2026-2027
CELINAINDEPENDENTSCHOOLDISTRICT CELINAINDEPENDENTSCHOOLDISTRICT
MIDDLESCHOOL ACADEMICPLAN MIDDLESCHOOL ACADEMICPLAN
THELEARNEREXPERIENCE
Lovethelearner;drivetherigorResponsiblefor one’sownlearningInterdependentself-managers
Systems•Structure•Scaffolding•Accountability
InCelinaISD,webelievethatourroleaseducatorsisto“LovetheLearner,andDrivethe Rigor”Ourcampusleadersandteachersareverypurposefulintheirplanningtobring thisspiritalivewithinourschoolsandclassroomsthroughengaginglearning opportunitiesineveryclassroom.Wearecommittedtoalllearnersexperiencinga minimumone-year’sgrowth,andwestriveforallstudentstodiscovertheirpersonal andeducationalstrengths.Everylearnerhasatleastoneareaofacademicstrength, andweencourageourstudentstopursueadvancedcourseoptionsinsubjectsthat matchtheirpersonalstrengths Additionally,everylearnerhasatleastoneareaof interestthatcanevolveintoapossiblecareerpath.Tothatend,weofferover60 coursesandpathwaysforcareerexplorationinCelinaISD,includingadvancedcourses thatprovidepracticumexperiencesthatallowforstudentstoformalizeanindividual careerpath.
Thisacademicguidehasbeencarefullydevelopedtoprovidedirectionforourstudents andtheirfamiliesastheyconsiderthevarietyofoptionsavailableforstudentstobegin developingtheirownjourneybeyondthehallsofCelinaHighSchool.Ourintentisto helpstudentsandfamiliesnavigatethecourseselectionprocess,allowingstudentsto betterdesignacoursesequencethroughoutmiddleandhighschoolthatchallenges themacademicallywhilealigningtheirinterestswiththeirchosencourseofstudy. Whetherastudentintendstopursueacollege,career,ormilitarypathwaybeyondhigh school,thecoursesoutlinedinthisguidewillhelpstudentsattaintheknowledgeand skillsnecessaryfortheirsuccess.
Whilethisguideisintendedforfamiliesandstudentstoplantogether,ourentiremiddle andhighschoolstaffiseagertopartnerwithyouforanyquestionsyoumayhaveas yourchilddesignshisorherlearnerexperience.GoBobcats!
TomMaglisceau,PhDSuperintendent,CelinaISD
PurposeofGuide
College,Career,andMilitaryReadiness(CCMR)
CollegeandCareerExploratoryCourses
PlanningforHighSchool
EarningHIghSchoolCredit
GPA
MiddleSchoolRequirements
AlternateMethodsforEarningCredit
UILEligibility
Scheduling&CourseSelection
HonorsCourses
English,LanguageArts,&Reading
Mathematics Science
SocialStudies
College&CollegeReadyElectives
FineArtsElectives
PE/Athletics
WorldLanguage GeneralElectives
GENERALINFORMATION
PurposeOfAcademicPlanningGuide
Thisplanningguideisprovidedtoassistparentsandstudentsinmaking informedcourseselectionsandplanningtheiracademicfutures.Studentsand parentsshouldworktogethertoexplorecourseofferings,graduationplans, endorsementareasandcollegeandcareerreadinessrequirements.Course descriptionsarearrangedbysubjectandfeatureinformationaboutthegrade levelandrequiredand/orrecommendedprerequisites.Somecoursesrequire teacherapproval,summerassignments,orsupplyfees.Counselorsare availabletoworkwithstudentsandparentstoselectappropriatecoursesthat arewithintheirinterestarea,arechallengingandthatmeetgraduation requirements.Theinformationinthisplanningguideisaccurateasofthetime thatitwaspublishedandcanbesubjecttoupdatesasreceivedbythedistrict fromtheTexasEducationAgencyand/orTexasBoardofEducation.Thisguide isintendedtoguidecourseplanninganddoesnotreplaceboardpolicy.
BecomingFutureReady
College,Career,AndMilitaryReadiness(CCMR)
TheTexasEducationAgency(TEA)hassetspecificmandatestoensurethatstudentsare readyforcollege,careers,ormilitaryservice,andwearecommittedtosupportingyour childthroughthisprocess.WhiletheseCollege,Career,andMilitaryReadiness(CCMR) criteriaarenotrequiredforhighschoolgraduation,theyserveasvaluablebenchmarksto ensurethatstudentsarewell-preparedforlifebeyondhighschool,whethertheyare headingtocollege,enteringtheworkforce,orjoiningthemilitary.CCMRIndicatorsTomeet CCMRrequirements studentsmustdemonstratereadinessinoneofthefollowingareas:
CollegeReadiness:Achievingcollege-readyscoresonassessments(e.g.,SAT,ACT, TSI),earningcollegecredit(eg,AP,DualCredit),orenrollinginapostsecondary institutionwithinayearofgraduation.
CareerReadiness:Earningindustry-recognizedcertifications,completingwork-based learningexperiences(e.g.,internships),orfinishingaCareerandTechnicalEducation (CTE)programofstudy.
MilitaryReadiness:Enlistinginthemilitaryandmeetingqualifications including passingtheASVABandmeetingphysicalstandards.
WhyCCMRMatters
TheCCMRprogramhelpsstudentsdeveloptheskillsandexperiencesneededtosucceed intheirfutureendeavors.Benefitsinclude:
Personalizedpathwaystocollege,career,ormilitaryopportunities. Real-worldexperiencethroughinternships,certifications,andwork-basedlearning. Clearpathwaystosuccessinbothhighereducationandtheworkforce.
SupportforYourChildAtCelinaISD,weaimforeachstudenttomeetatleastoneofthe TEA’sCCMRIndicatorsbythetimetheygraduate.
Manystudentsalreadyexceedexpectationsbymeetingmultipleindicatorsthroughout theirhighschoolcareers.Ourschoolcounselorspartnerwithfamiliestoensurestudents areontrackbyreviewingfour-yearplansandselectingcoursesthatalignwithboth graduationandpostsecondarygoals.
