Incoming 7th Graders

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Course Request Process Directions 

Student Course Request Process - Action Items:

1. Verify that you are able to login to Student Access ---> if you need your password reset, click on “Forgot your Login/Password?”. Enter your school email address (ex. SmitJoe30@issaquah.wednet.edu). Check your Office 365 (not Canvas) for the email reset link.  ​

2. With your parent/guardian, review the course descriptions and electives descriptions.  ​

3. Login to Student Access and select your Language Art class and request your elective(s).  If requesting trimester electives, you must select a total of 3 alternate courses and rank them in order of your preference. ​

4. Use the resources on the Pine Lake website to successfully complete the CRP. If you need help, come to the counseling center. ​

Due date for all course requests is Friday, March 8th at 8 am.

Core classes are designed to support and challenge students. Students are required to take a full-year of Language Arts (LA), Social Studies (SS), Math, and Science 

Students will continue on their current Math and Science path.  Students may choose Language Arts or Advanced Language Arts.   

 

7th Grade English Language Arts (KL700) 

Learning Recommendations: Completion of 6th Grade ELA; enrolled in 7th Grade. 

Description: 7th Grade English Language Arts is aligned with the Washington State Standards and includes both reading workshops and the Writing Fundamentals workshop curriculum. Students will delve into the power of short stories and non-fiction narratives, navigate through speculative worlds of dystopia, and celebrate individual voices and narratives about the courage to be an individual. The course is designed to foster a deep appreciation for diverse literary genres and the art of storytelling. There is also an emphasis on using writing for personal expression and critical thinking. Through a combination of whole-class instruction and small group workshop experiences, students will strengthen their reading, writing, speaking, listening, and observational skills. 

 

7th Grade Advanced English Language Arts (KL701) 

Learning Recommendations: Report Card Grade in 6th Grade English Language Arts is B+ or higher. SBA ELA score: Level 4. 

Description: Similar to 7th Grade English Language Arts, the Advanced class is also aligned with the Washington State Standards and includes novels and the Writing Fundamentals curriculum. The topics covered are similar to the 7th English Language Arts (see description above) but covered more in depth and requires an increased volume of reading and writing. 

 

ADDITIONAL CLASSES 

• Elective(s) - year-long or 3 trimesters 
• Health and PE – Students are required to take one trimester of Health and two trimesters of PE each year.  

For more information to help choose which elective is best for you, see the Pine Lake Middle School Electives Description. 

Taking elective classes allows you to explore new interests and broaden your areas of learning. This can improve the overall quality of your middle school education. School electives prepare you for tomorrow, setting the stage for new interests, college majors, and career paths.  

Please note that all elective classes are subject to change and are dependent on staffing and the number of requests. 

Check out the Pine Lake Electives Videos.    

Fine Arts Requirement 

The Arts are an essential part of public education. From dance and music to theatre and the visual arts, the arts give children a unique means of expression, capturing their passions and emotion, and allow them to explore new ideas, subject matter, and cultures. Arts instruction in the Issaquah School District is provided by specialists and classroom teachers and supported by partnerships with professional organizations and community programs. During middle school, students are required to enroll in music or visual arts. This requirement will be met in Band, Choir, Orchestra, or Art.  

*Pine Lake Middle School recommends that students fulfill this requirement by the 7th grade.   

Elective Paths​

Elective choices are not guaranteed, and some elective offerings may be affected by the number of students requesting each course. *Meets the Fine Art requirement​

I want to take 3 trimester electives ​(you must select a total of 3 alternate courses and rank them in order of your preference): 

• *Art ​
• Computer Science 2 ​
• Computer Science 3 ​
• Integrated Projects ​
• Speech and Debate ​
• Advanced Speech and Debate ​
• Competitive Speech and Debate​
• Intro to Leadership​
• Woodshop 1 (offered Tri 1)​
• Yearbook (offered Tri 2)​
• Integrated Projects (offered Tri 2)​
• Woodshop 2 (offered Tri 3)​

​I want to take a 1-year elective

• *Band  (played in 6th grade)​
• *Choir ​
• *Orchestra (played in 6th grade)

 

Important - Please Note

Effective 2019-20, high school level credit courses (Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, Spanish 1) taken in middle school will automatically be added to the student’s transcript. This is in accordance with District Regulation 2410. Unless a student and family request otherwise, a student who has successfully completed high school courses before attending high school will be given high school credit, which will apply toward fulfilling high school graduation requirements, if adequate documentation establishes either of the following: 

1. The course was taken with high school students, the academic level of the course exceeds the requirements for 7th and 8th grade classes, and the student successfully passed by completing the same course requirements and examinations as the high school students enrolled in the class; or 

2. The academic level of the course exceeds the requirements for 7th and 8th grade classes and the course would qualify for high school credit, because the course is similar or equivalent to a course offered at a District high school. 

Students who have successfully completed high school level courses under the above circumstances will not be required to take an additional competency examination or perform any other additional assignment to receive credit. 

For courses taken at District schools, high school credit will be given automatically and will appear on the student’s high school transcript unless the student and family request otherwise. Students and their families will be given an opportunity before the end of the 11th grade to remove such credits entirely from the student’s transcript, or to have the courses transcribed only for credit toward graduation and not included in the student’s high school grade point average calculation. Please note that once these credits have been removed or designated as only for graduation, no further changes will be permitted. 

A student who would like credit for courses taken outside of District schools should consult with their counselor to submit appropriate documentation utilizing form 2410F2. Such documentation can be submitted to add the credit at any time before the end of the 11th grade. Requests are generally made during the junior credit evaluation. Please note that once these credits are added to a student’s high school transcript, they cannot be removed and no further changes will be permitted.