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Grade 6
Grade 6
In grade 6, students have seven required courses and one additional elective choice as listed in the requirements below.
In grade 6, students have seven required courses and one additional elective choice as listed in the requirements below.
Grade 7
Grade 7
In grade 7, students have six required courses, a choice of one Exploring Pathways Course, and one additional elective choice as listed in the requirements below.
In grade 7, students have six required courses, a choice of one Exploring Pathways Course, and one additional elective choice as listed in the requirements below.
Grade 8
Grade 8
In grade 8, students have five required courses, a choice of one Exploring Pathways Course, and two additional elective choices as listed in the requirements below.
In grade 8, students have five required courses, a choice of one Exploring Pathways Course, and two additional elective choices as listed in the requirements below.
Exploring Pathways
Exploring Pathways
Students in 7th and 8th grade, as mentioned above, will choose courses that will assist them in exploring the different options that the BISD pathways provide for the students. The students can then in high school choose programs of study to work towards developing expertise within these pathways. Visit the Academies home page to learn more about the Pathways available in Bellville ISD. The Exploring Pathways course options currently available for 7th and 8th grade learners are listed below.
Students in 7th and 8th grade, as mentioned above, will choose courses that will assist them in exploring the different options that the BISD pathways provide for the students. The students can then in high school choose programs of study to work towards developing expertise within these pathways. Visit the Academies home page to learn more about the Pathways available in Bellville ISD. The Exploring Pathways course options currently available for 7th and 8th grade learners are listed below.
Click on a grade level below to find more details about the required courses and elective choices available for each grade level.
Click on a grade level below to find more details about the required courses and elective choices available for each grade level.
6th Grade Requirements
6th Grade Requirements
Required courses for 6th grade students:
Required courses for 6th grade students:
English Language Arts and Reading
Math
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education
Exploring Pathways - Technology
Fine Arts (see note below for students in band)
One Elective chosen from:
One Elective chosen from:
Project Lead the Way
Outdoor Adventures
Additional Fine Arts (see note below for students in band)
7th Grade Requirements
7th Grade Requirements
Required courses for 7th grade students:
Required courses for 7th grade students:
English Language Arts and Reading
Math
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education or Athletics
Social & Emotional Well-Being or Athletics - Social & Emotional Well-Being (see note below for students in athletics)
One Exploring Pathways course chosen from:
One Exploring Pathways course chosen from:
Exploring Pathways - Engineering
Exploring Pathways - Education
Exploring Pathways - Construction
Exploring Pathways - Entrepreneurship
Exploring Pathways - Health Science
One Elective chosen from:
One Elective chosen from:
Fine Arts (See note below for students in band)
Outdoor Adventures
Technology - Coding
Journalism/Yearbook
8th Grade Requirements
8th Grade Requirements
Required courses for 8th grade students:
Required courses for 8th grade students:
English Language Arts and Reading
Math
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education or Personal Health & Wellness (see note below for students in athletics)
One Exploring Pathways course chosen from:
One Exploring Pathways course chosen from:
Exploring Pathways - Engineering
Exploring Pathways - Education
Exploring Pathways - Construction
Exploring Pathways - Entrepreneurship
Exploring Pathways - Health Science
Two Electives chosen from:
Two Electives chosen from:
Fine Arts (see note below for students in band)
Technology - Coding
Additional Exploring Pathways Course (see options above)
Outdoor Adventures
Journalism/Yearbook
Student Aide
Special Notes regarding Athletics and Band:
Special Notes regarding Athletics and Band:
Athletics - Grade 7
Athletics - Grade 7
Students in grade 7 Athletics will select Athletics - Social & Emotional Well-Being in addition to Athletics as their PE/Athletics course. This will allow the students to meet each day of the alternating block schedule ("double blocked").
Athletics - Grade 8
Athletics - Grade 8
Students in grade 8 Athletics will have Athletics everyday during the Flex Period. In addition, they will choose Personal Health and Wellness as their PE/Athletics course which allows the students to also meet every other day of the alternating block schedule ("single blocked").
Band - Grade 6
Band - Grade 6
Students in grade 6 band will select band as their fine arts course and as their elective choice. This will allow the students to meet each day of the alternating block scheduled ("double blocked"). Students who would like to also explore another Fine Arts course may have the opportunity to participate in the Art Club or Theatre Arts Club during Flex Period (club participation and availability is based on student interests and staff availability).
Band - Grade 7
Band - Grade 7
Students will be required to meet each day for grade 7 band during the flex period. Students will not select band as their elective choice. They can choose another course from the grade 7 elective options.
Band - Grade 8
Band - Grade 8
Students will select band for their two elective choices ("double blocked"). Students who would like to also explore another Fine Arts course may have the opportunity to participate in the Art Club or Theatre Arts Club during Flex Period (club participation and availability is based on student interests and staff availability).
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