by Emily Weiss (Posted on Dec. 19, 2025 @ 8:26 a.m.)

Improving 7th Grade Students for the Future

Many 7th graders wonder how they have been performing in school. Students might want to know how different people in the school feel about their curriculum and what they think about it. Seventh-grade students and teachers all around Alamo Heights Junior School have different perspectives on the work they are receiving and whether it is too challenging, too easy, or appropriate for the grade level. Students question whether they can continue through 7th grade while coming up with ways to help improve their curriculum. Teachers consider how they can maintain a balance between the work they assign and student grades. Can students continue 7th grade while coming up with ways to improve their curriculum? Can teachers find ways to keep the balance between the work they give and students’ grades? How can 7th grade students get better grades in their classes?

Can 7th Grade Students Improve Their Curriculum and Face Challenges?

Seventh grader Davis Wirth is a student at Alamo Heights Junior School. He believes he is performing well academically but sees room for improvement. He views his school’s grading system as fair because test grades carry more weight, but daily grades can help recover points lost on tests. Davis explains, “I can get distracted a lot. I get focused on something else, or when I do use one, I can sometimes get confused, or I can’t continue because I would need help. But if you use a working process for other people, you will mostly stay on track and stay focused and get your work done.” This explanation shows that Davis thinks he gets distracted sometimes, which is normal, but it can also affect his work and bring down his score in the future. Davis also explains that working with a team can increase thinking when someone is stuck on a problem. He also includes that it is okay if there is no teacher around, and students should try their best.

What Do Teachers Think About the School’s Curriculum?

Mrs. Alexander serves as the academic dean at Alamo Heights Junior School, where she assists 7th graders in adapting to their new curriculum. She notes that reading and English have been combined into a single class, creating additional challenges but allowing students to select an extra elective. “I think that now that you have an extra elective, kids can now practice more electives during the day, but if there’s too many assignments, they could lose that elective, so you want to stay on top of your classes at all times.” Mrs. Alexander explains that combining English and reading can be more difficult because students are learning two subjects at once, but it allows 7th graders to choose another elective during the school day. She also explains that students who choose to learn a language as an elective will benefit in the future, such as in high school, but it will not count as a grade in their curriculum. She also observes that student athletes may face difficulties balancing sports commitments with academic responsibilities due to practices and tournament schedules. Mrs. Alexander emphasizes the importance of students maintaining consistent progress on their assignments and coursework.

Future AHISD

AHISD can improve in the future by providing more curriculum support and ensuring students stay on track with their work while maintaining high effort levels. When teachers are unavailable, students should work independently or seek help from peers. Students need to manage their assignments effectively by submitting them on time and on the correct dates. The text recommends that students who are struggling academically ask their teachers for help and guidance on ways to improve.