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Thomas W. Pyle 8 th Grade Parent Articulation Meeting

Thomas W. Pyle 8 th Grade Parent Articulation Meeting. Welcome and Introductions John P. Mangrum. Format for the evening Communication handout Transition from 7 th to 8 th grade Counselors – Erika Huck and Katie Sonnabend Curriculum Overviews

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Thomas W. Pyle 8 th Grade Parent Articulation Meeting

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  1. Thomas W. Pyle8th Grade Parent Articulation Meeting

  2. Welcome and Introductions John P. Mangrum • Format for the evening • Communication handout • Transition from 7th to 8th grade • Counselors – Erika Huck and Katie Sonnabend • Curriculum Overviews • Team Leaders and Department Chairs – Babs Baisley, Celia Harper, Tara Kelly, Bill Falatko, Stacy Levy & Kristen Tessier

  3. 8th Grade Team StructureBabs Baisley, Celia Harper, Tara Kelly • 7th to 8th grade articulation • 8th grade leadership team • 8th grade team meetings • Counselor support • Administrative support

  4. 8th Grade Program Erika Huck and Katie Sonnabend • English • Math • Science • US History • PE/Health • Elective • Elective

  5. Grade 8 Registration Form (top)

  6. Grade 8 Registration Form (bottom)

  7. 8th Grade EventsBabs Baisley • Mt. Vernon Field Trip • Career Day • Gettysburg Field Trip • 8th Grade Dance • Kings Dominion Field Trip • Whitman Orientation

  8. Foreign Language Classes Kristen Tessier 8th graders usually continue on to the next level of the foreign language that they have already started.

  9. Foreign Language Pathways

  10. Foreign Language PathwaysKristen Tessier • There are many other options and possible variations to these pathways. • Pyle offers Spanish, French, and Chinese (based on enrollment and staffing)

  11. Languages at Whitman: • Whitman offers languages to 8th graders during 1st period including: Russian, Italian, Japanese and Latin.

  12. Additional Foreign Language Questions Foreign Language Parent Night February 17, 2011, at 7:00 pm Snow Date Feb. 22nd

  13. Physical EducationWilliam Falatko • Required class, 3 marking periods • Learn about physical activity • Gain motor skills & personal development • Improve health related fitness • Variety of individual and team sports, games, and activities • Promote a lifelong physically fit lifestyle

  14. Health Education 8William Falatko • Implemented through Physical Education • 9 week course, separate grade • MCPS curriculum in a classroom setting • Focus on family life and human sexuality, STDs (parent permission) • http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/health/ • Information meeting in the fall

  15. SEMESTER ART CLASSES Culinary Fashion/Design Gateway Technology B Theatre TV Studio Specialty Art Studio Art Web Design FULL YEAR ARTS CLASSES Drama Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Music Band Orchestra Chorus Publications / Yearbook Arts ElectivesWilliam Falatko

  16. Additional Arts Questions? Arts Showcase Night Thursday, February 3, 2011 7:00 – 8:30 pm Snow Date Feb. 8th

  17. 8th Grade English/Reading ClassesCelia Harper • English Course Placement • Advanced English A • English 8 • English 8 + Read 180 (by teacher recommendation) • ESOL • 7th grade teachers recommend on basis of • MSA and Map-R scores • Grades • Other available data

  18. Overview of 8th Grade EnglishCelia Harper English 8 Advanced English A Designed for able and motivated students interested in reading and writing Humanities Focus: makes interdisciplinary connections with Grade 8 US History Students who complete class with an A or B and pass semester exams, will earn one elective credit toward high school graduation. • Explorations • Journeys • Community • Responsibility • Discoveries • As You Like It

  19. 8th Grade English/Reading ClassesCelia Harper Summer Reading • Announcement letter is mailed first week in June • Many of the books are available for sign out at Pyle • 1 required • 1 choice • First assignment in 8th grade

  20. Science 8 CurriculumBabs Baisley • Units of Study • Atmosphere and Weather • Geology - Plate Tectonics • Earth’s Structure - Rocks, Minerals, and the Rock Cycle • Astronomy – Earth/Sun/Moon relationships The science curriculum includes many hands-on activities where students work together to gather, interpret, and analyze data. Students who earn a B or better in Algebra or a higher level math class may be recommended for Honors Biology in grade 9. All other students will be placed in regular Biology or Applied Science.

  21. Science Expo: Pyle’s Science FairBabs Baisley • Students designing an experiment • Students using the scientific method steps • Teacher-directed and graded, step-by-step • Long-term: first semester, September – January • Held in the Pyle gym in early January • Fun

  22. Advanced American History 8 Curriculum Babs Baisley • Units of Study • Democratic Political System of the People 1763-1783 • Creating a National Political System 1783-1815 • Geography and Economic Change Shape the Nation 1815-1850 • A Nation Divided and Rebuilt 1840-1877 Multiple resources are used to support the curriculum, along with engaging materials and opportunities for students to work together doing historical investigations.

  23. Math Courses and Placement Stacy Levy Students are placed in math classes based on the following criteria: • Teacher recommendation • Success in previous math class-grades, assessments, work study habits, etc. • County and state assessments • Student and Parent Input

  24. Math Courses and Placement Stacy Levy 8th Grade Math Courses • Algebra Prep • Algebra I • Honors Geometry • Algebra II (taught at Whitman 1st period)

  25. Additional Math Questions The Mathematical Process Night February 17, 2011, at 7:00 pm Snow Date Feb. 22nd

  26. Extra Curricular Activities William Falatko • Variety of activities • Opportunity to explore interests • Find the balance of academics and extra curricular activities • Fall showcase night to preview offerings

  27. Important Registration Dates Erika Huck and Katie Sonnabend • February 17th – Mathematical Process and Foreign Language Night • February 18th – registration forms due to English teachers • May 21st – placement request changes in writing due to Mrs. Webster and elective changes to student’s counselor

  28. Elective Selection Process Erika Huck and Katie Sonnabend • April 7th • 3rd quarter report card • Print out of registered classes • Check to see if they are registered appropriately • Concerns about placement should be directed to the teacher • Questions about electives should be discussed with counselors

  29. True or False Erika Huck and Katie Sonnabend • 8th grade is the hardest year at Pyle • There are no teams in 8th grade • 8th graders worry about going to Whitman • 4th quarter does not matter in 8th grade • Students can begin a language in 8th grade • 8th grade students are expected to function independently and without middle school supports in place

  30. ClosureJohn P. Mangrum • Upcoming Dates • Copy of tonight's PowerPoint will be on the Pyle webpage

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