2014-2015 Course Selection Information for Grade Seven

2014-2015 Course Selection Information for Grade SevenFranklin Regional Middle School

ACADEMIC COREChoose one math course with an X. CourseXRequired CourseEnglish 7XRequired CourseReading 7XRequired CourseScience 7XRequired CourseSocial Studies 7XRequired CourseMath 7Accelerated Math 7Algebra I

MIDDLE COREChoose 5 courses with an X and choose 2 alternate courses with an A. For performance music students(band, chorus, chorus/band, strings, strings/chorus), choose your performance music selection, 2 courses with an X and 2 alternate courses with an A.CourseXRequired CourseBand 7Chorus 7Band/Chorus 7Strings 7Strings/Chorus 7Music 7Taking Charge 7Fit Kids 7Keyboarding 7Keyboarding Applications 7**Money Management 7Multimedia 7Physical Education/Health 7XRequired CoursePrinciples of Technology 7Visual Arts 7

MIDDLE COREChoose 5 courses with an X and choose 2 alternate courses with an A. For performance music students(band, chorus, chorus/band, strings, strings/chorus), choose your performance music selection, 2 courses with an X and 2 alternate courses with an A.CourseXRequired CourseBand 7Chorus 7Band/Chorus 7Strings 7Strings/Chorus 7Music 7Taking Charge 7AFit Kids 7XKeyboarding 7XKeyboarding Applications 7**Money Management 7AMultimedia 7XPhysical Education/Health 7XRequired CoursePrinciples of Technology 7XVisual Arts 7XSAMPLE SELECTIONS FOR A 7TH GRADER WHO IS NOT A PERFORMANCE MUSIC STUDENT

MIDDLE COREChoose 5 courses with an X and choose 2 alternate courses with an A. For performance music students(band, chorus, chorus/band, strings, strings/chorus), choose your performance music selection, 2 courses with an X and 2 alternate courses with an A.CourseXRequired CourseBand 7XChorus 7Band/Chorus 7Strings 7Strings/Chorus 7Music 7Taking Charge 7AFit Kids 7XKeyboarding 7Keyboarding Applications 7**Money Management 7AMultimedia 7Physical Education/Health 7XRequired CoursePrinciples of Technology 7Visual Arts 7XSAMPLE SELECTIONS FOR A 7TH GRADER WHO IS A PERFORMANCE MUSIC STUDENT

WORLD LANGUAGESChoose one course with an X. CourseXRequired CourseFrench 7Spanish 7

Academic CoreAll students will schedule five courses in the academic core. Please note that data such as classroom academic performance, PSSA Mathematics performance, and teacher recommendation will be considered for placement in Accelerated Math 7, as this rigorous course prepares students to take Algebra I as an 8th grader.

Middle CoreEvery student will spend two periods each day in middle core classes. Most of the courses offered have a duration of twelve weeks (one trimester). Every student is required to take physical education/health and five other trimester courses. Performance music students (band, chorus, chorus/band, strings, and strings/chorus) will be able to schedule two trimester courses in addition to physical education/health and their performance music course. Additionally, please note Keyboarding is a prerequisite for Keyboarding Applications 7**.

World LanguagesPlease note that the world language that a student chose in sixth grade will be the language of study through 8th grade.

Special Scheduling SituationsPlease note the following regarding special scheduling situations:If a student is taking a math course not listed on the course selection sheet, please note that course on the blank line in the Academic Core section.Students requiring learning support seminar will be scheduled by their case manager.Students requiring gifted support seminar will be scheduled by their gifted coordinator.

Student AssignmentsAccording to Board Policy 8301, the building principal shall determine classroom assignments for students in order to develop balanced classes. If parents wish to bring to the principals attention any special needs of the child, they may do so in writing or e-mail without requesting a specific teacher. Information shall be provided prior to June 1st so that consideration may be given to the request.

Final ThoughtsPlease contact your counselor, Mrs. Pundai, with any questions.We are not scheduling exploratory courses at this time.Course selection sheets must be returned to your homeroom teacher on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.