middle school educational planning guide 2012-2013

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2012-2013 Middle School

EducationalPlanning Guide

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CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

1445 North Perry Road

Carrollton, Texas 75006

(972) 968-6100

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NANCY CLINE

President

JAMES GOODE RICHARD FLEMING

Vice President Secretary

LYNN CHAFFIN FRANK SHOR

Assistant Secretary Board Member

NANCY WATTEN KARIN WEBB

Board Member Board Member

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

BOBBY BURNS, Ed.D

Superintendent

MARK HYATT

Associate Superintendent for Administrative and Support Services

SHEILA MAHER, Ed.D.

Associate Superintendent for Educational Services

DISCRIMINATION DISCLAIMER

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis

of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or disability in providing education or providing

access to benefits of education services, activities, and programs, including career and

technology programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, asamended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.


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January 2012

To Parents and Students of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District:

We in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, an innovative

leader in learning, believe that education is a partnership between school and home. For

a partnership to be successful, strong communications are vital.

The middle school course guide is a communications tool that provides

information to assist students and families when they are selecting classes for the sixth,

seventh, and eighth grades. The document also includes the completion and promotion

requirements for each grade.

The districts one goal is high achievement for all students, and course

selection is essential to student achievement. We encourage your family to review this

document together and then work with your schools teachers, counselors or principal.

Together, you can determine the classes that best match your students academic needs.

All of us in C-FB ISD want your student and family to have successful middle

school years. We encourage you to use this document as a guide for course selection

and to know that the educational team is available to assist you in planning for academic

success.

Sincerely,

Dr. Bobby Burns

Superintendent

C-FB ISD


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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION

Holly Barber ............................................Curriculum and Staff Development

Gerry Charlebois .......................................Advanced Academic Services

Corrie Edmondson .....................................Testing

Tanya Garvey ...........................................High School Mathematics

Jo Gillen .................................................Career and Technical Education

Cloyd Hastings, Ed.D ..................................Assessment

Isabella Pia-Hinojosa ................................Bilingual/ESL

Susan Kelly ..............................................Elementary Language Arts

Pier Larsen ..............................................Social Studies

Jim McDaniel ...........................................Fine Arts

Olivia Perez .............................................ESL Instructional Services

Renee Putter ...........................................Health, Physical Education, Athletics

Susan Shipp .............................................SciencePam Smith ..............................................Elementary and Middle School Mathematics

Tracy Smith .............................................School Improvement

Randi Wells .............................................Special Education

Shirley Wright, Ed.D ...................................Middle School Language Arts

Erica Ysbrand . .........................................High School Language Arts/Foreign Language

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Les Black ................................................Blalack Middle SchoolMatt Warnock ..........................................Bush Middle School

Dan Ford ................................................Field Middle School

Joe Copeland ...........................................Long Middle School

Brooke Puricelli ........................................Perry Middle School

Michelle Bailey .........................................Polk Middle School

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Pat Hester ..............................................ACTJoe LaPuma .............................................Creekview High School

Rosie Oliveira ..........................................Early College High School

Bob Tipton ..............................................Mary Grimes Education Center

Joe Pouncy ..............................................Newman Smith High School

Georgeanne Warnock .................................R.L. Turner High School

David Hicks .............................................Ranchview High School


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MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Charles M. Blalack Middle SchoolLes Black - Principal

1706 Peters Colony


972-968-3500

Barbara Bush Middle SchoolMatt Warnock - Principal

515 Cowboys Parkway

Irving, Texas 75063

972-968-3700

Vivian Field Middle SchoolDan Ford - Principal

13551 Dennis Road

Farmers Branch, Texas 75234

972-968-3900

Dan F. Long Middle SchoolJoe Copeland - Principal

2525 Frankford

Dallas, Texas 75287

972-968-4100

DeWitt Perry Middle SchoolBrooke Puricelli - Principal

1709 Beltline Road


972-968-4400

Ted Polk Middle SchoolMichelle Bailey - Principal

2001 Kelly Boulevard


972-968-4600

VISION STATEMENT

All Students will meet the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) at the

satisfactory or advanced level and graduate college-ready and/or workforce ready without

remediation.

MISSION STATEMENTTogether with families and community we commit all district resources to guide the learning of each

student to graduate as:

A responsible individual

A passionate life-long learner

A complex thinker

An effective communicator


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Career Assessment and Planning

Today, and in the future, students will need high-level workplace skills and knowledge, and

they will need to use their personal resources and assets for career stability. Their economic

security and financial independence may be the result of the educational or career choice

they make today.

Achieve Texas/Bridges Career Pathways provides broad areas of study, flexible enough to

allow students to change as they acquire new knowledge and experience. Using students

interests and aptitudes identified in the 8th and 9th grades, parents, counselors, teachers, or

other district professionals can help students develop a graduation plan in an appropriatepathway.

C-FB ISD provides each 8th grader the opportunity to use the Achieve Texas/Bridges Career

Program to develop his/her long range academic and career goals. The assessment and

planning features of this program give access to an Interest Profiler that allows students to

measure their occupational interest and explore future work possibilities. The program also

has a Transferable Skills Checklist which helps students develop career plans as they

understand requirements of the profession that relate to data, people and activities.

Students use the Work Importance/Work Values Sorter to explore job/career satisfaction

issues. In addition, students are able to assess skills they can successfully perform by using

the Bridges Basic Skills Survey. The Bridges Ability Profiler demonstrates the relevancebetween aptitude scores and the world of work and ensures that each 8th grade student has a

detailed understanding of his/her abilities in arithmetic reasoning, computation, vocabulary,

three-dimensional space, name comparison and object matching. These assessment and

planning tools help students as they prepare to move from middle school to high school.

During the school year, counselors and teachers will work with 8 th graders to help them

navigate through the process of developing a 4-year plan for attending high school.

Students and parents will be able to access their students profile 24 hours a day and 7 days

a week by using a computer.


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GRADE 6

English/Language Arts

0603 Pre-AP Language Arts

02800000Differentiated course to meet the needs of the districts advanced Language Arts students throughcomplexity, depth and pacing. This course uses communication processes of listening, speaking,

reading, and writing to promote the enjoyment of literature. This course assists in preparing

students for the challenges offered by the Advanced Placement program through sustained habits

necessary for success in the College Boards AP Program.

