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Academic Planning Night!

Join us for an informative session on course offerings, elective classes, and important dates for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Learn about math pathways, fine arts, design technology, and more!

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Academic Planning Night!

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  1. Academic PlanningNight! January 11, 2018 Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

  2. Welcome 6th Grade Students!!! Thomas Jefferson Middle School Academic Planning Night January 11, 2018

  3. Daily ScheduleCore versus Elective Classes

  4. Suggested APS Middle School Mathematics Pathways 2017-2018 Courses Offered at 6th Grade Math 6 and Pre-Algebra for 6th Graders Courses Offered at 7th Grade Math 7 Math 8 for 7th Graders Algebra I Intensified Courses Offered at 8th Grade Math 8 Algebra I Algebra I Intensified Geometry Intensified Trajectories Math 6 -->>>Math 7 -->>> Either Math 8 or Algebra I Pre-Algebra for 6th Graders -->>> Math 8 for 7th Graders -->>> Algebra I or Algebra I, Intensified Pre-Algebra for 6th Graders -->>> Algebra I, Intensified -->>> Geometry, Intensified http://www.apsva.us/Page/13674

  5. Elective Classes

  6. Fine Arts versus Design Technology Classes • Design Technology Classes • Computers (Semester, every other day) • Family and Consumer Science (Semester, every other day) • Technology Education (Semester, every other day) • Fine Arts Classes • Drama (Semester, every other day) • Visual Arts (Semester, every other day) • Beginning Chorus(Semester, every other day) • Fine Arts combined with Design Technology • Beginning Band (Full Year, every day) • Intermediate Band (Full Year, every day) • Advanced Band (Full Year, every day) • Beginning Orchestra (Full Year, every day) • Choral Music (Full Year, every day)

  7. Option One • Full Year Classes that meet every day • Band (Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced) • Intermediate Orchestra • Choral Music • PE - every other day • World Language – every other day

  8. Example Of Option 1 Schedule

  9. Option Two • Semester Classes that Meet Every other Day - Balance of Fine Arts and Design Technology • Design Technology Classes • Computers (Semester, every other day) • Family and Consumer Science (Semester, every other day) • Technology Education (Semester, every other day) • Fine Arts Classes • Drama (Semester, every other day) • Visual Arts (Semester, every other day) • Beginning Chorus (Semester, every other day) • PE- every other day • World Language- every other day

  10. Example Of Option 2 Schedule

  11. World Language Offerings • Introduction to Spanish • Transitional Spanish • Spanish for Fluent Speakers • Latin • Chinese • Arabic • French • American Sign Language

  12. Middle School CoursesHigh School Credits • World Language – Level I • World Language – Level II • Algebra I and Algebra I, Intensified • Geometry, Intensified • World Geography http://www.apsva.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2202 http://www.apsva.us/Page/22703

  13. Important Dates • Deadline to submit transfer applications for TJMS – 1/26 • Deadline to accept admission to TJMS- 2/23 • Deadline for ES Counselors to turn in CRF’s- 2/28 • Rising 6th Grade Orientation – 4/18 or 4/25 • Parent/Student Academic Planning Conferences- July/August • Rising 6th Grade Open House – 8/30

  14. Dates for Counselor Visits to Elementary Schools

  15. Thank you! • Please don’t forget to Sign In and give us your e-mail address! • Questions?

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