Communication Applications & Health
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.
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.