0261 Pre-DIP Language Arts (Bush Middle School I.B. students only)

02800000Differentiated course to meet the needs of the districts advanced Language Arts students through

complexity, depth and pacing. This course uses communication processes of listening, speaking,

reading, and writing to promote the enjoyment of literature. This course assists in preparingstudents for the challenges offered by the International Baccalaureate program through sustained

habits necessary for success.

0677 Interdisciplinary Seminar: ACE

03273410Designed around the theme culture and interdisciplinary in nature, this course enhances the four

core curriculum subjects. The course is designed to meet the needs of the gifted and talented

student by adding depth, complexity and pacing. The program provides direct, intensive assistance

to students engaged in independent projects and promotes thinking skills, exploratory learning,

student initiated research, and investigates leadership qualities. Students must meet the criteria

established by the District and assessed by the Campus Admission, Review and Exit Committee.

0678 Interdisciplinary Seminar: LEAP (Perry Middle School students only)

03273410Designed around the theme culture and interdisciplinary in nature, this course enhances the four

core curriculum subjects. The course is designed to meet the needs of the highly gifted and

talented student by adding depth, complexity and pacing. The program provides direct, intensive

assistance to students engaged in independent projects and promotes thinking skills, exploratory

learning, student initiated research, and investigates leadership qualities.

0605 Language Arts

02800000Designed to teach the basic communication processes of listening, speaking, reading, and writing

that are essential for full participation in society. Growth in these processes is developmental and

occurs as concepts and skills are integrated and developed in meaningful situations. Students are

expected to think critically, present ideas logically, and use language effectively. The program also

promotes an enjoyment and appreciation of literature.


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0606 Language Arts: ESL Level I

02940000Offered to the limited-English speaking students with TELPAS reading level 1 or 2 and two years or

less in US schools in order that they may develop proficiency in English and proceed into the regular

courses. ESL students must also take one period of ESL Reading.

0607 Language Arts: ESL Level II02940000Offered to the limited-English speaking students with TELPAS reading level 3 and three years or less

in US schools in order that they may develop proficiency in English and proceed into the regular

courses. Students may also take READ 180 based on district assessment.

0608 Language Arts: ESL Level III

02940000Offered to the limited-English speaking students with TELPAS reading level 4 and four years or less

in US schools in order that he/she may developproficiency in English and proceed into the regularcourses. Students also take regular Language Arts or Reading Improvement.

0609 Language Arts: Newcomers

02940000Offered to the non-English speaking newcomer students less than 12 months in US schools in order

that he/she may develop proficiency in English and proceed into ESL 1. This course is an intensive

English self-contained class that meets two periods daily with a third period of reading ESL level 1.

0616 Fundamentals of Language Arts

02800000Description for 0605 Language Arts applies to this course. Designed to meet the needs of the

individual student. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal

(ARD) Committee.

0613 PAS Language Arts

02800000Descriptions for 0605 and 0606 Language Arts apply to this course. This is taught in the Positive

Attitude to Success (PAS) classroom. Placement is determined by the Admission, Review, and

Dismissal Committee (ARD).

0614 MAC Language Arts

02800000Designed to facilitate independence in functional situations at the student's ability level. Students

in the Modified Academic Class (MAC) may be placed in this course by the Admission, Review, andDismissal (ARD) Committee.

0617 Reading Improvement

03273410This course is to be taken in addition to the regular language arts class. Reading Improvement

provides additional instruction in reading, thinking and organizational skills. Study skills and

vocabulary development are stressed. In addition, students develop reading strategies for mastery

of secondary school content area subjects.


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0618 Reading: ESL Level I-Newcomers

03273410Emphasizes study skills and critical reading and thinking strategies students need to become

mature, independent learners. Students who meet the criteria as Newcomers take Reading ESL I.

This is one of three language arts sections for newcomers.

0621 Fundamentals of Reading

03273410Description for 0617 Reading Improvement applies to this course. Placement in this course is

determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.

0622 PAS Reading Improvement

03273410Descriptions for 0617 Reading Improvement and 0621 Fundamentals of Reading apply to this course.

This is taught in the Positive Attitude to Success (PAS) classroom. Placement in this course isdetermined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.

0623 MAC Reading Improvement

03273410Designed for the student who reads significantly below grade level. The class is designed to improve

communication skills, vocabulary development, comprehension skills, and functional reading skills.

Students in the Modified Academic Class (MAC) may be placed in this course by the Admission,

Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.

0601 Language Arts and Reading (double block)03200510Is an intensive reading intervention program designed to provide systematic instruction to improve

achievement levels in reading, writing, and vocabulary. The program directly addresses individual

needs through differentiated instruction, adaptive and instructional software, high-interest

literature, and direct instruction. Classroom instruction incorporates whole-group instruction and

small-group instruction, allowing students to work individually and collaboratively. Students receive

Language Arts credit for this course. ELL level 2 or 3 may be enrolled in this class.


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Mathematics

0627 Math

02820000

Provides the student with a well-balanced mathematics curriculum. The primary focal points atGrade 6 are using ratios to describe direct proportional relationships involving number, geometry,

measurement, probability, and adding and subtracting decimals and fractions. Problem solving in

meaningful contexts, language and communication, connections within and outside mathematics,

and formal and informal reasoning underlie all content areas in mathematics. Throughout

mathematics in Grade 6, students use these processes together with graphing technology and other

mathematical tools such as manipulative materials to develop conceptual understanding and solve

problems as they do mathematics.

0625 Pre-AP Math

02820000

Designed to meet the needs of the districts gifted and advanced mathematics learners who meet

district criteria based on Pre-AP Potential, this course will employ the use of Blooms Taxonomy to

help develop higher level thinking skills. These critical thinking skills will be addressed through the

use of unconventional problems, contracting, classifying, deducing, discarding irrelevant

information and evaluating solutions. This course assists in preparing students for the challenges

offered by the Advanced Placement program through sustained habits necessary for success in the

College Boards AP Program. This course compacts the Grade 6 and Grade 7 Math TEKS and should

be followed by Pre-AP Grade 7 Mathematics.

0263 Pre-DIP Math (Bush Middle School I.B. students only)

02820000This course will employ the use of Blooms Taxonomy to help develop higher level thinking skills.

These critical thinking skills will be addressed through the use of unconventional problems,

contracting, classifying, deducing, discarding irrelevant information and evaluating solutions. This

course assists in preparing students for the challenges offered by the International Baccalaureate

program through sustained habits necessary for success. This course compacts the Grade 6 and

Grade 7 Math TEKS.

0628 Fundamentals of Math

02820000Designed to meet the needs of the individual student. Description for 0627 math applies to this

course. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)Committee.

