All About Teaching Assistantships Funding and Requirements
In-depth guide covering funding avenues, English proficiency criteria, and placement details for Teaching Assistantships. Highlights include fellowships, research assistantships, spoken English proficiency, and certification procedures such as iBT TOEFL and OPA test. Learn how to qualify for TA positions and navigate the certification process efficiently.
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Get out your computer! Go to Chrome Go to the Fort Bend ISD website
Course Selection Information 6th to 7th grade Spring 2025
Agenda Introduction Timeline Course Selection Guide 7th grade options Final tips & takeaways
Timeline for Course Selection Class visits January 15, 16, & 17 2025 Course Selection in SchooLinks in classes on January 27, 29, & 31 the window is open until February 14, 2025 Verification Window in SKYWARD - March 3-7, 2025
Course Selection Guide
FBISD Website Parents and Students (hover) Under Student Resources click on Course Selection Guides Timeline Click on: 2025-26 SchooLinks Middle School Course Catalog Information
On the left under FORT BEND ISD choose Middle School Choose Billy Baines MS If the Overview is open close it Go to : Course Offerings click on it
On the left - Click on Filter By the Grades then 7 On the right go to the Expand All button and toggle it on
Course Information 1. Read about your options 2. Talk with teachers and parents about which courses are best for you 3. Remember to keep a balance between academics, extracurriculars and a healthy lifestyle 4. Be ready to choose courses the week of the 27th.
Course Information 1. All 7th graders MUST have: a. ELA b. Math c. Science d. TX History e. PE or Kickstart (one semester) and Health (one semester) (students are selected for Athletics they don t pick it. f. Elective g. Elective h. Advisory The level of the course is up to you. If you are in on- level Math and you choose Math 7 AAC you will be REQUIRED to complete work over the summer.
Elective Options for 7th graders AVID Art II Band II Mariachi I Choir II Orchestra II Theater II Robotics and Engineering I Robotics and Engineering II Introduction to Broadcasting 7 (SSTV & Journalism application deadline is February 2nd) Math Counts (see next slide) Career and College Exploration Touch System Data Entry/Dollars and Sense ** Remember that you will choose two. ** = high school credit class
High School Credit Know your options
What you need to know High School Credit is earned when a class is passed. Each semester equals .5 credits. Usually one year equals 1 credit. On-level classes are weighted regularly: 100 = 100 grade points AAC classes are weighted for higher rigor: 100 = 105 grade points Dual Credit classes are weighted for higher rigor: 100 = 110 grade points AP classes are weighted for higher rigor: 100 = 110 grade points This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND High School credit = High School responsibility Nightly study and review even on the weekends.
Courses Touch System Data Entry / Dollars and Sense
Final Tips and Takeaways Course Selection Sheet
Course selection ends February 14th at 4:00 pm Last chance to change a course is during the Verification Window MARCH 3rd- 7th 2025 - Seriously Think carefully about what you want and what you can handle Remember that Electives are for a full year If you decide to change levels after school starts it can change class periods and teachers. Final Tips and Takeaways
Thank you! maria.brockie@fortbendisd.gov 281-634-6887