CollegeAndCareerExplorationCourse
CelinaISDoffersaCollegeandCareerExplorationcoursetostudentstotakeduringtheir 7thgradeyear.Thiscourseequipsstudentswiththeknowledgeneededtomakeinformed decisionsabouttheiracademicandcareergoals.
HighSchoolGraduationEndorsementOptionsStudentsmustearnatleastoneofthefive followingendorsementslistedbelowinorderto graduatewithadiplomaundertheFoundationHighSchoolProgramwithEndorsement: ArtsandHumanities
BusinessandIndustry
MultidisciplinaryStudies
PublicService
Science,Technology,EngineeringandMath(STEM)
PlanningForHighSchool:4-YearPlanning
All8th-gradestudentswillcreatea4-yearplan,alongsidetheircounselor,inXello,a platformforcollege,career,andmilitaryexploration Thisplanoutlinesthecoursesneeded forhighschoolgraduationandhelpsstudentsunderstandprerequisites,exploreelectives, andbalancechallengingclasseswithinterests.ItalsohighlightshowCTE,DualCredit,and Advancedcoursescansupportfuturegoals.MiddleSchoolstudentswillalsoparticipatein CareerDayorCareerexperiences,wheretheycanlearnfromprofessionalsinvarious industries.InpartnershipwithCelinaISD,parentscansupportthisprocessathometohelp studentstransitionsmoothlyintohighschoolandprepareforpost-graduation opportunities.PleaseReferenceTheBackOfTheGuideForACopyOfCISD4YearPlan Template
EarningHighSchoolCreditInMiddleSchool
CelinaISDstudentscanbeginearninghighschoolcreditstowardsgraduationinmiddle school.Pleaserefertothehighschoolplanningguide(linkHSguide)formoreinformation regardinghighschoolcoursesandrequirements.Gradingperiodsaredividedintotwo9weekperiodspersemesterandcreditisawardedbysemestergrades.
Inordertoreceivecreditforahighschoolcourse,studentsmust:
Earnaminimumgradeof70forasemestercourse
Earnaminimumgradeof70forbothsemestersofayearlongcourse
Ifastudentfailseithersemesterofatwo-semestercourse,thestudentcanregaincredit byaveragepassingthecoursefortheyear.
Semestersofatwo-semestercourseareaveragedonlyiftakenwithinthesame academicyearandmustaverageatotalof70orhigher.
Ifastudentisnotabletocreditaverageatwo-semestercourse,thestudentmust retakeonlythefailedsemester.
MiddleSchoolRequirements
6thGradeRequirements
EnglishLanguageArtsandReading Mathematics Science
SocialStudies PEorPre-Athletics
TechnologyApplications
OneelectivecreditFineArtschoice: Choir.Art.TheatreArts,Band
8thGradeRequirements
EnglishLanguageArtsandReading Mathematics Science
7thGradeRequirements
EnglishLanguageArtsandReading Mathematics Science
TexasHistory
PEorPre-Athletics
College&CareerExplorations
Twoelectivecredits: Art,AVID,Band,Choir,Dance, TechnicalTheater,TheaterArts, IntrotoCoding&Robotics,Video Production/Photojournalism
USHistory Fourelectivecredits: Art1,2 AVID,Band,Broadcast,BoysChoir,GirlsChoir,HonorChoir,Dance, PartnersPE,Tennis,OfficeAide,Belles,TechnicalTheater,TheaterArts1,2, PartnersTheater,Yearbook,CollegeandCareerExplorations,VideoProduction, StudentAmbassadors,Cheerleading,Athletics
ElectiveCoursesforhighschoolcredit: PrinciplesofAppliedEngineering,PrinciplesofBusiness,Marketing,& Finance,FundamentalsofComputerScience,PrinciplesofArts,AV Technology,&Communications,PrinciplesofHumanServices,Spanish I,PrinciplesofAlliedHealth Algebra1Honors,GeometryHonors,Spanish1,PrinciplesofAppliedEngineering,Principles ofBusiness,Marketing,&Finance,FundamentalsofComputerScience,PrinciplesofArts,AV Technology,&Communications,PrinciplesofHumanServices,SpanishI,PrinciplesofAllied Health HighSchoolCreditCoursesOffered
It’simportanttounderstandhowyourgradepointaverage(GPA)willbecalculatedbefore enteringhighschool,especiallyifyou’vetakenhighschoolcreditcoursesinmiddleschool. PerCelinaISD’scurrentGPApolicy,highschoolcoursestakeninmiddleschoolwillnotcount towardsyourhighschoolGPA.Gradepointaveragesshallonlyincludethefirstfourcourses takenineachofthefourcorecourseareasingrades9–12.Thecalculationofgradepoint averagesshallexcludeanymorethanfourcoursestakenineacharea Studentsshould reviewtheCISDGPApolicytolearnaboutthesignificanceofGPA,rank,andthehighschool transcript.
GradePointAverage(GPA)
AlternateMethodsofEarningCredit
CelinaISDwillprovideCreditbyExamsandwillprovideapublishedcalendarwithavailable testingwindowsprovidedduringeachquarter.Thedistricthasestablishedthetestingfor gradesK-12inaccordancewithboardpolicy.Astudentmayonlytakeamaximumoftwo testsperday.ApplicationsforexaminationforCreditbyExaminationmustbesubmittedin accordancewiththepublishedtestingcalendar.Datesarepublishedonthedistrict website
CreditbyExamforAcceleration
Astudentingrades6-12mayearncreditforanacademicsubjectinwhichhe/shehashad nopriorinstruction Thestudentmustearnascoreof80%orhigheronaboard-approved examinationfortheapplicablecourse.Theschooldistrictmustentertheearnedscoreon thestudent’stranscript.Ifastudentsuccessfullyearnscreditandisbeingtakenfor accelerationpurposes,placementinanewcoursewillonlytakeplaceatthestartofthe schoolyear(orsemesterforsemestercourses)regardlessofwhentheexamistaken.A studentmaynotattempttoearncreditbyexaminationforaspecifichighschoolcourse morethantwotimes.AnycourseinwhichastudentearnsbyCBEwillnotbecountedin GPAcalculationnorawardedweightedcredit.Contactyourschoolcounselorformore information.
CorrespondenceCoursesforCredit
CelinaISDrequiresthatstudentsreceiveapprovalfromtheirschoolcounselorpriorto enrollinginanycorrespondencecourses.Gradesearnedincorrespondencecourseswill notbecalculatedintostudents’GPAbutwillcounttowardsgraduationandappearfor creditonastudent’stranscript.Thefinancialresponsibilityofthecorrespondence Correspondencecoursesmustbetakenthroughoneofthefollowingapprovedprograms:
UILEligibilityforExtracurricularParticipation
UILparticipantsareeligibletocompeteincontestsduringthefirstsixweeksoftheschool year,providedtheyhavebeenpromotedfromthepreviousgradelevelpriortothestartof thecurrentschoolyear.
Astudentwillbesuspendedfromparticipatinginanyextracurricularactivitysponsoredor sanctionedbythedistrictorUILif,attheendofagradingperiod,theyreceiveagrade below70inanyacademiccourse,exceptforcoursesexemptfromthe"nopass,noplay" rule.
Keypointstoremember:
Studentsareevaluatedforeligibilityeverythreeweeks.Ineligibilityisdeterminedatthe endofthefirstsix-weekgradingperiodandattheendofeachnine-weekgrading periodthereafter.Studentscanregaineligibilityattheendofanysix-weekgrading period,butmustbepassingallcourses.
AllstudentsremainacademicallyeligibleduringThanksgivingbreak,winterbreak,and springbreak
Thereisaseven-daygraceperiodforeligibilityfollowingeachgradeevaluation,except duringholidays.
Studentsloseeligibilityforextracurricularactivitiesiftheyreceiveagradebelow70in anyacademiccourse,otherthandistrictdesignatedhonorsoradvancedcourses,after anygradingperiodevaluation.
UILWaivedAdvancedCourses
LocalDistrictPolicydesignatesthatadvancedhighschoolcreditcoursesinCISDare exemptfromthe“nopass,noplay”ruleaslongasthestudentmaintainsaminimum gradeaverageof60inthedesignatedhighschoolcourse.ThefollowingcoursesareCISD advancedhighschoolcoursestaughtinmiddleschoolandrecognizedbytheTexas EducationAgencyasexemptfromthe“nopass,noplay”rule:
HonorsAlgebra1 Spanish2. 8 Math&AlgebraI th
HonorsGeometry Algebra2 7 MathAccelerated th
SchedulingandCourseSelections
Oneofthemostcriticalfunctionsperformedbyaschoolispre-registrationofitsstudents BasedoncoursesthatstudentschoosetotakeduringSpringpre-registration,classesare scheduledandteachersarehiredforthenextschoolyear.Pleasechooseyourclasses carefully. Eachyear,studentswillreceiveacourseselectionsheet.Thissheetwillinclude informationthatwillassiststudentsandparentsinsettingacademicgoals,selecting desiredcourses,andprovidingalternatechoicesifthefirstchoiceisnotavailable.Course selectionsheetsareexpectedtobesignedbybothparentandstudentandreturnedonor beforethedaytheyaredue.Ifcourseselectionsheetsarenotsignedandreturnedbythe duedate aschedulewillbecreatedforyourstudentsothatwemaycompletethe schedulingprocessforthecomingyear.Ourdistrictwillcontinuetophaseinchangesin courseselectionssothatweareabletoprovidethebesteducationalopportunitiesfor studentstomeettherequirementsforthevariousgraduationplansthatarerequiredby thestateofTexas.
LevelChangePolicy
StudentscanrequesttoleveldownfromanHonorsorAPcourseattheendofthesixth weekofschoolforafirst-semestercourseandattheendofthefirstsemester Gradesfrom thedroppedclasswillbetransferredtothenewclass.Studentsandparentsmustdiscuss aplanforsuccesswiththeirteacherbytheduedate.
PleaseNote:
Schedulechangesatthistimearenotaguaranteeandonlyonaspace-availablebasis. Anycoursechangesmayimpactotherclassesinyourchild’sschedule,includingteachers andelectives.Oncechangesaremade,itisnotpossibletoreversethechanges.Thegrade thestudentearnedinthedroppedcoursewillbetransferredtothenewlyaddedcourse witha10-pointaddition,nottoexceed100.(Thisonlyappliesifthecourseisdroppedatthe sixweekperiod,notatthesemestermark)
ElectiveChangePolicy
Electivechangerequestswillnotbeapprovedduringtheschoolyear.Ifastudentis requestingaprogramchange(athletics,band,choir applicationcourses,etc.),counselors willrequireapprovalfromtheprogramdirector/coachpriortomakingtheschedule change
MiddleSchoolHonorsCourses
Advancedacademiccoursesareofferedforstudentswhoareinterestedinexploring contentareasatamorein-depthandrigorouslevel.Studentsthatchoosethesecourses shouldexpectthecontenttobemorecomplexandtomoveatafasterpace.Middle schoollevelHonorscoursesareintendedanddesignedtosupportandpreparestudents foradvancedhighschoolcourses.
Grade6
EnglishLanguageArtsandReading6
Inthiscourse,studentsstrengthen reading,writing,listening,andspeaking skillsthroughablendoffictionand nonfiction.Theyanalyzecharacters, themes,structures,andideaswhile buildingcomprehensionandvocabulary. Studentswriteclear evidence-based responsesandengageindiscussionsand collaborativeprojectstounderstandhow languageandliteratureshapetheirworld. Thiscourseisablock(90minutes).
HonorsEnglishLanguageArts andReading6
Thiscoursealignswiththe6thGradeELAR TEKSandchallengesstudentstothink critically,readdeeply,andcommunicate effectively.Honorsstudentsengagein advancedreading,writing,speaking,and listeningtasksthatbuildanalysis, interpretation,andcreativity.Increased rigorencouragesdeeperunderstanding andclear,purposefulexpressionwhile strengtheningadvancedliteracyand writingskills.