0629 PAS Math

02820000Descriptions 0627 or 0628 for Math class apply to this course. This course is taught in the PAS

classroom. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)

Committee.


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0630 MAC Math

02820000Designed to facilitate independence in functional situations at the student's ability level. The

course may include numeration, computation, and personal and consumer math. Students in the

Modified Academic Class (MAC) may be placed in this course by the Admission, Review, and

Dismissal (ARD) Committee.

Science

0636 Science: Newcomers

03060600Designed to meet the needs of the districts non-English speaking students less than twelve months

in US schools. This course is interdisciplinary in nature; however, much of the content focus is on

physical science. Student will develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural world through

scientific investigations and reasoning to propose explanations based on evidence derived from

their work. Topics of study will embrace matter and energy, force and motion, and energy, Earth

and space science, and organisms and environments.

0637 Pre-AP Science

03060600Differentiated to meet the needs of the districts gifted and advanced students, this course focuses

on the interdisciplinary nature of science; however, much of the content focus is on physical

science. Student will develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural world through scientific

investigations and reasoning to propose explanations based on evidence derived from their work.

Topics of study will embrace matter and energy, force and motion, and energy, Earth and space

science, and organisms and environments. This course assists in preparing students for the

challenges offered by the Advanced Placement program through sustained habits necessary forsuccess in the College Boards AP Program.

0265 Pre-DIP Science (Bush Middle School I.B. students only)

03060600This course focuses in the interdisciplinary nature of science; however, much of the content focus is

on physical science. Students will develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural world

through scientific investigations and reasoning to propose explanations based on evidence derived

from their work. Topics of study will embrace matter and energy, force and motion, and energy,

Earth and space science, and organisms and environments. This course assists in preparing students

for the challenges offered by the International Baccalaureate program through sustained habits for

success.


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0638 Science: LEAP (Perry Middle School students only)

03060600Differentiated to meet the needs of the districts gifted students, this course focuses on the

interdisciplinary nature of science; however, much of the content focus is on physical science.

Student will develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural world through scientific


Topics of study will embrace matter and energy, force and motion, and energy, Earth and spacescience, and organisms and environments. This class will go beyond the required curriculum to

provide for the needs of the gifted student. In addition this course assists in preparing students for

the challenges offered by the Advanced Placement program through sustained habits necessary for

success in the College Boards AP Program.

0639 Science

03060600This course focuses in the interdisciplinary nature; however, much of the content focus is on

physical science. Student will develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural world through



and space science, and organisms and environments.

0640 PAS Science

03060600Description for 0639 Science applies to this course. This course is taught in the Positive Attitude to

Success (PAS) classroom. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and


0641 MAC Science

03060600Focuses on academic science topics and functional living application as related to

Science. Students in the Modified Academic Class (MAC) may be placed in this course by theAdmission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.

Social Studies

0643 Pre-AP Social Studies

02870000Differentiated to meet the needs of the district's gifted and advanced students, this course focuses

on the study of people and places of the world. Students describe the influence of individuals and

groups through the study of the content and concepts from history, geography, government,economics, citizenship, culture and technology. This course assists in preparing students for the

challenges offered by the Advanced Placement program through sustained habits necessary for



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0267 Pre-DIP Social Studies (Bush Middle School I.B. students only)

02870000This course focuses on the study of people and places of the world. Students describe the influence

of individuals and groups through the study of the content and concepts from history, geography,

government, economics, citizenship, culture and technology. This course assists in preparing

students for the challenges offered by the International Baccalaureate program through sustained

habits necessary for success.

0644 Social Studies: LEAP (Perry Middle School students only)

02870000Designed to meet the needs of the districts highly gifted social studies students. This course is a

study of the people and places of the contemporary world. It is multidisciplinary and draws its

content and concepts from history, geography, government, citizenship, economics, culture and

technology. It also includes elements of the arts.

0645 Social Studies

02870000Designed as a study of the people and places of the contemporary world, this course is

multidisciplinary and draws its content and concepts from history, geography, government,

citizenship, economics, culture and technology. It also includes elements of the arts, humanities,

and Language Arts.

0646 Social Studies: Newcomers

02870000Offered to the non-English speaking student less than twelve months in US schools. Reading

content in this course will be directed toward acquisition of knowledge in the arts, humanities, and

Language Arts.

0647 PAS Social Studies

02870000Description for 0645 Social Studies applies to this course. This course is taught in the Positive

Attitude to Success (PAS) classroom. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission,

Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.

0648 MAC Social Studies

02870000Designed to be a highly individualized course whose focus is the functional aspects of people and

places of the contemporary world. The curriculum is multidisciplinary and emphasizes elements of

the arts, humanities, and Language Arts. Good citizenship is also a component of the course. .

Students in the Modified Academic Class (MAC) may be placed in this course by the decision of the

Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.


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Physical Education

Per state law, students must complete 4 semesters of physical education during middle school. A

full year of the courses listed below will suffice for 2 of the 4 semesters. (Course offerings may vary

by campus).

0651 Physical Education

Grade 6

02850000Students in this course will engage in introductory activities that promote health-related and skill-

related fitness components. Students will build knowledge and skills that include, but are not

limited to, rhythms, individual and dual sports, team sports, movements games, and physical

fitness assessment. A range of teaching strategies will be used throughout the lessons to include all

learning styles, intelligences, and abilities to promote lifetime healthy fitness habits.

0652 Karate I

Grade 6

02850000Assists students in developing lifetime recreational interests and fitness habits that improve the

quality of life. This course is designed to focus specifically in the area of martial arts. This is the

1st year Karate for 6th grade students.

Adapted Academics Classes

The Adapted Academics Classes offer an alternate curriculum emphasizing independent living skills,functional academics, vocational training, and recreation/leisure skills for students with moderate

to severe disabilities. Placement in the Adapted Academics classes is by the Admission, Review, and


0655 Adapted Reading

03273410

0656 Adapted Language Arts

9000COMM

0657 Adapted Math

02820000

0658 Adapted Science/Health

03060600


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0666 Adapted Social Studies

02870000

0667 Functional Skills

90000667

Developmental Classes

The Developmental Classes offer an alternate curriculum emphasizing daily living skills,

communication, routine and structure, and choice making for students with severe to profound

disabilities. Placement in the Developmental Classes is by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal

(ARD) Committee. These classes are offered at Blalack Middle School.

0656 Adapted Language Arts9000COMM

0657 Adapted Math

02820000


03060600


02870000


90000667

Special Education

0995 Content Mastery-CM

90000995

0999 Behavior Resource-BRS

90000999


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GRADE 7

English Language Arts


03200520Designed for highly motivated students with above grade level proficiency in Language Arts.

Communication skills are reinforced as the student improves proficiency in sentence structure andlearns the components of a well-developed paragraph through a process approach to writing. A

more advanced higher level of literary analysis and study skills is emphasized in the study of

literature. Grammar, spelling, vocabulary instruction, and research skills are emphasized. This

course assists in preparing students for the challenges offered by the Advanced Placement program

through sustained habits necessary for success in the College Boards AP Program.

0271 Pre-DIP Language Arts (Bush Middle School I.B. students only)

03200520Designed for highly motivated students with above grade level proficiency in Language Arts.

Communication skills are reinforced as the student improves proficiency in sentence structure and

learns the components of a well-developed paragraph through a process approach to writing. A

more advanced higher level of literary analysis and study skills is emphasized in the study ofliterature. Grammar, spelling, vocabulary instruction, and research skills are emphasized. This


program through sustained habits necessary for success.

0777 Interdisciplinary Seminar ACE

03273420Designed to meet the needs of identified talented and gifted students, this course focuses on the

theme Power and is interdisciplinary in nature. It enhances the four core curriculum areas

through depth, complexity and pacing. The program provides direct, intensive assistance to

students as they engage in independent projects. Thinking skills, exploratory learning, and

leadership qualities are promoted. Students must meet the criteria established by the Districts

Admission, Review and Exit (ARE) Committee.


03273420Designed to meet the needs of highly talented and gifted students, this course focuses on the

theme Power and is interdisciplinary in nature. It enhances the four core curriculum areas





0705 Language Arts03200520Provides the student with knowledge of the structure and patterns of language. Usage skills

develop the student's ability to speak and write effectively. Instruction in written communication

focuses on the development of well planned, coherent compositions written for a variety of

audiences and purposes. Reading skills include vocabulary development, comprehension,

organization, and study skills. Research skills are introduced.


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03200400Offered to the limited English speaking students with TELPAS reading level 1 or 2 and two years or


courses. ESL students must also take one period of ESL reading.

0707 Language Arts: ESL Level II

03200400Offered to the limited English speaking students with TELPAS reading level 3 and three years or less


courses. Students may also take READ 180 based on district assessment.


03200400Offered to the limited English speaking students with TELPAS reading level 4 and five years or less

in US schools in order that he/she may develop proficiency in English and proceed into the regularcourses. Students also take regular Language Arts or Reading Improvement.



that they may develop proficiency in English and proceed into ESL 1. This course is an intensive

English self-contained class that meets two periods daily with a third period of Reading ESL level 1.


03200520

Description for 0705 Language Arts applies to this course. Designed to meet the needs of theindividual student. The course will cover integrated listening and speaking behaviors, integrated

writing and language concepts and skills, and integrated literature and reading concepts and

strategies. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)

Committee.

0713 PAS Language Arts

03200520Descriptions for 0705 and 0706 Language Arts apply to this course. This is taught in the Positive

Attitude to Success (PAS) classroom. Placement is determined by the Admission, Review, and


0714 MAC Language Arts03200520Designed to facilitate independence in functional situations at the student's ability level. The

course may include thinking, listening, speaking, reading, writing, spelling, language development

and literature. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal

(ARD) Committee.


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0717 Reading Improvement

03273420The course is to be taken in addition to the regular Language Arts class. Reading Improvement




0718 Reading: ESL Level I-Newcomers03273420Emphasizes study skills and critical reading and thinking strategies students need to become

mature, independent learners. Students, who meet the criteria for Language Arts ESL Level 1, take

Reading ESL 1. This is one of three language arts sections for newcomers.




0722 PAS Reading Improvement03273420Descriptions for 0717 Reading Improvement and 0721 Fundamentals of Reading apply to this course.

This is taught in the Positive attitude to Success (PAS) classroom. Placement in this course is



03273420Designed for the student who reads significantly below grade level. The class is designed to

improve communication skills, vocabulary development, comprehension skills, and functional

reading skills. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal

(ARD) Committee.

0701 Language Arts and Reading (double block)

03200520This is an intensive reading intervention program designed to provide systematic instruction to

improve achievement levels in reading, writing, and vocabulary. The program directly addresses

individual needs through differentiated instruction, adaptive and instructional software, high-

interest literature, and direct instruction. Classroom instruction incorporates whole-group

instruction and small-group instruction, allowing students to work individually and collaboratively.

Students receive Language Arts credit for this course. ELL level 2 or 3 may be enrolled in this class.


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Mathematics

0727 Math

03103000Provides the student with a well-balanced mathematics curriculum. The primary focal points at

Grade 7 are using direct proportional relationships in number, geometry, measurement, and

probability; applying addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals, fractions, and

integers; and using statistical measures to describe data. Problem solving in meaningful contexts,

language and communication, connections within and outside mathematics, and formal and

informal reasoning underlie all content areas in mathematics. Throughout mathematics in Grades 7,

students use these processes together with graphing technology and other mathematical tools such

as manipulative materials to develop conceptual understanding and solve problems as they do

mathematics.

0724 Pre-AP Math

03103000

Designed to meet the needs of the districts gifted and advanced mathematics learners who meet

district criteria based on Pre-AP Potential. This course will employ the use of Blooms Taxonomy to

help develop higher level thinking skills. These critical thinking skills will be addressed through the

use of unconventional problems, contracting, classifying, deducing, discarding irrelevant

information and evaluating solutions. This course assists in preparing students for the challenges

offered by the Advanced Placement program through sustained habits necessary for success in the

College Boards AP Program. This course compacts Grade 7 and Grade 8 Math TEKS. This course

should be followed by Algebra I.

0273 Pre-DIP Math (Bush Middle School I.B. students only)

03103000

This course will employ the use of Blooms Taxonomy to help develop higher level thinking skills.

These critical thinking skills will be addressed through the use of unconventional problems,

contracting, classifying, deducing, discarding irrelevant information and evaluating solutions. This


program through sustained habits necessary for success. This course compacts Grade 7 and Grade 8

Math TEKS. This course should be followed by Algebra I.


03103000Description for 0727 Math applies to this course. Designed to meet the needs of the individual

student. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)

Committee.


