Sun Ridge Middle School 2021-2022

Course Request
Welcome to Sun Ridge! Home of The Generals! Please use this document as an informative tool
to help your child choose the best courses for their academic career!

We will be having a parent meeting on February 11 for 6th to 7th Grade students at Sun Ridge
from 5:30 PM-6:15 PM
Here is the meeting link: TEAMS Course Request Parent Meeting 6th to 7th

We will be having a parent meeting on February 11 for 7th to 8th Grade students at Sun Ridge
from 6:15 PM-7:00 PM
Here is the meeting link: TEAMS Course Request Parent Meeting 7th to 8th

A virtual form with these courses will be released the evening of the parent meeting for you to
complete with your child by February 15, 2021.

If you have any questions or concerns our counselors can be reached at:
Mireya Reyes: 8th Grade and 6th Grade (A-L) mreyes010@sisd.net (915) 937-6613
Jacqueline Jessen: 7th Grade and 6th Grade (M-Z) jjesse@sisd.net (915) 937-6612
 Required Courses for the 7th and 8th Grade and Pre-AP
Required Courses for 8th Grade:
Required Courses for 7th Grade:

Math or Pre-AP Math Math or Pre-AP Algebra 1

Science or Pre-AP Science Science or Pre-AP Science

Social Studies or Pre-AP Social Studies Social Studies or Pre-AP Social Studies

Reading and Writing or Pre-AP Reading and Writing English/Language Arts or Pre-AP English/Language Arts

Physical Education (PE)/Health Entrepreneurship/Physical Education (PE)

Pre-AP:

Pre-AP Courses are intended to challenge the self-motivated student. When discussing these options with your child, keep the
following items in mind: Did my child maintain an average of 90+ last year? Is my child self-motivated? Pre-Advanced Placement
courses at the middle school level prepare students for Pre-AP courses usually available during 9th and 10th grade level depending
on the institution. Due to the rigor of Pre-AP, we encourage a candid conversation regarding the selection of Pre-AP courses.
Although we encourage students to challenge themselves academically, we do not want students to endure unnecessary strain or
pressure as a result of these courses.
 Electives: Students are allowed 3 elective classes.
*Students may be placed in an intervention class based on academics, teacher recommendation and /or state or
local assessments; thus, an elective will be dropped. *Student elective choices cannot be guaranteed, however we
will do our best to grant one of the student's top three choices.
Orchestra: Instrument choices for this class Band: Instrument choices for this class include:
include: Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass. Music Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet,
Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Alto, Tenor, and
played in orchestra will be both Classical and
Baritone Saxophone. Percussion: Snare drum, Bass
Popular. Students will perform both in small drum, Bells, Timpani, Chimes, Tambourine, Wood
group ensemble projects and as a large group. block, Claves. Students will learn to play a band
The orchestra performs in concerts, regionals, instrument and read music. Students will perform
and solo and ensemble competitions. (Students in both small group ensemble projects as well as a
will be responsible for the cost of an large group. They will also perform in concerts,
regionals, and solo and ensemble competitions.
instrument. Some financial assistance is
(Students are responsible for the cost of an
available if students receive free or reduced instrument. Some financial assistance is available if
lunch.) students receive free or reduced lunch.)

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 Electives Continued...
*Students may be placed in an intervention class based on academics, teacher recommendation and /or state or
local assessments; thus, an elective will be dropped. *Student elective choices cannot be guaranteed, however we
will do our best to grant one of the student's top three choices.
Theater Arts: This class will introduce students Choir: Students will have the opportunity to
to the fundamental aspects of theater. Students sing, read music and perform as a group and
will find that Theater Arts incorporates all of soloists. Students will learn to sing different
the major disciplines: art, music, storytelling, types of music from classical to movie tunes to
social studies, writing, and even math. On top radio favorites. Choir also offers numerous
of reading and analyzing plays, students will performances throughout the year.
learn acting skills, play writing skills and design
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 Electives Continued...
*Students may be placed in an intervention class based on academics, teacher recommendation and /or state or
local assessments; thus, an elective will be dropped. *Student elective choices cannot be guaranteed, however we
will do our best to grant one of the student's top three choices.
Gateway to Technology: Today’s students have grown Piano: Piano is a class where students learn to
up in an age of “green” choices. In this unit, students
learn how to apply this concept to the fields of read the musical staff (treble and bass clefs) and
architecture and construction by exploring basic rhythmic notation (whole values to eighth
dimensioning, measuring, and architectural
values). As students begin playing, they match
sustainability as they design affordable housing units
using Autodesk’s 3D architectural design software. the key position on the piano with its assigned
Medical detectives- Students play the role of real-life value and placement on the musical staff.
medical detectives as they analyze genetic testing
results to diagnose disease and study projects and labs, Students are encouraged to stay on task, but
investigate how to measure and interpret vital signs, and also to move at their own pace. Many students
learn how the systems of the human body work together
to maintain health. go beyond the minimal standards of the course.

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 Electives Continued...
*Students may be placed in an intervention class based on academics, teacher recommendation and /or state or
local assessments; thus, an elective will be dropped. *Student elective choices cannot be guaranteed, however we
will do our best to grant one of the student's top three choices.
Spanish: (High School Foreign Language credit Art: Art gives students many
upon successful completion) Students will opportunities to explore their own feelings
develop communication skills, such as as well as what is expected in the formal
listening, speaking, reading, and writing by elements and principles of design. Time is
using knowledge of the language including given for lessons, hands-on activities, and
grammar and learning strategies. Students will contests! (Students will need to purchase
develop communication skills, such as some specialized art supplies).
listening, speaking, reading, and writing by
using knowledge of the language including
grammar and learning strategies.

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 Electives Continued...
*Students may be placed in an intervention class based on academics, teacher recommendation and /or state or
local assessments; thus, an elective will be dropped. *Student elective choices cannot be guaranteed, however we
will do our best to grant one of the student's top three choices.
AVID: AVID is an elective class offered to Computer Programming: Computer
selected students who would like to prepare Programming is a course designed to help
for success in middle school, high school and
beyond. In middle school, our task is to students develop problem-solving skills. They
prepare our students to succeed in higher are introduced to Computer Science as a way
level courses and college preparatory high of thinking, relevant and applicable to a wide
school classes. range of contexts. Through a problem-based
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experiences and challenges that constitute
Computer Science.