Doerre Course Selection

7th to 8th grade

Important Dates to Remember

Feb. 12th– Last day to turn in schedule form to your Social Stuides teacher

Feb. 12th– Last day to turn in Office Application and copy of report

card to the counseling office.

February– Course Input through Soc. St.

May 31st– Last day to turn in OCPE form

**JUNE 12th– Last day for schedule changes**

High School Graduation PlanFoundation Plan with Endorsements :4 years English4 years Math*4 years Science3 years Social Studies1 year PE2 years Foreign Language*1 year Fine Arts*7 Electives from one of the following endorsements:1. STEM2. Business and Industry3. Public Services4. Art/Humanities5. Multi-Disciplinary

High School Credit Classes at Doerre

• All high school credit courses grades are posted on your high school transcript

• A student who misses more than 9 days in a semester will be denied credit unless Dr. note is presented

• Students must be present on the day of the course final exam or they will receive a zero unless they provide a Dr. note

• Exams may not be taken early

Typical 8th grade Schedule

English/Language Arts (R, Pre AP, GT)

Math (R), Pre-Algebra (Pre AP)

Algebra (Pre AP or GT)

Science (R, Pre AP, GT)

Social Studies (R, Pre AP, GT)

3 Electives

English/Language Arts

• ______Regulars• ______Pre AP• ______GT

Math

• _____Regulars• _____ Pre-Algebra –Pre AP• _____ Algebra I – Pre AP• _____Algebra I – GT

Science

• _____Regulars• _____ Pre AP• _____GT

Social Studies

• _____Regulars• _____ Pre AP• _____GT

PRESENTING:THE DOERREELECTIVES!

FULL YEARELECTIVES

Boys PE / Girls PE

Boys PE or Girls PE are not required in 8th grade, but can be selected as one of your

three elective choices

ATHLETIC SEASONS

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL BASKETBALL

BOYS FOOTBALL BASKETBALL

8th graders must have PE in their schedule in order to move into Athletics during the year. Students do not have to be in Athletics to take any other sport.

ART

INTRODUCTORY $

INTERMEDIATE $+

ADVANCED $+ FEE

INTRODUCTORY INTERMEDIATE +

ADVANCED +

No Previous Band -$

Previous Band-$

Orchestra-$

BOYS-$

INTERMEDIATE GIRLS-$

ADVANCED GIRLS-$

Fees

Rehearsals

Spanish I or French I• Must have a year end average in ELA of 80 or

higher• High school credit course with intense

curriculum/expectations –Grade will post to high school transcript for colleges to see

• Students required to do homework and study vocabulary and grammar 20-30 minutes per night

• Recommend strong study skills and goodattendance

Spanish II

• Prerequisite – Successful completion of Spanish I

• Satisfies 2nd year requirement for Recommended Graduation Plan

• Expectation is to perform at a high level of proficiency at the 2nd year level with grade posting to your high school transcript

Spanish I for Native Speakers

Accelerated Spanish course for native speakers who demonstrate readiness on a placement test showing informal Spanish skills in listening, speaking, reading and

writing Spanish.

OFFICE AIDE

NEEDED:

• SATISFACTORY CONDUCT

• GOOD ATTENDANCE

• CONFIDENTIALITY

• POSITIVE ATTITUDE

• C AVERAGE OR BETTER IN EACH

CLASS

Digital Design Media Production

• Prerequisite –No more than 2 U’s in Technology Application grades in 6th or 7th grade

• Combines computer skills of electronic design, editing, and production of a product

• Mastery of Reading and Math TAKS required• High School Credit Elective Course • Full year course

Reading Adolescent Literature

For students who read on or above grade level and enjoy the opportunity to select books to read and share with others in class – FULL YEAR

For students who enjoy a challenging, mental math course and have strong math skills.FULL YEAR COURSE

NUMBER SENSE

Path I HS

• Provides instructional support for Pre AP classes

• Requires in school tutoring and after school tutoring

• Builds study and research skills• High School Elective credit

SEMESTER ELECTIVES

Each class is a half year course.

You must choose two to equal a full year.

Intro to Tech Theater

This class will includes units of study in play analysis, stage set up, along with props, costume and make up.

Crafts• 3 dimensional Art class with hands on

art projects• Fee required to cover cost of projects• No previous experience with Art needed

Reading Adolescent Literature

For students who read on or above grade level and enjoy the opportunity to select books to read and

share with others in class

For students who enjoy a challenging, mental math course and have strong math skills.

NUMBER SENSE

Touch System Data Entry

ONE SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT (formerly Keyboarding)

Principles of Human Services

Semester high school credit class that covers personal human development, human services careers such as child care, cooking, decision making skills, and positive relationships

Professional Communications

• Semester High School Credit• Students will explore a variety of career

options and develop an understanding of the relationship between academic skills and potential career goals

Communication Applications

• High school credit speech class that develops professional and social speaking skills

Health• High School Credit Elective• Topics include personal responsibility for

fitness and wellness

High School Credit CoursesFULL YEAR COURSES

• Spanish I• Spanish II• French I• Digital Design Media Production• Algebra I• Path I

SEMESTER COURSES

• Touch System Data Entry (Keyboarding)• Professional Communications (Career Connections)• Health• Communication Applications• Principles of Human Services (Skills for Living)

This powerpoint will be available on the Doerre website beginning tomorrow. Please also visit the Klein ISD homepage for new graduation plan information

CHOOSE WISELY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS NEXT YEAR!!