Junior High Course Guide

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DISTRICT VISION
Alvin ISD is a dynamic learning organization committed to excellence for each student and every program.
CORE BELIEFS
• We believe students achieve their maximum potential when provided engaging learning opportunities.
• We believe parents expect excellence in educational experiences that will make each child’s goals
become achievable.
• We believe teachers create a safe and engaging learning environment that fosters the success of each
student.
• We believe campus leaders establish a climate where everyone matters by creating a culture of pride and
ownership in their schools.
• We believe the central office provides the foundation to equip staff with resources in a supportive
environment so that each student has the opportunity to thrive.
• We believe the Board of Trustees engages the community to create an environment where excellence
is prioritized to ensure each student reaches his or her maximum potential.
Alvin ISD Board of Trustees
Earl Humbird
Trustee
Cheryl Harris
President
Nicole Tonini
Vice President
Regan Metoyer
Secretary
Julie Pickren
Trustee
Vivian Scheibel
Trustee
Tiffany Wennerstrom
Trustee
DISCLAIMER
The listing of courses contained in the Alvin ISD Course Planning Guide is by way of announcement only and shall
not be regarded as an offer of contract. The district expressly reserves the right to (1) add or delete courses from
its offerings; (2) change or cancel any course for insufficient enrollment; or (3) revise or change courses, pathway
suggestions and any other policy affecting course offerings. Students and parents may access updates at:
www.alvinisd.net
Alvin Junior High
2300 W. South
Alvin, TX 77511
Phone: 281-245-2770
Trent Thrasher
Jennifer Anderson
Mark Erwin
Jennifer Finegan
Maria Briseno
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Counselor
Counselor
Harby Junior High
1500 Heights Road
Alvin, TX 77511
Phone: 281-585-6626
Lisa Burns
Craig Rhodes
Legenia Edmonson
Julie Guerro Saldivar
Michelle Seay
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Counselor
Counselor
Rodeo Palms Junior High
101 Palm Desert Dr.
Manvel, TX 77578
Phone: 281-245-2078
Shawn Williams
Amy Lewis
Marisa Davis
Kristin Harris
Leslie Reynolds
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Counselor
Counselor
Fairview Junior High
2600 CR 190
Alvin, TX 77511
Phone: 281-245-3100
Bobby Martinez
Greg Bingham
Melissa Spence
Jennefer Bell
Jia LaBlanc
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Counselor
Counselor
Manvel Junior High
7302 McCoy Rd.
Manvel, TX 77578
Phone: 281-245-3700
Raymond Root
LaSherri Sanders
Heather Heil
Shannon Deitch
Lakiesha Williams
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Counselor
Counselor
Nolan Ryan Junior High
11500 Shadow Creek Pkwy.
Pearland, TX 77584
Phone: 281-245-3210
Christina Lovette
Sue Monts
Christopher Barksdale
Heather Perimon
Denise Dean
Danielle Henry
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Counselor
Counselor
General Information
The Student/Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct is located on the Alvin ISD website. Updates to this
document will be provided on the first day of school. It includes information about district procedures, district
services, student dress code, behavioral expectations, and student consequences for rule violations.
Class Information
Required classes are offered in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, and
Fine Arts.
The Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP) program is offered in the core courses, and it is designed to stimulate
and challenge students to perform at an advanced academic level. Junior high Pre-AP courses are great
preparation for the Dual Credit and Advanced Placement (AP) courses that are offered at the high school
campuses.
Students who register for Pre-AP courses need to carefully consider the demands of these classes and their
personal schedules outside of school. Please carefully review the expectations located in the Pre-AP Contract
on page 13.
On selected campuses, students who do not pass STAAR assessments may be placed in a STAAR
intervention class.
Course Requirements
6th Grade
1 language arts-reading
1 language arts-writing
1 math
1 science
1 social studies
1 physical education/wellness
1 elective
7th Grade
1 language arts
1 math
1 science
1 social studies
1 physical education OR
wellness/athletics
2 electives
8th Grade
1 language arts
1 math
1 science
1 social studies
3 electives
8th graders please note: specific electives may be counted as a high school level course. These courses will be
marked as ***HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT in the course guide. Please be aware that your grade in a high school
credit course will count toward your high school grade point average (GPA). If you have questions please
contact your campus counselor.
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Course Selection Card Instructions
1. Complete your course selection card using a pencil.
2. PRINT NEATLY your name, student ID#, Parent Name, and Parent Phone/Email in the TOP RIGHT
CORNER of the course card.
3. In the TOP LEFT corner, print your CURRENT SCHOOL in the blank.
4. LANGUAGE ARTS: Check one course in the box. Be sure to ask for your teacher’s initials for
recommendation if you are requesting to take the Pre-AP level. Ask your teacher if you are unsure of the
appropriate course. Be aware that Pre-AP language arts requires a summer reading assignment that must
be completed prior to the first day of school.
5. MATH: Check Math in the box*.
*Placement in 6th grade Math Pre-AP will be based on recommendation.
*Placement in 7th grade Math Pre-AP and 8th grade Algebra I will be based on recommendation.
6. SCIENCE: Check one course in the box. Be sure to ask for your teacher’s initials for recommendation
if you are requesting to take the Pre-AP level. Ask your teacher if you are unsure of the appropriate
course.
7. SOCIAL STUDIES: Check one course in the box. Be sure to ask for your teacher’s initials for
recommendation if you are requesting to take the Pre-AP level. Ask your teacher if you are unsure of the
appropriate course.
An asterisk (*) indicates that a teacher’s initials are required to recommend you for the course. Without
those initials, you will NOT be placed in that class. Teachers will consider your grades, work habits,
conduct, test scores, etc., and are NOT required to sign your card!
8. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Check one course in the box. All students will be placed in the required
P.E./Wellness class.
9. ELECTIVE CHOICES: Choose three (6th & 7th grade) and six (8th grade) electives and list them in
RANK order of importance to you with number one (#1) representing your first choice and number
three (#3) or six (#6) representing your last choice. (Although every effort will be made to give you
your first preferences, substitutions may be necessary.)
