Upcoming events:

Upcoming events:
February 6th: Mandatory Meeting for 8th grade students going to Heritage AND Independence
who want to try out for Cheer or Drill Team.
Location: Heritage HS Cafeteria
Time: 6:00 PM
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February 20 : 8 graders to the Collin County Career Showcase
February 24th and 25th: Counselors visit 6th grade classrooms for 7th grade course registration.
February 26th and 27th: Counselors visit 7th grade classrooms for 8th grade course registration.
March 7th: Current 6th and 7th grade registration cards are due back.
March (Date: TBD) Cheer and Drill Team Tryouts for Heritage and Independence
April 29th: 8th grade field trip to the CTE center.
May 2nd: Career Day
May 9th: Last Day for 8th graders to make changes to their 9th grade course requests.
What is AP and Pre-AP?
High School AP Classes:
AP classes are college level classes and colleges look favorably on AP classes
All AP classes use same curriculum across the nation-College Board
AP Exam option to earn college credit
GPA-6.0 scale means it is a weighted class and counts more than an on-level
PAP Classes:
Prepare students for rigors of AP classes
Follow same College Board standards
High level thinking skills that help develop skills, habits and concepts needed to succeed in college and
careers.
Have open enrollment-any student can enroll
Include a faster pace, more depth, and longer/more complex nightly assignments
PAP math classes use more application of skills to solve complex problems.
PAP ILA classes expect students to have mastered basic reading and writing skills; therefore, written
assignments are graded with an expectation of greater depth and development of ideas. Students are
expected to participate in discussions on a regular basis and read novels outside of class. Students
have a summer reading assignment.
PAP Science students are required participate in the science fair.
Who Should Sign up for PAP Classes in Middle School?
Motivated to take on the challenge of PAP
Ability to analyze information
Critical thinking skills
Students with a 5th grade Cogat score of 115 or greater are strongly encouraged
Enjoys learning the subject matter
Strong reading, writing or math skills depending on the content area
Ability to manage time wisely and meet deadlines
More independent regarding school work deadlines
Parenting Series
February 11:
Healthy Relationships
6pm-7pm
March 18:
Substance Abuse and Student Development
6pm-7:30pm
May 13:
Divorce/Blended Families
6pm- 7:30pm
Presentations will be held at the Administration Building
5515 Ohio Drive, Frisco Texas 75035
Please call 469-633-6593 for additional information
To register online, please go to the link below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5lOEp6MkM3NHBZdVBpeURQcEg4SHc6MQ
CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST