Name ___________________________
ID. Number ______________________
Phone __________________________
Email ___________________________
Due Date:
7
7
Required Courses
Elective Courses
Choose regular or enhanced for each subject.
Read course descriptions on the back before selecting.
Number choices 1-5 in the order of preference.
____English 7
____Enhanced English*
____Reading 7/EXPO
____Math 7
____Science 7
____Enhanced Science*
____TX History 7
____Enhanced History*
10700
18700
20700
30700
40700
48700
50700
58700
*Read the back for important information
before selecting.
Choose one
_____Tennis
_____ P. E.
_____Girls Athletics
_____Boys Athletics
80005
80700
80710
80720
Signatures Required
Student: __________________________
Parent: __________________________
Date: _____________________________
2 Semesters=full year
______Band
______Theater
______Orchestra
______Girls’ Choir
______Boys’ Choir
______Art
______Spanish 1-A
______Yearbook*
______Gateway to Tech
______Information Tech
60060
60760
60841
60854
60855
61710
70700
92090
C1000
C4910
1 Semester=half year
______Music Appreciation
______Family/Community
______Hospitality/Tourism
______Data Entry
900017
C48103
C48153
C95153
*application required for Yearbook
Enhanced Courses
*Enhanced English, Enhanced Science, and Enhanced History are for students who performed at a high level
in that subject during the 6th grade. Students need to have effective study skills and high motivation to learn.
A signed Enhanced/Pre-AP Agreement Form is required with the course selection sheet.
Elective Courses
Students must maintain passing grades in order to participate in extracurricular or UIL activities.
**ATHLETICS is for students who want to compete in volleyball or football, basketball, and track. Practices before school
are required. Parents provide all transportation to practices and after games. A physical exam is required.
**BAND is for students who have successfully completed beginner band class and who play at an intermediate level.
7th graders will be in either Symphonic or Concert band, according to their playing ability. Band members are required to
participate in extracurricular activities throughout the year including concerts, UIL contests, and football games.
THEATER introduces students to dramatic performance in the 1 semester class. Students explore all areas of theatre arts
including basic stage movement, voice, pantomime, improvisation, choral reading, script writing, performance, and
technical theatre. Full Year Theater is for students who successfully completed theater in the 6th grade and have a strong
desire to perform.
**ART teaches or improves artistic skills through drawing, painting, clay, sculpture, printmaking, and much more. This
course emphasizes understanding and appreciation of self and others through art culture, history, and heritage. Supplies
required.
MUSIC APPRECIATION explores music from different eras from Medieval Ages to Popular Music. Activities include
listening to and discussing music examples, reading interesting facts, and active student participation. This course is
designed for anyone interested in music. Students will not perform, sing or play an instrument in class or before an
audience.
**CHOIR students gain experience with many musical styles and will learn proper vocal technique and sight reading skills.
Girls with advanced skills may audition for the Varsity Choir. Boys’ Choir is open to all boys in 7 th and 8th grade. No
musical experience is required. Students are required to participate in extracurricular activities throughout the year
including concerts and UIL contests.
**ORCHESTRA is for students who have had two years of classroom or private instruction on a stringed instrument.
Technique, care of instruments, music reading skills, music sensitivity, performance, and creative self-expression are
integral parts of the curriculum. Orchestra members are required to participate in extracurricular activities throughout the
year including concerts and UIL contests.
SPANISH 1A emphasizes listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish for communication. Students learn grammar,
vocabulary and study the culture of Hispanic countries. This course is the equivalent one semester of high school
Spanish. Successful completion of the class earns students .5 high school credits. Spanish 1B is required during 8 th
grade.
DESKTOP PUBLISHING (by application only) Students design, write, edit, photograph and produce the school yearbook.
Students work independently and in a team setting, meet deadlines, are self-disciplined and responsible.
PRINCIPALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY students apply learned skills to address business applications of
emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop a spread sheet, formulate a database, and make an
electronic presentation using appropriate software. (1 high school credit)
**GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY 1 Students use a project-based curriculum to challenge their imaginations. Students will
envision, design, and test their ideas in robotics and automation, design and modeling using advanced modeling software
current used in industrial applications. (.5 high school credit)
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES students learn vital skills needed for the future: budgeting, purchasing, health,
parenting, nutrition, cooking and more. Students also explore the role that they play in the community and learn about
ways to give back. (.5 high school credit)
PRINCIPLES OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM students explore the hospitality and tourism industry which includes
restaurant, hotel, and amusement park management. They also explore career programs available at the Advanced
Technology Complex. (.5 high school credit)
TOUCH SYSTEMS/DATA ENTRY students apply learned skills to address business in the production of business
documents. Reading, writing, communication and reasoning skills are enhanced. (.5 high school credit)
**Fees or supplies are required. Fee waivers are available for students who qualify for free/reduced price lunch.