Transcript Rising 7th Grade Course Selection

Welcome
Course Selection
Rising
th
7
Grade
HPMS Website Main Page
www.lcps.org/hpms
Link to Program of Studies
Grade 7 - Program of Studies
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REQUIRED COURSES
■ Language Arts 7 (English and Reading)
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• First Year of World Languages and Cultures - High School Credit
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• Communication Studies
or
• Accelerating Literacy Skills - teacher recommendation
Reading Strategies – teacher recommendation
 ■ Mathematics
 • Mathematics 7
 • Algebra I – High School Credit
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■ Life Science
■ U.S. History—1865 to the Present
■ Health and Physical Education 7
■ Technology Education 7 for one semester
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■ Family and Consumer Science 7 for one semester
■ Resource 7 or Spectrum 7
■ Fine Arts Elective
 ELECTIVE COURSES
 ■ Art 7
 MUSIC
 ■ Chorus 7
 ■ Guitar 7—Level 1
 ■ Strings 7
 ■ Band 7
 • Percussion
 • Clarinet
 • Trumpet
 • Flute/Oboe
 • Low Brass (French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba)
 • Saxophone
First Year of a World Language
Communication Studies
Accelerating Literacy Skills
Why take World Languages and
Cultures in 7th Grade?
 High school level class
 Advance to 6 years in one language
6th year - AP
 Opens up optional electives later
 Pursue advanced career and technical
education courses fine arts or other areas
 Some colleges expect most rigorous classes
 Requirements for Advanced Diploma
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3 years of 1 language or
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2 years of 2 languages
Considerations
 Hard working
 Dedicated
 Organized
 Great study habits
 Desire to advance
 Keep a continuation of Foreign Language
Grade 7
Grade8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
World
Lang. &
Cultures
1
World
Lang. &
Cultures
2
World
Lang. &
Cultures
3
World
Lang. &
Cultures
4
World
Lang. &
Cultures
5
World
Lang. &
Cultures
AP
World Languages and Cultures
 Spanish 1
 Spanish for Fluent Speakers
 French 1
 German 1
 Latin 1
Grading Scale - High School Credit
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NUMERICAL
EQUIVALENT
POINTS
AWARDED
A+
A
98-100
93-97
4.3
4.0
A-
90-92
3.7
B+
87-89
3.3
B
83-86
3.0
B-
80-82
2.7
C+
77-79
2.3
C
73-76
2.0
C-
70-72
1.7
D+
67-69
1.3
D
63-66
1.0
D-
60-62
.7
F
59 and below
0.0
GRADE
High School
Weighted Classes
Honors .5
AP
1.0
Add .5 or 1.o to the
value of the
grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Spanish, French,
Latin, German 1
Spanish, French,
Latin, German 11
Spanish, French,
Latin, German 111
Spanish, French,
Latin, German 1
Spanish, French,
Latin, German 11
Spanish, French
Latin, German 1V
Honors (.5)
Spanish, French, Latin,
German 111
Spanish, French,
Latin, German 1
Spanish, French,
Latin, German 11
Spanish, French Latin,
German V
Honors (.5)
Spanish, French, Latin,
German 1V
Honors (.5)
Spanish, French,
Latin, German 111
AP Spanish, AP French
AP Latin, AP German,
(1.0)
Spanish, French, Latin,
German V
Honors (.5)
Spanish 1V
Honors (.5)
Spanish, French,
Latin, German 1
Spanish, French,
Latin, German 11
Spanish, French,
Latin, German 11
Spanish for Fluent
Speakers 1
Spanish for Fluent
Speakers 11
Spanish for Fluent
Speakers 1
Spanish for Fluent
Speakers 111
Honors (.5)
Spanish for Fluent
Speakers 11
Spanish for Fluent
Speakers 1
AP Spanish
(1.0)
Spanish for Fluent
Speakers 111
Honors (.5)
Spanish for Fluent
Speakers 11
American Sign
American Sign
Language , Mandarin Language ,
Chinese 1
Mandarin Chinese 11
American Sign
Language ,
Mandarin Chinese 1
AP Spanish
(1.0)
Spanish for Fluent
Speakers 111
Honors (.5)
American Sign
Language ,
Mandarin Chinese 111
American Sign
Language ,
Mandarin Chinese 11
American Sign
Language ,
Mandarin Chinese 1
AP Spanish
(1.0)
American Sign
Language ,
Mandarin Chinese 111
American Sign
Language ,
Mandarin Chinese 11
 Introduction to Communications
 Oral Interpretation
 Speeches: Impromptu, Extemporaneous
 Storytelling/ Drama
First Marking Period
“Communication to Entertain”
 Radio
 History
 “Old-Time Radio Shows”
 Television
 History
 Television Broadcasting
Second Marking Period
“Communication to Describe”
 Advertising
 Speeches: Persuasive
 Debates
Third Marking Period
“Communication to Persuade”
 Newspapers
 Internet Safety
 Speeches: Informative
Fourth Marking Period
“Communication to Inform”
 Participation & Effort for class work
 Projects – Samples are provided, as well as a rubric
before the students begin each project. (about 3 per
marking period)
Grading
Students will improve their
communication and
comprehension skills in reading,
writing, speaking, listening, and
viewing media.
