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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
Carrollton, Texas 76007
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
Carrollton, Texas 75006
972-968-4400
Ted Polk Middle SchoolMichelle Bailey - Principal
2001 Kelly Boulevard
Carrollton, Texas 75006
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
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 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
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.
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
Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
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
success in the College Boards AP Program.
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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
Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
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
0658 Adapted Science/Health
03060600
0666 Adapted Social Studies
02870000
0667 Functional Skills
90000667
Special Education
0995 Content Mastery-CM
90000995
0999 Behavior Resource-BRS
90000999
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GRADE 7
English Language Arts
0703 Pre-AP 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
course assists in preparing students for the challenges offered by the International Baccalaureate
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.
0778 Interdisciplinary Seminar: LEAP (Perry Middle School students only)
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
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.
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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0706 Language Arts: ESL Level I
03200400Offered 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.
0707 Language Arts: ESL Level II
03200400Offered 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.
0708 Language Arts: ESL Level III
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.
0709 Language Arts: Newcomers
03200400Offered to the non-English speaking newcomer students less than 12 months in US schools in order
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.
0712 Fundamentals of Language Arts
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
Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
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
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.
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.
0721 Fundamentals of Reading
03273420Description for 0717 Reading Improvement applies to this course. Placement in this course is
determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
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
determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
0723 MAC Reading Improvement
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
course assists in preparing students for the challenges offered by the International Baccalaureate
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.
0728 Fundamentals of Math
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
Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
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
0736 Science: Newcomers
03060700Designed 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
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
03060700Differentiated 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 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
the challenges offered by the Advanced Placement program through sustained habits necessary for
success in the College Boards AP Program.
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0275 Pre-DIP Science (Bush Middle School I.B. students only)
03060700This course focuses in the interdisciplinary nature of science; however, much of the content focus is
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.
0738 Science: LEAP (Perry Middle School students only)
03060700Differentiated 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 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 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 class will go beyond the requiredcurriculum 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.
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
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, Earthand space science, and organisms and environments.
0740 PAS Science
03060700Description for 0739 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
Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
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
students for the challenges offered by the Advanced Placement program through sustained habits
necessary for success in the College Boards AP Program.
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
Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
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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
Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
Physical Education / Athletics
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).
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
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. This is the
1st year Karate for 7th or 8th grade students
0753 Karate II
Grades 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. This is the
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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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
Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
0755 Adapted Reading
03273420
0756 Adapted Language Arts
9000COMM
0757 Adapted Math
03103000
0758 Adapted Science/Health03060700
0766 Adapted Social Studies
03343000
0767 Functional Skills
90000767
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.
0756 Adapted Language Arts
9000COMM
0757 Adapted Math
03103000
0758 Adapted Science/Health
03060700
0766 Adapted Social Studies
03343000
0767 Functional Skills
90000767
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Special Education
0995 Content Mastery-CM90000995
0999 Behavior Resource-BRS
90000999
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GRADE 8
English/Language Arts
0803 Pre-AP 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
success in the College Boards AP Program.
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
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.
0878 Interdisciplinary Seminar: LEAP (Perry Middle School students only)
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
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.
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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.
0806 Language Arts: ESL Level I
03200500Offered 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.
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.
0808 Language Arts: ESL Level III
03200500Offered to the limited English speaking students with TELPAS reading level 4 and four years or less
in US schools in order that they may develop proficiency in English and proceed into the regular
courses. Students also take regular Language Arts or Reading Improvement.
0809 Language Arts: Newcomers
03200500Offered 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 three periods daily.
0812 Fundamentals of Language Arts
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
Positive Attitude to Success (PAS) classroom. Placement in this course is determined by the
Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
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0814 MAC Language Arts
03200530Designed to facilitate independence in functional situations at the student's ability level. The
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
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.
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.
0821 Fundamentals of Reading
03273430Description for 0817 Reading Improvement applies to this course. Placement in this course is
determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
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
course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
0823 MAC Reading Improvement
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.
0828 Fundamentals of Math
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
Success (PAS) classroom. Placement in this course is determined by the Admission, Review, and
Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
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0830 MAC Math
03103100Designed to facilitate independence in functional situations at the student's ability level. The
course includes numeration, computation, and personal and consumer math. Placement in this
course is determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
Science
0836 Science: Newcomers
03060800Designed 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
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
03060800Differentiated 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 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. 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.
0285 Pre-DIP Science (Bush Middle School I.B. students only)
03060800This course focuses in the interdisciplinary nature of science; however, much of the content focus is
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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0838 Science: LEAP (Perry Middle School students only)
03060800Differentiated 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 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. 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.
0839 Science
03060800Science is interdisciplinary in nature; 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 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 spacescience, and organisms and environments.
0840 PAS Science
03060800Description for 0839 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
Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
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
course assists in preparing students for the challenges offered by the International Baccalaureate
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
Positive Attitude to Success (PAS) classroom. Placement in this course is determined by the
Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
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
Per state law, students must complete 4 semesters of physical education during middle school. A
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
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 art. Secondyear
Karate for 7th or 8th grade students.
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0852 Karate III
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. 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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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
Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
0855 Adapted Reading
03273430
0856 Adapted Language Arts
9000COMM
0857 Adapted Math
03103100
0858 Adapted Science/Health03060800
0866 Adapted Social Studies
03343100
0867 Functional Skills
90000867
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.
0856 Adapted Language Arts
9000COMM
0857 Adapted Math
03103000
0858 Adapted Science/Health
03060700
0866 Adapted Social Studies
03343000
0867 Functional Skills
90000767
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Special Education
0995 Content Mastery-CM
90000995
0999 Behavior Resource-BRS
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
determined by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee.
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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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