10. Sign the student signature blank and write the date.
11. Have your parent or guardian sign and date the card, too.
12. Give your completed course selection card to your teacher by the deadline! If you do not complete a
card, we will choose your electives for you.
13. Please go over the Pre-AP Contract guidelines if interested in taking upper level courses.
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Language Arts
1600 LANGUAGE ARTS – READING 6
In this course, students will focus on strengthening their academic literacy skills. Students will develop English
proficiency in reading comprehension, increase vocabulary skills, and explore various literary concepts. The
course will include close reading and analysis of multiple genres from a variety of time periods and cultures as
well as multiple modes of responding to texts.
1900 LANGUAGE ARTS – WRITING 6
In this course, students will focus on strengthening their academic literacy skills. Students will develop English
proficiency in writing compositions that demonstrate competency word choice, organization, and grammar.
Students will write in a variety of genres on a variety of topics. The course will include the study of mentor texts
to enable students to emulate various writing techniques as they collaborate to provide and receive feedback.
1630 LANGUAGE ARTS – READING 6 PAP
Pre-requisite: Please consult with Advanced Academic Specialist
Required: Summer reading assignment
Students who are interested in taking this course must demonstrate both the willingness and the ability to meet
rigorous academic challenges. Students will be required to use the higher level thinking skills of analysis,
synthesis, and evaluation to demonstrate understanding of content in difficult texts. The course is designed to
prepare self-motivated students for Advanced Placement courses in high school. Students and parents must sign
a contract indicating their willingness to comply with all Pre-AP course requirements.
1930 LANGUAGE ARTS – WRITING 6 PAP
Students who are interested in taking this course must demonstrate both the willingness and the ability to meet
rigorous academic challenges. Students will be required to demonstrate effective writing skills and
communicate sophisticated ideas through multiple modes of writing. The course is designed to prepare selfmotivated students for Advanced Placement courses in high school. Students and parents must sign a contract
indicating their willingness to comply with all Pre-AP course requirements.
1640 MAP HUMANITIES LANGUAGE ARTS 6
(Available on selected campuses)
Pre-requisite: MAP Selection
MAP Humanities is an interdisciplinary program designed to integrate the curriculum of sixth-grade language
arts - reading and sixth-grade social studies. Students will be required to use the higher level thinking skills of
analysis, synthesis, and evaluation to demonstrate understanding of content in difficult texts. MAP Humanities
6 is designed to prepare self-motivated students for Advanced Placement courses in high school. Students and
parents must sign a contract indicating their willingness to comply with all Pre-AP course requirements. A
student is required to maintain a 70 average to remain in this course. ONLY students who are selected for
MAP Humanities may participate in this class.
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1940 MAP HUMANITIES LANGUAGE ARTS - WRITING 6
arts - writing and sixth-grade social studies. Students will be required to use the higher level thinking skills to
develop sophisticated compositions of various genres. MAP Humanities 6 is designed to prepare self-motivated
students for Advanced Placement courses in high school. Students and parents must sign a contract indicating
their willingness to comply with all Pre-AP course requirements. A student is required to maintain a 70 average
to remain in this course. ONLY students who are selected for MAP Humanities may participate in this class.
1700 LANGUAGE ARTS 7
In Language Arts 7, students are expected to integrate skills from the previous grades to improve their reading,
writing and speaking abilities. Reading and English concepts are taught through an integrated curriculum which
stresses basic reading and STAAR skills, as well as the elements of usage, mechanics, and sentence structure.
Written and oral communication is an integral part of this curriculum. Word processing is taught to the students
to enhance the quality of their written work and to further advance their knowledge of this essential technology.
Students are expected to prepare at least one major paper on the computer. To enhance their oral communication
skills, students are required to present at least one major project to their peers.
1730 LANGUAGE ARTS PAP 7
This course stresses Advanced Placement concepts and strategies concerning writing, grammar and analytical
skills. Questioning strategies are taught to stimulate thinking about a piece of literature and to lead students into
analyzing literature carefully and intelligently. Students who are interested in taking this course must
demonstrate willingness, as well as the ability, to meet the academic challenges. Pre-AP is designed to prepare
self-motivated students for Advanced Placement courses in high school. Students and parents must sign a
contract indicating their willingness to comply with all Pre-AP course requirements. A research project is
required. A student is required to maintain a 70 average to remain in this course.
Pre-requisite: 1640 MAP HUMANITIES LANGUAGE ARTS 6
Note: Summer reading assignment
MAP Humanities is an interdisciplinary program designed to integrate the curriculum of seventh-grade language
arts and seventh-grade social studies. Students will be required to use the higher level thinking skills of
analysis, synthesis, and evaluation to demonstrate understanding of content. MAP Humanities 7 is designed to
prepare self-motivated students for Advanced Placement courses in high school. Students and parents must sign
a contract indicating their willingness to comply with all Pre-AP course requirements. A student is required to
maintain a 70 average to remain in this course. ONLY students who are selected for MAP Humanities may
participate in this class.
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1800 LANGUAGE ARTS 8
In Language Arts 8, students are expected to integrate skills from the previous grades to improve their reading,
writing, and speaking abilities. Literature and interpretive reading skills are used to develop writing and
speaking skills. Proofreading skills for mechanics, usage, and sentence structure are extended. The computer is
used continually in the writing process. By the end of the eighth-grade year, the student should be able to
demonstrate comprehensive English proficiency skills in usage, mechanics, and sentence structure, research a
given topic, interpret literature, and write in various modes using word processing skills on the computer.
1830 LANGUAGE ARTS PAP 8
This course stresses Advanced Placement concepts and strategies concerning writing, grammar, and analytical
skills. Questioning strategies are taught to stimulate thinking about a piece of literature and to lead students into
analyzing literature carefully and intelligently. A research project is required. Students who are interested in
taking this course must demonstrate willingness as well as the ability to meet the academic challenges. Pre-AP
is designed to prepare self-motivated students for Advanced Placement courses in high school. Students and
parents must sign a contract indicating their willingness to comply with all Pre-AP course requirements. A
student is required to maintain a 70 average to remain in this course.