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0729 PAS Math

03103000Description for 0727 Math and 0728 Fundamentals of Math applies to this course. This course is

taught in the PAS classroom. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and


0730 MAC Math

03103000Designed to facilitate independence in functional situations at the student's ability level. This

course may include numeration, computation, and personal and consumer math. Placement in this

course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.

Science




organisms and the environment. Student will develop a rich knowledge of science and the naturalworld through scientific investigations and reasoning to propose explanations based on evidence

derived from their work. Topics of study will embrace matter and energy, force and motion, and

energy, Earth and space science, organisms, and environments.

0737 Pre-AP-Science


on the interdisciplinary nature of science; however, much of the content focus is on organisms and

the environment. Student will develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural world through

scientific investigations and reasoning to propose explanations based on evidence derived fromtheir work. Topics of study will embrace matter and energy, force and motion, and energy, Earth

and space science, and organisms and environments. This course assists in preparing students for




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on organisms and the environment. Students will develop a rich knowledge of science and the

natural world through scientific investigations and reasoning to propose explanations based on

evidence derived from their work. Topics of study will embrace matter and energy, force and

motion, and energy, Earth and space science, and organisms and environments. This course assists

in preparing students for the challenges offered by the International Baccalaureate program

through sustained habits for success.



interdisciplinary nature of science; however, much of the content focus is on organisms and the

environment. Student will develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural world through



and space science, and organisms and environments. This class will go beyond the requiredcurriculum to provide for the needs of the gifted student. In addition this course assists in preparing



0739 Science

03060700This course is interdisciplinary in nature; however, much of the content focus is on organisms and

the environment. Student will develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural world through


their work. Topics of study will embrace matter and energy, force and motion, and energy, Earthand space science, and organisms and environments.

0740 PAS Science




0741 MAC Science03060700Focuses on academic science topics and functional living application as related to science.

Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.


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Social Studies

0743 Pre-AP Texas History/Geography

03343000Designed to meet the needs of the districts gifted and advanced social studies students. Students

will develop an understanding and appreciation of the history and geography of Texas as well as the

states cultural heritage from the early times to the present. This course assists in preparing



0277 Pre-DIP Texas History/Geography (Bush Middle School I.B. students only)

03343000Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of the history and geography of Texas as

well as the states cultural heritage from the early times to the present. This course assi sts in

preparing students for the challenges offered by the International Baccalaureate program through

sustained habits necessary for success.

0744 Texas History/Geography: LEAP (Perry Middle School students only)03343000Designed for identified gifted and highly motivated students with above grade level proficiency,

Language Arts/Texas History LEAP/ACE is a two - period course. This multidisciplinary study will

combine 7th grade Language Arts and Texas History curricula to emphasize problem solving,

critical, higher level thinking, and creative production through group work and biographical studies.

0745 Texas History/Geography

03343000Designed to help students develop an understanding and appreciation of the history and geography

of Texas as well as the state's cultural heritage from the early times to the present.

0746 Texas History/Geography: Newcomer

03343000Offered to the non-English speaking student less than twelve months in US schools. Designed to help

students develop an understanding and appreciation of the history and geography of Texas as well

as the states cultural heritage from the early times to the present.

0747 PAS Texas History/Geography

03343000Description for 0745 Texas History/Geography applies to this course. This course is taught in the

Positive Attitude to Success (PAS) classroom. Placement in this course is determined by the



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0748 MAC Texas History/Geography

03343000Designed to help students develop an understanding and appreciation of the history and geography

of Texas as well as the state's cultural heritage. Skills and attitudes of responsible citizenship are

components of the course. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and


Physical Education / Athletics


full year of the courses listed below will suffice for 2 of the 4 semesters. (Course offerings may vary

by campus).

0925 Off-Campus Physical Education

Grades 7 and 8

03823000Category I: Olympic/Level- Participation includes a minimum of 15 hours per week of highly

intensive, professional, supervised training. The training facility, instructors, and the activities

involved in this program must be certified by the superintendent to be of exceptional quality.

Students qualifying and participating at this level may be dismissed from school one hour per day.

Students dismissed may not miss any class other than physical education. See counseling office for

additional requirements and application.

Category II: Private or Commercially Sponsored- sponsored physical activities include thosecertified by the superintendent to be of highly qualified and well supervised by appropriately

trained instructors. Student participation of 10 hours per week is required. Students certified to

participate at this level may not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day. See

counseling office for additional requirements and application.

0967 Physical Education, Team, and Individual Sports

Grades 7 and 8

PES00055

Length: 1 year (1 credit High School)-may not be repeated.

Students will engage in activities that develop and improve health-related and skill-related fitnesscomponents. These activities include net sports, team sports, individual and dual sports, and a

variety of dance and rhythmic activities. Students will demonstrate an understanding of team play,

safety, rules, and sportsmanship. They will be exposed to competitive situations that require both

mental and physical attributes to accomplish team and individual goals. This course is taught in

conjunction with middle school physical education that meets State TEKS and TEA guidelines.


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0752 Karate I

Grades 7 and 8



1st year Karate for 7th or 8th grade students

0753 Karate II

Grades 7 and 8



2nd year Karate for 7th or 8th grade students

0749 Girls Athletics

03823000

0750 Boys Athletics

03823000

Sports Available

BasketballVolleyball

Football

Track

Designed for students interested in participating in competitive sports. Students must be available

before school, after school, evenings and Saturdays for practice sessions and games. A physical

examination is required.

Maximum team size for each sport will be established and maintained based on written criteria. If

enrollment exceeds the number that can be accommodated on the teams, then students will

compete for the available positions. Students who are not selected for a team will be assigned to

an off-season conditioning class until the beginning of a new sport. This procedure will be used foreach sport


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The Adapted Academics Classes offer an alternate curriculum emphasizing independent living skills,

functional academics, vocational training, and recreation/leisure skills for students with moderate




03273420


9000COMM

0757 Adapted Math

03103000

0758 Adapted Science/Health03060700


03343000


90000767



communication, routine, and structure, and choice making for students with severe to profound




9000COMM

0757 Adapted Math

03103000


03060700


03343000


90000767


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Special Education

0995 Content Mastery-CM90000995


90000999


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GRADE 8

English/Language Arts


03200530Designed to meet the needs of advanced students in Language Arts, this course focuses on

integrated reading, writing, speaking, and listening that will allow in-depth study of the total

communication process. Emphasis is placed on using interpretive reading skills for stimulating

thinking and developing ideas for writing multi-level descriptive, narrative, persuasive information

compositions. Grammar, spelling and vocabulary are taught through application. Research skills

are strengthened through varied activities. This course assists in preparing students for the

challenges offered by the Advanced Placement program through sustained habits necessary for


0281 Pre-DIP Language Arts (Bush Middle School I.B. students only)03200530Designed to meet the needs of advanced students in language arts, this course focuses on

integrated reading, writing, speaking, and listening that will allow in-depth study of the total

communication process. Emphasis is placed on using interpretive reading skills for stimulating

thinking and developing ideas for writing multi-level descriptive, narrative, persuasive information

compositions. Grammar, spelling and vocabulary are taught through application. Research skills

are strengthened through varied activities. This course assists in preparing students for the

challenges offered by the International Baccalaureate program through sustained habits necessary

for success.

