Middle School Academic Planning Guide  (Course Descriptions can be found here)

ALL STUDENTS will have:

• 1 English Language Arts classes 

• 1 Math class

• 1 Science class

• 1 Social Studies class

• 1 Physical Education class

1. Decide on which class in each area you would like to take.

English/Language Arts

• English/Language Arts On-Level

• Honors English/Language Arts

• Gifted/Talented English/Language Arts (LEAP) - *must be identified as a GT student to enroll

Math

• Math 8 On-Level

• Honors Math 7 (8th Grade Math Curriculum)

Science

• STEM Science 8 

• Honors STEM Science 8

Social Studies

• US History On-Level

• Honors US History

Physical Education

• • Athletics - Athletics in middle school is offered in Grades 7-8.  Students signing up for Athletics are expected to try out for at least two sports. An approved sports physical is required to participate.

  • PE

  • If you are interested in External PE, more information can be found HERE. Please complete the application ASAP.  Applications not completed (3 parts: application, fee, coaches information) before the end of the 26-27 school year will not be processed until after orientation. (The External PE office is closed during the summer.)

  • 8th Grade students may select STEM 3 as their PE credit.

1. Decide on your first, second, and third requested elective choice. 

2. Select 3 other elective choices you are interested in. 

3. Rank your elective choices from 1 to 6 (one being the elective that you are most interested in.)

4. Please make sure ALL 6  of your elective selections (3 main, 3 alternate) are for DIFFERENT electives.  No elective selection should be listed more than once.  We don't want to have to make elective selections for you.

The Downing Counseling team does not guarantee placement in any elective. 

Placement into electives is NOT "first come, first serve".  Take your time deciding and make selections by JANUARY 20.