Components of an Accelerating Literacy Lesson
 Daily read aloud
 Mini lessons on reading/writing skills with explicit
instruction
 Guided practice time to help students move towards
independence
 Student choice of reading selection and writing format
 Assessment primarily based on individual student growth
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH SEQUENCE
6th Grade
MATH 6
7th Grade
MATH 7
8th Grade
MATH 8
ALGEBRA I
Recommendations:
Math 7 SOL score consideration
& teacher recommendation
ACCELERATED
MATH 6/7
MATH 8
ALGEBRA I
Recommended
score on IAAT test
taken in 5th grade
Recommendations:
Math 7 SOL score consideration
& teacher recommendation
ALGEBRA I
GEOMETRY
Recommendations:
Strong background in Algebra I
(B or higher)
& teacher recommendation
High School Plan Worksheet
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English 7
Honors
English 8
Honors
English 9
Honors
English 10
Honors
English 11
AP
English 12
AP
US History
Honors
Civics
Honors
World History/Geo I
Pre-AP
World History/Geo II
AP
US/VA History AP
Government
AP
Life Science
Honors
Physical Science
Honors
Earth Science H
Honors Biology
( Must take 3
Biology H
Chemistry
different lab
Chemistry H
Physics
H
sciences)
Physics H
AP Science
Math 7
Algebra I
Math 8
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Algebra II/Trig
Geometry
Algebra II
Adv. Alg/PreCal
Math Analysis
Algebra II
Adv. Alg/PreCal
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Adv. Alg/PreCal
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Multivariable
World Languages
Comm. Studies
Accelerating Lit.
World Languages
Or Elective
World Languages
Or Elective
World Languages
Or Elective
World Languages
AP
Elective /MTC
(3-4 years of
world language for
Advanced Studies
World Languages
Or Elective
MTC
diploma)
Health and PE 7
Health and PE 8
Health and PE 9
Health and PE 10
(Drivers Ed)
Elective
(Economics and
Personal Finance)
or MTC
Elective
MTC
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
(Economics and
Personal Finance)
Elective
MTC
Elective
MTC
Part of the High School Plan of Studies
_____ AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES
Food Products and Processing Systems; Plant Systems; Animal Systems;
Power, Structural and Technical Systems; Natural Resource
_____ ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION
Design/Pre-Construction; Construction; Maintenance/Operations
_____ ARTS, AV TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS
Audio and Video Technology and Film; Printing Technology; Visual Arts;
Performing Arts; Journalism and Broadcasting; Telecommunications
_____ BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
General Management; Business Information Management; Human
Resources Management; Operations Management; Administrative
_____ EDUCATION & TRAINING
Administration and Administrative Support; Professional Support Services;
Teaching/Training
_____ FINANCE
Securities and Investments; Business Finance; Accounting; Insurance;
Banking Services
_____ GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Governance; National Security; Foreign Service; Planning; Revenue and
Taxation; Regulation; Public Management and Administration
_____ HEALTH SCIENCE
Therapeutic Services; Diagnostic Services; Health Informatics; Support
Services; Biotechnology Research and Development
_____ HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services; Lodging; Travel and Tourism;
Recreation, Amusements and Attractions
_____ HUMAN SERVICES
Early Childhood Development and Services; Counseling and Mental Health
Services; Family and Community Services; Personal Care Services;
_____ INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Network Systems; Information Support and Services; Web and Digital
Communications; Programming and Software Development
_____ LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & SECURITY
Correction Services; Emergency and Fire Management Services; Security
and Protective Services; Law Enforcement Services; Legal Services
_____ MANUFACTURING
Production; Manufacturing Production Process Development; Maintenance,
Installation and Repair; Quality Assurance; Logistics and Inventory Control;
Health, Safety, and Environmental Assurance
_____ MARKETING, SALES & SERVICE
Marketing Management; Professional Sales; Merchandising; Marketing
Communications; Marketing Research
_____ SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS
Engineering and Technology; Science and Mathematics
_____ TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
Transportation Operations; Logistics Planning and Management Services;
Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations;
Sample
th
7
Grade Schedule
A - Day
1
B - Day
5
Language Arts
2
PE./ Health
6
Resource/Guitar
Art/ Spectrum
3
Communications
World Language & Cultures
Accelerating Literacy
7
Life Science
4
History
8
s1 – FACS
s2 – Tech Ed.
Algebra 1
Math 7
What can parents do to help?
 Stay involved!
 Check you child’s agenda
 Check Clarity regularly
 Communicate often with
the school
 Talk with your child daily
about school and the
decisions he/she made
Course Selection Timeframe: February 9th -18th
Course Selection Signed Forms due: Friday February 20th
(Times may change depending on possible snow days.)
Questions ?
Thank You!