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Liberty Middle School’s Registration Packet
for 7th Graders
2015-2016 School Year
Dr. Dee Fowler, Superintendent of Madison City Schools
Mr. Nelson Brown, Principal, Liberty Middle School
Mrs. Heather Donaldson, Secondary Coordinator, Madison City Schools
All students in the 7th and 8th grade will be enrolled in the following courses: English Language
Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, 9 Week PE, and electives. Since course selection is based
on your pre-registration, please read the course descriptions carefully and make a firm
commitment to the courses you mark on the course selection form. A student may request a
schedule change through May 8. Students may pick up a schedule change request form in the
counseling office at the school. A parent signature is required and a $25 processing fee is
charged for all changes after May 8. Changes will be considered if the change is of an academic
nature or if a school error exists. Other changes will only be made with the approval of the
principal. All courses, including alternates, listed on the course selection sheet will be scheduled
in priority order. Upon completion of a schedule update, the student will receive an accurate
schedule at summer schedule pick up in July.
Important Dates for School Year 2015-2016
Liberty Middle School
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July 21 - 7/8th Gr. Last Names with Letters K-Z Schedule Pick-up – 10am until 2pm
July 22 – 7/8th Gr. Last Names with Letters A-J Schedule Pick-up – 10am until 2pm
July 23 – 7th Grade Orientation 5pm until 6:30
July 24 – New Student Orientation – For students who have enrolled in MCS in the
summer. 5-6pm in the LMS Gym
Aug. 11 – Open House (All Students) – 6pm until 7:30pm – Assembly in Gym at 6pm
*During schedule pick up students will be able to purchase lockers, planners, and PE uniforms.
Nurse will also be available to accept medication.
M a d i s o n C i t y S c h o o l s
L i b e r t y M i d d l e S c h o o l
7th Grade Middle School Course Request Form
LMS Feeder Pattern Current School:
HTG
CES
MES
MCES
Last Name: ________________________________________ First Name: ________________________________M.I._______
Student Cell: _______________________________________ Student Email: ________________________________________
CORE: Check one box indicating course selection for each core area.
Core
Area
English
Math
To be completed by 6th Grade Teacher
English 7
Math 7
Teacher
Recommendation
Honors English 7
Honors Accelerated Math 7
Math Team Honors Accelerated Math 7
Science
Life Science 7
Social
Studies
NA
Geography (9 Weeks) / Civics/Gov’t (9 Weeks)
ELECTIVES: All 7th Graders are required to take 9 Weeks of Physical Education
Elective Course: Full name of Course
1. PE – (List Chosen)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
NA
To be completed by student.
Teacher Signature if approval is needed
9WK/SEM/YR
9 Weeks
If you are requesting a course that requires approval, an audition or an application, you must have a teacher signature on your registration
form. During the scheduling process there may be conflicts between core courses and electives. Due to conflicts you are not guaranteed
elective courses.
Elective Course Alternate Choices (please put in preference order)
9WK/SEM/YR
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Student Signature
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Date
Parent/Guardian
Last Name: ____________________________________________________ First Name: ______________________________
Cell Phone: __________________________
Parent Email: _______________________________________
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Parent Signature
__________________
Date
REGISTRATION FORM DUE: April 24th
The following elective courses are open to rising Liberty MS 7th grade students:
Language Arts Electives
School Publications-Yearbook/Newspaper
Digital Communications
Creative Writing (Writer’s Workshop)
Introduction to Public Speaking
Reading Lab
Year
Year
9 Week
9 Week
9 Week
Fee
Fine Arts
$10
$10
NA
NA
NA
Visual Arts Survey
Art in 3-D – Sculpting Art
Advanced Art (Prerequisite Req)
Performing Arts – Exploring Theatre
Performing Arts – Exploring Theatre
Performing Arts – Theatrical Make-up
Semester
9 Week
Semester
Semester
9 Week
9 Week
$10
$20
$10
$10
NA
$50
Chorus
Year
$100
Beginning Band
Concert Band I (Audition Only)
Symphonic Band I (Audition Only)
Year
Year
Year
$100
Physical Education Electives
(9 Week Required)
Uniform
$25
Fitness PE
9 week
Strength & Conditioning – Level 1 Basic
9 Week
Math Electives
Money! Money! Money! Personal Finance
Math Lab
3D Geometry/ Art Elective
9 Weeks
9 Week
9 Week
NA
NA
NA
Science Elective
“Who ARE YOU and how did you get those
baby blue eyes? - Survey of Life Sciences
Semester
$10
Career Prep Electives
STEM I (Science Tech Engineering Math)
Computer Programming
Semester
Semester
$10
NA
Study Skills/Organization Elective
Study Skills
9 Week
NA
Academic Team Elective (Select One)
Robotics
Destination Imagination
Intro Chess Class
Competition Chess
Semester
Semester
9 Week
9 Week
USCF#_____________
Scholar’s Bowl
Semester
TBD
Strength & Conditioning – Level 2
Intermediate
Recreational Activities
Outdoor Team Sports
Indoor Sports
Fee
9 Week
9 Week
9 Week
9 Week
$100
$100
Additional Information:
Are you planning to attend summer school this summer?
Summer School Course(s):
YES
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Students:
I have read the course catalog and understand the requirements for registration.
I have chosen my course requests for BOTH SEMESTERS for the 2015-2016 school year very carefully.
I have put alternate elective choices in priority order. I understand that I am not guaranteed all of my 1 st choice elective
choices.
I understand that there will be NO schedule changes after May 8, 2015, even if I change my mind. This means I may not
drop an Honors or course scheduled.
I have attached approval forms for courses that require approval, auditions or applications (if applicable).
Student Signature:
Date:
Parent/Guardian:
I have read the course catalog and understand the requirements for registration.
I have reviewed both my child’s course selections and his/her elective choices.
I approve the courses my child has requested for the 2015-2016 school year.
I understand that there will be NO schedule changes after May 8, 2015, even if I change my mind. This means I may not
drop an Honors or course scheduled.
I understand that my child cannot drop an Honors or a course once scheduled without administrative approval.
Parent Signature:
Date:
Parent E-mail:
Cell Phone:
*Access to class offerings will not be denied based on an inability to pay applicable fees.
Scholarships or waivers of fees are available based on a showing of need. Please contact
your principal or counselor for more information.
Contact Information
Liberty Middle School
281 Dock Murphy Drive
Madison, AL 35758
256-430-0001
Nelson Brown
Principal
nbrown@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Karen Clayton
Counselor
kaclayton@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Heather Donaldson
Madison City Schools Central Office
Coordinator of Secondary Instruction
211 Celtic Drive
Madison, AL 35758
256-464-8370
hdonaldson@madisoncity.k12.al.us