GTEnglishLanguageArtsand Reading6
SixthGradeGTELARoffersgiftedlearners enrichedopportunitiestoexplorediverse textswithdepth,complexity,andcreativity. Studentsengageincriticalthinking, advancedanalysis,andauthentic communicationwhiledeveloping independenceasreadersandwriters. Throughinquiry,research,andcreative projects,theybuildinsight originality,anda strongfoundationforlifelonglearning.
Grade7
EnglishLanguageArtsandReading7
Inthiscourse,studentsbuildreading, writing,listening,andspeakingskills throughdiverse,complextexts They analyzehowauthorsdevelopideas, characters,andthemesacrossgenresand evaluatestructure purpose,andliterary techniques Studentsstrengthenwritingby producingorganized,evidence-based responsesandessaysthatshowclear reasoningandastrongvoice.
HonorsEnglishLanguageArts andReading7
Thiscoursealignswiththe7thGradeELAR TEKSandchallengesstudentstothink analytically,readinsightfully,and communicatewithpurpose.Honors studentsengageinadvancedreading writing,speaking,andlisteningtasksthat buildliteraryanalysis,strongarguments, narrativedepth,andrefinedvoice. Increasedrigorpreparesstudentsfor futurehonorsandadvancedcoursework.
GTEnglishLanguageArtsand Reading7
7thgradeGTELARstudentsexplorediverse textsacrossgenres,usingdepthand complexitywithacceleratedresources. Theycomposevariouswrittenworks, conductmeaninSeventhGradeGTELAR fosterscuriosityandadvancedthinking throughinquiry exploration,andauthentic expression.Studentsanalyzecomplextexts acrossgenrestounderstandhowauthors shapemeaning.Enriched accelerated learningbuildscriticalthinking,strong communication,andcreativeskillswhile encouragingindependence,research,and originalwrittenormultimediawork.
Grade8
EnglishLanguageArtsandReading8
Inthiscourse,studentsstrengthen reading,writing,listening,andspeaking skillsthroughcomplextexts.They analyzehowauthorsdevelopideas, characters,andthemesacrossgenres andevaluatehowstructureandstyle shapemeaning.Writingfocuseson clarity,organization,andevidenceas studentsproduceliteraryanalyses, argumentativeessays,andreflective pieces.
HonorsEnglishLanguageArts andReading8
Thiscoursealignswiththe8thGrade ELARTEKSandchallengesstudentsto thinkcritically,readdeeply,and communicatewithclarity.Honors studentsengageinadvancedreading, writing,speaking,andlisteningtasksthat buildanalysisandoriginalthought. Increasedrigorandcomplexityprepare studentsforfuturehonorsandhigh schoolEnglishcoursework.
GTHumanities8
8thGradeGTHumanitiesintegrates EnglishLanguageArtsandU.S.History forgiftedlearners.Studentsanalyze literatureandhistoricalsourcesfrom colonizationthroughReconstruction whilepracticingadvancedwriting, criticalreading,andinquiry.This acceleratedcoursepromotes creativity,depthofthinking,andstrong communicationtopreparestudents foradvancedhighschoolcoursework. (MustbeenrolledinGT)
MATHEMATICS
Math6 ON-LEVEL (GradeLevelStandards)
Math7 (GradeLevelStandards)
Math8 (GradeLevelStandards)
Grade6
Math6
Studentswillfocusonusingoperationswith integersandpositiverationalnumbers, ratios,rates,proportionalrelationships,and expressionsandequationsinvarious contexts Studentswillalsoexploredata representationandfinancialliteracy The curriculumemphasizesproblem-solving, criticalthinking,andreal-worldapplication, preparingstudentstomasterkey mathematicalconceptsandskills
Math6Honors
Math6Honors HONORS (6th&½of7th)
Math7Honors (1/2of7 &8th) th Algebra1Honors (Highschoolcredit)
GTEnglishLanguageArtsand Reading8
8thGradeGTELARchallengesgifted learnersthroughinquiry,exploration, andauthenticexpression Students engagewithcomplextextsacross genres,analyzinghowauthorsshape meaning Thecoursesupportsselfdirectedlearningandencourages independentresearch,creative thinking,andsophisticatedwrittenor multimediaproductsthatshowinsight andoriginality
Math6Accelerated ACCELERATED (6th&7th)
Math7Accelerated (8th&Algebra1) GeometryHonors (Highschoolcredit)
Math6Honorscoversallofthe6th-grade standardsandhalfofthe7th-grade standards,preparingstudentsforMath7 Honorsin7thgradeAlgebraIHonorsin8th grade.Thiscoursehasafocuson operationswithintegers,ratios,proportional relationships,expressions,equations,data representation,andfinancialliteracy.The courseincludesrigorousproblem-solving andcritical-thinkingactivities.Students shouldexpectanadditionaltime commitmentandbepreparedtowork independentlywhilemasteringadvanced conceptsandbuildingastrongfoundation forfuturesuccess.
Math6Accelerated
Thisacceleratedcoursecovers6thand7th GradeMathstandards,preparingstudents forhonorsandAPcoursesinhighschool. Withafast-pacedcurriculumcompacted tosupportacceleratedmathin7thgrade andGeometryin8thgrade,itemphasizes criticalthinkingandcreativeproblemsolving.Studentsmusthaveadvanced mathskills,beself-motivated wellorganized,andshowastronginterestin mathematicstosucceed.
Grade7
Math7
Thiscoursefocusesonkeyconcepts suchasproportionalrelationships, operationswithintegers,rational numbers,algebraicexpressions,linear equations,anddataanalysis.Students willdevelopproblem-solvingskills, explorereal-worldapplications,and applycriticalthinkingtomathematical situations.
Math7Honors
Prerequisite:Math6Honors,Math7 Honors
7thGradeHonorsMathcovershalfof the7th-gradestandardsandallofthe 8th-gradestandards,preparingstudents forAlgebraIin8thgrade.Thecourse emphasizesadvancedproblem-solving, criticalthinking,andreal-world applicationsofmathconcepts,including rationalnumbers,proportional relationships,equations,andgeometric principles.Studentsmustdemonstrate strongmathematicalabilities,selfmotivation,andorganizationalskillsto excelinthisfast-paced,rigorouscourse.
