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Rising 7 th & 8 th Grade Scheduling Information

Rising 7 th & 8 th Grade Scheduling Information. LCPS Middle School Program of Studies. Both the Middle and High School Program of Studies are Located on LCPS Website. http://www.lcps.org/page/1910. 7 th Grade Required Courses. English 7 History 7 Life Science 7

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Rising 7 th & 8 th Grade Scheduling Information

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  1. Rising 7th & 8th Grade Scheduling Information

  2. LCPSMiddle School Program of Studies • Both the Middle and High School Program of Studies are Located on LCPS Website. • http://www.lcps.org/page/1910

  3. 7th Grade Required Courses • English 7 • History 7 • Life Science 7 • Language Arts Elective (World Language or Communications) • Math • Health & PE • Resource / Fine Arts Elective (Music or Art) • Tech Ed / Family Consumer Sciences 7 – Semester Classes

  4. 7th Grade Electives Pick 1 Language Arts Elective • World Languages – Latin, German, Spanish, French • Communications Pick 1 Fine Arts Elective • Continue with Band • Continue with Strings • Continue with Chorus • Guitar Level 1 • Art

  5. 8th Grade Required Courses English 8 Civics 8 Physical Science 8 Health & PE Resource Math 2 Electives

  6. 8th Grade Electives – Pick 2 World languages – level I or level II Music – band, chorus, strings, guitar Manufacturing, Teen Living, Art, & Communications (only for students who did not take in 7th grade) Choose based on your interest, not your friends – you may make changes until June 23 by submitting a note or e-mail to your student’s counselor.

  7. High School Classes & Things to Think About Middle school is a great place to start taking a World Language. You are more likely to be successful taking a language that you are interested in, not because you have a sibling taking that language! Beginning a World Language in 7th grade, things to think about. Keep in mind how much time you spend doing after school activities (sports, dance, etc.) and it is important to have a balance between your interests and your academics. If you are not planning on taking 5 years of a language, you do not need to begin in 7th grade. Some math courses and all World Language courses are High School Credit. They count towards your G.P.A. and go on your HS Transcript.

  8. Communications Elective This course introduces students to the basic principles of human communication. Units of study include; public speaking, journalism/current events, radio and television studies, film making, theater arts and advertising. Students will learn the communication process, qualities of competent communication and effective application of communication skills in real world situations. Emphasis will be on developing critical thinking skills and helping students develop their media literacy. This course is project-based; students will exhibit their learning though activities in publication (newspaper) broadcast (radio, television and film) and public speaking (debate and drama).

  9. Typical Middle School Math Progression • Math 6 -> Math 7 -> Math 8 or • Math 6 -> Math 7 -> Algebra 1 • Accel Math 6/7-> Math 8 ->Algebra 1 or • Accel Math 6/7 -> Algebra 1 -> Geometry

  10. Math Recommendation Process The recommendation process is going on now and these are elements that teachers consider: Current grade in course Completion of work and meeting deadlines Organization and effort Following directions and participation Demonstration of understanding Doesn’t need frequent re-takes on assessments (These recommendations may change based on 2nd semester performance and SOL results.) SOL Results and Placement Decisions (Considerations) 425 & below – most likely does not have the mastery of the content and will probably struggle at the next level 425-450 - may need support in some areas to be successful at the next level 450 & above – has a good foundation in the course and will most likely be able to complete the next course (as students advance through the math progression, it is important that this SOL score continues to increase to ensure success in the next course) A pattern of SOL failures will equal increased levels of direct support and interventions will be put in place

  11. Math Progression Continued ERMS has a significantly high percentage of students taking Algebra in 7th grade vs. 8th grade. Students taking Algebra in 7th grade are two years ahead of the natural math progression and student taking Algebra in 8th grade are still a year ahead. We want to ensure they are ready . Please note that some colleges/universities will not recognize AP Calculus as a college credit. There are many paths to higher math for those students who are ready, and that we want students to progress with confidence and a deep understanding at each step. Extra Support in Reading and Math for Identified Students For our students who have repeatedly failed the end of year SOL test in either math or reading, and who have been identified by their teacher we have courses that meet daily to remediate these skills. This does ultimately result in a loss of resource/elective in the student’s schedule. These students will be identified by the school, and we will contact parents. ERMS has two Math Resource teachers who work with our students struggling in Math 6-8 and Algebra. We also have a peer tutoring program where peers are able to seek out help in any subject area in which they are struggling. These programs are unique to ERMS.

  12. What happens next? Teacher recommendations will be made for all core courses in Parentvue (new LCPS course selection request procedure) Parents will be able to view teacher recommendations beginning February 8, 2016. Teacher recommendations cannot be edited online in Studentvue or Parentvue. Students will be picking their elective courses in Studentvue February 8 – February 19 during school. Students and/or parents may edit elective choices (but not core courses) online until March 4, 2016. After that deadline, if you would like to make a change to either an elective choice or override a teacher recommendation for a core course, you may do so by contacting your child’s counselor until June 23, 2016. There will be no course changes after June 23, 2016.

  13. Things to Consider for the 2016-2017 School Year Our capacity to be flexible regarding student scheduling during this enrollment boom is decreasing. Due to circumstances completely beyond our control, for the first time we may not be able to fulfill all elective choices for students. As a result, students will rank their elective choices and we may need to utilize their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th choice to create schedules for all students. So, students need to be thoughtful about their alternative choices.

  14. Parentvue/Studentvue Please take a moment to log onto Parentvue. If you haven’t ever logged on and need more information, please contact your student’s House Secretary. Please encourage your student to log onto their Studentvue account.

  15. School Supply Kits PTA will again be coordinating school supply kits. Unlike last year, there will be the possibility to include elective/music supplies in your child’s kit. We are making every effort to make kits all inclusive and affordable.

  16. Questions & Answers for the Group If you have individual questions or concerns, please reach out to your grade level counselor via email or by calling the school. 7th Grade Counselor – Mrs. Loretta Jacoby 6th Grade Counselor – Ms. Jimmora Myrick You may also contact me – Mrs. Gretchen Mostero

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