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Midway Middle School 8 th Grade Registration. 2018-2019. 8 th Grade Schedule. English /Pre AP English Math /Pre AP Math/Pre AP Alg 1 Science /Pre AP Science US History /Pre AP History Panther Pathways or AVID 3 Electives. Panther Pathways.
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8th Grade Schedule • English /Pre AP English • Math /Pre AP Math/Pre AP Alg 1 • Science /Pre AP Science • US History /Pre AP History • Panther Pathways or AVID • 3 Electives
Panther Pathways Panther Pathways is a required course for all 8th grade students. The class focuses on career exploration and planning, health, and technology applications. Students prepare their 4 year plan and make course selections for high school through Career Cruising software during the spring semester.
MHS Endorsement Plan(28 credits) • 4 English • 4 Math (Algebra 1– 1.0) • 4 Science • 4 Social Studies • 2 Foreign Language (Spanish 1 – 1.0) • 1 PE/Athletic class • 1 Fine Art • 6 Electives Local Requirements • 1 CTE Course (Video Game Design – 1.0, Intro to Ag – 1.0, GTT - .5) • .5 Speech • .5 Health
REQUIRED COURSES • Choose 1 from each of the following areas: Social StudiesScience __ US History ____ Science ______Pre-AP History ____ Pre-AP Science English/Language Arts Mathematics ____ English _____ Math ____ Pre-AP English _____ Pre-AP Math _____ Pre-AP Alg 1 • A parent signature is required for ALL Pre-AP classes.
Math • In order to be in Pre-AP Algebra 1 in 8th grade, you must: -Have successfully completed Pre-AP Pre-Algebra in 7th grade OR -Take and pass a CBE this summer for 8th grade math with a minimum score of an 80. (See your counselor for more details.)
If you decide to take a Pre-AP class, it will involve a heavy homework load and more challenging course material. ___PRE-AP ENGLISH ___PRE-AP SCIENCE ___PRE-AP HISTORY ___PRE-AP MATH ___PRE-AP ALGEBRA 1
Pre-AP Class Requirements Pre-AP 8th Grade Math • Uses the 8th grade curriculum • More in-depth & rigorous • 7th Grade Pre-AP Math is NOT a pre-requisite Pre-AP Algebra 1 • High school credit • Students will take Algebra 1 EOC • Entry into course is based on successful completion of Pre-AP Pre-Algebra in 7th grade OR by passing a CBE for 8th grade math (minimum score of 80 is required). Pre-AP English • Summer Reading requirement - The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton • Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and Night by Elie Wiesel will be read together as a class later in the year Pre-AP History • Independent work required outside of class (critical thinking& in-depth analysis) • History Fair participation is optional Pre-AP Science • Writing assignments required • High Level Math Skills required • Science Fair participation is optional
Three Elective Courses • You may choose athletics or a physical education class, but it is NOT required unless you delayed your middle school requirement of one PE course in 7th grade. • A remediation class for math and/or reading will replace elective(s) if STAAR standard is not met. (INSIGHTS MATH or INSIGHTS READING)
Electives • Indicate the order of preference for your elective classes by numbering them 1-2-3-4-5-6. • Your top 3 choices will be placed in your schedule. • However, be happy with 4, 5 and 6 because they might end up in your schedule.
8th Grade Course Selection Sheet (front/back)
Elective Choices ___ART (can’t take if you took in 7th grade) ___ADVANCED ART (with teacher approval - *application required) ___BAND ___JAZZ BAND (must be concurrently enrolled in band or orchestra) ___ORCHESTRA
Elective Choices (continued) ___CHOIR (BOYS) ___BOYS CHORALE (by audition) ___CHOIR (GIRLS) ___GIRLS CHORALE (by audition) ___PANTHER CHORALE MIXED
Elective Choices (continued) ___SPANISH I (1 H.S. Credit) ___GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY (GTT) (.5 H.S. Credit) (Can’t repeat course if taken in 7th) ___ROBOTICS ___PRINCIPLES of AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES (1 H.S. Credit)
Elective Choices (continued) ____VIDEO GAME DESIGN (1 H.S. Credit) ____THEATER (can’t take if you took in 7th grade) ___ADVANCED THEATER (with teacher approval) ___AVID (by application process)
Elective Choices (continued) ____KMTV / Broadcasting (application/interview) (See Mr. Lemus in the tech office for application and more details) ____YEARBOOK (application required) (See Mrs. Ray in rm 822 for application) ___PALS (application/interview process) (See Mr. Davis in rm 110) ___CHEER
PALS You must complete a PALS application (Google Doc), turn in your essay and a copy of your report card at due date. Additional criteria that will be evaluated:*Teacher recommendation(s)*Scored essays*Students must have achieved a 70 or above in all core 7th grade subjects*Students must have less than 2 demerits*Students must be very trustworthy and follow school rulesTop 50 applications will be included in an interview panel
Elective Choices (continued) ___STUDY SKILLS (must be enrolled in 3 or more advanced classes) ___STUDENT ASSISTANT (SAs must be approved by administration. Selection criteria includes grades, attendance, tardies, conduct, etc.)
ATHLETIC CLASSES (a physical is required) ___FOOTBALL ___BOYS BASKETBALL ___BOYS SOCCER ___VOLLEYBALL ___GIRLS BASKETBALL ___GIRLS SOCCER ___ DANCE (application required) ___INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TENNIS
P.E. CLASSES (no physical is required) ___BEGINNING TENNIS, CO-ED ___PHYSICAL EDUCATION, BOYS ___PHYSICAL EDUCATION, GIRLS ___OFF-CAMPUS P.E.
Tomorrow in 2nd period, you will receive the following: • A yellow 8thgrade course selection sheet • The 2018-2019 MMS Course Catalog will soon be available on the MMS webpage
MMS Course Catalog • The catalog can be found on the Midway website.
MMS Course Catalog • Course Catalog link can be found on the left tab.
Complete the form and return to your 2nd period teacher by Friday, March 16th. ______________ ______________ ______ Student Signature Parent Signature Date
Class of 2023 • Make good decisions on course selections so that you will have an enjoyable and successful 8th grade year. • Continue to work hard, develop good study habits, and ALWAYS strive to do your very best.