Math7Accelerated
1HighSchoolCredit
Prerequisite:Math6Accelerated
Thisacceleratedcoursecovers8th grademathandAlgebra1TEKS preparingstudentsforhighschoollevelcoursework.Uponsuccessful completion,studentswillearnAlgebra 1credit.Thecurriculumcovers advancedtopicsinalgebra,number operations,andlinearequations, ensuringourstudentsarepreparedto takeGeometryin8thgrade.Thisfastpacedcourserequiresstrong mathematicalskills,criticalthinking andself-motivationforsuccess.
Grade8
Math8
Thiscoursefocusesonrepresenting, applying,andanalyzingproportional relationships;usingexpressionsand equationstodescriberelationships, includingthePythagoreanTheorem; makinginferencesfromdata;and financialliteracy.
Math8+Algebra1
1HighSchoolCredit
Prerequisite:Math6,Math7
Thiscourseblends8thGradeMathand Algebra1TEKS,preparingstudentsfor highschool-levelcoursework.Upon successfulcompletion,studentswillearn Algebra1credit.Thecurriculumcovers advancedtopicsinalgebra,number operations,andlinearequations,ensuring ourstudentsarepreparedtotake Geometryin9thgrade.Thisfast-paced courserequiresstrongmathematical skills,criticalthinking,andself-motivation forsuccess.
Algebra1Honors
1HighSchoolCredit
Prerequisite:8thgrademath Algebra1buildsonfoundationalmath skillsfromgradesK-8 focusingon relationshipsbetweenfoundationin linearrelationships,numberand operations,andproportionality.Key topicsinthiscourseincludelinear, quadratic,andexponentialfunctionsand theirrelatedtransformations,equations, andassociatedsolutions Inaddition, studentswillstudypolynomialsof degreeoneandtwo,radicalexpressions, sequences,and lawsofexponents
GeometryHonors
1HighSchoolCredit
Prerequisite:Algebra1 Geometryfocusesonthestudyof geometricfiguresinzero,one,two,and threedimensions,exploringtheir properties,sizes,shapes,locations,and orientations.Keytopicsinclude mathematicalstructures, transformations,triangles,circles,planar andsolidfigures,withanemphasison developingreasoningskillsthrough formalproofs.
SOCIALSTUDIES
Grade6
Science6
In6thGradeScience,studentsexplore physical,earth,andlifesciences throughhands-oninvestigations.They studymatterandenergy,forceand motion,Earth’ssystems,thesolar system,andnaturalphenomena. Studentslearntoplanexperiments, analyzedata,usemodels,andsolve real-worldproblemswhilebuilding criticalthinkingandscientific reasoningskillstoprepareforfuture sciencecourses.
Grade7
Science7
In7thGradeScience,studentsexplore physical,Earth,andlifesciencesthrough hands-oninvestigations.Theystudy matterandenergy,Earth’ssystems,the solarsystem,genetics,ecosystems,and thehumanbody.Studentsusethe scientificmethodtoanalyzedata,identify patterns,andsolvereal-worldproblems whilebuildingstrongcollaboration,critical thinking,andproblem-solvingskills.
Science7Honorsengagesstudentsin learningalltheessentialknowledgeand skillsof7thgradeSciencewhileproviding greaterdepthandincreasedpacing Studentsmustdemonstratestrong scientificabilities,self-motivation,and organizationalskillstoexcelinthisfastpaced,rigorouscourse Science7Honors
Grade8
Science8
In8thGradeScience,studentsexplore physical,Earth,andlifesciences throughhands-oninvestigations.They studychemicalreactions,forcesand motion,energy,waves,electricity, weather,platetectonics,thesolar system,ecosystems,andheredity. Studentsapplythescientificmethod, analyzedata,andsolvereal-world problems,buildingastrongfoundation forhighschoolBiology..
8thgradeScienceHonorsengages studentsinlearningalltheessential knowledgeandskillsof8thgrade Sciencewhileprovidinggreaterdepth andcomplexity Successinthiscourse demandsdedication,effort,anda commitmenttomasteringand synthesizingadvancedconcepts Science8Honors
Grade6
SocialStudies6
Thiscoursefocusesonthestudyof people,places,andsocietiesofthe contemporaryworld.Studentswillexplore diverseculturesandregions,examining theirsocial,political,andeconomic systems.Criticalthinking,research,and mapskillsareemphasizedtohelp studentsunderstandglobalconnections andperspectives.Thecoursefostersan appreciationforculturaldiversityand preparesstudentstoengageasinformed andresponsibleglobalcitizens.
Grade7
TexasHistory
StudentswillstudyTexashistoryfrom earlytimestothepresent,focusingonkey individuals,events,andissues.Theywill exploreTexasregions,population distribution,andtheshiftfromanagrarian toanurbansociety.Studentswillalso examinethestructureofTexas governments,theinfluenceoftheU.S. Constitution,andtherightsand responsibilitiesofcitizens.Primaryand secondarysourceswillbeusedtoanalyze Texas’sdiverseculturalandtechnological development.
TexasHistoryHonors
TexasHistoryHonorsengagesstudentsin learningalltheessentialknowledgeand skillsof7thgradeTexasHistorywhile providinggreaterdepthandincreased pacing.Studentsmustdemonstratestrong academicabilities,self-motivation,and organizationalskillstoexcelinthisfastpaced,rigorouscourse.
Grade8
USHistory
ThiscourseexploresU.S.historyfrom thecolonialperiodthrough Reconstruction focusingonpolitical, economic,social andculturalevents. StudentsstudytheRevolutionaryWar, Constitution,CivilWar,westward expansion,andmajorreform movements.Theyanalyzekeyhistorical documents,SupremeCourtcases,and theimpactoftechnology.Critical thinkingandprimary/secondary sourceshelpstudentsevaluatethe developmentoftheUnitedStatesand itsfoundationalprinciples.