0870 Interdisciplinary Seminar: ACE03273430Designed to meet the needs of identified talented and gifted students this course focuses on the

theme Interdependence and is interdisciplinary in nature. It enhances the four core curriculum

areas through depth, complexity and pacing. The program provides direct, intensive assistance to





03273430Designed to meet the needs of highly talented and gifted students this course focuses on the theme

Interdependence and is interdisciplinary in nature. It enhances the four core curriculum areas






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0805 Language Arts

03200530Provides written communication skills as the major focus for eighth grade Language Arts students,

including practice with narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and informative compositions using a

process approach to writing. Reading and literary skills emphasized in eighth grade address criticaland analytical thinking. Oral communication and study skills are applied through appropriate

activities. Research skills are strengthened through varied activities.


03200500Offered to the limited English speaking students with TELPAS reading level 1 or 2 and two years or


courses. ESL students must also take one period of ESL reading.

0807 Language Arts: ESL Level II

03200500Offered to the limited English speaking students with TELPAS reading level 3 and three years or lessin US schools in order that they may develop proficiency in English and proceed into the regular

courses. Students may also take Read 180 based on district assessment.


03200500Offered to the limited English speaking students with TELPAS reading level 4 and four years or less


courses. Students also take regular Language Arts or Reading Improvement.



that he/she may develop proficiency in English and proceed into ESL 1. This course is an intensive

English self-contained class that meets three periods daily.


03200530Description for 0805 Language Arts applies to this course. Designed to meet the needs of the

individual student Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal

(ARD) Committee.

0813 PASLanguage Arts03200530Descriptions for 0805 and 0806 Language Arts apply to this course. This course is taught in the




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0814 MAC Language Arts


course includes thinking, listening, speaking, reading, writing, spelling, language development, and

literature. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)

Committee.

0817 Reading Improvement03273430The course is to be taken in addition to the regular Language Arts class. Reading Improvement




0818 Reading: ESL Level I-Newcomers

03273430Emphasizes study skills and critical reading and thinking strategies students need in order to

become mature, independent learners. Students who meet the criteria for Language Arts ESL Level

1 take Reading ESL 1. This is one of three Language Arts sections for newcomers.




0822 PAS Reading Improvement

03273430Description for 0817 Reading Improvement and 0821 Fundamentals of Reading applies to this

course. This course is taught in the Positive Attitude to Success (PAS) classroom. Placement in this



03273430Designed for the student who reads significantly below grade level. The class is designed to

improve communication skills, vocabulary development, comprehension skills, and functional

reading skills. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal

(ARD) Committee.

0801 Language Arts and Reading (double block)

03200530This is an intensive reading intervention program designed to provide systematic instruction to

improve achievement levels in reading, writing, and vocabulary. The program directly addressesindividual needs through differentiated instruction, adaptive and instructional software, high-

interest literature, and direct instruction. Classroom instruction incorporates whole-group

instruction and small-group instruction, allowing students to work individually and collaboratively.

Students receive language arts credit for this course. ELL level 2 or 3 may be enrolled in this class.


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Mathematics

0827 Math

03103100

Provides the students with a well-balanced mathematics curriculum. The primary focal points atGrade 8 are using basic principles of algebra to analyze and represent both proportional and non-

proportional linear relationships and using probability to describe data and make predictions.

Problem solving in meaningful contexts, language and communication, connections within and

outside mathematics, and formal and informal reasoning underlie all content areas in mathematics.

Throughout mathematics in Grades 6-8, students use these processes together with graphing

technology and other mathematical tools such as manipulative materials to develop conceptual

understanding and solve problems as they do mathematics. This course will be followed by Algebra

1.

4649 Algebra I

03100500Required Prerequisite: Pre-AP Grade 7 MathematicsUses a variety of representations (concrete, numerical, algorithmic, and graphical) to expand the

understanding of functions, linear functions and quadratic and other nonlinear functions. Graphing

calculators will be used extensively in this course. The student who successfully completes Algebra I

will receive state high school credit, but this course does not satisfy the districts graduation

requirement of successfully earning four high school math credits, all of which must be taken in

Grades 9-12. This course should be followed by Pre-AP Geometry.

4678 Geometry

03100700

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Uses of a variety of representations (concrete, pictorial, algebraic, and coordinate) to expand the

understanding of geometric structure, patterns, dimensionality, congruence and similarity.

Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this course. Technology programs will be integrated

throughout the course. The student who successfully completes Geometry will receive state high

school credit, but this course does not satisfy the districts graduation requirement of successfully

earning four high school math credits, all of which must be taken in Grades 9-12. This course should

be followed by Pre-AP Algebra II.


03103100

Description for 0827 Math applies to this course. Placement in this course is determined by theAdmission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.

0829 PAS Math

03103100Description for 0827 Math applies to this course. This course is taught in the Positive Attitude to




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0830 MAC Math


course includes numeration, computation, and personal and consumer math. Placement in this


Science




Earth and space science. Student will develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural world

through scientific investigations and reasoning to propose explanations based on evidence derived

from their work. Topics of study will embrace matter and energy, force and motion, and energy,

Earth and space science, and organisms and environments.

0837 Pre-AP Science


on the interdisciplinary nature of science; however, much of the content focus is on Earth and

space science. Student will develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural world through



and space science, and organisms and environments. This course assists in preparing students for





on Earth and space science. Students will develop a rich knowledge of science and the natural

world through scientific investigations and reasoning to propose explanations based on evidence

derived from their work. Topics of study will embrace matter and energy, force and motion, and

energy, Earth and space science, and organisms and environments. This course assists in preparing

students for the challenges offered by the International Baccalaureate program through sustained

habits for success.


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interdisciplinary nature of science; however, much of the content focus is on Earth and space



Topics of study will embrace matter and energy, force and motion, and energy, Earth and space

science, and organisms and environments. This class will go beyond the required curriculum to

provide for the needs of the gifted student. In addition this course assists in preparing students for



0839 Science

03060800Science is interdisciplinary in nature; however, much of the content focus is on Earth and space



Topics of study will embrace matter and energy, force and motion, and energy, Earth and spacescience, and organisms and environments.

0840 PAS Science




0841 MAC Science03060800Focuses on academic science topics and functional living application as related to science.

Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.

Social Studies

0843 Pre-AP United States History/Civics

03343100Designed for the identified gifted and advanced learners. This course is a study of the United States

History from the early Colonial period through the Civil War. Students will be required to research

major themes and/or to develop creative projects for historical periods covered. This course assists

in preparing students for the challenges offered by the Advanced Placement program through

sustained habits necessary for success in the College Boards AP Program.


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0287 Pre-DIP United States History/Civics (Bush Middle School I.B. students only)

03343100Designed for the identified gifted and advanced learners. This course is a study of the United

States History from the early Colonial period through the Civil War. Students will be required to

research major themes and/or to develop creative projects for historical periods covered. This


program through sustained habits necessary for success.

0844 United States History/Civics: LEAP (Perry Middle School students only)

03343100Designed for identified gifted and advanced learners. Detailed study of United States history from

the early colonial period through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Students will be required to

research major themes and/or to develop creative projects for historical periods covered.

Knowledge of the founding documents will be stressed as well as the skills and attitudes of

responsible citizenship.

0845 United States History/Civics

03343100Detailed study of United States history from the early colonial period through the Civil War and

Reconstruction. Students will be required to research major themes and/or to develop creative

projects for historical periods covered. Knowledge of the founding documents will be stressed as

well as the skills and attitudes of responsible citizenship.

0846 United States History/Civics: Newcomer

03343100Offered to the non-English speaking student less than twelve months in US schools in order that

he/she may develop proficiency in English and proceed into regular courses. Placement is

determined by the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC). Reading content in this

course will be directed toward acquisition of historical and current knowledge of the United States,

as well as development of the attitudes and responsibilities of citizenship.

0847 PAS United States History/Civics

03343100Description for 0845 United States History/Civics applies to this course. This course is taught in the



0848 MAC United States History/Civics

03343100Designed to assist students in the development of the United States as an independent and unified

nation. Skills and attitudes of responsible citizenship are components of the course. Placement inthis course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.


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Physical Education / Athletics


full year of the courses listed below will suffice 2 of the 4 semesters. (Course offerings may vary by

campus)

0925 Off-Campus Physical EducationGrades 7 and 8

03823000Category I: Olympic/Level- Participation includes a minimum of 15 hours per week of highly

intensive, professional, supervised training. The training facility, instructors, and the activities

involved in this program must be certified by the superintendent to be of exceptional quality.

Students qualifying and participating at this level may be dismissed from school one hour per day.

Students dismissed may not miss any class other than physical education. See counseling office for

additional requirements and application.

Category II: Private or Commercially Sponsored- sponsored physical activities include those

certified by the superintendent to be of highly qualified and well supervised by appropriately

trained instructors. Student participation of 10 hours per week is required. Students certified to

participate at this level may not be dismissed from any part of the regular school day. See

counseling office for additional requirements and application.

0967 Middle School Physical Education, Team, and Individual Sports

Grade 7 and 8

PES0055

Length: 1 year (1 credit High School)-may not be repeated.Students will engage in activities that develop and improve health-related and skill-related fitness

components. These activities include net sports, team sports, individual and dual sports, and a

variety of dance and rhythmic activities. Students will demonstrate an understanding of team play,

safety, rules, and sportsmanship. Students will be exposed to competitive situations that require

both mental and physical attributes to accomplish team and individual goals. This course is taughtin conjunction with middle school physical education that meets State TEKS and TEA guidelines.

0752 Karate I

Grade 7 and 8

03823000Assists students in developing lifetime recreational interests and fitness habits that improve the quality of life.

This course is designed to focus specifically in the area of martial arts. First year Karate for 7th or 8th grade

students.

0753 Karate II

Grade 7 and 8


quality of life. This course is designed to focus specifically in the area of martial art. Secondyear

Karate for 7th or 8th grade students.


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0852 Karate III

Grade 7 and 8


quality of life. This course is designed to focus specifically in the area of martial arts. Third year

Karate for 7th or 8th grade students.

0849 Girls Athletics03823000

0850 Boys Athletics

03823000

Sports Available

Basketball

Volleyball

Football

Track

Designed for students interested in participating in competitive team sports. Students must be

available before school, after school, evenings and Saturdays for practice sessions and games. A

physical examination is required.

Maximum team size for each sport will be established and maintained based on written criteria. If

enrollment exceeds the number that can be accommodated on the teams, then students will

compete for the available positions. Students who are not selected for a team will be assigned to

an off-season conditioning class until the beginning of a new sport. This procedure will be used for

each sport


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The Adapted Academics Classes offer an alternate curriculum emphasizing independent living skills,

functional academics, vocational training, and recreation/leisure skills for students with moderate




03273430


9000COMM

0857 Adapted Math

03103100

0858 Adapted Science/Health03060800


03343100


90000867



communication, routine and structure, and choice making for students with severe to profound




9000COMM

0857 Adapted Math

03103000


03060700


03343000


90000767


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Special Education

0995 Content Mastery-CM

90000995


90000999


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ELECTIVES

GRADE 6

Elective Offerings Will Vary By Campus

0669 Choir

02920000Designed to instruct students in music fundamentals and correct vocal and choral techniques. This

is a performing choir.

0670 Art (Bush Middle School I.B. students only)

02880000

Length: 1 SemesterDesigned to provide students with an opportunity to broaden their knowledge and experience by

participating in a variety of art activities. Appreciation of art as a part of the present and past

civilization is an integral part of the program. This course assists in preparing students for the

challenges offered by the International Baccalaureate program through sustained habits for success.

0671 Art02880000

Length: 1 yearDesigned to provide students with an opportunity to broaden their knowledge and experience by

participating in a variety of art activities. Appreciation of art as a part of the present and past

civilization is an integral part of the program.

0672 Band

02910000Designed for sixth grade students who wish to learn to play a wind or percussion instrument. The

instruction emphasizes fundamental cognitive, executive, and social musical skills.

