Fossil Hill Middle School
7th to 8th grade Registration
2016 Registration Process
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Registration will be done ONLINE through HAC
Wildcat Showcase 2/18 6pm-7pm
Q&A with counselors 2/18 7pm-7:30pm
7th to 8th grade registration FHMS February 16th-19th
Online HAC closes March 4th.
After Spring Break Athletic Packets will be available online and need to be
completed by June 3rd.
7. During April Registration Verification Forms will be handed out. Any changes
must be submitted in writing by May 2nd.
SELECTING
8TH GRADE CLASSES…WHAT’S REQUIRED
• We have an 8 period day. We schedule for 7 classes because all students get a CAT class (Advisory)
• 1 Period English Language Arts
• 1 Period of Math
• 1 Period of Science
• 1 Period of Social Studies
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• 3 Periods of electives: See list below
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FULL YEAR ELECTIVES:
Athletics, Competitive Tennis, Non-Completive Tennis or PE
Full Band, Choir, AVID, PALS, Yearbook, Theatre Production, Theatre1, Theatre 2, Art 1, Art 2, Pre Ap
Spanish*, Online Courses*
HALF YEAR ELECTIVES:
GTT-Design Modeling Automation*, GTT-Applied Science & Technology*, GTT-Architecture & Biomedical
Sciences*, Exploring Careers, Speech, Creative Writing, Conversational Spanish, Aide positions, Mythology,
online courses*)
* High School Credit Classes
**Math-Quest and/or Reading -Styles Intervention class will be
added to the students schedule if they do not meet the passing
standard on the corresponding STAAR Exam.**
How do I register for courses?
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https://homeaccess.kellerisd.net/HomeAccess
Register online on HAC under course requests.
If you do not have a computer, you can use the library.
Online Registration will close on March 4th at the end of the day.
If you change your mind, you have until May 2nd to submit a course request change in
writing to the counseling office.
Course Guide Online
Choose Students and Families
Choose Need to Know on the drop down menu
Look for Course Guide on the next page
Course Guide Online
Choose Students and Families
Choose Need to Know on the drop down menu
Look for Counseling on the next page
Course Guide Online
Choose Students and Families
Choose Need to Know on the drop down menu
Look for Counseling on the next page
Select Middle School Course Guide on the Counseling page
HAC ONLINE
REGISTRATION
You must register
online for a total of
7 credits
plus 3 credits of alternates.
HAC ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES March 4th
Looking Ahead to High School
Preparing for the future
GO TO THE KISD WEBPAGE AND SELECT THE IGRADUATE LINK
CHOOSE THE
KELLER ISD
LOGO
SEE ENDORSEMENTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE GUIDE
FOUNDATION PROGRAM
Subject Area
Credits
English Language
Arts
Four Credits
• English I
• English II
• English III
• Advanced English Course
Math
Four Credits
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Advanced Math Course
• Endorsement Advanced Math
Science
Four Credits
• Biology
• Advanced Science Course
• Advanced Science Course
• Endorsement Advanced Science
Social Studies
Four Credits
• World Geography
• World History
• US History
• Government/Economics
FOUNDATION PROGRAM
Course
Credits
World Languages
2 credits
Physical Education
1 credit
Fine Art
1 credit
21st Century Skills
.5 credit
Electives
5.5 credits
COMPLETING AN ENDORSEMENT
• Students must take at least four credits in an endorsement area. They can
take any other classes they wish but must have necessary credits for an
endorsement.
ENDORSEMENTS
WHICH ONE WOULD YOU
CHOOSE?
ARTS &
HUMANITIES
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
FOUNDATION
PLAN
STEM
BUSINESS
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INDUSTRY
PUBLIC
SERVICE
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STEM Includes courses directly related to:
science, including environmental science
technology, including computer science
engineering
advanced math
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Business and Industry Includes courses directly related to:
database management architecture
information technology construction
communications welding
accounting logistics
finance automotive technology
marketing agricultural science
graphic design HVAC
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Public services
Includes courses directly related to:
health sciences and occupations
education and training
law enforcement
culinary arts and hospitality
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Arts and Humanities Includes courses directly related to:
political science English literature
world languages history
cultural studies fine arts
• Multidisciplinary Studies
Allows a student to select courses
from the curriculum of each endorsement area and earn credits
in a variety of advanced courses from multiple content areas
sufficient to complete the distinguished level of achievement