1) The document provides information and instructions for 7th grade students registering for classes at Albion Middle School for the next school year. It outlines the required core classes and lists elective options. 2) Students are instructed to choose electives, honors placement options where available, and alternates. They must get required signatures and submit their registration cards by a deadline. 3) The registration process ensures students are placed in appropriate classes based on test scores and allows the school to plan for staffing and class sizes for the upcoming year based on student selections.

1. 7TH GRADE
REGISTRATION
Albion Middle School

2. 7th Grade Housing and Lockers

3. Registration Packet Materials
 Registration Card
 Elective Course Descriptions
 Lists ALL the classes offered at AMS. Some are for 8th grade
students only, so you can look forward to taking them in the
future!

4. Demographic Information
 Please print your name, address, phone number, etc. legibly
in PEN. Everything else should be completed in pencil in
case you make a mistake or change your mind!

5. Required Classes
All 7th grade students will take the following classes:
 English Language Arts 7
 College Prep Math Core 7
 Integrated Science 7 (STEM)
 Utah Studies 7
 PE/Health 7 (every other day)

6. English Language Arts 7 (ELA 7)
 Students may take:
 English Language Arts 7
 English Language Arts 7H (Honors)
 You may choose which class you would like to take
 English Language Arts 7 ***(per a students IEP goals, requires
a teacher’s signature)

7. Honors Placement
 Placement into Honors English Language Arts is self select, meaning you
can choose to take it if you wish. Here are some questions to ask yourself
when considering taking an honors class:
 Do I currently earn A or B grades in the class?
 Am I reading at or above grade level? What is my SRI level?
 Do I turn assignments in on time?
 Do I stay focused and on task during class time?
 Do I enjoy my English class?
 If you answered YES to all of the above questions then you should consider
taking honors ELA next year!
 Honors classes include an expectation that students will perform projects
and assignments that require deeper application of literacy skills.
 Keep in mind that a schedule change will NOT be an option
next year, choose wisely grasshopper!

8. Math
 Students will take:
 College Prep Math 7
 College Prep Math 7H (Honors)
 College Prep Math 7***(per a student’s IEP goals)
 Math placement is based on a student’s MCAP, MCOMP, and CRT scores
 Your current math teacher has these scores and will help you determine
which class is right for you
 If you wish to take the honors class but have not met the criteria you and
your parent must sign a waiver form (see the counseling center for this)
 All math classes require a teacher’s signature from your current math
teacher

9. What if I need help with reading, ELA, or math?
 We offer a literacy, math, and ELA lab course
 Students will be placed in these courses according to
their Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM) scores,
SRI level, MCAP & MCOMP scores
 Lab classes will take the place of one elective class
 If you are required to take a lab class, your
registration card reflects this
 A letter with more information about this lab class
has been provided with your materials

10. Science
 All students will take: Integrated Science 7 (STEM)
 STEM= Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
 Topics: Bio-engineering, genetics
 Students will participate in design challenges that
focus on engineering and critical thinking

11. Social Studies & PE/Health
 All students will take:
 Utah Studies 7
AND
 PE/Health 7 (every other day)

12. Elective Classes
 Elective classes are classes you get to pick because they
sound fun, interesting, or exciting
 You will get to choose 1-3 elective classes for next year.
The number of electives depends on whether you’re
required to take Literacy, math, and/or ELA Lab.
 ALL elective classes meet every other day for the entire
school year

13. Elective Classes
 Orchestra 1 (Beginning)
 Band 1 Woodwinds (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone)
 Band 1 Brass/Percussion (trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, tuba,
percussion)
 Orchestra 2 (Adv.)
 Band 2 (Percussion Ensemble)
 Symphonic Band
 Choir 1 Soprano/Alto (Girls)
 Choir 1 Tenor/Bass (Boys)
 Concert Choir

14. Elective Classes
 Spanish 1A
 Spanish 1B
 Keep in mind that a World Language is a rigorous elective course
 Teachers spend 90% of class time using the target language
 7th grade is the last “entry” point for a world language, Spanish 1 is
not offered to 8th grade students (students may take Spanish 1 at
their high school however)
 Art Foundations 1
 Art Foundations 2
 Ceramics 1
 Dance 1
 Dance 2

15. Elective Classes
 Engineering
 Intro. to Construction
 Foods/Clothing
 Keyboarding 1
 Creative Writing
 Debate 1
 Student Aide (application required; see the
counseling center)

16. Elective YouTube Clips
 Wondering which electives to take next year?
 Check out these YouTube clips our elective teachers
have created to help you decide
 http://www.youtube.com/user/AlbionMiddleSchool
?feature=watch

17. Choose Wisely
 It is important that you take time and select your
classes wisely
 A schedule change will NOT be an option next year
due to building capacity (the number of students we
have) and that we staff our school based on what
electives you choose right now.)
 You cannot repeat elective classes that you’ve already
taken, choose something new! Also, do not list
classes you’ve already taken as alternates.
 Exceptions: band, orchestra, and choir classes

18. Alternates
 It is very important that you list 3 alternate electives
because…
 Sometimes a class does not carry (not enough students request the
class)
 Sometimes classes are full
 Sometimes the electives you choose are taught the same class period
 Sometimes the electives you choose are taught at the same time as
one of your core classes
 Sometimes we are unable to make your first choices work with your
schedule
 What happens if I don’t select any alternates?
 Your counselor will choose an elective for you 
 Do you want your counselor choosing your classes?

19. Reminders
 All classes with * require a teacher’s signature
 You must sign your registration card
 Your parent must sign your registration card
 Registration cards are due to your 2nd period teacher
on
Wednesday, February 19

20. Your Homework Assignment Tonight
 Sit down with a parent and review your options
 Decide which core and elective classes you’d like to
take next year
 Next, ask your teachers for the required signatures
you need on your card
 Make sure everything is filled out completely
 Turn in your registration card to your 2nd period
teacher on Wednesday, February 19th