CMS West Course Selections 2020-2021

2020-2021

   CMS West
Course Selections

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       1. Administration
       2. Click Counselor’s Corner
       3. Course Registration

It’s ALL Here!

Important Dates

Course Selection Sheets due back to 5th grade teachers by:

              Tuesday, 3/17/20

Course Catalogs
•   The 2020-2021 course catalog is located on the Coppell
        Middle School West Counselor’s Corner Page:
              Course Registration Information

GT
• GT courses are for students who are already identified and
  served through the GT program.

6th Grade Course Sheet

6th Grade Course Info Packet
Your student will
bring this home to
you next week!

                     Valley Ranch-March 2
                     Canyon Ranch-March 3
                     Lee-March 4

Seven Courses
                Four Core Classes
•   Language & Literacy 6 or Language & Literacy 6 GT
•   Science 6 or Science 6 GT
•   Social Studies 6 or Social Studies 6 GT

Seven Courses
                         Math 6th Grade
Math 6
         covers the 6th grade curriculum and takes the Math 6 STAAR test

Math 6/7 Accelerated
Math 6/7 Accelerated GT
         covers the 6th and 7th grade curriculum and takes the Math 7 STAAR test.

       Please refer to the course catalog to see
  recommendations for this course and consult your 5th
             grade teacher for guidance.

Recommended Math Paths

Reminder About Middle School Requirements:

•   All 6th grade students will have two periods of math.

•   All middle school students must complete two years of PE,
    Athletics or a combination of the two.

•   All middle school students must complete one year of a
    Fine Arts course.

ART A (fine art)
While exploring artists, art styles, and time periods, learners will draw, paint, sculpt, use printmaking
techniques, and be introduced to graphic art. They will use a variety of media throughout the year,
learn artistic techniques, and use their imagination & creativity. Developing a working knowledge of
the elements & principles of art are important to the student’s understanding and knowledge of art.
Learners will also have regular sketchbook assignments that will reinforce the classroom art
activities. There is a $50 fee for consumable art materials for this class. This course does not earn
high school credit.

High School Credit Art 1 Honors:
         Art A (6th Grade) Art B (7th Grade) Art 1 Honors (8th Grade)

BAND (fine art)
Prerequisite: Director Interview
The Cadet Band members learn how to play a wind, brass, or percussion instrument and
be a part of the Band Program. Learners will read music and produce a characteristic
tone on a wind instrument. Also, through structured group and related activities, learners
develop the skill of self-discipline which helps to enhance other academic classes. Wind
instruments include: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, cornet (trumpet), French
horn, trombone, euphonium (baritone), and tuba. Percussion instruments include snare
drum, timpani (kettle drums) and all of the melodic keyboard instruments. It is strongly
recommended that learners choosing percussion and/or obo have at least two years of
piano before starting cadet band.

                     Saturday April 6th Instrument Try Out Day!!
             http://cmswestband.wixsite.com/westband/join-the-band-family

CHOIR (fine art)
Choir is a performance class, open to all 6th grade learners who enjoy singing and
performing. A focus will be on learning proper vocal technique and music reading skills.
The choir will perform a variety of musical and cultural styles for concerts, contests and
festivals (such as UIL Solo and Sandy Lake). Opportunities exist for leadership through
the selection of choir officers. Boys should sign up for Tenor/Bass Choir and girls
should sign up for Girls’ Choir. Learners will be required to rent or buy a concert
uniform.
              Learners will be required to rent or buy a concert uniform.

THEATRE (fine art)
Theatre is an introductory course designed for the middle school learner to experience
the basic elements of drama. Beginning acting techniques will be explored along with
the basic skills needed when performing for an audience. The learner will have many
opportunities to perform for their peers. Units of study include but are not limited to:
Creative Dramatics, theatre games, pantomime, improvisation, monologues, puppetry,
mask creation, characterization, Readers Theatre, Characterization Studies, and many
more.

PE
Physical education for 6th grade learners focuses on organized games and
skill development for competitive sports such as volleyball, basketball,
softball, football and soccer. The course also includes a fitness component
designed to improve learners’ overall muscular development, flexibility, and
cardiovascular condition. Coordinated School Health components included
are: Social Wellness, Nutrition, Personal Wellness, and Physical Wellness. P
           PE Uniforms are required and can be ordered through the PTO.

                            Off Campus PE Information

Study Skills
Learners will have the opportunity to develop and strengthen good study habits and learn
strategies through various instructional methods and approaches. Learners will mostly be
working independently on assignments presented in the general curriculum.

Gardening
In this interdisciplinary course, learners will have the opportunity to select a research
projects based on their personal interests related to environmental factors and the
school environment. Learners will assist in the planting, cultivation and harvesting of
crops for school lunch consumption, while practicing sustainable living concepts such
as composting. Learners will research flora native to Texas and apply that knowledge
to further enhance the aesthetic and eco-friendly principles at the core of the campus

Choose your courses wisely:
Pre-registration changes will be accepted until the last
                     day of school

  Once school begins, there will be limited schedule
                     changes.

Reminder:
Course Selection Sheets due back to 5th grade
                teachers by:

         March 17, 2020

Instructions for Entering Courses into HAC (3.6.20-3.20.20):

Instructions for Entering Courses into HAC (3.6.20-3.20.20):

Schedule Pick-Up
•   Schedule Pick up will be in early August. Please watch for updates on our website

•   Students:
     • Pick up your schedule
     • Walk around and see your classes

•   Parents:
      PTO

Questions?
      Email Us!

   Jaime Duncan (A-L)
jduncan@coppellisd.com

Stephanie Julian (M-Z)
sjulian@coppellisd.com