Doerre Course Selection

7th to 8th grade

Important Dates to Remember

Jan. 27th – Last day to turn in course selection form to your ELA teacher

Jan. 27th – Last day to turn in Office Application and copy of report

card to the ELA teacher.May 13th– Last day to turn in Off Campus PE form**JUNE 9th– Last day for schedule changes**

High School Graduation PlanFoundation Plan with Endorsements :4 years English4 years Math*4 years Science3 years Social Studies1 year PE2 years Foreign Language*1 year Fine Arts*3 Electives4 Electives from one of the following endorsements:1. STEM2. Business and Industry3. Public Services4. Art/Humanities5. Multi-Disciplinary

Distinguished Graduation Plan

• 4 credits of Math including Algebra II• 4 credits of Science• Curriculum requirements of at least one

endorsement.

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 a doctor 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 doctor note

• Exams may not be taken early

Typical 8th grade ScheduleEnglish/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

You will take Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies STAAR tests this year.

Students unsuccessful on Math or Reading will not be promoted to the 9th grade.

English/Language Arts

• 8000 Regular• 8001 Pre AP(Circle your choice and indicate if you are GT)

Math

• 8200 Regular • 0333PAJ Algebra 1– PreAP*

*(successful completion of 7th grade Math PreAP students only)

• 0343PAJ Geometry – PreAP* *(successful completion of Algebra 1 students only)

(Circle your choice and indicate if you are GT)

Science

• 8300 Regular• 8301 Pre AP

(Circle your choice and indicate if you are GT)

Social Studies

• 8400 Regular• 8401 Pre AP

(Circle your choice and indicate if you are GT)

PRESENTING:THE DOERREELECTIVES!

FULL YEARELECTIVES

Boys PE / Girls PE

Boys PE or Girls PE is NOT REQUIRED in 8th grade if you have already done two years at the intermediate level, but can be selected

as one of your three elective choices

ATHLETIC SEASONS

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL BASKETBALL

BOYS FOOTBALL BASKETBALL

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

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

higher• High school credit course with intense

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

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

• Recommend strong study skills and goodattendance

Spanish II• Prerequisite – Successful completion of

Spanish I• Satisfies 2nd year requirement for

Recommended Graduation Plan• Expectation is to perform at a high level of

proficiency at the 2nd year level with grade posting to your high school transcript

ART

INTRODUCTORY $

INTERMEDIATE $+

ADVANCED $+ FEE

INTRODUCTORY INTERMEDIATE +ADVANCED +

No Previous Band -$

Previous Band-$

Orchestra-$

BOYS-$

INTERMEDIATE GIRLS-$

ADVANCED GIRLS-$

Fees

Rehearsals

EXPLORATORY LANGUAGE Intermediate school elective class that

explores different languages around the world –Not a High School Credit!

OFFICE AIDE

NEEDED:• SATISFACTORY CONDUCT• GOOD ATTENDANCE• CONFIDENTIALITY• POSITIVE ATTITUDE• C AVERAGE OR BETTER IN EACH

CLASS

Reading Adolescent Literature For students who read on or above grade

level and enjoy the opportunity to select books to read and share with others in class – FULL YEAR

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

NUMBER SENSE

Digital Design Media Production• Prerequisite – Proficient in Technology

Applications and no more than 2 U’s in Technology Application grades in 6th or 7th grade

• Project based course focused on learning design theory and technology skills to produce visual and audio products.

• High School Credit Elective Course • Full year course

Digital Design Media Production (Hybrid)

• Prerequisite –Proficient in Technology Application and student should be a goal-oriented, self-motivated, independent learner.

• Advanced level, fast-paced virtual environment. Project- based course focused on learning design theory and technology skills to produce visual and audio products.

• Students should have a home computer with high-speed internet access and the Adobe CC Suite.

• High School Credit Elective Course • Full year course

Digital Communication in the 21st Century • Prerequisite –Mastery and proficiency of knowledge and

skills in keyboarding, computer skills and word processing.

• Prepares student for the societal demands of increased civic literacy, independent working environments, global awareness and the mastery of a base set of analysis and communication skills

• Combines computer skills of electronic design, editing, and production of a product that requires demonstrations using multimedia tools.

• High School Credit Elective Course • Full year course

Path I HS• Provides instructional support for Pre AP

classes• Requires in school tutoring and after school

tutoring• Builds study and research skills to nurture a

college going/career ready culture.• High School Elective credit

SEMESTER ELECTIVES

Each class is a half year course.

You must choose two to equal a full year.

Intro to Tech TheaterThis class will includes units of study in

play analysis, stage set up, along with props, costume and make up.

Crafts• 3 dimensional Art class with hands on

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

OFFICE AIDE

NEEDED:• SATISFACTORY CONDUCT• GOOD ATTENDANCE• CONFIDENTIALITY• POSITIVE ATTITUDE• C AVERAGE OR BETTER IN EACH

CLASS

Reading Adolescent Literature For students who read on or above grade

level and enjoy the opportunity to select books to read and

share with others in class

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

NUMBER SENSE

Touch System Data Entry

ONE SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT

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

Gateway to Technology I• Collaborative project-based class• Use of design software to design and create virtual

images of playground and furniture• Study history and influence of automation and

robotics• Study of mechanical systems, energy transfer,

machines and computer control systems• Build and program real-world objects that may

include traffic lights, toll booths and robotic arms.• Fee associated with this HS elective course

Gateway to Technology II• Hands-on exploration of electricity, the

behavior and parts of atoms, and sensing devices.

• Students examine the impact of electricity and develop knowledge and skills in basic circuitry design.

• Fee associated with this HS elective course

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

Communication Applications• High school elective credit class that develops

professional and social speaking skills

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

fitness and wellness

High School Credit CoursesFULL YEAR COURSES• Algebra 1• Geometry • Spanish I• Spanish II• French I• Digital Design Media Production• Digital Design Media Production (hybrid)• Digital Communications in the 21st Century• Path I

SEMESTER COURSES• Touch System Data Entry • Professional Communications • Gateway to Technology I• Gateway to Technology II• Health• Communication Applications• Principles of Human Services

This powerpoint will be available on the Doerre website. Please

also visit the Klein ISD homepage for graduation plan

information.

www.kleinisd.net

CHOOSE WISELY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS NEXT YEAR!!