Registration 2019 2020 Parents and Students 7 th

Registration 2019 -2020 Parents and Students: 7 th Grade

TSMS Leadership team v Principal- Justin Barrett v Assistant Principal- Magan Locey v Assistant Principal- Melanie Parrish v Assistant Principal- Darius Ingram v Assessment Administrator- Trisha Erwin v Counselor (A- G)- Alyssa Aguillon v Counselor (H-O)- Melissa Clayton v Counselor (P-Z)- Lauren Brown

Working Together Problem: Typical Chain Contact: “My child seems depressed. ” Counselor “My child is failing/not doing well in a class. ” Teacher-first line of contact, then counselor if needed. “My child’s schedule is wrong. ” Counselor- through use of the counselor request form “My child is having a problem with a teacher. ” problems better communicate. issues to the Counselor-for adjustment or ideas on how to Assistant Principal- for personnel once parent has spoken teacher. Counselors at TSMS are always happy to help in any way possible!

It takes a village…. . As a team we will celebrate each achievement, empathize with all the defeats while still holding them accountable for their actions. Middle school is the time to equip our students with the tools they need to be successful young adults in an everchanging world. The Voice of the School Counselor, November/December 2006

TRINITY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL FACTS Secondary Campus Mascot: Titan 8: 30 am- 3: 45 pm 45 minute classes 4 lunches Lockers Hallway PE/Athletics School Colors: Green and Gold Established: 2006 Current Enrollment: 990 We at Trinity Springs will authentically educate both students and staff through support, teamwork, and high expectations, by teaching, modeling, and mentoring.

Proud to be a Titan v. Athletics v. AVID v. Band v. Choir v. Theatre v. Cheer v. Art v. Spanish v. STEM v. PALS v. Advisory v. Clubs v. Virtual Courses

Middle school registration During registration, your child will be given a “practice” registration form to assist them in selecting their courses. Course Guides outlining courses and their descriptions will be available online. Parents and students should discuss options available and make decisions regarding course requests. Registration will be completed through a google. doc. This will close on February 23, 2019.

Middle School Course Guide Keller ISD Website

Pre-AP/GT Classes Pre-AP/GT classes are offered at the middle school to help students gain the “Edge” in college preparation by: Getting a head start on college level work Improving writing skills and problemsolving techniques Developing study habits necessary for handling rigorous course work

What Factors to Consider when Deciding about Enrolling in Pre-AP/GT Classes Academic strengths/Areas of Giftedness Commitment to academics Extracurricular activities Family support

STAAR EOC Testing Requirements

English, Science, and Social Studies Think About: Academic, Pre-AP GT levels NOTE: In order to take Pre-AP GT English, Science or Social Studies course, a student must be an identified GT student.

Math – Where does your child fit? https: //drive. google. com/file/d /1 Op 4 bxy 0 Jdm. A 5 Qqxkol. B 51 g. Iez 2 v. UB 1 LR/view Think About: Academic, Honors, Pre-AP, or Pre-AP GT levels Enrollment in Algebra I or Pre-AP Algebra 1 requires that Pre-AP Math 7 was successfully completed.

***2 elective credits of alternates required when registering online in case your 1 st elective choice does not work in your schedule, is full, or is not offered. ELA 7 Math 7 Science 7 Social S 7 Advisory PE or Athletics Full Year or 2 semester choices

7 th Grade Course Request ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Language Arts 7 Double Blocked PRE-AP/GT Language Arts 7 Double Blocked Math 7/ Honors Math 7 Accelerated/GT Math 7 Science 7 PRE-AP/GT Science 7 Social Studies 7 Pre-AP/GT Social Studies 7

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Counts as one elective choice • PE, Partner PE, Tennis – No Physical required What’s next? Full Year Electives. May choose one of these or choose 2 semester electives *Required applications will be sent once you have indicated interest by choosing the class on HAC or you may pick up an application from the teacher at the class representative table after this presentation. . • Athletics- Competitive Tennis team (Physical Required and online completion of application) • Off-Campus PE (Contact TSMS Counseling Office after Spring Break for information) Note- the state requires 2 full years of physical activity in grades 6 through 8. Having taken PE in 6 th grade now requires that they only have one more year- Recommended for 7 th grade Choir, Band, Art, Partner Art*, Theatre and AVID will be offered. (Students will go through an invitation/notice of interest, application and selection process. ) At registration, a student will choose an elective and if selected for AVID will replace that elective choice.

• Students who have passed STAAR tests (Recommended)

Additional Semester Elective Options ( will choose 2 and 2 alternates) College and Career Readiness Conversational Spanish Creative Writing Career Investigations-Introduction to Audio/Video Production • Gateway to Technology- Energy, Environment and Flight(HS elective semester credit earned) • Touch System Data Entry ONLINE (HS elective semester credit earned) • •

Required Intervention Courses Campus staff will identify and place students after the STAAR scores are returned in June Full year courses that will replace electives May participate in athletics before school if necessary Reading Styles For students who did not meet minimum expectations on most recent STAAR reading test Math Quest For students who did not meet minimum expectations on most recent STAAR math test. Advisory-mandatory full-year course required for each middle school student.

How do I register for classes? An email will be sent to parents/guardians using their email on file (through HAC) This email will have the link to the google. doc where you will put in your course selections/requests. After filling out the google. doc, an email copy of the information will be sent to parents/guardians for their records.

Registration Reminders Registration is only available online. You cannot take the same course twice. You must register for a total of 8 classes. The 2019 -2020 Course Guide provides descriptions of courses and prerequisites. If a change needs to be made prior to Feb. 23, simply resubmit the google. doc Changes to course requests closes on Feb. 23 rd. All changes after closing must be made in writing by April 1, 2019.

SAVE Committee Process Are you placed correctly? Is the Pre-AP or Pre-AP GT level the correct level for you? Please choose carefully! After April 1 st, no changes to course requests will be allowed (including level changes). Students must remain in Pre-AP or Pre-AP GT courses through the end of the 2 nd week of school and have the opportunity to request a level change until the end of the 7 th week of school. April 28 th ends the opportunity for a course To 1. 2. 3. request a SAVE Committee, you must have: Turned in all assignments. Attended multiple tutorials. Retested when needed. request change. Only changes pertaining to graduation plans and/or computer errors will be addressed. A student who does not submit a course request change before April 28 th will not be eligible for a schedule change. Then, you will fill out a SAVE form in the Counseling Center. A parent/teacher/student conference is required PRIOR to turning in a SAVE form. Turning in a SAVE form is not an automatic level change. Most likely you will have a meeting with your parents, teacher, AP, and counselor to determine correct placement for this subject.

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Questions? Please contact us via e-mail. Last names A-G Last names P-Z Alyssa Aguillon Lauren Brown Alyssa. Aguillon@kellerisd. net Lauren. Brown@kellerisd. net Trinity Springs Middle School 817 -744 -3500 Last names H-O Melissa Clayton Melissa. Clayton@kellerisd. net