Doerre Course Selection 7 th to 8 th grade Slide 2 Important
Dates to Remember Dec. 12th Last day to turn in schedule form to
your ELA teacher Dec. 12th Last day to turn in Office Application
and copy of report card to the counseling office. May 29th Last day
to turn in OCPE form **JUNE 11th Last day for schedule changes**
Slide 3 High School Graduation Plan Foundation Plan with
Endorsements : 4 years English 4 years Math* 4 years Science 3
years Social Studies 1 year PE 2 years Foreign Language* 1 year
Fine Arts* 7 Electives from one of the following endorsements: 1.
STEM 2. Business and Industry 3. Public Services 4. Art/Humanities
5. Multi-Disciplinary Slide 4 Distinguished Graduation Plan 4
credits of Math including Algebra II 4 credits of Science
Curriculum requirements of at least one endorsement. Slide 5 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 Slide 6 Typical 8 th grade
Schedule English/Language Arts (R, Pre AP, GT) Math (R), Algebra
(Pre AP or GT) Science (R, Pre AP, GT) Social Studies (R, Pre AP,
GT) 3 Electives Slide 7 Your will take Reading and Math STAAR tests
this year. If unsuccessful on one or both of these tests, you will
lose electives and take Power Math and/or Power Reading. Slide 8
Filling out your course selection form Complete your information
accurately so we can contact you Circle your choice for each
academic class If you qualify for GT, please indicate next to your
selection choice Slide 9 English/Language Arts Regular Pre AP (Exit
window for PreAP is the end of the first semester) * Please
indicate GT if qualified Slide 10 Math Regular Algebra I Pre AP *
Please indicate GT if qualified Slide 11 Science Regular Pre AP
(Exit window for PreAP is the end of the first semester) * Please
indicate GT if qualified Slide 12 Social Studies Regular Pre AP
(Exit window for PreAP is the end of the first semester) * Please
indicate GT if qualified Slide 13 You will have 3 electives if you
are successful on STAAR tests Please circle a total of 3 full year
electives PE is not required if you took PE in 6 th and 7 th grade.
You must choose 2 semester courses to equal one full year. Indicate
3 alternate electives in the FAR RIGHT COLUMN just in case your
schedule does not allow one of your first three choices. Slide 14
PRESENTING: THE DOERRE ELECTIVES! Slide 15 FULL YEAR ELECTIVES FULL
YEAR ELECTIVES Slide 16 Boys PE / Girls PE Boys PE or Girls PE are
not required in 8 th grade, but can be selected as one of your
three elective choices Slide 17 ATHLETIC SEASONS GIRLS vVOLLEYBALL
vBASKETBALL BOYS v FOOTBALL vBASKETBALL 8 th 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.
Slide 18 ART INTRODUCTORY $ INTERMEDIATE $+ ADVANCED $+ FEE Slide
19 INTRODUCTORY INTERMEDIATE + ADVANCED + Slide 20 No Previous Band
-$ Previous Band-$ Orchestra-$ Slide 21 BOYS-$ INTERMEDIATE GIRLS-$
ADVANCED GIRLS-$ Fees Rehearsals Slide 22 EXPLORATORY LANGUAGE
Intermediate school elective class that explores different
languages around the world Not a High School Credit! Slide 23
Spanish I or French I 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 good attendance Slide 24 Spanish II
Prerequisite Successful completion of Spanish I Satisfies 2 nd year
requirement for Recommended Graduation Plan Expectation is to
perform at a high level of proficiency at the 2 nd year level with
grade posting to your high school transcript Slide 25 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. Slide
26 OFFICE AIDE NEEDED: SATISFACTORY CONDUCT GOOD ATTENDANCE
CONFIDENTIALITY POSITIVE ATTITUDE C AVERAGE OR BETTER IN EACH CLASS
Slide 27 Digital Design Media Production Prerequisite No more than
2 Us in Technology Application grades in 6 th or 7 th grade
Combines computer skills of electronic design, editing, and
production of a product Mastery of Reading and Math STAAR required
High School Credit Elective Course Full year course Slide 28
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 Slide 29 For students who enjoy a
challenging, mental math course and have strong math skills. FULL
YEAR COURSE NUMBER SENSE Slide 30 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 Slide 31 SEMESTER ELECTIVES Each class is a half
year course. You must choose two to equal a full year. Slide 32
Intro to Tech Theater This class will includes units of study in
play analysis, stage set up, along with props, costume and make up.
Slide 33 Crafts 3 dimensional Art class with hands on art projects
Fee required to cover cost of projects No previous experience with
Art needed Slide 34 OFFICE AIDE NEEDED: SATISFACTORY CONDUCT GOOD
ATTENDANCE CONFIDENTIALITY POSITIVE ATTITUDE C AVERAGE OR BETTER IN
EACH CLASS Slide 35 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 Slide 36 For students
who enjoy a challenging, mental math course and have strong math
skills. NUMBER SENSE Slide 37 Touch System Data Entry ONE SEMESTER
OF HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT (formerly Keyboarding) Slide 38 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
Slide 39 Professional Communications Semester High School Credit
Elective Students will explore a variety of career options and
develop an understanding of the relationship between academic
skills and potential career goals Slide 40 Communication
Applications High school elective credit class that develops
professional and social speaking skills Slide 41 Health High School
Credit Elective Topics include personal responsibility for fitness
and wellness Slide 42 High School Credit Courses FULL 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) Slide 43 This powerpoint will be available on
the Doerre website. Please also visit the Klein ISD homepage for
graduation plan information. www.kleinisd.net Slide 44 CHOOSE
WISELY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS NEXT YEAR!! Slide 45
