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8 th Grade Registration. Parcells Middle School 2014-2015. Class Requirements. English 8 Math 8 Science 8 Social Studies 8 Students will be automatically enrolled in academic classes – both honors and regular!. Honors Classes. Honors Math Honors Social Studies Honors English
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8th Grade Registration Parcells Middle School 2014-2015
Class Requirements • English 8 • Math 8 • Science 8 • Social Studies 8 • Students will be automaticallyenrolled in academic classes – both honors and regular!
Honors Classes Honors Math Honors Social Studies Honors English Honors Science *For students not currently enrolled in Honors, please see the Honors Class Placement Criteria.
Honors criteria • Honors students are automatically signed up for 8th grade (Spring NWEA Scores are still used for placement) Honors Science CriteriaHonors Math Criteria - Enrollment in Advanced Math - Level 1 on Math MEAP - Level 1 MEAP Science test - NWEA score of 243 or above - Level 1 MEAP Reading test - Teacher Recommendation - Average grade of A- in prior Science class - Ability to work one grade level ahead Honors Social Studies CriteriaHonors English Criteria - Level 1 MEAP Social Studies test - Level 1 on Reading MEAP - Level 1 MEAP Reading test - Level 5 or higher on the GP Writing - Level 5 or higher GP Writing test - NWEA score of 231 or higher - Average grade of A- in the prior SS class - Teacher Recommendation - Ability to work one grade level ahead
Electives Art Journalism Lifeskills Modern Languages Creative Drama Physical Education Performing Arts Industrial Technology Broadcast Journalism Foods & Nutrition Computer Education Support Classes
Art Explorations in Art Art 2D (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking) Art 3D (clay, fibers, plaster, wood, wire, art metals) Graphic Design (computer based: photography, digital cameras, scanners, printers, design software, product/media design, communication design, advertising – all in the area of art)
Journalism/ Broadcast Journalism Journalism: improve both written and oral communication skills – write articles for Parcells Post (online publication) Broadcast Journalism: explore both TV production and journalism fundamentals
Lifeskills/ Foods Lifeskills: Character development, family, childcare (egg baby), food preparation, nutrition, and sewing Life Management: explore career paths, housing (interior decorating/design), money management/budget Foods & Nutrition: study of nutrition and food preparation Health: emotional/mental health, growth & development, personal health, family health safety & first aid, nutrition, etc.
Modern Languages • *Spanish Introduction • Spanish I • Spanish II • *French Introduction • French I • High School Languages -German & Italian * Pre-requisite for Level I in Middle School * *2 year Graduation Requirement
Performing Arts Choir 8 Concert Band Strings Creative Drama I Creative Drama II
Industrial Technology Introduction to Woods and Metals Wood Technology * Metal Technology * Explorations in Technology (CAD, Electricity, bridge building, engineering, land transportation & air transportation) Problems in Technology * (Magnetic Levitation, Air/Water Powered rockets, Marble Coasters, Eggs-Cargo, Toy Dissection, Electric Cars) Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (Learn basic drafting/drawing techniques using CADKEY 3D Modeling Software. Architectural drawing using 3D Home Architect, model house building and career exploration). * Requires a pre-requisite
Physical Education • PE Semester Grade 8 • PE Year Grade 8 INCLUDES: • Individual & Team sports • Swimming
Computer Education • Middle School Computer Skills • (counselor recommendation) • Digital Presentations (Publisher, PowerPoint, Video Creation Software, Digital Photography/Editing, Web Page Development) • Programming (QBASIC, LOGO, HTML) • Advanced Computer Skills
Support Classes • Math Foundations • Based on test scores and teacher recommendation/ counselor recommendation • Academic Assistance • Academic and organizational support based on teacher/ counselor recommendation
Middle School Program of Studies Detailed descriptions of each class at www.gpschools.org Click on Academics > Programs of Studies > Middle School Program of Studies 2014/2015 2014-2015 Program of Studies available online February 2014
Timeline Forms due: On or before Jan. 16th Return Course Request form to your Science Teacher. Make sure it is signed by a parent. Jan. 30th (Mrs.Gulyas) and 31st (Ms. Verheye)– computer lab during Science Class
Contact Information If you or your parents have any questions please contact your middle school counselor: Jenny Sherman(A-K) 432-4618 Carla palffy(L-Z) 432-4620