Pre-requisite: 1740 MAP HUMANITIES LANGUAGE ARTS 7
Note: Summer reading assignment
MAP Humanities is an interdisciplinary program designed to integrate the curriculum of eighth-grade language
arts and eighth-grade social studies. Students will be required to use the higher level thinking skills of analysis,
synthesis, and evaluation to demonstrate understanding of content. MAP Humanities 8 is designed to prepare
self-motivated students for Advanced Placement courses in high school. Students and parents must sign a
contract indicating their willingness to comply with all Pre-AP course requirements. A student is required to
maintain a 70 average to remain in this course. ONLY students who are selected for MAP Humanities may
participate in this class.
MAP placement will be dependent upon a district assessment based on analysis of student data. Analysis will
include test data, grades, and teacher report. Grades in these classes are based on student performance. If a
student is not successful in MAP, he/she may be moved to other classes.
Mathematics
2600 MATH 6
This course will explore whole numbers, integers and rational number sets; integer and positive rational number
operations; proportionality; expressions, equations, and relationships in the forms y=kx and y =x +b; and
measurement and data to summarize data numerically and graphically.
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2630 MATH PAP 6
This is a college-preparatory course that includes 6th grade standards and some 7th grade extensions. They will
explore all rational number sets; positive and negative rational number operations; proportionality; expressions,
equations, and relationships in the forms y=kx and y =x +b; measurement and data to summarize data
numerically and graphically.
2640 MATH MAP 6
Pre-requisite: MAP Selection, summer assignment is required
This is a college-preparatory course that includes 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math standards. This course will extend
into proportionality; expressions, equations, relationships, and foundations of functions; and measurement and
data. This course uses a graphing calculator.
ONLY students who are selected for MAP math and science may participate in this class.
2700 MATH 7
This course will explore all rational number sets; positive and negative rational number operations;
proportionality; expressions, equations, and relationships in the forms y=mx + b; measurement and data to
compare data sets; and probability and statistics.
2730 MATH PAP 7 (Pre-Algebra)
Pre-requisite: Campus Recommendation & Matrix, summer assignment is required
This is a college-preparatory course that includes 7th and 8th grade math standards. This course will extend into
the real number system, proportionality; expressions, equations, relationships, and foundations of functions; and
measurement and data to use with statistical procedures to describe data. This course uses a graphing calculator.
2800 MATH 8
This course will extend into the real number system, proportionality; expressions, equations, relationships, and
foundations of functions; and measurement and data to use with statistical procedures to describe data. This
course uses a graphing calculator.
2060 ALGEBRA I PAP Grade 7 (MAP students on selected campuses) or Grade 8 (eligible students)
Pre-requisite: 8th grade Mathematics
Credit: 1 year/1 high school math credit
This is a college-preparatory course that includes all study topics in Algebra 1 in more depth and develop study
top the skills, habits of mind, and concepts needed to succeed in future advanced math courses. Algebra 1 will
explore linear, quadratic, and exponential functions along with their related transformations, equations, and
associated solutions in both mathematical and real-world situations using a variety of tools, representations, and
technology. Students will also investigate polynomials of degree one and two, radical expressions, sequences,
and laws of exponents.
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0221 GEOMETRY PAP
Pre-requisite: Algebra I
Credit: 1 year/1 high school math credit
This is a college-preparatory course that includes all study topics in Geometry in more depth and develops the
skills, habits of mind, and concepts needed to succeed in future advanced math courses.
Geometry will explore concepts covering coordinate and transformational geometry; logical argument and
constructions; proof and congruence; similarity, proof, and trigonometry; two- and three-dimensional figures;
circles; and probability. Within the course, students will begin to focus on more precise terminology, symbolic
representations, and the development of proofs.
MAP placement will be dependent upon a campus recommendation based on analysis of student data.
Analysis will include test data, grades, portfolio assessment, and teacher report. If a student is not
successful in MAP, he/she may be moved to other classes. Grades in these classes are based on student
performance.
Social Studies
4600 SOCIAL STUDIES 6 (World Cultures)
In this course, students will explore the geography, history, culture, government, and economy of the United
States, Canada, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Realm. Students will discover the
important influence of economics, government, geography, history, society and culture on a country. A survey
of the world’s geography and patterns of life including population and settlement, currencies, and societies will
also be introduced.
4630 SOCIAL STUDIES PAP 6 (World Cultures)
This is a college-preparatory course that includes the exploration of geography, history, culture, government,
and economy of countries and continents, including the United States. Students will discover the important
influence of economics, government, geography, history, society and culture on countries. A survey of the
world’s geography and patterns of life will also be introduced. Outside readings and written position papers are
required tasks of this course.
4640 MAP HUMANITIES SOCIAL STUDIES 6
Note: Summer reading is required.
arts and sixth-grade social studies. Students will be required to use the higher level thinking skills of analysis,
self-motivated students for Advanced Placement courses in high school.
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4700 SOCIAL STUDIES 7 (Texas History)
This seventh-grade course examines the full scope of Texas history prior to European exploration and the eras
of mission building, colonization, revolution, republic, and statehood. The focus in each era is on key
individuals, events and issues, and their impact. Students will use geographic tools to collect, analyze, and
interpret data in the study of Texas geography. Students will be introduced to the rights and responsibilities of
Texas citizens. The course also focuses on the structure and functions of government created by the Texas
constitution.
4730 SOCIAL STUDIES PAP 7 (Texas History)
This is a college-preparatory course that includes an examination of the major eras, people and events of Texas
by the use of primary and secondary sources. They will identify the different racial and ethnic groups that
settled in Texas to build a republic and then a state. Outside readings and written position papers are required.
