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HVMS Registration 2019-2020 

November 20. HVMS Registration 2019-2020 . Primary Resource. Promotion policy  Schedule change policy  Information on Pre-AP courses Course descriptions  Graduation requirements Available at https://www.rcps.us/Page/1600. Athletic Eligibility. 7 th or 8 th grade student

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HVMS Registration 2019-2020 

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  1. rising 7th and 8th grade November 20 HVMS Registration2019-2020 

  2. Primary Resource Promotion policy  Schedule change policy  Information on Pre-AP courses Course descriptions  Graduation requirements Available at https://www.rcps.us/Page/1600

  3. Athletic Eligibility • 7th or 8th grade student • Fall eligibility – must be promoted • Spring eligibility -- # courses passed 1st semester • Physical – • AFTER May 1, 2019

  4. From our talons to our wings, we soar to our dreams. Advisory • Once a week • Character lessons; life lessons • “go to” adult • Advisor “rolls” with the student throughout their tenure at HVMS

  5. Daily student schedule…4 – 90 minute blocks 1 2 3 4A 4B Elective options include world language, concentrated focus on two electives by semester, and optional PE either full year or semester. 8th grade

  6. Registration Timeline Dec 5 & 6 -student presentations Jan 4 -“Rec Day”- English and math teachers confer with students Jan 9 - signed registration forms returned to English teachers Jan 14 -16 - rising 8th graders meet with counselors individually

  7. REGISTRATION FORM • Teacher recommendations for English and math will be marked on the registration form (Jan 4) • If Pre-AP recommended, a contract will be attached. Cannot register for PreAP without contract. • Must be turned into English teachers by Jan 9(with parent’s signature)

  8. DECISIONS • Regular or Pre-AP course • Math options • Electives

  9. Course Selection, THE process… • Students register for courses • Student course requests presented to central office in FEBRUARY • which classes are offered • how many classes are offered • Be thoughtful with course selections

  10. PRE-AP COURSES • Teachers will make recommendation for English and math; parents need to consider overall course load • Parent must sign Pre-AP Contract and return with registration form Signed Contract Required

  11. What is a middle school PreAP course? • Exposes students earlier to skills necessary for AP • Content-specific instructional strategies to teach students AP-related skills, concepts, and assessment methods • Prepares students to be more successful in AP courses Signed Contract Required

  12. What is a high school AP course? • highly rigorous course • content-specific instructional strategies to teach students AP-related skills, concepts, and assessment methods; writing skills essential • potential to earn college credit based upon AP exam score

  13. ENGLISH OPTIONS • Pre-AP English 7(summer reading required) • English 7 7th grade 8th grade Signed Contract Required Signed Contract Required • Pre-AP English 8(summer reading required) • English 8

  14. Social Studies Options 7th grade 8th grade • US History, Pt 2 • PreAP US History, Pt 2 • Civics • PreAP Civics Signed Contract Required

  15. Science Options 7th grade • Life Science • PreAP Life Science • additional project 8th grade • Physical Science • PreAP Physical Science • additional project Signed Contract Required Signed Contract Required

  16. MATH 7 OPTIONS • Math 7: • Math 7 SOL’s • Pre-Algebra 7: • Math 7AND parts of Math 8 (Pre-Algebra) • PreAP Algebra I: • high school credit • Accelerated Math Program students • Pre-AP Math 7 this year Signed Contract Required

  17. MATH 8 OPTIONS • Math 8: • Math 8 SOL • Pre-Algebra 8: • Math 8 and portions of Algebra • Pre-AP Algebra I: • HS credit advanced mathstudent • Pre-AP Geometry: • HS credit • currently AMP student Signed Contract Required Signed Contract Required

  18. Elective classes!!

  19. 7TH GRADE ELECTIVES • Band  7 • Chorus 7 • 7thGrade Interest Block • rotation business, art, tech ed, foreign language • Stage Band • 7:30 am • contract from band director • Instrumental Ensemble • 7:30 am • contract from band director

  20. Don’t hesitate to discuss the recommended course level with teachers

  21. 8TH GRADE ELECTIVES • A/B schedule • every other day • Full year and semester options •  2-4 electives

  22. FULL-YEAR OPTIONS: 8TH GRADE ELECTIVES • PE • Band 8 • Choir 8 • Prob Solving w/ STEAM • Latin • Spanish • French • Stage Band • 7:30 am • contract from band director • Instrumental Ensemble • 7:30 am • contract from band director

  23. SEMESTER OPTIONS • PE • Programming Solutions •  Keyboarding (.5 HS credit) •  Computer Solutions(Adv MS Office applications) • Art (2-D) • Crafts (3-D) • Prob Solving • Digital Imaging

  24. Spanish I • French I • Latin 1 WORLD LANGUAGE Notes: • Required for Advanced Studies Diploma (3 yrs of 1 or 2 yrs of 2) • Earns HS credit • Students should expect daily study and practice • “But all of my friends are taking it!” (NOT a good reason) • # of language options are driven by enrollment

  25. REGISTRATION FORM Don’t hesitate to discuss the recommended course level with teachers

  26. REGISTRATION FORM

  27. Thoughtful decisions…accurate data COURSE REQUESTS….class size STAFFING & BUDGET ….class size (Feb & March) MASTER SCHEDULE DEVELOPMENT (April - July)

  28. PARENT INVOLVEMENT • Parents need to be involved in registration choices • Parents can help students make good choices based on current academic needs, student interest, and future plans • Parents can help students understand the importance of making good choices now rather than “waiting”

  29. Registration questions? Happy to help!!! School Counselor: • Mrs. Childress (A-K) • Ms. Bruno (L-Z)

  30. LOOKING AHEAD…planning for high school • Applying for Burton Center for Arts and Technology (BCAT) programs • Applying for RCPS Specialty Centers • Applying for RV Governor’s School

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