Midway Middle School 7 th Grade Orientation

1. Midway Middle School7th Grade Orientation 2019-2020

2. We look forward to seeing you next year@ MIDWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL • Please always read our parent’s weekly updates • Follow us on: Dr. Herb Cox Principal Midway Middle School

3. MMS Principal/CounselorTeams Last Name A-G April Harris - AP Shana Wetzel - Counselor

4. MMS Principal/CounselorTeams Last Name H - O Wes Kanawyer- AP Stacey Talley - Counselor

5. MMS Principal/CounselorTeams Last Name P - Z Mandi Bronstad - AP Sara Bartlett-Counselor

6. 7th Grade Course SelectionSheet: Sara Bartlett Bright Green

7. 7th Grade Schedule=8 classes • English or Pre-AP English • Math or Pre-AP Math ( or Pre-AP Pre-Algebra) School makes math placements • Science or Pre-AP Science • Texas History or Pre-AP History • Athletics, PE, Outdoor Adventure 6. 7. 8. are Electives

8. REQUIRED COURSES • Choose 1 from each of the following areas: Social StudiesScience __ Texas History ____ Science ______Pre-AP History ____ Pre-AP Science English/Language Arts Mathematics ____ English *Math ____ Pre-AP English *Pre-AP Math *Pre-AP Pre-Algebra Pre-AP courses will require a parent signature.

9. Kurt Salisbury-Pre-AP Class Requirements Pre-AP Math (7th Grade Math) This is an advanced math class for students who are not ready for 8th grade math—but are advanced in math. Pre-AP Pre-Algebra (7th/8th grade math) Placement in this class will be based on several items of data including STAAR scores, district achievement tests, and a standardized aptitude test. Pre-AP Science • Writing assignments required • High Level Math Skills required • Science Fair Optional • UIL Recommended Pre-AP English • Summer Reading required • The Giver by Lois Lowry • Info flyers available Pre-AP History • Independent work required outside of class (critical thinking& in-depth analysis) • History Fair Optional • UIL Recommended

10. If you decide to take a Pre-AP class, it will involve a heavy homework load and more challenging course material. *PRE-AP ENGLISH *PRE-AP HISTORY *PRE-AP SCIENCE *PRE-AP MATH (7TH Grade Math) *PRE-AP Pre-Algebra (7th/8TH Grade Math)

11. Coach Ochoa and SlaughterATHLETICS/P.E. • Any student interested in participating in athletics must have a completed pre-participation packet along with a physical on file with the MMS athletic trainer prior to participation. All forms will be completed online after April 1. • If a student plays more than one sport, select the sport whose season occurs first. • A physical is NOT required for P.E. classes or beginning tennis. • In late April or early May – Physicals will be done at the high school on a Saturday. The cost will be $15.00.

12. ATHLETIC COURSES Choose 1 of the following: ____ Football ____ Girls Volleyball ____ Boys Basketball ____ Girls Basketball ____ Boys Soccer ____ Girls Soccer ____XC and Track *Note: Coaches will conduct performance based eliminations (cuts)as necessary. These cuts will create schedule changes for students eliminated. ____Tennis Tennis Tryouts - for Intermediate/Advanced Tennis WHEN: Saturday, April 7th, 1:00-2:00pm Where: MHS tennis courts *Golf is an after school offering in the spring semester.(Not for credit) Reminder: the above listed courses require a physical and completion of the pre-participation packet. Contact Alice.Meek@midwayisd.org or ext 3810

13. Summer Football Camp • June 3-6 • 8am-11am • Cost $100 Other sports camp information will be on midwayisd.org soon! • Free and reduced lunch qualifiers $25 • Employee kids $50

14. P.E. COURSES Choose 1 of the following if you are not doing a sport: ____ Boys P.E. ____ Girls P.E. ____ Beginning Tennis ____ Outdoor Adventure ____ Partner’s P.E. _____ Off-Campus P.E. Reminder: these courses DO NOT require a physical.

15. Shana Wetzel Electives • Indicate the order of preference for your elective classes by numbering them 1-2-3-4-5. • Your top 3 choices will be placed in your schedule. • However, be happy with 4 and 5 because they might end up in your schedule.

16. Elective Courses • Rank your first 5 choices from the following: (Your schedule will reflect 3 elective courses) ____ Art ____ Theatre _____ Community Outreach ____ Band (must have been in band in 6th grade) ____ Orchestra (must have been in orch. In 6th grade)_____ Coding / Computer Science ____ Choir, Boys (.5 HS Credit) ____ Choir, Girls _____ Gateway to Technology (.5 HS Credit) ____ Agriculture Science _____ Robotics ____ AVID (application/interview process)_____ Study Skills (if enr. in 3 or more Pre AP classes)

17. Computer coursesGateway To Technology, Coding, or Robotics • Gateway to Technology needs to be taken in concurrent enrollment with robotics if robotics is a desired course. • Coding is offered in the 7th grade only • Robotics and GTT are both offered to 8th graders as well. You can’t take these classes again in 8th if already taken them in 7th grade. • Coding is a more individual student driven curriculum. GTT and robotics utilize group work in teams.

18. April Harris STAAR Important to remember: • A STAAR mastery class may be substituted as an elective for 7th grade students who do not master portions of the 6th grade STAAR tests. • Insights Math or Insights Reading

19. Course selction procedure: • Fill out the green 7thgrade course selection card. • The 2019-2020 MMS Course Catalog is on the MMS webpage for further course information. 2. MMS Counselors will need you to turn in your choice cards by March 8th to your current homeroom teacher. 3. A verification sheet will be sent home in your student’s back pack. You must email your child’s MMS counselor with changes before May 1. After this date we will hire teachers based on your choices. Only performance based changes will be made during the summer and the beginning of the school year.

20. Complete the form and return to your homeroom teacher by Friday, March 8th. ______________ ______________ ______ Student Signature Parent Signature Date • Please remember to sign your form with your first and last name. In addition, a parent signature and contact phone number are required as well. • An email will be sent out to parents to look for the course verification sheets. If there are changes to be made in your selections-email the appropriate MMS counselor with changes by May 1st.

21. Wes KanawyerFind a way to meet new friends and get involved! • *Band information contact ken.mclellan@midwayisd.org • *Choir information contact tammy.benton@midwayisd.org • *Orchestra information contact terence.guerrero@midwayisd.org • *Boys athletics information contact travis.slaughter@midwayisd.org • *Girls athletics information contact christina.ochoa@midwayisd.org • *National Honor Society information email Liz.haggins@midwayisd.org • *PALS and StuCoinformation contact Darin.davis@midwayisd.org • *Cheerleading information contact felecia.resendez@MidwayISD.org*Yearbook information contact dianne.ray@midwayisd.org • *KMTV information contact christina.ochoa@midwayisd.org • *Theatre Club contact dianne.ray@midwayisd.org • *FFA information contact elizabeth.zuilhof@midwayisd.org • *UIL events and information contact dianne.ray@midwayisd.org

22. Class of 2025 • Make good decisions on course selections so that you will have an enjoyable and successful 7th grade year. • Continue to work hard, develop good study habits, and ALWAYS strive to do your very best.

23. GT Humanities • If you have a student that has a GT identification and would like them to take the new Humanities course offering for GT students: • WRITE IN THIS COURSE ON THE GREEN SHEET! Humanities will blend English and History classes into 1 block. • This class will be taught in a way that is specific for the Gifted and Talented style of learning.