Pre-requisite: 4640 MAP HUMANITIES SOCIAL STUDIES 6
MAP Humanities is an interdisciplinary program designed to integrate the curriculum of seventh-grade language
arts and seventh-grade social studies. Students will be required to use the higher level thinking skills of
analysis, synthesis, and evaluation to demonstrate understanding of content. MAP Humanities 7 is designed to
prepare self-motivated students for Advanced Placement courses in high school.
4800 SOCIAL STUDIES 8 (American History)
This eighth grade course offers the history of the United States from the colonial period through Reconstruction.
Major eras and themes include: the American Revolution, the establishment of the U.S. Constitution, the
Jacksonian Era, westward expansion, slavery, and the Civil War. The course will also focus on social, cultural,
economic, and political developments in the United States during this time period.
4830 SOCIAL STUDIES PAP 8 (American History)
This is a college-preparatory course that includes the examination of the history of the United States from the
colonial period through Reconstruction. Historical content focuses on the political, economic, and social events
and issues related to the colonial and revolutionary eras, the creation and ratification of the U.S. Constitution,
challenges of the early Republic, westward expansion, sectionalism, Civil War, and Reconstruction. Outside
readings and written position papers are required.
Pre-requisite: 4740 MAP HUMANITIES SOCIAL STUDIES 7
MAP Humanities is an interdisciplinary program designed to integrate the curriculum of eight-grade language
arts and eighth-grade social studies. Students will be required to use the higher level thinking skills of analysis,
self-motivated students for Advanced Placement courses in high school.
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MAP placement will be dependent upon a district assessment based on analysis of student data. Analysis will
include test data, grades, and teacher report. Grades in these classes are based on student performance. If a
student is not successful in MAP, he/she may be moved to other classes.
Science
3600 SCIENCE 6
This is an interdisciplinary science course focused on essential physical science concepts. Students will conduct
scientific investigations within the topics of matter, energy, force, motion, Earth, space, organisms, and
environments.
3630 SCIENCE PAP 6
This is a college-preparatory interdisciplinary science course focused on advanced physical science concepts.
Students will conduct scientific investigations within the topics of matter, energy, force, motion, Earth, space,
organisms, and environments.
3640 SCIENCE MAP 6
(available on selected campuses)
This is a college-preparatory interdisciplinary science course designed to integrate 6th and 8th grade curricula.
Students will conduct investigations and explore foundational concepts in the disciplines of Astronomy,
Biology, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics.
3700 SCIENCE 7
This is an interdisciplinary science course focused on essential life science concepts. Students will conduct
scientific investigations within the topics of matter, energy, force, motion, Earth, and space as they relate to
organisms and the environment.
3730 SCIENCE PAP 7
This is a college-preparatory interdisciplinary science course focused on advanced life science concepts.
Students will conduct scientific investigations within the topics of matter, energy, force, motion, Earth, and
space as they relate to organisms and the environment.
3740 SCIENCE MAP 7
Pre-requisite: SCIENCE MAP 6
This is a college-preparatory interdisciplinary science course designed to integrate 7th and 8th grade curricula.
Students will conduct investigations and explore foundational concepts in the disciplines of Biology, Chemistry,
Ecology, Geology, and Physics.
3800 SCIENCE 8
This is an interdisciplinary science course focused on essential earth and space science concepts. Students will
conduct scientific investigations within the topics of matter, energy, force, motion, Earth, space, organisms, and
environments.
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3830 SCIENCE PAP 8
This is a college-preparatory interdisciplinary science course focused on advanced earth and space science
concepts. Students will conduct scientific investigations within the topics of matter, energy, force, motion,
Earth, space, organisms, and environments.
3840 SCIENCE MAP 8
Pre-requisite: SCIENCE MAP 7
This college-preparatory science course is an early introduction to the disciplines of physics and chemistry.
Students will use scientific methods during investigations and make informed decisions using critical thinking
and scientific problem solving within the areas of force, motion, energy, and matter.
MAP placement will be dependent upon a campus recommendation based on analysis of student data.
Analysis will include test data, grades, portfolio assessment, and teacher report. If a student is not
successful in MAP, he/she may be moved to other classes. Grades in these classes are based on student
performance.
Physical Education
Please note: Junior high students are required to complete 2 years (4 semesters) of physical education. Sixth
grade students must take one year of physical education or equivalent. Students may take a physical education
class as an elective in 8th grade.
5700-5801 ATHLETICS, Grades 7-8
Prerequisite: Campus Approval, signed Athletic Permission form
Credit: 2 (two semesters)
Required: Physical examination, $20 insurance fee
Athletics develops the overall athlete physically, mentally, and socially. Concepts such as teamwork,
sportsmanship, self-discipline, and responsibility are also stressed with an emphasis on academics and personal
conduct. Skills are developed through a wide variety of drills: running, conditioning, weight lifting, and agility.
Sports offered include football, volleyball, basketball, track, tennis, soccer and swimming. Tennis, soccer, and
swimming are after school sports and do not require that the student be in an Athletics class to participate.
Students wanting to be in Athletics must plan to try-out for a fall and spring sport).
To participate in Athletics, students must meet the following requirements:
 All student athletes enrolled in Athletics are expected to remain in Athletics the entire year.
However, continuous failures and or discipline problems will result in removal from Athletics.
 If a student participates in a sport, they must be in Athletics.
 Student athletes will participate in the off-season program when their team is not active.
 Student athletes will receive a grade for Athletics.
 Alvin Independent School District requires that a student athlete who participates in Athletics have a
physical examination each year that he or she participates. That physical must be completed no earlier
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than April 15 and no later than the first full week of school on the AISD athletic participation physical
form.
Each student athlete is required to pay a $20.00 nonrefundable insurance fee for each sport. This fee,
along with the physical, will be due before a student/athlete can participate.
All student athletes in Athletics must try-out for a fall sport (volleyball, football, basketball) and a spring
sport (basketball, track, swimming, soccer, and tennis).
All student athletes must sign and adhere to the athletic code of conduct.
