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Welcome Future 8 th Graders! It’s Scheduling Time!

Important dates and criteria for selecting courses for incoming 8th graders. Choose from core and elective classes offered. Counselors available for queries.

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Welcome Future 8 th Graders! It’s Scheduling Time!

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  1. Welcome Future 8th Graders! It’s Scheduling Time!

  2. Scheduling Timeline • Important Dates: January 23-26 -Teacher recommendations for English/Math. Choose your elective(s). January 27- Return your completed pink course selection form to your homeroom teacher (signed by a parent/guardian). Computer Lab Day - enter your new 8th grade schedule online Cougars and Panthers– Tuesday, February 7th Tigers and Lions- Wednesday, February 8th Bobcats- Thursday, February 9th • Counselors are available to answer questions

  3. Teacher Recommended Courses • English 8 & Cohort • English 8 • Advanced English 8 • Algebra 1A & Cohort • Algebra 1A • Algebra 1 • Honors Geometry

  4. English Recommendation Criteria • English 8 • PSSA/NWEA data and teacher recommendation • Advanced English 8 • Successful completion of English 7 with a 90% or higher or Advanced English 7 with an 80% or higher • PSSA/NWEA data and teacher recommendation • Summer pre-requisite assignment

  5. Math Recommendation Criteria • Algebra 1A • 60-84% in Pre-Algebra • 60-100% in Principles of Pre-Algebra • PSSA/NWEA data and teacher recommendation • Algebra 1 • 85% or higher in Pre-Algebra • PSSA/NWEA data and teacher recommendation • Honors Geometry • 80% or higher in Algebra 1 or pass the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam • PSSA/NWEA data and teacher recommendation

  6. 8th Grade Required Core Classes Integrated Science (full year)Civics and Economics (full year)Reading (semester) Health (semester)

  7. 8th Grade Encore Classes PHYSICAL EDUCATION( FULL YEAR, 2 periods a week) TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION & FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (7.5 weeks of each) Intro to Visual Communication Intro to Power/Transportation Technology Intro to ManufacturingIntro to Culinary Arts Intro to Personal Development

  8. 8th Grade Elective Options • World Language • TV Production/Acting • Art Concepts • Band 8 • Mixed Chorus 8 • Middle School Strings Ensemble • Study Hall

  9. World Language • French I • German I • Latin I • Spanish I • Selecting a level I language in 8th grade allows the student to progress through the 5 levels available • The course and final grade earned will be listed on your high school transcript • Full year, 5 days per week

  10. Art Concepts Full Year, 3 days per week: • Two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, canvas painting, drawing, ceramics, copper enameled jewelry and different forms of sculpture and media

  11. TV Production/Acting Full Year, 3 days per week: • Filming, lighting, directing, acting, editing video, radio production, character and scene study and improv games

  12. Band 8 Full Year, 3 days per week: • Trumpet, trombone, clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, saxophone, flute, percussion, baritone, tuba • Prior knowledge base of playing a band instrument • Group lesson once per week • Concerts are required

  13. Mixed Chorus 8 Full Year, 3 days per week: • Concerts are required • Several after school rehearsals are required • Occasional pull out classes for ensembles • Music Performance Assessment (Adjudication) • Optional Competition Trip and PNC Park performance

  14. Middle School String Ensemble Full Year, 3 days per week: • Violin, viola, cello, string bass • Pre-requisite: previous experience and/or audition • Mandatory scheduled performances • Several after school rehearsals required • Collegiate adjudication

  15. SV Academy of Choice (Cyber) • You can register for summer cyber classes on January 25th • You must pay a fee for each summer course • Acceleration, Audit/Remediation and Credit Recovery options are available

  16. Dance • Must register for cyber classes to fit dance in your schedule • Please see your counselor to discuss options

  17. Remember • Don’t lose your registration form! • Program of Studies is online at www.svsd.net • You must have a teacher signature for your Math and English recommendations • Choose your electives wisely • A parent/guardian must sign your registration form! • No schedules will be changed after JUNE 1st!

  18. Thank You!

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