USHistoryHonors
8thgradeU.S.HistoryHonorsengages studentsinlearningalltheessential knowledgeandskillsof8thgradeU.S. Historywhileprovidinggreaterdepth andcomplexity.Successinthiscourse demandsdedication,effort,anda commitmenttomasteringand synthesizingadvanced concepts.
COLLEGE&CAREERREADYELECTIVES
Grade6
Thiscoursepreparesstudentsfor middleschoolandbeyondbyfostering self-motivation,reflection,andgrowthfocusedlearning.Studentsdevelop skillsinG-Suite,productivitytools, digitalcitizenship,communication,and organization.Theyalsoexplore colleges,careers,andCTEPathwaysto prepareforhighschooland beyond. TechnologyApplications
7thGradeCollege&Career
Exploration
Grade7
Explorediversecareerpathsand collegeoptionsinthiscourse,designed tofostercollegeandcareerreadiness. StudentswillgainanoverviewofCelina ISD’sCTEpathways,helpingthem understandtheskillsandopportunities necessaryforfuturesuccess This courseequipsstudentswiththe knowledgeneededtomakeinformed decisionsabouttheiracademicand careergoals
IntrotoCoding&Robotics
Grade7
Thiscourseintroducesfundamentalsof codingandrobotics.Studentswilllearn programmingbasics,problem-solving, andteamworkwhiledesigningand buildingrobotstotacklereal-world challenges.Usinginteractivetoolsand creativeprojects,theywilldevelop criticalthinkingskillsandastrong foundationintechnology,preparing themforadvancedCTEopportunities andfosteringapassionforinnovation.
AVID7
Grade7
The7thGradeAVIDprogramfocuses onpreparingstudentsforadvancedlevelcoursesandcollegeortrade school.Studentsdevelopskillsin organization,timemanagement,study habits,andcriticalthinking.Through collaboration,goalsetting,andcollege readinessprograms,AVIDhelps studentsbuildconfidenceandthe academicmindsetneededforsuccess inhighereducationorfuturecareers.
AVID8
Grade8
The8thGradeAVIDprogramprepares studentsforsuccessinadvanced coursesandpost-secondary education.Studentsenhanceskillsin organization,timemanagement, criticalthinking,andeffectivestudy habits.Throughcollaboration,goal setting,andcollegereadiness activities,AVIDfostersacademic confidenceandthemindsetnecessary forsuccessinhighschool,college,or tradeschool.
VideoProduction/Photojournalism
Grade7
TheVideoProductionandPhotojournalism courseintroduces7thgradersto foundationalskillsindigitalmedia, preparingthemforfutureCTEpathwaysin broadcastoryearbook.Studentswilllearn basicvideoproduction,editing, photography,andstorytellingtechniques, providingastrongfoundationfor advancedcourseworkin8 gradeand beyond.Thisyear-longcourseemphasizes creativity,collaboration,andmedia literacy.
AcademicPentathlon
Grade7-8
AcademicPentathlonisadynamic classfor7thand8thgradestudents thatpreparesthemforafive-event competition.Studentswillengagein finearts,literature,math,science,and socialscienceundertheteacher’s guidance.Theclassemphasizescritical thinkingandteamworkasstudents prepareforthecompetition, developingskillsacrossmultiple academicdisciplines.
Yearbook Grade8
ApplicationRequired
InYearbook,studentswillcreate, design,andproducetheschool yearbook,applyingskillsinlayout, digitalimaging,photocomposition, journalism,andcollaboration Participationrequiresattending campuseventsandmeeting deadlinesoutsideschoolhours Studentsmayalsoattendworkshops throughouttheyear Noadditional suppliesarerequired Studentsenrolled inthiscoursemusthavepermissionfor localanddistrictuseofstudent images.
Broadcasting
Grade8
ApplicationRequired
TheBroadcastclassintroduces studentstotheworldofmedia production.Studentswilllearnthe fundamentalsofvideoediting, scriptwriting,on-airperformance,and newsreporting.Throughhands-on projects,studentswilldevelopskillsin creatingengagingcontent,workingas ateam,andpresentingnewsand storiescreatively.Thisclassprovidesa foundationforfuturecareersin broadcastingandmedia.
PrinciplesofAlliedHealth Grade8
1HighSchoolCredit
PrinciplesofAlliedHealthprovidesan overviewofthevarioussystemswithinthe healthcareindustry,includingtherapeutic diagnostic,healthinformatics,support services,andbiotechnologyresearchand development.
8thGrade
9thGrade
1HighSchoolCredit
PrinciplesofAppliedEngineeringprovides anoverviewofthevariousfieldsofscience, technology,engineering,andmathematics andtheirinterrelationships Studentswill developengineeringcommunicationskills, whichincludecomputergraphics, modeling,andpresentations,byusinga varietyofcomputerhardwareandsoftware applicationstocompleteassignmentsand projects Uponcompletingthiscourse, studentswillunderstandthevariousfields ofengineeringandwillbeabletomake informedcareerdecisions Further students willhaveworkedonadesignteamto developaproductorsystem.Studentswill usemultiplesoftwareapplicationsto prepareandpresentcourseassignments. PrinciplesofAppliedEngineering Grade8
8thGrade
1HighSchoolCredit
TheFundamentalsofComputerScience courseprovidesstudentswithabroad overviewofcorecomputerscience principlesandconcepts.Designedfor beginners,thiscourseintroduces foundationalskillsincomputational thinking,programming,anddigital literacy.Studentswilllearntoanalyze problems,designalgorithms,andwrite codetosolvereal-worldproblems. Additionally,theywillexploretheimpact ofcomputingonsociety,privacy,ethics, anddatasecurity.
FundamentalsofComputerScience Grade8 Programming&SoftwareDevelopment
FundamentalsofComputerScience ComputerScience1orAP ComputerScienceAorAP ComputerSciencePrinciples
PrinciplesofHumanServices
Grade8
1HighSchoolCredit
PrinciplesofHumanServicesisa laboratorycoursethatallowsstudentsto explorecareerswithintheHumanServices CareerCluster,includingcounselingand mentalhealth,earlychildhood development,familyandcommunity services,personalcare,andconsumer services.Eachstudentwilldevelopthe knowledgeandskillsessentialforsuccess inhigh-skill,high-wage,orhigh-demand humanservicescareers.