All UIL sports supersede club sports in practice and contests! Athletics is not a requirement; it is
a privilege.
5603, 5709, 5809 DANCE FOUNDATION 1-3, Grades 6-8
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 2 semesters
Required: Up to $50 fee per year
Students will discover the fundamentals of dance through exploration of various styles of movement. Classes
are vertically aligned to provide each dancer progressive growth through the levels offered. These classes will
help prepare students for higher levels of dance offered on the high school campuses. Genres studied include
but are not limited to: ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop, strength and flexibility. The cost associated with this
class will not exceed $50.00 for clothing and activity fees. Students will also be required to perform to earn
credit established by the TEKS. Performances will be scheduled in advance by the instructor(s).
5607-5807 KICKSTART KARATE, Grades 6-8
Pre-requisite: None
Credit: 2 semesters
Required: $25 annual equipment fee
The goal of this karate program is to build strong moral character in students through martial arts. The class
helps them to succeed by mentoring with role models and developing discipline through physical and mental
conditioning. Most importantly, KICKSTART KIDS gives students hope for their futures and an opportunity
to believe in themselves. This course will satisfy the physical education requirement.
5608-5808 PE PALS, Grades 6-8
Prerequisite: Campus Approval/Application
Credit: 2 semesters
This course is designed to give students excellent small group experiences working in the field of special
education as a peer tutor and role model in the adapted physical education setting. Students will have the
opportunity for hands on experiences in the teaching process, learn more about disabling conditions, and
develop knowledge and skills that promote wellness, sports training, and community recreation activities for all
abilities that can be incorporated into a physically active lifestyle.
5600-5803 PHYSICAL EDUCATION, Grades 6-8
Credit: 1-2 semesters
Physical Education is designed specifically to promote the wellness of the individual both physically and
mentally. To accomplish this, the students will participate in a wide variety of units and activities focused on
learning the rules of the game and developing certain motor skills. A comprehensive approach to health and
wellness topics will also be taught. Other concepts, such as teamwork and sportsmanship, are also stressed,
with the emphasis on lifetime fitness and having fun.
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Elective Classes
6600 ART 6
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 semester
Required: Up to $10 fee
This class is designed for students to learn the basic principles of color, drawing, print making, crafts, and
painting to give them a better understanding of art. They will experiment in the areas of two and three
dimensional design and be exposed to a variety of media that will enhance their cultural and aesthetic growth.
6003 ART I, Grades 7-8
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 2 semesters
This class is designed for students to learn basic principles of color, drawing, print making, crafts, and painting
to give them a better understanding of art. They will experiment in the areas of two and three dimensional
design and be exposed to a variety of media that will enhance their cultural and aesthetic growth.
6004 ART II, Grades 7-8
Prerequisite: Art I
Credit: 2 semesters
This class is designed for students who have already taken Art I. Students will be able to apply previously
learned art principles and skills to more advanced art projects. Students will be working with 2-D and 3-D
designs and will be using a variety of media including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and crafts.
6018 ART III PAP, Grades 7-8
Prerequisite: Campus Approval
Credit: 2 semesters
This is an advanced art class designed to prepare students to take Advanced Placement Art in high school.
6700-6702 AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), Grades 6-8
Credit: 2 semesters
AVID is a course designed to prepare students for college. AVID has a specific curriculum that teaches Cornell
note-taking, organization, time management, and college preparation and includes mandatory built-in structured
tutorials. Application and interview are required for selection. Students may take AVID in grades 6, 7, and
8.
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7000 BEGINNER BAND 6
Prerequisite: None; Interview with director for placement of instrument
Credit: 2 semesters
Sixth-grade students taking band will be placed in beginning band. All interested sixth graders should select
“band” on the course selection card. The students may be participating in concerts, an individual solo
competition, and a band competition. After school rehearsals are limited to special times of year before contests
and/or concerts. Based on their dedication, behavior, and work ethic, the students may be eligible to go on a
special band trip at the end of the year.
70XX BAND 7
Prerequisite: Director’s approval; placement by director into type of band
Credit: 2 semesters
Seventh-grade students taking band will be in Beginning, Honors, Symphonic, or Wind Ensemble Band.
Students will be placed in a band based on the previous year’s performance, dedication, and work ethic by their
directors. All interested seventh graders should select “band” on the course selection card.
Students will participate in concerts, in individual solo competition, and a band competition. After-school
rehearsals are limited to special times of year before contests and/or concerts. Based on their dedication,
behavior, and work ethic, the students may be eligible to go on a special band trip at the end of the year.
70XX BAND 8
Prerequisite: Director’s approval; placement by director into type of band
Credit: 2 semesters
Eighth-grade students taking band will be in Honors, Symphonic, or Wind Ensemble Band. Students will be
placed in a band based on the previous year’s performance, dedication, and work ethic by their directors. All
interested eighth graders should select “band” on the course selection card.
The students will participate in concerts, an individual solo competition, and a band competition. After-school
rehearsals are limited to special times of year before contests and/or concerts. Based on their dedication,
behavior, and work ethic, the students may be eligible to go on a special band trip at the end of the year.
7026 ORCHESTRA I (Beginning Strings) Grade 6
(Available at Nolan Ryan JH)
Prerequisite: Audition required;
Credit: 2 semesters
Beginning string orchestra provides the student with basic training in the proper care of stringed instruments,
fundamentals of musicianship, and instrumental performance. Orchestra students may be required to purchase
the appropriate instrument. (Instruments also may be obtained through a rental/purchase agreement.) Larger
instruments, such as cellos and basses, are provided for classroom use. An annual fee to not exceed $80 may be
charged for the use of school owned instruments. It may be necessary to purchase some materials for uniformity
of dress for performance purposes.
