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(4) Core Academic classes

* Language Arts

* Math

* Science

* Social Studies

(1) Physical Activity Class

(2) Elective Periods

7th Grade Courses

All 7th Graders take SEVEN courses

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Math

Math 7

Math 7/8*

*First time entry into Math 7/8

*Students in Math ⅞ take the 8th grade STAAR test and will take high school Algebra 1 in 8th grade

Through the Spring, a committee of teachers and school administration will examine data of all math students that may include teacher recommendations, screeners, other diagnostic data.

Students will be automatically enrolled in their next math class based on their current math placement. Students currently in Math 6 will enroll in Math 7. Students currently in Math 6/7, will enroll in Math 7/8.

* Current Math 6/7 math students who wish to further accelerate to take Algebra 1 in 7th grade will need to take an Math 8 Exam for Acceleration. Contact your counselor or visit the FPMS Counseling Page for more information.

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Semester: The school year is divided into two halves- Fall semester & Spring semester. Some classes meet for a semester only.

Prerequisite: a class or condition that is required prior to enrollment in a class.

High School Credit: To graduate from high school you must pass your classes to earn credits (26). Some classes give you high school credit in middle school. In addition to passing the class, you must also meet the 90% attendance requirement to earn the credit .

But first…Academic vocabulary you need to know!

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Language Arts, Science & Social Studies

Life Science

Texas History

English Language Arts

ADV Language Arts

All students enrolled. No selection necessary.

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Physical Activity

All physical activity classes are FULL YEAR

Volleyball, basketball, soccer, cross-country, track & field

Boys Athletics

Boys who register for athletics must play football. Boys NOT planning to play football, but who would like to play basketball must sign up for Life Fitness (PE). They will be in PE class during football season and then after basketball tryouts move into Athletics. Please note: Changing from PE to Athletics will mean a schedule change late in the fall semester. All other sports- cross country, track & field and soccer do not require enrollment in Athletics

Girls Athletics

*All students participating in athletics are expected to participate in at least one sport.

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Physical Activity

All physical activity classes are FULL YEAR

Application due to district office June 5th, 2026. See LISD OCPE website for participation criteria and process.

Life Fitness (PE)

Majestics Drill Team

Dance

Cheerleading

Off-Campus PE

Students can choose to take dance as a fine art elective in addition to another physical activity class.

Mandatory Parent meeting: 02/10

Tryouts: 03/02 - 03/06

Mandatory Parent meeting: 03/02

Auditions: 03/09 & 03/10

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More choices in 7th Grade

Band

Technical Theater

Advanced Theater

Returning band students only

Full Year Fine Art Classes

Treble Choir/Advanced Treble Choir (Audition March)

Tenor/Bass Choir

Prerequisite: Theater Arts

Check out the Interactive Course Sheet to learn more about each class

Prerequisite: Theater Arts & Audition (March 6, 2026). See Falcon Theatre Website.

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More choices in 7th Grade

AVID

Journalism: Yearbook

Entrepreneurship I (HS Credit)

Other/CTE

Electives Full Year

Academic Study Lab

2026: Student Staff Agreement

Check out the Interactive Course Sheet to learn more about each class

Principles of Arts, A/V, & Communications (HS Credit)

Quest 7

(GT identified students only)

(restricted enrollment)

Invitation 2) Significant need (good reason why you need to take it)

PE PALS

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More choices in 7th Grade

Check out the Interactive Course Sheet to learn more about each class

Academic/CTE Electives Full Year

Fundamentals of Computer Science (HS Credit)

Principles of Applied Engineering (HS Credit)

Due to scheduling constraints, students are permitted to one HS credit CTE class.

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More choices in 7th Grade

Leadership

Theater Arts

Semester Fine Art/CTE

(Half Year) Electives

Check out the Interactive Course Sheet to learn more about each class

Students who choose to take semester elective classes will take 2 of the 4 semester electives.

*HS Credit (0.5)

Gateway: Medical Detectives

(Class will depend on interest numbers)

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What to think about when considering courses to take

Will you be able to attend practices, rehearsals, games, while also keeping up with your studies? Do you have outside-of -school commitments that you need to factor in? Know the expectations of each program/class. Students taking high school credit classes must meet the 90% attendance requirement in addition to passing the class to earn credit (Texas law).

Are you able to commit to the time requirements of a program/class?

You are capable! It’s okay to step-up your game and push yourself out of your comfort zone. At the same time, balance feels best. Try to find that ‘just right’ spot. You challenge yourself, but also have time to relax and recharge.

Are you challenging yourself enough?

What are your interests and goals?

MIddle school is a time to explore your interests and find your passions. Don’t be afraid to try something new! What electives fit your future goals?

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Welcome to Naviance!

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