RISING 8 TH GRADE - Gunston...Alg I, Pt. 2 Geometry Algebra 2/Trig Pre-Calculus Algebra 2/Trig...
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RISING 8 TH GRADE
Transcript of RISING 8 TH GRADE - Gunston...Alg I, Pt. 2 Geometry Algebra 2/Trig Pre-Calculus Algebra 2/Trig...
RISING 8TH GRADE
Quest: Success
Academics, Technology, Arts, Sports
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New card Countywide/universal card On web site Describe the classroom presentation
AGENDA Programs at Gunston 8th Grade Course Request Form
(CRF) Academic Planning Dates to Remember Questions
OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE . . .
Traditional Immersion Montessori HILT/HILTEX Special Education Gifted Education
TRADITIONAL PROGRAM English
Physical Science
Health and PE
Elective(s)
*World Geography
**Math
* High School Credit ** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results and Grades
MONTESSORI PROGRAM Montessori English
Montessori Science
Health and PE
Elective(s)
*World Geography
**Math
* High School Credit ** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results
and Grades
SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM English
Spanish Immersion Physical Science
*Spanish Language Arts
Health and PE
Elective(s)
*Spanish Immersion World Geography
**Math
* High School Credit ** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results and
Grades
HILT/HILTEX Program for English Language Learners *HILT/HILTEX English *HILT/HILTEX Reading Physical Science Health and PE Elective(s) **Math World Geography (HS credit) *Levels are based on language proficiency ** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results and Grades
SPECIAL EDUCATION
English Physical Science Reading or Instructional Studies Health and PE Elective(s) *World Geography **Math * High School Credit ** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results and Grades
Classes are determined per student’s IEP
MATH PATHWAY
WORLD LANGUAGES
French Spanish
Spanish for Fluent Speakers *Latin
*Arabic *Chinese
*Distance Learning Course
Full Year High School Credit Classes
Levels I or II
FULL YEAR ELECTIVES Band Orchestra Guitar Chorus Visual Arts *Investigating Computer Science
*High School Credit
SEMESTER ELECTIVES Chorus Computer Applications & Internet Technologies Life Management Media Journalism Taking Charge Technological Systems Theatre Arts Visual Arts
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT COURSES
Based on Teacher Recommendations Reading Strategies Algebra Strategies Math 8 Strategies Core Plus Instructional Studies (as determined by student’s IEP)
ACT II Additional after-school elective classes Registrations begin in Oct of the current school year Attendance and grades are given Meets 2 days per week during PM 1 & PM 2 Possible Options Include:
Visual Arts Computer Applications Chorus Yearbook Media Journalism
ACADEMIC PLAN
Sequence of courses from middle school to high school
Graduation Requirements
Diploma options
Abilities, talents, and interests
Career interests and intended courses
SAMPLE MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
English English English
Math 6 Math 7 for 6th Graders
Math 7 Math 8 for 7th Graders *Algebra I Intensified
Math 8 *Algebra I
*Algebra I Intensified *Geometry Intensified
Science Life Science Physical Science
US History to 1865 US History 1865 to Present *World Geography
Reading SPLA
Reading *Spanish Language Arts
Reading *Spanish Language Arts
Health and PE Health and PE Health and PE
Band or Orchestra Exploratory Wheel
*World Language Band/Guitar/Orchestra
Semester Electives
*World Language Band/Guitar/Orchestra
Semester Electives
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*High School Credit **Per Teacher Recommendation
HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS
Algebra I Geometry World Language World Geography
In Middle School
DIPLOMA OPTIONS Advanced = 26 credits for graduation 4 English 4 Math 4 Social Studies 4 Science 1 Economics/Personal Finance 2 Health/PE 3 or 4 World Language classes 1 Fine Art or CTE 3 Electives ________________________ 9 Verified Credits (SOL’s)
DIPLOMA OPTIONS (CONT.) Standard = 22 credits for graduation 4 English 3 Math 3 Social Studies 3 Science 1 Economics/Personal Finance 2 Health/PE 2 World Language classes or Fine Art or CTE 4 Electives ____________________________
6 Verified Credits (SOL’s)
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE SEQUENCE 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English 9/World History (Block)
English 10 English 11 English 12
Alg I, Pt. 1 Algebra I Geometry
Algebra 2/Trig
Alg I, Pt. 2 Geometry
Algebra 2/Trig Pre-Calculus
Algebra 2/Trig Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Pre-Calculus Calculus
Biology Earth Space or Chemistry Physics Astronomy
Elective World History & Geography Econ/Personal Finance
US & VA History US & VA Government
Health/PE I Health/PE II Virtual Course Elective AP Course
World Language World Language World Language World Language
Electives Music
Electives Music CTE
Electives Music CTE
Electives Music CTE
HIGH SCHOOL MATH PATHWAY
• Spanish Immersion • AP Network • Foundations for Excellence
Program • Computer Information
Sequence
• IB Program • 2 years of World Language &
Algebra I in middle school • Good grades throughout middle
school • Pupil transfers are required for
applicants from Wakefield & Yorktown
HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
• Project-based learning • College & career
readiness opportunities • STEM-related courses • Dual-enrolled courses to
earn college credits
• STEM program
• Excellent grades throughout middle school
• Algebra I in middle school
HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
Dates to Remember:
Counselor Meets w/Students….. Week of February 16 - 23 Students take CRF home ………. Friday, February 26 Return CRF to Counselor……...… Monday, March 7
Academic Plans to Parents ……. April
*All CRF’s must be signed by a parent.
RESOURCES
Program of Studies http://www.apsva.us/gunston
Aspire2Excellence--Academic Planning http://www.apsva.us/Page/27046
Sharon Kolody, Rising 8th Grade Counselor
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