West Middle School 7th Grade

7th Grade Enrollment

1. English

2. Social Studies

3. Science

4. Math – What you feel ready to do!

5. PE/RTI alternating (Health included)

6. Elective-1 daily or 2 Semester classes

7. Elective-1 daily or 2 Semester classes

Cores

2170EN English 7

6602SC Science 7 Semester 1: Matter and its Interactions and Waves and their Applications

Semester 2: Earth’s Systems- Weather, Climate, and Water and Earth and Human Activity

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4107SS Social Studies 7 World History/Geography 2

Math

5480MA Math 7

5485MA Challenge Math 7

5622MA Algebra 1 Honors

5652MA Geometry Honors

Addendum: Mathematics Course Acceleration

It is possible for grade acceleration in Math!

Please talk to your current math teacher before making this important decision!

Band/Orchestra

8312FA Intermediate Band

8315FA Beginning Band

8351FA Intermediate Orchestra

8352FA Beginning Orchestra *Band and Orchestra are each two electives spots

World Language

3020FL French 1

3010FL French 1B

3102FL German 1B

3530FL Spanish 1

3515FL Spanish 1B

Should I take it now OR wait?

COURSE OFFERINGS 7th

ART 8112FA - Artistic Journeys

Students will create their own art using clay, paint, print-making and colored pencil.

8113FA – Art Upgraded

Students will have an opportunity to create art with a design focus; such as animation, jewelry making, fashion, architecture and sculpture.

BUSINESS/COMPUTER EDUCATION 7107PA – Computers for the 21st Century Students will expand their creative computer abilities in keyboarding, presentations, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, Internet research and safety, Movie Maker and podcasting.

7142PA – Financial Fitness

Financial Fitness will explore the world of earnings and taxes, budgeting, banking, credit, saving and investing, and insurance.

Please note: Financial Fitness does not meet the Personal Finance requirement for graduation.

7140PA - We’re in Business

Learn the concepts of economics roles and decision making, business operations, marketing, entrepreneurship, technology and careers in business through the creation of a teen-based business plan.

7430PA – Careers and Information Literacy

Students will investigate current and future career opportunities using advertisements, social media, websites, blogs, and news media. Interest inventories and aptitude tests will help you develop a personalized, self-awareness of career opportunities. You will practice job search and interviewing skills, complete resumes, job applications, W-2s and other employment forms. Through hands on activities you will learn about digital

safety, cyber bullying, creative credit and copyright, web apps, and how to locate and evaluate resources.

Careers and Information Literacy must be taken some time during your 7th or 8th grade year.

Family and Consumer Science

7304PA iFACS

Units of study include successful “U”; cooking and nutrition; sewing; financial fitness; and child development.

7541PA FACS Design Studio

Units of study will include recycling/repurposing/repairing, clothing selection and care, designing your dream room and a variety of self-paced sewing projects.

7404PA FACS Real Cooking

This course is designed to help new “chefs” master the basic essentials of food preparation.

Industrial Technology

7106PA Inventions and Innovations Students are introduced to and use the design process to solve problems and understand the influence that creative and innovative design has on our lives. Students use state of the art 3D printers and power tools to actually “build what they design”! ***Prerequisite class for Automation and Robotics and Space and Aeronautics!

7141PA Automation and Robotics They learn about electrical and mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation and computer control systems.

7150PA Space and Aeronautics Students explore the science behind aeronautics and use their knowledge to design, build and test airfoils, airplanes, rockets and more.

Music/Choir

8412FA Choir

**This course can be repeated for a second semester to create a daily yearlong choral experience and can be repeated year to year.

8413FA Creative Jam: Music Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

Students will be involved in listening, analyzing, creating/composing and improvising music, as well as playing a variety of instruments and singing.

**This course can be repeated and can be taken during the same school year as choir.

Reading

2150LA Reading Workshop

Placement in this supplemental reading course (sixth through eighth grade) is determined by reading test scores and teacher recommendation. It is designed to teach literacy strategies to students who struggle with aspects of reading.

If a student is recommended to take support classes in reading or math, this will replace some of their elective choices.

Speech and Theatre

8212FA Theatrical Arts

The topics explored include storytelling, prose, poetry, duet acting, and other events. Additional topics are: theatre etiquette, pantomime, voice, characterization, movement, script reading, improvisation, technical theatre, theatre history.

8213FA Performing Arts: The Show Must Go On!

This class includes acting, radio theatre, stage combat, play reading, reader’s theatre, voice production, theatre history, technical theater and group

presentations. Students will be required to participate in an outside-of-school (main stage) production.

**This course can be repeated for a second semester and year to year.

8214FA Speech/Debate

This daily, semester course introduces students to many elements of public speaking. Students will research, organize, and present various types of speeches.

Special Notes: Elective/Class conflicts may occur. When courses are only offered one or two periods of the day, a student may have to choose between one or more courses. *Please make sure to give alternates on enrollment forms. All core classes taught at West Middle School are year long.

If you have questions about a math placement, world language placement, or honors by contract placement, these need to be addressed with the respective teacher a soon as possible! A teacher is always the best person to answer any questions you may have regarding a class placement. All elective change requests must be submitted to the guidance office by FRIDAY, MAY 9th! NO EXCEPTIONS! **Please do not request a specific teacher, hour, or semester, as we will be unable to meet these requests.

Enrollment Forms

All should know how to complete their individual enrollment forms.

If you still need assistance, we will be happy to assist you in the Guidance office.

Enrollment Timeline

Enrollment forms due by Thursday, February 27th to Mrs. Bruns or Mrs. Drane! (or we get to pick your classes! )

Verifications of courses requested will be sent home with students no later than the last week of April. They will also be posted on Home Access until Friday, May 9th.

No requests for changes will be accepted after

FRIDAY, May 9th!

WMS Website

Go to www.columbia.k12.mo.us/wms/

Right side under WMS Links click on WMS Guidance

Then click on Guidance Information-view enrollment folders!

Thank You!