Griffin Middle School
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6th Grade Course Registration 2021-2022
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Course Registration Timeline:
Tuesday, February 2nd: Parent Virtual Registration Meeting on WebEx @ 6pm:
https://lewisvilleisd.webex.com/meet/bradleyj
Students will have LIVE WebEx meetings with the GMS Counselors:
Monday, February 1st - Peters Colony
Tuesday, February 2nd - BB Owen, Camey, & Ethridge
Wednesday, February 3rd - Morningside and Stewarts Creek
Friday, February 12th at 4pm- Course requests are due in Skyward and the Google Course Request Form
Registration Process
Step 1: Review the Smore information
Review information below (elective videos and links), discuss course choices with 5th grade teachers (Honors vs regular classes) and with your family.
Step 2: Skyward Registration
Registration is completed online through Skyward Student Access NOT the Parent/Family Access. Please use the web browser option, not the mobile app option. The deadline to choose courses will be Friday, February 12th. Directions on how to enter courses in Skyward: https://tinyurl.com/y32q5q6x
Step 3: Google Course Request Form
After completing your Skyward registration, you will need to submit the Google Course Request Form. Be sure to choose alternate electives, and rank them from 1st to 5th choice. You will receive a confirmation email with the selections you have made. You will be able to edit both Skyward and the Google Course Request Form anytime within the registration window (Feb 1-12). Link to Google Course Request Form: https://tinyurl.com/GMSCourserequestform
6th Grade Core Course Options
English Language Arts and Reading
ELA/RDG
ELA/RDG Honors
ELA/RDG LEAP/GT (must be in GT program)
Math
Math
Math Honors (6th and 7th grade curriculum)
Science
Science
Science Honors
Science GT (must be in GT program)
Social Studies
Contemporary World
Contemporary World Honors
Honors Courses
- prepare students for advanced placement courses in high school
- are often more rigorous in curriculum, including more independent learning and thinking (math is the only honors course that follows different curriculum because students will learn almost two years of math in one year)
- can have different types of work, but does not necessarily mean more work
- provide more opportunities for students to acquire knowledge through their own exploration with more teacher facilitation versus direct instruction
Physical Education
Elective Choice #1: Performing Fine Art
Click on the buttons below to learn about these courses:
Elective Choice #2:
Counselors try their best to accommodate 1st and 2nd choice electives; however, alternate electives may be used due to conflicts within your schedule.
Useful Links
6th Grade Registration Presentation:
LISD Middle School Course Description Guide:
https://www.lisd.net/cms/lib/TX01918037/Centricity/Domain/118/CDG_MS.pdf
Griffin MS FAQ:
Academic Flyers
Transfer Requests
Students not zoned for Griffin and are requesting a transfer to Griffin, may not be able to see Griffin in Skyward and register for 2021-22 classes. Do not worry, go ahead and register for the campus you are zoned to as most classes transfer to Griffin. You should also complete the Google Course Request Form and can always email the GMS Counselors to double check your child’s status. The last transfer window is open now until February 19th.
Learning Pathway
Our state has not made a determination yet on virtual learning for the 2021-22 school year. Our district is preparing for any and all options. Current registration plans are for course selection and not pathway selection. As soon as we have more information from TEA and the district, we will update parents.
JENNAE BRADLEY
Professional School Counselor
6th grade last name A - G
8th grade all students
Email: bradleyj@lisd.net
Website: https://www.lisd.net/Page/9302
Phone: 972-219-6324
KATIE COLE
Professional School Counselor
6th grade last name H - Z
7th grade all students
Email: colek@lisd.net
Website: https://www.lisd.net/Page/9302
Phone: 972-219-6372
Guarionex Robles
Si necesita ayuda en español con el proceso de registración, favor de comunicarse con el Sr. Robles.
Email: CorreaRoblesG@lisd.net
Phone: 972-219-6368