McMath MS

Rising 8th Grade

Course Selection

2021-2022

Established: 1998 Mascot: Tiger (Our mascots name is Mac) School Colors: Navy and Bright Gold Motto: "We are known by the tracks we leave."

8th grade Available Courses at MMS

Watch the video to left to learn more about the courses that are available to all 8th graders on our campus.

As you watch, think about what interests you have and what courses you would like to take.

MMS Course Card and Elective Course Descriptions

Use the course card link below to view the MMS course request selection options for 2021-2022.

This course card will help you plan your courses.

Click on elective course descriptions below to view required fees for each elective course, as well as contact information for elective teachers should you have specific questions regarding the courses in which you are interested.

Please be aware that courses you select from the course card and enter into HAC are requests. McMath counselors will attempt to honor all requests, however, enrollment numbers and scheduling conflicts can result in enrollment in alternate courses than choices selected.

8th Course Request 2021-2022.pdf
8th course descriptions 2021-2022

How to enter/select courses in HAC

For the 2021-2022 school year students will be selecting courses in HAC.

Watch the video to the left for step by step instructions on how to select your courses.

Please be aware that courses you select from the course card and enter into HAC are requests. Choose at least two alternates that you wouldn't mind having if your first three requests do not work with your schedule.

McMath counselors will attempt to honor all requests, however, enrollment numbers and scheduling conflicts can result in enrollment in alternate courses than choices selected.

Important Dates

  • Wednesday, January 13 - Rising 8th grade Virtual Parent Night Q & A

If you missed the meeting, we recorded it live and the video is below.


  • Thursday, January 14 - Course Selection Day and HAC opens

  • Tuesday, January 19 - HAC Closes (last day to input any course selection)

  • March 16-24 - HAC opens for course selection verification

  • March 24 - Last Day for any course selection changes

*Please check emails frequently from MMS for more information pertaining to these dates and events.


MMS Counselors: Kelli Hauser, Brian Adams, Brittany Zielinski

QUESTIONS? We have answers.

We will be holding a virtual parent question and answer session through Zoom on January 13th, from 5:30-6:30pm. If your questions are not thoroughly answered during the meeting, or you need follow up information, please contact your MMS counselors.

Academic Counselors:

Brian Adams - badams@dentonisd.org, 940-369-3310 (6th & 7th grade)

Kelli Hauser - khauser@dentonisd.org, 940-369-3311 (6th & 8th grade)

Student Assistance Counselor:

Brittany Zielinski - jzielinski@dentonisd.org, 940-369-3309