LL 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. . 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 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 st 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. __________________________ Student Signature 7th Grade ELECTIVE COURSE LIST __________________________ 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.