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8th Grade Course Selection

8th Grade Course Selection. CROWNOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL 2019-2020. BEING PROMOTED FROM 7 TH TO 8 TH GRADE. First and second semester averages must be 70 or above in core classes (elar, Math, Science, and Social Studies).

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8th Grade Course Selection

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  1. 8th Grade Course Selection CROWNOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL 2019-2020

  2. BEING PROMOTED FROM 7TH TO 8TH GRADE • First and second semester averages must be 70 or above in core classes (elar, Math, Science, and Social Studies). • Attendance MUST be acceptable. If you have questions about your attendance, contact Ms. Jimenez. • You must pass the STAAR test or summer school may be required.

  3. HOW IS 8TH GRADE LIKE 7TH GRADE? • You will have FOUR core subjects • English Language Arts • Math • Science • U.S. History • You will have the same access to after school clubs and activities

  4. Criteria for Algebra • Completion of 7th grade advanced math • Average grade of 85 or higher in 7th grade math • Masters level on staar • Exit process for class only available after 9 weeks

  5. HONORS ELAR, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES • PREPARES STUDENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES SUCH AS ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND DUAL CREDIT • IMPROVES COLLEGE, CAREER, AND MILITARY READINESS FOR ALL STUDENTS • CHALLENGING COURSEWORK EMPHASIZES KEY LITERACY, QUANTITATIVE AND ANALYSIS SKILLS ACROSS DISCIPLINES • EMPHASIZES CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, PRODUCTIVE THINKING & INDEPENDENT RESEARCH • REQUIRES STUDENT COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE ABILITY TO REASON, ANALYZE & ORGANIZE

  6. HONORS TRANSFER POLICY • It IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE TEACHER WHEN FEELING OVERWHELMED OR CONCERNED. • A STUDENT MAY ONLY REQUEST A TRANSFER AT THE 4 WEEK OR SEMESTER MARK • A meeting with parent/guardian, teacher, counselor, administrator and the student must take place and all must agree that a course change is in the best interest of the student • It is possible that a schedule change may affect numerous courses

  7. MATH INTERVENTION GUIDELINES • You will be placed in MATH INTERVENTION if you do not pass OR SCORE LOW ON the STAAR test • MATH INTERVENTION WILL BE IN ADDITION TO YOUR REGULAR MATH CLASS • THIS class will take the place of one of your electives • This class offers support and enrichment for those that are in need

  8. READING INTERVENTION GUIDELINES • You will be placed in Reading Intervention if you do not pass or score low on the Reading portion of the STAAR test • reading intervention is in addition to your regular reading class • The class will take the place of one of your electives • This class offers support and enrichment for those that are in need • Students in Dyslexia class will also have one less elective

  9. ELECTIVE CHOICES • Semester electives – are one half of the school year. When you have a semester elective, it must have a “buddy” for the remainder of the year. Keep this in mind when you are making your requests. • Year long electives – if you choose a year-long elective, you will not be able to get out of this class at the semester. You are making a commitment for the full year. • Semester and year-long electives will be presented in the next few slides. Feel free to ask questions.

  10. FULL YEAR ELECTIVE CHOICES • Spanish – is a two year commitment • Band • Orchestra • Choir • Principles of Human Services * • Principles of Information Technology* • Athletics • PE • Study Skills • Yearbook (limited seats, application only ) • Art 3 • Theater arts 3 *RECEIVES HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT

  11. ½ YEAR (SEMESTER) ELECTIVE CHOICES • Theatre Arts 1 or 2 • Art 1 or 2 • Gateway to Technology 1 * • Gateway to technology 2 * • Touch System Data Entry * • Lifetime nutrition and wellness * • College & Career Readiness • PE • Tennis (8th graders and students wanting to play tennis in high school get priority) *RECEIVES HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT

  12. Earning High School Credit The following courses offer high school credit with a passing grade and appropriate seat time: Full year: Algebra – see a counselor for recommended criteria Spanish – must take 7th & 8th grade Spanish Principles of Human Services * Principles of Information Technology One semester: Gateway Tech I * Gateway Tech 2 * Lifetime nutrition and wellness * Touch System Data Entry *$10 course fee per semester

