Middle School Course Guide

GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY I, II, III, IV

GRADE LEVEL: 6-8 CREDIT: .5

TX ID: N1303756, N1303757, N1303758, N1303759

PREREQUISITE(S): none

**This course is offered for High School credit**

Course Description: PLTW Gateway students are provided opportunities to investigate problems and apply a problem-solving or design process to creatively identify solutions. Students are introduced to problems and are asked to make connections throughout the lessons. Students learn and use methods for communicating design ideas through sketches, solid models, mathematical, and computerized models. Students work in teams to identify design requirements, research the topic, and engage stakeholders.

SOCIAL SKILLS I

GRADE LEVEL: 6

TX ID: 80800XXX

PREREQUISITE: ARD Committee recommendation.

Course Description: This course aides in the development of prerequisite skills to prepare students to achieve goals, build friendships, resist peer pressure, get organized, take perspective, and engage in real world problem solving. The course objectives are taught by providing modifications to students on an individual basis such as providing repeated practice, providing visuals, and task analyzing. This course assists students in meeting IEP objectives.

SOCIAL THINKING I

GRADE LEVEL: 6

TX ID: 80800XXX

PREREQUISITE: ARD Committee recommendation.

Course Description: This course aides in the development of prerequisite skills to prepare students to achieve goals, build friendships, resist peer pressure, get organized, take perspective, and engage in real world problem solving. The course objectives are taught by providing modifications to students on an individual basis such as providing repeated practice, providing visuals, and task analyzing. This course assists students in meeting IEP objectives.

SOCIAL SKILLS II

GRADE LEVEL: 7

TX ID: 80800XXX

PREREQUISITE: ARD Committee recommendation.

Course Description: This course aides in the development of prerequisite skills to prepare students to achieve goals, build friendships, resist peer pressure, get organized, take perspective, and engage in real world problem solving. The course objectives are taught by providing modifications to students on an individual basis such as providing repeated practice, providing visuals, and task analyzing. This course assists students in meeting IEP objectives.

SOCIAL THINKING II

GRADE LEVEL: 7

TX ID: 80800XXX

PREREQUISITE: ARD Committee recommendation.

Course Description: This course aides in the development of prerequisite skills to prepare students to achieve goals, build friendships, resist peer pressure, get organized, take perspective, and engage in real world problem solving. The course objectives are taught by providing modifications to students on an individual basis such as providing repeated practice, providing visuals, and task analyzing. This course assists students in meeting IEP objectives.

SOCIAL SKILLS III

GRADE LEVEL: 8

TX ID: 80800XXX

PREREQUISITE: ARD Committee recommendation.

Course Description: This course aides in the development of prerequisite skills to prepare students to achieve goals, build friendships, resist peer pressure, get organized, take perspective, and engage in real world problem solving. The course objectives are taught by providing modifications to students on an individual basis such as providing repeated practice, providing visuals, and task analyzing. This course assists students in meeting IEP objectives.

SOCIAL THINKING III

GRADE LEVEL: 8

TX ID: 80800XXX

PREREQUISITE: ARD Committee recommendation.

Course Description: This course aides in the development of prerequisite skills to prepare students to achieve goals, build friendships, resist peer pressure, get organized, take perspective, and engage in real world problem solving. The course objectives are taught by providing modifications to students on an individual basis such as providing repeated practice, providing visuals, and task analyzing. This course assists students in meeting IEP objectives.

AVID

GRADE LEVEL: 6-8

TX ID:82900XXX, 82990XXX, 83800XXX

Prerequisites: Application, references, oral, and written interview process. Students should have a minimum of a C average and want the challenge of advanced courses.

Course Description: AVID is an academic program that prepares students from all family backgrounds for successful entry into four-year colleges and universities. AVID concentrates on study skills, time management and foundations necessary for college success. All students enrolled in AVID will prepare for and take the PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT. AVID students must be willing to enroll in at least one Pre AP or AP course. Students must apply for admission into the AVID.

STUDY SKILLS

GRADE LEVEL: 6-8

TX ID: Local

Course Description: Study skills is a middle school elective course to help students that may need more time to complete academic tasks or need to be taught how to study for tests.