Farmwell Station Middle School

Class of 2019

Course Selection Presentation

Administration•Mrs. Sherryl Loya, Principal•Mr. Rodney Farrar, Assistant Principal•Ms. Tonya Edwards, Assistant Principal

•Mrs. Ann Neri, School Counselor•Mrs. Kathleen Pollock, Dean

Required Courses in 7th Grade

Language Arts 7 Life Science US History Math:Math 7Algebra I

Health and PE 7 Tech Ed/FACS

Electives

Foreign Language orCommunication Studies

Electives shared with Resource:Art 7Band 7Chorus 7Strings 7Guitar Level 1

Language Arts 7

The Language Arts 7 curriculum consists of five standards:

oral language reading/literature writing (usage and

mechanics),

research vocabulary.

U.S. History1877 to Present

The focus is on American history from the reconstruction to the 21st century.

Industrialization the World Wars, and

the sweeping social changes of the 1900’s will be studied.

Life Science 7Life science is the study of the living world and

biological systems.

Some areas of study include:

cellular organization and classification of organisms

the dynamic relationships among organisms

populations, communities and ecosystems

the transmission of genetic information from generation to generation

Math Selections

Math 7

Algebra I

Math ProgressionGrade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9CURRENT 6TH GRADE:

Math 6 Math 7 Algebra I Geometry

Math 7 Algebra I Geometry Algebra II orAlgebra II w/ Trigonometry

In mathematics, the skills required to be successful are more sequential and developmental than in other courses. Therefore, prerequisites are set for placement in middle school math classes based on a student’s success on standardized tests and class performance.

a semester class that allows students to become technologically literate

goes beyond basic computer systems and ideas

Learning modules allow students to interact with robots, lasers, machines controlled by computers, and

other high-tech equipment.

Technology Education 7

a semester exploratory program, which provides a “hands-on” approach to the development of skills critical to everyday life.

Activities prepare students for taking on responsibilities at home and in their lives.

Students explore practical skills related to nutrition, laundry techniques, consumerism, personal grooming, money management, food preparation, career interests, environmental issues, and many more.

Family and Consumer Science 7

A full year course that introduces students to the basic principles of human communication, including interpersonal and small group, intercultural, and mediated (mass or electronic) communication and public speaking.

Emphasis will be on developing critical thinking skills and helping students develop their media literacy.

This course is project based; students will exhibit their learning through activities in publication (newspaper, yearbook, literacy magazine), broadcast, (radio, television, film) and/or public speaking (debate, drama).

Communication Studies

French I Spanish I German I Latin I

Students develop basic communication skills in the four areas of language learning: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

The courses are high school credit courses which means that the final grade will go on the student’s high school transcript. It will affect their GPA!

First Year Foreign Language

Students should have:

B+ average or better in Language Arts and should also be achieving above average scores in their other academic courses.

should score in the advanced proficient range on their Reading/Writing SOL.

should be highly motivated to learn and highly developed study skills

Expect additional study time outside of school.

classes taught as high school credit courses. Mid-term exam and final exam that accounts for 20% of their semester grade. Semester grades are then averaged together to determine final grade.

courses are going to be a blend of 7th grade and 8th grade students.

No option of dropping courses if grades fall below average.

Who should take a foreign language in 7th grade?

Foreign Language Important Notes:

(1) For an Advanced Studies Diploma, students must successfully complete three years of one language or two years each of two different languages.

(2) Some colleges may require more than the minimum number of foreign language credits currently needed for the Advanced Studies Diploma.

(3) Colleges are looking for students to continue foreign language

through their senior year.

Teacher recommendations are based on grades, test scores and teacher observations. Our goal is to provide the most appropriate setting for your student. Please consider any changes carefully. Sign and return the form to your child’s counselor.

The Math Course listed is based on current level and progress.

In addition to the courses listed, your child will also be taking Health and PE and electives. Please refer to the Program of Studies for more information.

Course Requested Change

English ____________________________

History ____________________________

Science _____________________________

  

Electives: Your child may also select two elective courses in 7th grade.

DROP ADD

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RETURN FORM SIGNED TO YOUR COUNSELOR .

 

 

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Course selections changes

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