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Poston Junior High School
7th GRADE REGISTRATION PACKET
for the 2015-2016 school year
January 29, 2015
Dear Poston Parents and Guardians,
Attached please find the information and forms needed to complete the 7th grade
registration process at Poston Junior High School for the 2015-2016 school year.
You may bring this packet with you to our (optional) Parent Registration
Information Meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the
Poston Auditorium. Counselors will provide information and answer questions
regarding 7th grade course requirements and Poston programs. The presentation
will be followed by self-guided tours of the campus. Our teachers will be in their
classrooms to meet you and answer questions about their programs. We will also
have student musical performances throughout the evening and refreshments will
be served.
After you have completed the attached Registration Form (and A-Hour page, if
applicable), please return this form(s) to your child’s 6th grade teacher on or before
Friday, February 6, 2015.
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Please call the Poston Counseling Office at 480-472-2050 if you have registration
questions. We look forward to working with you as we register your child for next
school year.
Sincerely,
Poston Counselors
Eilene Dougherty
480-472-2056
(Student Last Names A-K)
Paul Ruiz
480-472-2057
(Student Last Names L-Z)
POSTON PANTHERS
2433 E. Adobe Road, Mesa, Arizona 85213
472-2050
Poston Junior High School
Name: _________________________________________________
Gender: M F Best Contact Phone #: _______________________
Birth Date: ____________ Student ID (6 digits) : ______________
Elementary School: __________________________
GENERAL REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
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Fill in your choices for 7th Grade on this worksheet.
Students will register for 6 courses a semester (7 courses if Ahour)
Yearlong courses are listed twice (i.e. ELA071 & ELA072)
All 7th graders are required to enroll in PE and Computer Essentials
All students will be placed in 7th grade level Math, English,
Social Studies, and Science.
Placement in G&T (Gifted/Talented) English & Social Studies
and/or G&T Science & Math will be based on the required CogAt
test and school records.
Select electives only from the courses listed on this form.
Students may be placed in alternative courses.
Choose courses wisely, cannot accommodate change of mind.
Alternative CB02 delivery options available on back.
STUDENT REQUESTS
Course
ID
COURSE TITLE
1. English 1st sem
ELA071
English Language Arts
2. English 2nd sem
ELA072
English Language Arts
3. Math 1st sem
MA071
Math 7
4. Math 2nd sem
MA072
Math 7
5. Science 1st sem
SC071
Integrated Science I
6. Science 2nd sem
SC072
Integrated Science I
sem
SS071
Social Studies
8. Social Studies 2nd sem
SS072
Social Studies
7. Social Studies 1
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9. Physical Education
PE30
Physical Education
10. Computer
CB02
Computer Essentials
11. 1st ELECTIVE
12. 2nd ELECTIVE
ALTERNATIVES for ELECTIVES
“Just in case classes”
COURSE
ID
COURSE TITLE
1. Alternative #1
AVID
AV071 & AV072* Advancement Via
Individual Determination (2 sem)
*(application required)
ART COURSES
AR01
Introduction to Art
AR03* Drawing & Painting
AR04* Sculpture & Ceramics
*(AR01 is required prior to registering
for all other Art classes)
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
FS01
Intro to Family & Consumer Sciences
CAREER & TECH EDUCATION
IT01
Introduction to Technology
IT12* Communications & Engineering Technology
*(IT01 is required prior to registering
for all other Technology classes)
MUSIC
MU011 & MU012 Girls Chorus (2 sem)
MU051 & MU052 Boys Chorus (2 sem)
MU171 & MU172* Band (2 sem)
MU231 & MU232* Orchestra (2 sem)
MU09
Engaging Students in Music
*(Audition is needed for higher level
placement in this class)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PE25
Weight Training
PE30
General PE Elective
WORLD LANGUAGE
WL01 Introduction to Spanish
2. Alternative #2
Please be sure to select electives carefully and wisely. A master schedule is
developed and teachers are hired based upon your choices submitted above.
Therefore, this completed form, when approved by the principal, will be
final. Please call the Poston Counseling Office at 472-2050 with any
registration questions. Thank you.
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Student Signature
7th Grade ELECTIVE COURSE LIST
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Parent Signature
This form must be returned by Friday, February 6th to your
homeroom teacher.
Review MPS Junior High Course Catalog for
detailed descriptions and course requirements.