Rockwall ISD Middle School Course Selection Sheet for 2015-2016 Circle One: Cain MS Utley MS Grade: Password: Phone: Name: Login: ID: Course Requests for 8th grade 1 (832) Social Studies (circle one) US History *Pre AP US History (841) 5 (MAT01P) Science (circle one) Science 8 *Pre AP Science 8 (831) 4 (812) Mathematics (circle one) Math 8 *Pre AP Algebra (HS credit) (821) 3 *Signed Pre-AP contract required (on back) English Language Arts (circle one) English 8 *Pre AP English 8** (811) 2 Williams MS (842) Physical Education (circle one) *Fee Requirement PE II* (PE) Drill Team* (DRILL8) Girls Athletics*(ATHG) Boys Athletics* (Football only) (ATHB) Girls Gymnastics* (tryout required)(GYMG) Boys Gymnastics* (tryout required) (GYMB) Outdoor Education (PEOUT) ****If trying out for cheerleader*, please select a physical education choice. st nd 6 Elective (Please circle 1 and 2 Choice) *Fee Requirement Art I* / Crafts / Sculpture I*(ARTI) Art II*(Pre-Req. Art l)(ARTII) Theater Arts I (THA) Theater II (Pre-Req. Theater l)(THEAII) Journalism / Newspaper (JOUR) Choir* (CHR) Yearbook (application/approval needed)(YRBK) Band*(BANDS) AVID I (AVID application/approval needed) (AVID) Orchestra*(BANDO) AVID II (AVID application/approval needed) (AVID) Concepts of Engineering and Technology (HS credit/year) (STE005) Business Information Management I (HS credit/year)(BMA003) Health (HS credit/sem) (HLH001)/ Professional Communications (HS credit/sem) (SPCA02) Principles of Art, Audio/Video Technology and Communications (HS credit/year) (ATC005) Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance (HS credit/year) (BMA002) Spanish I (HS credit/year) (LOTS01) Please list 3rd and 4th choice on the lines below: (Must choose) 3. ________________________________ 4. _____________________________ PARENT SIGNATURE I have reviewed the above class selections with my son/daughter and the selections meet with my approval. We understand that class selections cannot be changed after May 30th. I understand that my signature is required on the Advanced Placement Course Contract in order for my student to enroll in AP/Pre AP classes. I also understand my signature is required for placement in a high school credit course. _______________________________ ________________________________ Parent Signature Student Signature Date Entered on Skyward _____________________Parent Email Address: _____________________________________ Advanced Placement Course Agreement *Required in order to register for any Pre-AP/AP course(s). The Pre-AP/AP program is a college preparatory program that teaches advanced skills to give students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school and to help students develop the habits to be successful in college. Advanced Placement course syllabi are approved by College Board. Please read and initial next to each of the following statements. Signatures of the student and parent are required before students may register in a Pre AP or AP course. I understand that: _____since Pre-AP/AP courses may require a substantial amount of work outside of class for successful completion of the courses, I should carefully evaluate the time commitments and priorities of extracurricular and community activities before I consider enrolling in the courses. _____additional homework and study hours are required in this program and I agree to dedicate myself in order to be successful. _____by requesting Pre-AP/AP course(s), I am making a commitment to stay in the course for which my enrollment was planned for the entire year unless the course is a semester course. _____if at any time I experience difficulties with the expectations in the Pre-AP/AP course(s), I will seek assistance from the professional learning community at my school (teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents who are committed to my success), and I agree, as a member of this community, to the interventions or plan suggested by this committee. _____I agree to take the AP exams(s) in May. (NOTE: If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you may go to the counseling office to request financial assistance for exam fees.) I have reviewed the above course, endorsement and pathway selections with my son/daughter and these selections meet with my approval. We understand that class selections cannot be changed after June 5th. I have read and initialed the Advanced Placement Course Agreement if any Pre-AP/AP courses were selected. _______________________________________ Student Signature _____________________________________ Parent Signature