  13. Earning High School Credit Gateway to Technology 1- Students will design and test ideas in robotics and 3D design using professional software used by industry leaders like Lockheed Martin, Intel, and Sprint. Students will use a project-based curriculum designed to challenge and engage the curiosity and imagination while developing problem-solving skills. ($10 course fee) ONE SEMESTER Gateway to Technology 2- Students will apply physics, chemistry and nanotechnology concepts in hands-on projects. Students will explore the science of electricity, behavior and parts of atoms. Students will discover circuitry design and examine the impact of electricity on daily life and how technology has changed history. ($10 course fee) ONE SEMESTER

  14. Earning High School Credit Principles of Human Services - This course will enable students to investigate careers in the human services career cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, and personal care services. Areas of study will include goal setting, career development, communication skills, fashion design, interior design, family consumer sciences, stress and crisis management, child development, personal care services, and financial literacy. $20 course fee ($10 per semester) FULL YEAR COURSE

  15. Earning High School Credit Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness -This course allows students to use principles of lifetime wellness and nutrition to help them make informed choices that promote wellness. They will focus on understanding wellness, nutrition, and the use of science and technology in food management. They will also investigate the field of food safety and sanitation practices. Students will also prepare menus, food and explore careers in the field of nutrition and wellness. Items cooked in the previous school year include the following items: Pizza, smoothies, bacon and eggs, carved pumpkins, baked pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie, chicken noodle soup, and fish sticks.$10 course fee ONE SEMESTER

  16. Earning High School Credit Touch System Data Entry - is a high school class that prepares for advanced computer level classes and to be successful in “the real world”. Have fun learning and applying “real world” business skills by learning computer keyboarding, word processing, business documents, desktop publishing, important communication skills, and much more. Here is something to think about…keyboarding skills last for life! * Principles of Information Technology is a high school class that teaches computer knowledge and skills to be successful in “the real world”. Students will learn about word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, Internet skills, web design, exploration of IT careers, coding, and much more. * *Earbuds required: please do not bring expensive earbuds

  17. Study Skills • Not for high school credit • Is a full year elective choice • Allows one day per week for homework completion/study time • Addresses development of the following skills: • Note-taking skills • Organization skills • Character building • Making healthy choices • Basic technology skills • Focus on personal strengths

  18. College & Career Readiness • Not for high school credit • Is a one semester elective choice • Introduces students to the process of career investigation • Prepares students for college & career readiness • Students explore careers in the 16 career clusters through group/hands-on projects • Students investigate personal areas of interest and develop a pathway to future career goals.

  19. SPANISH ELECTIVE GUIDELINES • Requires a two year commitment • Successful completion of BOTH years (grade 7 and grade 8) earns ONE high school credit • Still must take two additional years of Spanish in high school • You may not sign up for Spanish in 8th grade if you did not take it in 7th grade

  20. ORCHESTRA AND BAND ELECTIVES • You must make a year long commitment to participate in Orchestra or Band (no drops at semester will be permitted) • Both classes require you to practice outside the classroom

  21. PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT You are required to participate in physical education one semester in 7th grade and one semester in 8th grade You may satisfy this requirement any of the following ways: • Physical Education – one semester (may also opt for full year) • Tennis – one semester • Athletics – meets the semester requirement but is a full year commitment

  22. TENNIS GUIDELINES • You may only participate one semester per year unless you have approval from the coach to continue all year • This is not a competitive class • No commitments outside the school day are required • Counts as state required PE credit • Priority to 8th graders wishing to compete at the high school level

  23. ATHLETICS GUIDELINES • For those who wish to participate in competitive volleyball, football, basketball, and/or track/cross country • Practice is REQUIRED until 5 pm and transportation is the responsibility of the parent • Requires a year long commitment • When you are not “in season” you will do off-season workouts • A physical exam is required to be in athletics • You must pass or remain academically eligible in all classes to participate in games and UIL events

  24. COURSE REQUEST FORM • Please remember….these are your REQUESTS! • There are no guarantees that your requests will be granted • There are times that a student’s requests will not work in the schedule or a class may be full • 8th graders receive priority placement in elective courses

  25. LET’S GET STARTED… • At the top of the form, write your teacher’s name and which period you have history. This helps us track forms. • Return your form to your teacher by the February 5th due date. • Students who do not return their forms will be placed in open courses with no opportunity for change. • No requests changes will be permitted after the spring deadline so please take this seriously! FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH • You must sign your course request form upon completion. • You must also get your parent’s signature.

  26. PLEASE REMEMBER… • Sign your form & get a parent’s signature on your request form • Course descriptions on the reverse side of your form • Honors information available to those interested • Turn in your request form to your history teacher by February 6th • At the top of your request form, write the following information: • Class period you have history • History teacher

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