PrinciplesofBusiness,Marketing& Finance
Grade8
1HighSchoolCredit
PrinciplesofBusiness,Marketing,and Financeequipsstudentswithknowledge andskillsrelatedtoeconomiesandprivate enterprisesystems,globalbusiness impact,marketing,advertising,and productpricing.Studentsanalyzethesales processandfinancialmanagement principleswhileapplyingacademic knowledgetorelevantbusinessscenarios. ParticipationinDECAisstrongly encouraged.
PrinciplesofArts,A/VTechnology& Communications
Grade8
1HighSchoolCredit Arts,A/VTechnology,andCommunications providesstudentswithanunderstandingof thediversecareeropportunitiesinthefield, emphasizingthenecessarycharacteristics forsuccess,suchascreativity,asolid backgroundincomputerandtechnology applications,strongacademicfoundations, andproficiencyinoralandwritten communication Thiscoursemayfulfillthe requiredtechnologycredit
FINEARTSELECTIVES
Art
6thArt
Grade6
Art6introducesstudentstodrawing techniques,designprinciples,andthe elementsofartthroughcreative,skillbuildingprojects.Studentswillexplore variousmediawhichmayinclude drawing,origami printmaking, sculpture,painting,andmore,inspired bycontemporaryandmasterartists.
Art1
Grades7-8
ArtIfocusesondrawingtechniques, designprinciples,andtheelementsof artwhilestudyingvariousartists. Studentswillexploredifferentmedia, whichmayincludeclay,papercollage, andpainting,todeveloptheirartistic skillsandcreativity.
Art2
Grade8
Prerequisite:Art1
Thisyear-longcoursefocusesonthe7 elementsofart,blendingcreativity,skill, research,andproblem-solving. Studentsexplorevariousmediaand styles,creatingprojectssuchas drawing,origami,printmaking, sculpture,painting,mixedmedia,and ceramics.Thecourseoffersstructured guidelineswhileallowingfor individualityandimaginative expression.
Band
BeginnerBand
Grade6
Studentsenteringtheirfirstyearof bandwillbeplacedinaBeginning BandclassInordertofocuson fundamentalsatahighlevel,wesplit ourBeginningBandintohomogeneous instrumentclasses.Studentsare screenedduringthespringsemesterof their5thgradeyearduringInstrument Try-Onevents.Thiscourseincludesan activityfee.
BandDirectorAide
Grades7-8
Thisisabandleadershiproletoaid bandinstructorsineachBeginning BandClass.“BandAides”willserveas mentors,miniteachers,andmodelsfortheBeginning Bandstudents.Byapplicationonly.
Concert,Symphonic,Wind,Honors
Band
Grades7-8
Allstudentsenteringtheir2ndor3rd yearwillbeplacedintooneoffour AdvancedBandclasses Studentsmust auditionwithdirectorsduringthe springsemester AdvancedBands includetheConcertBand,Symphonic Band,WindEnsemble,andHonors Band Thiscourseincludesan activityfee
Choir
6thChoir
Grade6
Thiscoursefocusesondeveloping vocaltechniques,musicliteracy,and performanceskills.Studentswilllearnto singwithproperposture,breathing,and pitchwhileexploringvariousmusical styles.Thecourseemphasizes teamwork,musictheory,andexpressive singing,preparingstudentsformore advancedchoralexperiences.Students willalsoparticipateinperformancesto demonstratetheirgrowthand understandingofvocalmusic.
BoysorGirlsChoir7/8
Grades7-8
Thiscoursefocusesonvocaltechnique, musictheory,andperformanceskills. Studentswilldevelopchoirsinging,music reading,andperformanceabilities, emphasizingeartraining,sight-reading, andcollaboration.Thecourseimproves vocalrange,pitchaccuracy,and musicianshipinpreparationforpublic performances.Performanceattire purchaseandadditionalfeesare required
Theater
6thTheaterArts
Grade6
Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothe fundamentalsofperformance, creativity,andcollaboration.Students willexploreactingtechniques,develop characters,andparticipateinscene work,whileenhancingtheir communication,expression,and teamworkskills.
HonorsChoir
Grades7-8
HonorsChoirisforhighlyskilled studentsselectedthroughrigorous tryouts.Studentswillrefineadvanced vocaltechniques,explorediverse musicalstyles,andparticipatein performancesshowcasing theirtalents.Performanceattireanda feearerequiredforparticipation.
Theater1
Grades7-8
TheaterArtsIintroducesstudentsto actingtechniques,improvisation,mime, characterdevelopment,scenestudy, scriptanalysis,andperformancecritique. Studentswillpracticetheseskillsthrough individual,duet,andensemble performances,developingstage movement,voice,andmemorization.
Theater2
Grade8
Prerequisite:Theater1
TheaterArtsIIbuildsupontheskills learnedinTheaterArtsI.Studentswill continuetostrengthentheiracting skillsinavarietyoftheatrical experiences,includingreadingand writingplays,aswellasmemorized andimprovisationalperformances.In smallensembles,duetsand individually,studentswillprepareand performscenesinclassdemonstrating theseskills.
TechnicalTheater
Grades7-8
Inthiscourse studentswilllearnthe basicsoftechnicaltheater including lighting sound,props,costumes and scenicdesign.They’llgainhands-on experienceinset prop,andcostume construction,aswellasmakeupand hairdesign.Throughindividualand groupprojects,studentswillbuild creativity,teamwork,andan appreciationforthebehind-thescenesworkintheater.Nopriortheater experiencerequired.
TheaterProduction
Grades7-8
Studentsmustauditionandobtain parentalconsenttojointhisclass,asit requiresrehearsalsandperformances outsideschoolhours,includingtheUIL One-ActPlayCompetition.Buildingon TheaterArtsIskills,studentswill deepentheirdramatictechniques, takingonrolesasactors,directors,and technicians,fosteringartisticdiscipline, sensoryawareness,andtheater appreciation.
