Scheduling

ZWMS Counselors create schedules for incoming fifth, sixth, and seventh graders. They also work with 8th graders to choose their high school elective choices. Below is more detailed information regarding scheduling and grade level transitions. Please click on the grade level specific button to access additional resources.

Academic Transition (7 period day)

5^th Grade	6^th Grade	7^th Grade	8^th Grade
		Language Arts	Language Arts
Humanities	Humanities	Social Studies	Social Studies
		World Language	World Language
Science	Science	Science	Science
Math	Math	Math	Math
PE/Elective Rotation	PE/Elective Rotation	PE/Elective Rotation	PE/Elective Rotation
Music	Music	Fine Art	Fine Art

Open House and Back-To-School Day Information

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Middle to High School Transition

The courses listed below, when taken before grade 9, do not count for high school credit/GPA or appear on a student’s high school transcript. These courses will not count to meet the requirements for the high school diploma if they are taken prior to grade 9.

Algebra
Algebra Honors
Spanish I
French I
Chinese I

The high school courses listed below earn high school credit when taken prior to grade 9. High school grades and credit are awarded, and the course will appear on a student’s high school transcript, count toward his/her high school GPA, and fulfill requirements of the high school diploma.

Geometry
Honors Geometry
Algebra II
Honors Algebra II
Spanish II
French II
Chinese II

Advanced Curriculum and Instruction Information