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ORCHESTRA II (Intermediate Strings) Grade 7
Prerequisite: Orchestra I or approval of orchestra director
Credit: 2 semesters
Orchestra II continues the development of instrumental musicianship. Leadership, responsibility, cooperation,
self-discipline, and concentration are stressed. Placement is by audition only. Orchestra students may be
required to purchase the appropriate instrument. (Personal instruments may also be obtained through a
rental/purchase agreement.) Larger instruments such as cellos and basses are provided for classroom use. An
annual fee to not exceed $80 may be charged for the use of school owned instruments. It may be necessary to
purchase some materials for uniformity of dress for performance purposes.
ORCHESTRA III (Advanced Strings) Grade 8
Prerequisite: Orchestra II or approval of orchestra director
(Offered in school year 2017-18)
Credit: 2 semesters
Orchestra III continues the development of instrumental musicianship. Leadership, responsibility, cooperation,
self-discipline, and concentration are stressed. Placement is by audition only. Orchestra students may be
required to purchase the appropriate instrument. (Personal instruments also may be obtained through a
rental/purchase agreement.) Larger instruments, such as cellos and basses, are provided for classroom use. An
annual fee of $80 may be charged for the use of school owned instruments. It may be necessary to purchase
some materials for uniformity of dress for performance purposes.
8000 CHOIR 6
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 2 semesters
Required fee: $10 per semester
This course offers an opportunity for students who are beginning voice instruction. Students may have an
opportunity to compete in UIL Solo and Ensemble, UIL concert and Sight-Reading Contest, and Region
Contest. Students will also perform 3-4 concerts, and additional performances may include festivals, and
various invitations to perform. Weekly sectionals and rehearsals are mandatory.
80XX CHOIR 7
Prerequisite: Director’s approval/placement
Credit: 2 semesters
This course offers students an opportunity to use their voice in a non-threatening environment. Students will be
placed in a choir based on the previous year’s performance, dedication, and work ethic by their directors.
Emphasis is on sight-reading and vocal techniques as well as the opportunity to compete in TMEA All-Region
Choir and UIL Solo and Ensemble competition. This group will also compete at the UIL concert and SightReading competition. All interested seventh graders should select “choir” on the course selection card.
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80XX CHOIR 8
Prerequisite: Director’s approval/placement
Credit: 2 semesters
This group is made up primarily of returning choir students. Students will be placed in a choir based on the
previous year’s performance, dedication, and work ethic by their directors. Literature performed by this group is
more challenging. UIL Solo & Ensemble competition is strongly suggested, as members of this group have the
skills to be highly successful at competition. This group will also compete at the UIL Concert and SightReading Competition. All interested eighth graders should select “choir” on the course selection card.
1613 CREATIVE WRITING 7-8
(Selected Campuses)
Credit: 1 semester
In this course students will express thoughts, feelings and emotions rather than simply conveying information.
The focus is on creative fiction (mainly short stories and novels), but poetry, (auto) biography and creative nonfiction are all other forms of creative writing.
6862 EXPLORING CAREERS 7-8
Pre-requisite: None
Credit: 1 semester
The career development process is unique to every person and evolves throughout one's life. Students will use
decision-making and problem-solving skills for college and career planning. Students will explore valid, reliable
educational and career information to learn more about themselves and their interests and abilities. This course
is designed to guide students through the process of investigation and in the development of a college and career
achievement plan. Students will use interest inventory software or other tools to explore areas of personal
interest. Students will use this information to explore educational requirements for a variety of chosen career
paths.
8446 GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY I 7-8
Design & Modeling (DM) & Automation &
Robotics (AR)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 semester/0.5 elective high school credit
This course features a project-based curriculum designed to challenge and engage middle school students’
curiosity and imagination. In the automation and robotics (AR) module, they learn about mechanical systems,
energy transfer, machine automation and computer control systems. Students use a robust robotics platform to
design, build and program a solution to solve an existing problem. Design and modeling (DM), the second part
of the course, introduces students to and requires them to use the design process to solve problems and
understand the influence that creative and innovative design has on our lives. Students use industry standard 3D
modeling software to create a virtual image of their designs and produce a portfolio to showcase their creative
solutions.
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8447 GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY II 7-8
Green Architecture (GA) and Medical
Detectives (MD)
Prerequisite: 8446 Gateway to Technology 1
Credit: 1 semester/0.5 elective high school credit
In a world of reduced resources and environmental challenges, it is important to present the concept of “being
green” to the next generation of designers and builders. In this unit, students are introduced to architectural
plans, construction styles, alternative materials and processes, dimensioning, measuring and architectural
sustainability. Students use a 3D architectural software program to create an environmentally friendly home
using shipping containers. Medical Detectives explores the biomedical sciences through hands-on projects and
labs that require students to solve a variety of medical mysteries. Students investigate medical careers, vital
signs, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, as well as human body systems such as the nervous system. Genetic
testing for hereditary diseases and DNA crime scene analysis put the students in the place of real life medical
detectives.
6707 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS 7-8
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 semester
An introduction to technology skills including keyboarding, creativity and innovation, digital communication
and collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, digital citizenship, research tools,
technology operations and concepts, and a variety of software tools for communication and productivity. The
curriculum is project-based and includes the production of capstone projects for each unit.
6708 TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS II 7-8
Prerequisite: Introduction to Technology Applications I
Credit: 1 semester
A technology course that provides hands on, project based experience introducing students to current technology
applications aligned with Texas grades 6-8 technology TEKS.
6709 TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS III 7-8
Prerequisite: Introduction to Technology Applications II
Credit: 1 semester
A technology course that provides hands on, project based experience introducing students to current technology
applications aligned with Texas grades 6-8 technology TEKS.
6000 TEEN LEADERSHIP 7-8
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 semester
Teen Leadership is a character education and leadership development course that teaches leadership skills,
personal responsibility, principle-based decision-making, social skills, communication skills, goal-setting, and
much more.
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6601 THEATER ARTS 6
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 semester
Emphasis is placed on enhancing self-confidence as well as improving vocal and physical self awareness. Basic
stage movement and acting techniques are stressed. Students learn vocabulary terms and concepts related to the
theater, as well as create and perform scenes.
