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This document outlines the registration process and course options available for 8th graders for the 2012-2013 school year at Aubrey Middle School. Advanced core classes are designed to be challenging, requiring certain qualifications such as placement test scores, previous average grades, and teacher recommendations. Participation in athletics is mandatory, with specified sports for boys and girls. Additionally, students should be aware of required summer projects and reading for advanced classes. Registration forms must be completed neatly and submitted by April 9.
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Course Descriptions • Advanced Core Classes • Blue sheet of paper • Meant to be challenging, more difficult and faster paced • Qualifications • 70% or higher on a placement test (math only) • 85% or higher yearly average in the previous year’s class • TAKS Score in the subject of 85% or higher • Math considered for Math & Science • Reading considered for English & Social Studies • Teacher recommendation (considering attendance, homework completion, participation and student work/study habits) • Must meet 3 of the 4 or 2 of the 3 requirements
Course Descriptions • Algebra 1 only if you have taken advanced math in 7th grade • You do not have to take Algebra 1 in 8th grade to graduate with a Distinguished Diploma or get accepted into college • Most advanced courses will have a summer project • Summer reading for Reading & Language Arts • Research Project for Science
Course Descriptions • Athletics • REQUIRED PARTICIPATION • Before school for boys and after school for girls – no bus transportation • Must have a physical to participate • Girls –volleyball, basketball, track • Boys – football, basketball, track
Course Descriptions • Agriculture Science 101/102 • PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE • High School’s introductory agriculture class that must be taken before any other agriculture electives • Art • Band • Communications • Must present in front of the class • REQUIRED PARTICIPATION
Registration Form • Please complete NEATLY!! • Make your decisions now – very few changes in the fall. • Signatures on the bottom • Due back to Mrs. Leslie by April 9 – Monday! • Even if you think you will not be here next year, please complete registration. • We will be putting these requests into the computer – it is important that you get the forms in on time! • Circle one choice for each core class • List your electives in the order of your preference • If you MUST have Band, Athletics, Art, etc…put it #1