Important Meeting: 7th Grade Class Selection and Scheduling Information
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Join us for an important meeting regarding class selection for 7th grade at Loflin Middle School. We'll cover essential details on how to help your child choose classes, including information on Honors courses, athletics versus PE, and available electives. Learn about school hours, bell schedules, required core classes, and important policies. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions and ensure your child is prepared for a successful year. Contact Elizabeth Rosatelli at rosatellie@joshuaisd.org for further inquiries.
Important Meeting: 7th Grade Class Selection and Scheduling Information
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Loflin Middle SchoolScheduling Meeting Important information about how to help your child pick classes for 7th grade including information for Honors classes, Athletics vs. PE, electives! Elizabeth Rosatelli rosatellie@joshuaisd.org
LMS INFO SCHOOL HOURS • SCHOOL BEGINS AT 8:15 • SCHOOL ENDS AT 4:00 • Four minute passing periods • 45 minute classes • 9 class periods – 8 classes and 1 tutorial • Tutorials for ½ hour • Activity Schedule for pep rallies or events
BELL SCHEDULE Period Time • 1st 8:15—9:00 • 2nd 9:04—9:49 • 3rd 9:53—10:38 • 4th 10:42—11:27 • 5th 11:31—1:01 • Lunch (1) 11:31 – 12:01 • Lunch (2) 12:01 – 12:31 • Lunch (3) 12:31 – 1:01 • 6th 1:05—1:50 • 7th 1:54—2:39 • 8th SH 2:43—3:11 • 9th 3:15—4:00
COURSES REQUIRED • 5 CORE CLASSES: • Math, History, Science, Reading, Writing • 2 REQUIRED ELECTIVES: • Athletics or PE; Technology • 1 ELECTIVE CHOICE: • Art, Theatre, CTE, Band, Choir, Photojournalism*, General Music • May be a chance of Spanish & Teen Leadership
LMS INFO PE & ATHLETICS • PE AND ATHLETICS – REQUIRED • PE = organized daily sports • Athletics = ALL sports register, competitive and hard work, in off season when not participating in sport • All Athletic students must have a current athletic physical and may be drug tested • Once you are in athletics, you must stay in for the entire year. • Before school practices – must provide own transportation • UIL RULES – NO PASS – NO PLAY
HONORS CLASSES • Honors English – replaces the regular reading class • Honors Science – will be required to take IPC class in 8th grade (HS credit) • Honors Math – will be required to take Algebra in 8th grade (HS credit and EOC) • Must test for Honors class! Grades, teacher recommendation & testing
Some things to consider • Some classes build • Photojournalism to have Yearbook • Must be in band 7th to take in 8th grade year • Honors Science and Math • Some classes audition in 8th grade • Theatre II • Honors Choir • Art II • Some additional classes in 8th • Advanced computer • Outdoor Adventure • Teen Leadership
7th GRADE TEAMS • PHOENIX TEAM: • Dalton, Golleher, Millican, C. Rodriguez, Weber • RAVEN TEAM: • S. Anteau, Benson, Phillips, Sigmon, Stewart • OSPREY TEAM: • Ballew, Haile, Harris, Morgan, Patton TEAMS ARE DETERMINED, BY ELECTIVE CHOICES!
IMPORTANT • NO SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER 1ST WEEK • THERE ARE NO TEAM/TEACHER REQUEST • WE DO NOT SCHEDULE FRIENDS TOGETHER • KEEP IN MIND WHAT CLASSES BUILD • CONSIDER CLASSES CAREFULLY – IT IS OFTEN DIFFICULT TO CHANGE • DO NOT TAKE A CLASS BECAUSE YOUR FRIEND IS TAKING IT
THANK YOU FOR COMING! • IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME OR MRS. GREENHOUSE: • rosatellie@joshuaisd.org – ext. 1404 • greenhoused@joshuaisd.org – ext. 1422