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​Communication Applications & Health

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Rachelle Leonard     
rleonard@mckinneyisd.net
Room E107
Extension: 7970

Classes Offered

Communication Applications (Speech) (Grade 8)
​This course will count as 0.5 unit of high school elective credit and will be taken opposite semester of Health. Communication skills are fundamental to all other learning and to all levels of human interaction. Students must be able to send clear verbal messages, choose effective nonverbal behaviors, listen for desired results, and apply valid criticalthinking and problem-solving processes. They will be expected to identify, analyze, develop, and evaluate communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and personal and professional presentations. The grade earned will count for high school credit but will not be applied to high school GPA or class rank.

Health (Grade 8)
This course will count as 0.5 unit of high school elective credit and will be taken opposite semester of Communication Applications. HEALTH is a district-required course for graduation. Students learn health concepts recommended for comprehensive health instruction. This semester course includes instruction in mental health, family and social health, the life cycle, body systems, personal health and physical fitness, nutrition, medicines and drugs, diseases and disorders, community and environmental health, consumer health and safety and emergency care. The grade earned will count for high school credit but will not be applied to high school GPA or class rank. To find out more about this high school level course, refer to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) at http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter115/ch115c.html#115.32 

Online – Health (Grade 8)
This course will count as 0.5 unit of high school elective credit. Health is a district-required course for high school graduation. The course includes the same concepts as the face-to-face class. This course is offered online only and does not appear on a middle school report card or registration card. Information regarding this course can be obtained from your student’s counselor. Fee required. The grade earned will count for high school credit but will not be applied to high school GPA or class rank.
1351 N. Hardin Blvd.  /  McKinney, Texas 75071  /  Map  /  Schedules & Calendar
T: 469-302-7900  /  F: 469-302-7901  /  Web Advisor: nspinnato@mckinneyisd.net
Attendance notes, questions, or concerns please email cockrilloffice@mckinneyisd.net

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  • Faculty & Staff
    • Virtual Meet The Teacher >
      • MtT- 6th Grade
      • MtT- 7th Grade
      • MtT- 8th Grade
      • MtT- Admin/Counselors
      • MtT- Clinic
      • MtT- Elective Teachers
      • MtT- Special Populations
      • MtT- Learning Commons
    • Administration
    • Athletics & PE
    • Counselors >
      • Counselor's Website
    • Cheer
    • Clinic
    • English, Language Arts & Reading
    • Electives
    • Fine Arts
    • Language Science
    • Learning Commons
    • Math
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    • Special Education Department
    • UIL Academics Coaches
  • Parents & Students
    • Athletics- CMS
    • Bus Information
    • Cafeteria Lunch/Breakfast Menus
    • Canvas >
      • Canvas
    • Clubs >
      • UILAcademics
    • Counselors Corner
    • Dutton Scholarship
    • Free and Reduced Meal Program
    • HAC Information
    • Home Access Center
    • Incident Report Form
    • Learning Commons
    • Lunch
    • Parents Info & Resources >
      • Club CREED
      • McKinney Vento Homeless Education Assistance
    • MISD Bag Policy @ Stadium Events
    • Naviance
    • School Safety
    • SSO Login Page
  • PTO Spirit Wear Store
  • CMS PTO Website