Counseling Services
Mission Statement
The mission of Sallye Moore College and Career Preparatory Counseling Services is to promote kindness, compassion, empathy, and respect among the entire student body through collaboration with the campus staff and community stakeholders by providing them with the social emotional tools needed to assist with real-life experiences.
Vision Statement
Through our comprehensive counseling program, we will address the academic, social emotional, and career goals of all Sallye Moore students while encouraging them to be responsible and productive citizens of the 21st century
Course and Elective Descriptions
Spanish I - Course 1600a (High School Credit Course)
Spanish I introduces students to Spanish vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, dialogues, and sentence patterns. Audiolingual materials will be used to aid in the development of communication skills. Through various classroom activities, students observe and experience Spanish culture. Skills and concepts in listening, speaking, reading, and writing are stressed; however, major emphasis is given to oral communication.
Spanish II- Course 1620MS (High School Credit Course)
Students continue to develop the communication skills by using knowledge of the language, including grammar, and culture, communication and learning strategies, technology, and content from other subject areas to socialize, to acquire and provide information, to express feelings and opinions, and to get others to adopt a course of action. While knowledge of other cultures, connections to other disciplines, comparisons between languages and cultures, and community interaction all contribute to and enhance the communicative language learning experience, communication skills are the primary focus of language acquisition. Successful completion of Spanish I or Spanish Credit by Exam Levels I and is required for enrollment in Spanish II.
Spanish III- Course 1626MS (High School Credit Course)
Spanish III students undertake grammar and vocabulary studies, enhance aural comprehension as well as oral and written proficiency, and explore Hispanic culture, particularly in the areas of art, music, history, and geography. Classic and contemporary literatures are studied. Successful completion of Spanish I and II or Spanish Credit by Exam Levels I and II is required for enrollment in Spanish III.
Choir Mixed (6th-8th Grade) – Course 6719/7719/8819
Beginning choir will guide students in the development of vocal skills and beginning music theory. Students participate in a variety of performance and contest opportunities. Contest fees are paid for by the school district. This is a performance-based class; students and parents can expect several evening and/or Saturday performances during the school year.
Art I - Course 6765
Art I is an introduction to the visual arts and working with drawing, painting, and three-dimensional techniques. Students will experiment with a wide variety of art materials. Emphasis will be on the four strands the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the visual arts: observation and perception, creative expression, historical and cultural relevance, and critical evaluation and response.
Art II Course 7761/8767
Intermediate Art I builds on the skills and experiences in Art I. Students will develop their personal expression as they explore painting, clay, drawing, sculpture and mixed media. Emphasis will be on the four strands of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the visual arts (see Art I). The District will provide most art materials. Students will be expected to participate in art contests and exhibitions.
Art III Course 8768
Advanced Art I builds on the skills and experiences in Art II. Students will develop a portfolio of original artwork based on their experiments with drawing and painting material, clay, sculpture and mixed media. Emphasis will be on the four strands of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the visual arts (see Art I). The District will provide most art materials. Students will be expected to participate in art contests and exhibitions.
College & Career Readiness (6th grade ONLY)-– Course 7850
This course is designed to guide students through the process of investigation and in the development of a college and career achievement plan. Students will explore areas of personal interest and explore educational requirements for a variety of chosen career paths.
Boys/Girls Fitness (6th and 7th Grade ONLY) – Course 6600/6602/7700/7702
Students enrolled in this physical education class will understand in greater detail the function of the body, learn to measure their own performance more accurately, and develop plans for improvement. Students will learn to identify the types of activities that provide them with enjoyment and challenge. This class will encourage them to be physically active throughout their life.
Principles of Business Marketing and Finance (8th grade ONLY)- Course 7250
In Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems and settings in business, marketing, and finance.
Principles of Information Technology (8th Grade ONLY) – Course 7600
Students develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment.
Digital Media-(7th Grade ONLY) Course 7606
Through the study of digital and interactive media and its application in information technology, students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designing and creating multimedia projects that address customer needs and resolve a problem. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. The knowledge and skills acquired and practiced will enable students to successfully perform and interact in a technology-driven society. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and critical thinking and apply them to the information technology environment.
AVID (6th-8th Grade) Course 6700/7600/8600
AVID targets students in the academic middle with the desire to go to college and the willingness to work hard. These are students who are capable of completing rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. The AVID program helps students develop organizational and study skills, critical thinking, and the ability to ask probing questions. It provides opportunities to receive academic help from peers and college tutors and participate in enrichment and motivational activities to make their college dreams reality.