0673 Orchestra

02930000Designed to provide students an excellent and enduring musical education, while at the same time

furnishing a focal point for musically gifted students and those seeking excellence of achievement.


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0674 Theater Arts

80800674

Length: 1 yearDesigned to provide students an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities related to

the field of theater arts.

0675 Theater Arts80800674

Length: 1 semesterDesigned to provide students an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities related to

the field of theater arts.

0676 Exploratory Languages

80800676Designed to provide students an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities related to

the field of languages.

0679 Life Skills80800679Designed to provide students an opportunity to participate in a wide array of activities including

communication, decision making, goal setting, problem solving, and health.

0927 Skill Builders

85000927

Grade 6

Length: 1 to 4 SemestersDesigned to strengthen student content, thinking, and study strategies. Students will be identified

based on academic need. This course is designed to provide remediation on existing curriculum

objectives.

0632 STAAR Math

04100632

Length: 1 yearDesigned for students, identified by the campus, needing acceleration in mathematics.

0602 Character Education

80800602Designed to help students focus on character traits that strengthen self-confidence and

interpersonal skills.

0683 Tech Applications (Length: 1 Year)

Grade 6

03580120Designed for students based on teacher recommendations and student application. Students will

work on a variety of technology projects during the course of the year. Programs used include:

Photostory 3, Jodix, Audacity, Windows Movie Maker, I-movie, Front Page, Flash, and Fireworks.


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0682 Problem Solving

80800682

Designed to help students solve real world problems through integration and application of content

knowledge in a variety of settings. Intended to increase organizational and note taking skills in

order to help students with the transition from elementary to middle school. Focuses on various

class room related skills, including algebraic reasoning, the writing process, public speaking,

reading comprehension, geography, and etiquette.

0997 Network Broadcasting

84700897Designed to help students gain knowledge through hands on approach in the field of broadcasting

and presentation technology.

Other0600 Advisory

80800100

Special Education

0681 PAS Psychology/Social Skills

90000681Deals with the students self-concept in the development of social/behavioral and class survival

skills dealing with stress and feelings, decision making, and alternatives to aggression. Emphasis is

on the application of these skills to allow the student to deal with persons and daily events in a

manner that allows him to function optimally in a school setting. Placement in this course is



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ELECTIVES

GRADES 7 AND 8

Course Offerings May Vary By Campus

A fee may be required for materials.

0768 Art

Grade 7

03503001Designed to help students learn and develop abilities in foundational art concepts and to gain

knowledge of the elements and principles of design. The course emphasis is two and three

dimensional, with activities in basic design, drawing, painting, printmaking, pottery, and sculpture.

0868 Art

Grade 8

03503002

Pre-requisite: Art 1 or teacher permissionDesigned to help students develop their abilities in basic art concepts; and to apply students

knowledge of the elements and principles of design to new art concepts. The course emphasis is

two and three dimensional, with activities in basic design, drawing, painting, printmaking, pottery,

sculpture, textiles and drafts.

0877 Art History Studio Pre-AP

Grade 8

03253002Students will discover exciting things about art history as they create advanced projects relating to

themes from prehistoric cave drawings to modern sculpture.

0869 Art Pre AP

Grade 8

03503002Pre-requisite: 1 year of art & teacher approvalDesigned as an advanced course in which students will continue to develop their artistic skills and

comprehension. Students will focus on advanced drawing, design, painting and printmaking

techniques, as well as advanced methods of creating three-dimensional sculptures using clay, wire

and paper mache.


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0971 Communication Application (Speech)

Grade 7 & 8

03241400

Length: 1 Semester (.5 High School Credit)Improves interpersonal communications and public speaking skills. Students will explore the role of

verbal communications, nonverbal communications, public speaking and rhetorical criticism. This is

the only course that satisfies speech requirement for graduation.

0774 Theater Arts

Grade 7

03253001Designed to help students develop skills through participation in the performing and technical

aspects of theater. Included are activities such as pantomime, group improvisation, storytelling,

dramatic interpretation, and the study of theater history, stage lighting, make-up, costume and set

design.

0775 Advanced Theater Arts

Grade 7

03253001

Prerequisite: 0774 Theater ArtsDesigned for the more advanced theater arts student. Emphasis will be placed on more expressive

use of the body and voice, acting and theater concepts, and the skills, analysis and evaluation of

theatrical experiences.

0874 Theater Arts

Grade 8

03253002Designed to help students develop skills through participation in the performing and technical

aspects of theater. Included are activities such as pantomime, group improvisation, storytelling,

dramatic interpretation, and the study of theater history, stage lighting, make-up, costume and set

design.

0875 Advanced Theater ArtsGrade 8

03253002

Prerequisite: 0774 or 0874 Theater ArtsDesigned for the more advanced theater arts student. Emphasis will be placed on more expressive

use of the body and voice, acting and theater concepts, and the skills, analysis, and evaluation of

theatrical experiences.


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0876 Theatre Productions

Grade 8

03253002

Prerequisite: 0774 or 0775 Theatre Arts and Teacher Recommendation

Designed for students who want to participate in full-length play production. Every effort will bemade to ensure that each student will have a vital role in the production. Students will be required

to attend after school rehearsals for several consecutive weeks, as well as purchase their own

script and be responsible for their costumes. This is not a competitive theatre class, but a high

quality production. Students should expect daily homework, both oral and written.

Music

Students entering the music program are expected to develop their musical

aptitudes to the greatest extent possible.Advancement in the program shall beconditional upon performance inthe class and/or audition.Students are expected

to attend all performances and extra rehearsals/sectionals. Students may be

asked to obtain an inexpensive uniform to be used at all concerts,festivals, and

contests. Students using a school owned instrument would be required to

maintainthe instrument. Participationin UIL activities and other competitions is

expected.

0779 Music Ensemble

Grade 703154501

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and membership in choir/band/orchestra

organization.Affords students the opportunity to refine their musical and technical skills, and use methods

appropriate to the type of ensemble. The students will have the opportunity to perform ensemble

music at school and in public. Opportunities will be provided for self-expression and to explore

career and recreational potentials through participation in music.

0879 Music Ensemble

Grade 803154507

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and membership in choir/band/orchestra

organization.Affords students the opportunity to refine their musical and technical skills, and use methods

appropriate to the type of ensemble. The students will have the opportunity to perform ensemble

music at school and in public. Opportunities will be provided for self-expression and to explore

career and recreational potentials through participation in music.


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