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Course Selections2021-2022
Click1. Administration2. Click Counselor’s Corner3. Course Registration
It’s ALL Here!
Course Catalogs
The 2021-2022 MS Course Catalog and ALL things Registration is located on the Coppell Middle School West
Counselor’s Corner Page
GT
• GT courses are for students who are already identified and served through the GT program.
Seven CoursesFour Core Classes
• Language & Literacy 6 or Language & Literacy 6 GT
• Science 6 or Science 6 GT
• Social Studies 6 or Social Studies 6 GT
Math 6th GradeMath 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 Learners will choose, with the help of the director, an instrument. There is a variety of brass and woodwind instruments to explore before making a selection. If percussion is chosen, learners will try all of the instruments associated with percussion. A fee will be required for band. HERE is a little video from our band students!
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. *
*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.
PEPhysical 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.
PE Uniforms are required and can be ordered through the PTO.
CISD Off-Campus PE OverviewCISD Off-Campus PE Website
Study SkillsLearners 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.
GardeningIn this interdisciplinary course, learners will have the opportunity to select a researchproject based on their personal interests related to environmental factors and theschool environment. Learners will assist in the planting, cultivation and harvesting ofcrops. Learners also organize and participate in the campus recycling program.
Choose your courses wisely! ❖ Course Selection Google Form
closes on March 12❖ You can change your course
selections until the last day of school, May 26.
➢ email your counselor with the change
❖ There are VERY limited changes to schedules once school starts!
• All middle school students must have TWO years of a PE (PE, Athletics, OCPE or a combination of the 2)
• You must be a GT student to sign up for GT courses• The complete Middle School course catalog with descriptions of all course options
can be found on the CMSW website: https://www.coppellisd.com/Page/2630 • The best, and fastest, way to get a question answered, if you cannot find it on our
website, is to email your counselor. • We will not be scheduling individual registration meetings
Course Registration FAQs can also be found on the CMSW website.
Reminders:
Do you know your 5-Digit Student ID #?Here it is! When we say, “type your 5-digit ID #”, this is what we mean!
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