PartnersTheater
Grades7-8
ApplicationRequired
PartnersTheaterisasuccess-oriented programwithpeertutorsand personalizedinstruction.Studentswill exploretheaterthroughengaging activities,fosteringappreciationand positivepeerinteractions. Thiscourseaddressesunique educationalneeds,encouraging collaborationandsupport.Students mustworkwiththeirassignedbuddy andmaintainanencouragingattitude.
PE/Athletics
PhysicalEducation
Grade6
Studentsinthiscoursewillacquirethe knowledgeandskillsformovementthat providethefoundationforenjoyment andcontinuedsocialdevelopment throughphysicalactivity.Studentswill learnspecializedskillsandconceptsthat leadtoconfidenceandcompetencyina variety ofphysicalactivities.Physicalactivitywill includelessonsfromteamsports, individual sportsandaerobicsports.
Pre-Athletics
Grade6
Thiscourseisanintroductionto Athletics andwillhelpprepare6thgrade studentsforparticipationin7thgrade Athletics.Studentswhoareinterested inplayingsportsinthe7thgradeandin learninghowtoworkhardandlearn valuablelifelessonsthroughtheirsport areencouragedtoenroll.Thiscourseis designedtobemorephysically demandingthanPE(physical education).IfastudenthasNOinterest intryingoutforasportin7thgrade, thisclassmaynotbetherightfit. EnrollmentinPre-AthleticswillNOTbea requirementtotakeAthleticsinthe7 grade. th
Boys/GirlsAthletics7/8
Grades7-8
UILcompetitionandoff-season conditioningarethefocusofourathletic programs.Tobeenrolledintheathletic classperiodboysmustparticipatein eitherfootballand/orbasketballwhile girlsmustparticipateinvolleyballand/or basketball.Studentsarerequiredto maintainpassinggradesand outstandingbehaviortoparticipateinthe athleticprograms.Inordertomeetthe UILagerequirementsfor7thgrade athleticsastudentcannothavereached their14thbirthdayonorpriorto September1stofthecurrentschoolyear.
PE7/8
Grades7-8
Inthiscourse,studentswilldeepentheir understandingofbodyfunctions,improve performancemeasurement,andcreate plansforimprovement.Thefocusison incorporatingphysicalactivityintodaily routinesforlifelongenjoymentandsocial development.Instructioncoversteam sports,individualsports,andaerobic activities,emphasizingtheimportanceof physicalactivityoverfundamentalskill development.
FundamentalsofTennis
Grades7-8
Thismiddleschooltenniscoursefocuses ondevelopingproficiencyinproper stroketechniquesthroughinstructionand drills Studentswilllearntherulesand proceduresnecessarytoparticipatein matchesindependently,enhancingtheir overalltennisskillsandgameknowledge.
Dance
Grades7-8
Studentswilllearnfundamentaldance skills,exploringjazz,ballet/lyrical,and moderndance.Thecourseincludesbasic techniquetraining,choreography,video studies,anddancehistory.Designedfor beginners,itinvolvesbothanaerobicand aerobicactivity.Studentsarerequiredto wearapproveddanceattire.
PartnersPE
Grades7-8
ApplicationRequired
Inthiscourse,studentsarepairedwith physicallychallengedpeersinphysical education,servingashelpersand mentors Theyworktogethertoengage inphysicalactivities,promoting inclusion,teamwork andskill development Anapplication isrequiredforparticipation,offeringa supportiveenvironmentforstudents withspecialneeds
Spanish1
Grade8
1HighSchoolCredit
SpanishIdevelopsstudents’ communicationskillsinSpanishthrough listening,speaking,reading,andwriting. Thecourse,taughtprimarilyinSpanish, encouragesparticipationwithminimal English.Studentswillusewords,phrases, andsimplesentencestoconverseon familiartopicslikeinterests,family, school,andcommunity.Assessments focusonstudents’abilityto communicateeffectivelyinthelanguage.
Electives
OfficeAide
Grade8
ApplicationRequired
Joinasanofficeaidetosupportschool operations.Assistwithfrontofficetasks, eventsetup,deliveries andpaperwork organization.Gainvaluableskillsin organizationandteamwork.
StudentAmbassadors
Grade8
ApplicationRequired
MiddleSchoolAmbassadorspromote positivechangebyengagingwiththe schoolcommunity,demonstrating leadership,andsupportingwell-being throughcollaborativeinitiatives.
NondiscriminationStatement
ItisthepolicyofCelinaISDnottodiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,nationalorigin,sex handicap,orageinitsemploymentpracticesasrequiredbyTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof 1964,asamended;TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972;theAgeDiscriminationAct of1975,asamended;andSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,asamended. CelinaISDwilltakestepstoassurethatlackofEnglishlanguageskillswillnotbeabarrierto admissionandparticipationinalleducationalprograms. Forinformationaboutyourrightsorgrievanceprocedures contact: TitleIXCoordinator
DaveWilson 205S.ColoradoStreet Celina,Texas,75009 972-947-9340
EspolíticadeCelinaISDelnodiscriminarconbaseenraza,color, nacionalidad,sexo,discapacidadoedadensusprácticasparaempleartal ycomolorequiereelTítuloVIdelCódigoCivilensuenmiendade1964; TítuloIXdelasEnmiendasEducativasde1972;EnmiendasalActode EdadDiscriminatoriade1975;ySección504delaEnmiendaalActode Rehabilitaciónde1973.
CelinaISDseaseguraráquelalimitaciónofaltadehabilidadesenel idiomaInglésnoseaunabarreradeadmisiónyparticipaciónenprogramas educativos.Paramayorinformacióndesusderechooprocedimientosde apelación,favordecomunicarseconelCoordinadordelTítuloIX,Dr.John Mathewscondirecciónen;205S.ColoradoSt.,Celina,TX75009
CelinaIndependentSchoolDistrictwilltakestepstoassurethatlackof Englishlanguageskillswillnotbeabarriertoadmissionandparticipationin alleducationalandvocationalprograms.Forinformationaboutyourrights orgrievanceprocedures,contact:
DaveWilson
TitleIXCoordinator
CelinaIndependentSchoolDistrict 205S.ColoradoStreet Celina,TX75009 469-742-9100