Tech Apps II - Boerne Independent School District
Dual Language Program Parent Meeting: Middle School Options 6th Grade Course Requirements • • • • • • • • Math Science Social Studies English Reading PE Tech Apps I + 1 semester elective Fine Arts – 1 course required in middle school • 6th grade full-year options: Band, Choir, and Orchestra • 6th grade semester options: Art and Theatre Arts 7th Grade Course Requirements • • • • • • • • Math Science Social Studies English Reading PE or Athletics Tech Apps II (taken in either 7th or 8th grade) 1 ½ electives 8th Grade Course Requirements • • • • • • • Math Science Social Studies English Reading 1 Semester PE or Athletics 2 electives (including Tech Apps II if not taken in 7th grade) Current Options for Dual Language Students • In 2010, the Dual Language Transition Committee recommended creating a Spanish for Spanish Speakers course that would include more advanced content and literature while focusing on helping Dual Language students acquire the grammar and other skills not covered in the Dual Language Program. • Current Dual Language students at the middle school level have the option of taking Spanish for Spanish-Speakers I in 7th grade and Spanish for Spanish-Speakers II in 8th grade. Both are offered as PreAP courses. • Students receive high school credit for both of these courses. Options for 2015-2016 • The 6th-8th Grade Transition Committee studied various options and determined to offer a content area course in Spanish to 6th grade Dual Language students. • Reading was selected as the course to be taught in Spanish because it allows students to hone their Spanish literacy and vocabulary skills that will support their success in the Spanish for Spanish-Speakers classes. Students will take their English course in English to hone English literacy skills. • This option has the benefit of not reducing electives for the students. Middle School Course Sequence for Incoming 6th Grade Student 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Spanish Reading Reading Reading English English English Math Math Math Science Science Science Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies PE* PE* or Athletics Semester of PE* or Athletics + 1 semester elective Fine Arts: semester or full-year course required PreAP Spanish for Spanish Speakers I PreAP Spanish for Spanish Speakers II Tech Apps I + 1 semester elective Tech Apps II ** + 1 semester elective Elective: 1 full-year or 2 semesters *Off-Campus PE (OCPE) is an option to create space for another course in the student’s schedule. ** Course can be taken in either 7th or 8th grade. Middle School Course Sequence for Incoming 6th Grade Student Taking Band/Choir/Orchestra 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Spanish Reading Reading Reading English English English Math Math Math Science Science Science Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies PE* PE* or Athletics Semester of PE* or Athletics + Tech Apps II (OR 1 semester elective if Tech Apps II is taken in 6th grade) Tech Apps I + 1 semester elective PreAP Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (Tech Apps II**) PreAP Spanish for Spanish Speakers I Band/Choir/Orchestra Band/Choir/Orchestra Band/Choir/Orchestra *Off-Campus PE (OCPE) is an option to create space in the student’s schedule for another course. **Tech Apps II may be requested for spring of 6th grade with understanding that Tech Apps II is an 8th grade course. Middle School Course Sequence for Incoming 7th Grade Student 7th Grade 8th Grade Reading Reading English English Math Math Science Science Social Studies Social Studies PE* or Athletics Semester or PE* or Athletics + Tech Apps II PreAP Spanish for Spanish Speakers I PreAP Spanish for Spanish Speakers II Tech Apps I + 1 semester elective Elective: 1 full-year or 2 semesters *Off-Campus PE (OCPE) is an option to create space in the student’s schedule for another course. Middle School Course Sequence for Incoming 7th Grade Student Taking Band/Choir/Orchestra 7th Grade 8th Grade Reading Reading English English Math Math Science Science Social Studies Social Studies PE* or Athletics Semester of PE* or Athletics PreAP Spanish for Spanish Speakers I PreAP Spanish for Spanish Speakers II Band/Choir/Orchestra Band/Choir/Orchestra Tech Apps I** Tech Apps II*** *Off-Campus PE (OCPE) is an option to create space in the student’s schedule for another course. **7th grade students in full year Fine Arts must take Tech Apps I during summer school or pass a Credit-by-Exam (CBE). ***8th grade students in full-year Fine Arts and full-year Athletics must take Tech Apps II during summer school or pass a CBE. Creative Scheduling Options 1. Credit-by-Exam (CBE) • Technology Apps I and II – CBE offered May 2, 2015 • Reading – CBE offered June 9-10 Creative Scheduling Options 2. Summer School (for Tech Apps I and II): • Location: Fabra Elementary • Dates: June 9-12, 15-19, 22-26, and 29-July 2 • Time: 8:00 – 11:00; 12:00-3:00 if 2nd class is needed; • Fee: $110/student with a minimum of 20 students enrolled Creative Scheduling Options 2. Off-campus PE • OCPE credit is for students who are involved with a specific activity that exceeds what the school district offers through the general physical education program, such as dance, equestrian, gymnastics, hockey, martial arts, and swimming. • Middle school students must be engaged in these activities for at least 5 hours outside the school day during the week. • Students must follow guidelines for applying for credit. Other Considerations • Parents and students should consider current options at the high school level for continuing Spanish instruction: • 9th Grade: Pre-AP Spanish III or Spanish III • 10th Grade: AP Spanish IV (Language) • 11th Grade: AP Spanish V (Literature) • 12th Grade: Non-Spanish credit through language application, such as PALS mentoring in an elementary Dual Language classroom Other Considerations Begin with the end in mind… • Does my student want to continue with Spanish throughout high school or begin another foreign language after AP Spanish IV? • If a student pursues Spanish at the college level, it is wise not to have a gap in instruction between high school and college. • If a student sees potential conflicts in electives at high school which would prohibit taking Spanish each year, it may be best to skip a year early in the Spanish sequence to ensure that Spanish is taken the student’s senior year.
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