6007 THEATER ARTS I 7-8
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 2 semesters
This course especially designed for the beginner. Emphasis is placed on enhancing self-confidence. Basic stage
movement and acting techniques are stressed. Students will learn theater history and vocabulary, explore genres
of theater, as well as create and perform scenes in class.
6008 THEATER ARTS II 7-8
Prerequisite: Theater Arts I/Campus Approval
Credit: 2 semesters
This is an advanced class, which emphasizes the production aspect of the theater. Well-developed stage
movement and acting techniques including characterization are stressed. Students will also have an opportunity
to participate in UIL One-Act Play Competition.
6009 THEATER ARTS II TECH 7-8
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 or 2 semesters
Students in this class continue their journey in theatre from a technician's point of view. Students will learn set
design and construction, costume design, possible career opportunities in technical theatre, stage management,
lighting, and much more. This class is very hands on!
6012Y YEARBOOK (Selected Campuses)
Credit: 2 semesters
This course is designed for students to use their skills in creative design, photography, writing, and teamwork to
create both the annual yearbook and the web-based school newspaper. Students will be required to attend some
after school events and must be able to meet strict deadlines. Selection for the class will include an application,
an interview, and teacher recommendations.
6061 SPANISH IA (PART ONE OF SPANISH I), Grade 7 (or Grade 6 Dual Language students)
Prerequisite: Campus Recommendation
Credit: 0.5 (2 semesters)
Spanish IA is an introduction to basic spoken and written Spanish with emphasis on vocabulary, reading,
writing and speaking. It includes Spanish pronunciation, phonetics, grammatical concepts, verbs, most common
and basic vocabulary, and an introduction to the Spanish culture. Spanish IA may be taken as part of a two-year
Spanish I program resulting in one high school credit. Spanish IB will be offered to eighth graders who
successfully complete Spanish IA with at least 70% mastery. Students are required to maintain a 70% average
in this course for each grading period throughout the school year. Successful completion of each semester of
this course will award High School Spanish 1-A credit.
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6062 SPANISH IB (PART TWO OF SPANISH I), Grade 8 (or Grade 7 Dual Language students)
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Spanish 1A
Credit: 0.5 (2 semesters)
Spanish IB is a continuation of Spanish IA toward completion of Spanish level I. This is an introduction to
basic spoken and written Spanish with an emphasis on vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking. It includes
Spanish pronunciation, phonetics, grammatical concepts, verbs, most common and basic vocabulary, and an
introduction to the Spanish culture. Students are required to achieve 70% mastery each semester in Spanish IA
before continuing to the next level of language study. Successful completion each semester of this course will
award High School Spanish 1-B credit.
5222 SPANISH II Pre-AP, Grade 8 (Dual Language Students Only)
Pre-requisite: 85% average in Spanish I or 80% average in Spanish I Pre-AP recommended or department
placement.
This course is a continuation and extension of the Spanish oral and written skills acquired by students in first
year Spanish. This course will be an accelerated version of second year Spanish that is intended for students
who plan on continuing to Spanish III and IV. Class will be taught at the designated high school from 7:25 –
8:15 (pending HS bell schedule). Students must arrange for transportation.
6050 AP SPANISH Grade 8
Prerequisite: Campus Placement Test
Credit: 2 semesters
AP Spanish is a pre-approved college level class for advanced, fluent Spanish speakers. Topics covered
include grammar, literature, spelling, listening, speaking, and writing. With successful completion of the
College Board Advanced Placement exam at the end of the school year, students have the potential of earning
college credit pending their test results. High school Spanish credit can also be earned pending a passing of
above yearly grade average and the score on the AP exam. Campus approval will include a diagnostic exam, an
interview, and a teacher recommendation. Students who successfully complete this course based upon grades
earned and attendance can receive one to four credits toward fulfilling the languages other than English
requirement for high school graduation.
6801-6803 STUDENT AIDE (Selected Campuses)
Credit: 1 semester
Student aide positions will be available to assist office staff, library staff, or teachers. Some responsibilities will
include working with students, relaying messages, and representing the school as a student ambassador.
Counselors, librarians and teachers will make placement decisions.
9770 ADVISORY 7
(Selected Campuses)
Pre-requisite: None
Credit: 2 semesters
During advisory each day, students hear announcements, receive tutoring, make up work, and prepare for their
school day. Advisory class is used for teaching goal setting, leadership, organizational and time management
skills. During this time students also participate in clubs, service learning projects, and team activities
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Intervention Classes
Based upon a district analysis of students’ STAAR math and reading results and progress in classes, students
may be placed in intervention classes which would take the place of an elective and be in addition to students’
math and Language Arts classes. These classes are designed to meet students’ needs by ability level rather than
by grade-level groups. A campus may also recommend placement.
2670-2870 MATH ACCELERATION
Credit: 2 semesters
This course is designed to improve student’s concrete computational skills, fill in standard based gaps, and help
with on level standard support. This class uses a variety of resources including Do the Math, Now!
1011I-1013I READING INTERVENTION
Credit: 2 semesters
At selected campuses, students can receive one (1.0) high school elective credit through completion of the
course.
Reading Intervention is a course designed to improve reading proficiency through direct, individualized
instruction focusing on fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension. Instruction in phonemic
awareness and phonics will be incorporated as needed on an individual basis. Students will be exposed to high
interest reading material at the appropriate reading levels and will develop both academic and recreational
reading skills. This course will supplement, not supplant, Middle School Language Arts.
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High School Credit Courses & 90 Percent Attendance Requirement for Credit
Except for extenuating circumstances, a student shall not be given credit for a class unless the student is in
attendance 90 percent of the days the class is offered. All absences shall be considered in determining whether a
student has attended the required percentage of days. This restriction does not affect a student’s right to excused
absences to observe religious holy days. When a student’s attendance drops below 90 percent but remains at
least at 75 percent of the days the class is offered, the student may earn credit for the class by completing a plan
approved by the principal. Students who have lost credit because of excessive absences may regain credit by
fulfilling the requirements established by the attendance committee. [Alvin ISD Policy Online: FEC-Local and
Legal]
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Alvin Independent School District
Academic Integrity Guidelines
It is the policy of Alvin Independent School District to facilitate honesty and integrity among the student body.
Students must work to be successful in the classroom, each on his/her own merits.
Academic misconduct can be defined to include, but not limited to, giving or receiving of unauthorized aid on
examinations or in the preparing of notebooks, themes, reports or other assignments, knowingly misrepresenting
the source of any academic work; unauthorized changing of grades; unauthorized use of school approvals or
forging of signatures, plagiarizing of another’s work, or otherwise acting dishonestly in the classroom.
Academic misconduct of any kind is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary consequences. The assignment
will receive a zero and the parent will be notified at that time. Repeated offenses may jeopardize the student’s
ability to successfully complete the course.
Examples of Academic Misconduct
Cheating – giving, using, or attempting to see unauthorized materials, information, notes, study aids, or other
devices in any academic exercise, including unauthorized communication of information
Fabrication or Falsification – unauthorized alteration or invention of any information or citation in an
academic exercise
Plagiarism – knowingly presenting the work of another as one’s own (i.e. without proper acknowledgement of
the source). The sole exception to the requirement of acknowledging sources is when the ideas or information
are common knowledge. This includes the use of Internet sources.
Facilitating Academic Misconduct – giving or attempting to help another commit an act of academic
misconduct
Tampering with Materials, Grades or Records – interfering with, altering or attempting to alter school
records, grades or other documents without authorization from an appropriate school official for the purpose of
changing, falsifying or removing the original information found in such records
Copyright Laws – All applicable copyright laws will be in effect as related to both computer software and
printed materials. (See the Alvin ISD Technology Usage Policy.)
Source: University of Kansas and Bentonville High School
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Advanced Placement and Pre-AP Contract
Alvin Independent School District
Alvin ISD’s goal is for students to be successful at the highest possible level. Pre-Advanced Placement (PreAP)/Advanced Placement (AP) classes in Alvin ISD stimulate and challenge students to perform at an advanced
academic level. We are pleased that you are accepting the challenge of Pre-AP/AP work. Pre-AP classes are designed to
prepare highly motivated students for the rigorous and fast-paced AP classes. Parental support plays a key role in the
success of Pre-AP/AP students; therefore, please read and discuss the following points:
 Pre-AP/AP courses require more individual study time per week than a regular class. Students will need to
read and prepare outside of class to participate effectively in classroom discussions and activities.
 Tutoring will be available for all students and required before dropping a Pre-AP/AP course.
 Review the *Academic Integrity Guidelines. Breach of the Academic Integrity Guidelines may result in
disciplinary consequences and possible removal from the Pre-AP/AP class.
Pre-AP/AP:
1. Retesting and late work policy:
 Late work in a Pre-AP/AP course will be accepted only during the first nine weeks of the course according to
the *Alvin ISD Grading Policy. Students and teachers should discuss any extenuating circumstances that may
allow for extensions.
 Re-teaching and reevaluation will be provided should 50% of the students not demonstrate mastery of the
skills taught. Reevaluation may include but is not limited to: oral examination, special assignment sheets,
special homework assignment, or a formal test. The higher of the two grades will be accepted, per the Alvin
ISD Grading Guidelines.
 In a Pre-AP/AP class, students may retest once per nine weeks for a maximum replacement grade of 70. The
request for retesting should be made by the student within one week after the test has been returned.
2. Students may exit a Pre-AP/AP course within the first nine weeks of instruction. At the end of the first semester,
consideration for exiting a course will be given to those students with an average below 75. Students who fail the
first semester of the Pre-AP/AP course are strongly recommended to transfer into an alternate course at the
beginning of the second semester. A course within the content area will be utilized if there is not a comparable
equivalent course. A non-credited course such as an open period or office aid will not be considered. Prerequisites for exiting a Pre-AP/AP course are as follows:
 Prior to a conference, the student, parent, teacher, and the campus Advanced Academics/GT Specialist must
sign a Schedule Change Request form.
 Students are required to attend a minimum of two tutoring sessions.
3. It is an expectation that the student will take the AP test at the end of an AP course. There will be a $30 fee per
test (waiver available for free/reduced lunch student).
List Pre-AP/AP Course(s)
Teacher
Date Entered
*Academic Integrity Guidelines and the Alvin ISD Grading Policy can be found at alvinisd.net/parents.
_________________________
Printed Name of Student
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Student Signature
Student Identification Number:
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Parent Signature
Alvin Athletic Department
Athletic Permission Form
STUDENT____________________________________________________
To participate in athletics, seventh and eighth grade students must meet the following requirements:
1. All students enrolled in Athletics are expected to remain in Athletics the entire year, however
continuous failures and or discipline problems will result in removal from Athletics.
2. If a student participates in a sport, they must be in Athletics.
3. Students will participate in the off-season program when their team is not active.
4. Students will receive a grade for Athletics.
5. Alvin Independent School District requires that a student who participates in Athletics have a physical
examination each year that he or she participates. That physical must be completed no later than the first
full week of school on the AISD athletic participation physical form.
6. Each athlete is required to pay a $20.00 nonrefundable insurance fee for each sport. This fee, along with
the physical, will be due before a student can participate.
7. All students in Athletics must participate in two sports. They must participate in at least one Fall sport;
football, volleyball, and/or basketball to remain in the class during the spring semester. They must also
participate in one Spring sport; tennis, track, soccer or swimming in the spring semester.
8. All athletes must sign and adhere to the athletic code of conduct.
9. Athletics is not a requirement, it is a privilege.
COACH’S SIGNATURE__________________________________________
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE________________________________________
PARENT’S SIGNATURE__________________________________________
SPORT #1(Choose One)____Basketball ___ Football ___Volleyball
SPORT #2(Choose One) ___ Basketball ___ Tennis ___Track ___Swimming___Soccer
Date: _________________
Completed forms must be turned in to your coach.
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