing to your counselor)

7 TH GRADE
ART I, II
BAND II
CHOIR (Boys or Girls)
JAZZ BAND
ORCHESTRA II
THEATRE ARTS II
(full year)
8 TH GRADE
ART I, II, III
BAND III
CHOIR (Boys or
Girls)
JAZZ BAND
ORCHESTRA III
THEATRE ARTS III

Spring audition required

* Auditions in the Spring will determine level of placement. You must be in Band to participate in Jazz Band.

SEMESTER ONLY
7 TH GRADE
THEATRE ARTS II-(Beginner Level)
8 TH GRADE
ART I (Beginner Level)
THEATRE ARTS II-(Beginner Level)

AIM

ACADEMIC INDIVIDUAL MOTIVATION
 Review academic concepts and seek assistance in solving academic problems
 Learn strategies for success in vocabulary development
 Learn independent skills in time management, agenda use and organization
 Goal setting and character education
7 TH and 8 TH grade SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR

Advancement Via Individual Determination
Application and Interview Required
* must also take 1 pre-ap class
An in-school academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success.
7 TH & 8 TH FULL YEAR ELECTIVE

7 th & 8 th grade
Excellent reading and writing skills are necessary. Topics covered area: Student
Congress, Public Forum, and Lincoln
Douglas debate. Competitive events.
Introduction to journalism. Interviewing, news and feature writing, and proofreading.
Newspaper layout, basic photography, yearbook production and morning announcements
7 th & 8 th Grade- FULL YEAR ELECTIVE

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The Jr. Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL) is a full year course that trains selected 8 th grade students to work as peer helpers and peer mediators, and community service learners with students on campus. Application and interview is required. See Mrs. Ballenger
(Sponsor) for more information.
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“Good morning, Bradley MS, this is Kevin-student aide, may
I help you?”
You must have good grades, attendance , and behavior.
Pick up application in the counseling office. Attach application to course card with teacher signatures.

FULL YEAR HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVE CREDIT
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY
*Priority will be given to 8 th grade students-does not count toward ranking
CONCEPTS OF ENGINEERING & DESIGN
( STEM ENDORSEMENT )
Variety of computer hardware/software applications to complete assignments and develop a product or system project
PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURING
(BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ENDORSEMENT )
Manufacturing technology in the modern world; career opportunities and what employers require to gain and maintain employment; Must pass safety test with 100% mastery

FULL YEAR HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVE CREDIT
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY
* Priority will be given to 8 th grade students- does not count towards class rank
PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SERVICES-
(Public Service Endorsement)
Personal development and management, family and community and preparation of adult roles. Human services careers, nutrition/dietary practices.
PRINCIPLES OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
(Business & Industry Endorsement)
Management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services;
Must pass a safety test with
100% to participate in labs

(must have taken 1A)
Native Spanish speakers do not select Spanish as one of your choices.
You will take a placement test in the spring of your 8 th grade year.
Please see your counselor to register.
FULL YEAR=1 HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
(does not count toward ranking)

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(does not count toward class rank)
Health fulfills the high school health requirement. Only 8 th graders may enroll in this course .(see Parent Letter handout)
1 semester (.5) of high school credit will be earned.

ALL YEAR ELECTIVES SEMESTER ELECTIVES
0772 Band II ___
0776 Jazz Band ___
0352 Theatre Arts II ___
5312 Spanish IA _1_
0295 Art ___
0791 Strings II __
0294 Art ___2___
0291 AIM ____
0362 Theatre Arts II ___3

8 TH
ENGLISH Pre-AP
ENGLISH
7 TH 7 TH 8 TH
ENGLISH Pre-AP ENGLISH
Reading Pre-AP
READING
READING READING Pre-AP
ALGEBRA I
MATH
MATH-Pre-AP MATH
SCIENCE-Pre-AP
SCIENCE
SCIENCE
TEXAS HISTORY
SCIENCE
TEXAS HISTORY
PE/Elective
(Aim)
ELECTIVE (Math workshop)
ELECTIVE
(Theatre Arts)
ATHLETICS
BAND
JAZZ BAND
US HISTORY
PE/Health
SPANISH I
Principles of
Human Services
US HISTORY
Pre-AP
ATHLETICS
ELECTIVE
(Orchestra)
ELECTIVE
(Principles of
Manufacturing)

(for incoming 6 th graders and Bradley new students)

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