7th Grade
2026-2027
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STEP 1
Understand the 7th Grade Schedule Structure
All 7th grade students have four core classes, with ELA being double blocked for two periods. Additionally, all 7th grade students are required to take either PE or Athletics. The remaining two class periods are electives of their choice. Lastly, all middle school students have an Advisory period.
STEP 2
Review all course sequences and levels for Core Academic courses. Know what you need to take in 7th grade to get set up for future classes.
**See pages 18-31 for Core Academic course information in the course guide link**
Math Pathways
STEP 3
Explore the electives offered for 7th grade students.
Each campus will offer a variety of electives that can be found on pages 34-42 in the Academic Course Guide. Not all electives will be offered each year or on all campuses.
*We do our best to place you in your top choice electives, but these are not guaranteed.*
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES
PE
Athletics
Tennis
*All 7th graders must be in one PE elective
FINE ART ELECTIVES
Foundations of Art
Band
Orchestra
Choir
Theater Arts
GENERAL ELECTIVES
Student Aide*
Yearbook**
*Indicates course is application based (can be picked up in the CAP center)
**Indicates 2 teacher references required, including from current ELA teacher
CTE ELECTIVES
Technical Applications
Medical Terminology*
Principles of Applied Engineering*
Robotics*
Lifetime Nutrition/Personal Development*
Digital Communications in the 21st Century*
Fundamentals of Computer Science*
*Indicates course is for high school credit
STEP 4
TIME TO CHOOSE YOUR CLASSES!
The form below will be provided to your student during grade level course registration presentations on 2/11/26. They must be signed and returned to their PE teacher by 2/18/26. Students can stop by the CAP center to pick up another form if needed. Please reach out to Ms. Stinson if you have any questions.
7th Grade Counselor:
Jennifer Stinson
Jennifer.stinson@nisdtx.org
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