Student Information

Course Selection2014-2015

May 9, 2014

7th & 8th Grade Course Selection Materials

Course Selection Card Curriculum Guide

◦ Access Via (www.pinescharter.net/centralk-8) Articulation Documents

Survival Guide Summer Reading List

◦ Must read two books◦ Must complete the book review for each book

to submit to Language Arts TeacherSchool Supply List Sports Form (Optional)-Notarized and Copy of

Insurance Card

7th Grade Course Selection Materials

Course Selection Card REQUIRED COURSE (Left side of card)

MATH

(Course 2, Adv. Course 2 -Pre-Algebra 7)-STATE TEST (April 2015)

(GEM Algebra I Honors)-EOC TEST (May 2015) Language Arts 2(Advanced or Regular) Life Science (Advanced required application) CIVICS –EOC TEST 30% of Grade Reading 7(Level 3) or Intensive 7 (Level 1 or 2)-NO

ELECTIVE

NOTE:

Advanced Course Waiver on the back of card if space is available.

DO NOT TOUCH- TEACHERS WILL PLACE BASED ON ACADEMIC AND FCAT PERFORMANCE

7th ELECTIVES (Up to 2) Selection of up to 2 Elective Choices

(Order of Preference)-LIST 4 Choices in the event of conflicts) Band I, II or III(Must sign PE Waiver and Teacher Approval Level II and III)Wheel PE (18 wks) & one of the following:

Art, Computers, Aerobics, or Law (Annual Option Available if Space Permits)Competitive Physical Education Annual -

Coach Hurst Must Sign

Drama (Annual)-PE WAIVER Journalism (Yearbook, TV Production or Newspaper)- (PE WAIVER)

Must Apply and Receive Signature of Mr. Markowitz (Room 208)Spanish I (PE Waiver)-Level 3 or higher in Reading (HS GPA)Peer Counseling (PE Waiver)-Must have Ms. Bear Approval

and Signature

8th Grade Course Selection Materials

Course Selection Card Required Courses

Math

(Course 3, Adv. Pre-Algebra,)-STATE TEST (April 2015)

GEM Algebra I Honors or GEM Geometry Honors- EOC Testing May 2015 Language Arts 3(Advanced Pre-AICE Cambridge or Regular)-

FCAT WRITING TEST (TBA??) Physical Science (Advanced Pre-AICE Cambridge required

application)-FCAT TEST (April 2015) U.S. History and Career Education (Promotion Requirement) Reading 8(Level 3) or Intensive Level 1 or 2 (NO Elective)

NOTE: Advanced Course Waiver on the back of card if space is available. Cambridge courses are very rigorous and require testing criteria be met to be enrolled.

CAMBRIDGE PROGRAM(Application Approval Pending)

Cambridge is a rigorous, internationally recognized pre-university curriculum provided by Cambridge University in England. The program is committed to a flexible curriculum with global acceptance while maintaining academic rigor. These courses will be offered in preparation for the PPCHS AICE first year college level courses towards a special AICE Diploma and/or up to 40 college credits.

http://www.cie.org.uk/

Who is a Cambridge Student? 4-5 (5 preferred )

FCAT Exams

Passing Grades with A/B Average

Desires a challenging academic environment

Highly motivated and academically driven

What do student have to do for Cambridge?

PPCHS ONLY Pass examinations for

each Pre-AICE/AICE Subject (May/June of Each Year)-No Make-up sessions!!

To earn an AICE Diploma, student must pass 7 credits worth of exams in Math, Science, Languages, and Arts/Humanities.

Benefits of PPCHS Pre-AICE/AICE

Helps will college admissionAids in scholarship applicationsProvides skills to be successful in college.Students who complete a minimum of 100

service hours in HS automatically qualify for Bright Futures if they earn an AICE HS Diploma. ($$ Value Subject to Change)

2014-2015 Central MS Anticipated Cambridge Courses

8th Grade Secondary 1

English

(Ms. Altimore) FCAT Reading Level 5

and High 4’s (if space available)

Teacher Recommendation

Prior Grades A/B Love of Reading and

Writing

8th Grade Secondary 1 Science

(Ms. Deshong/Ms. Maestu)

FCAT Reading and Math Level 5 and 4

Science Application Teacher

recommendation Prior academic

performance (A/B’s) in Math, Science and LA

Passion for Science

2015-2016 additional courses will be offered

8th ELECTIVES (Up to 2) Selection of up to 2 Elective Choices (Order of Preference)-LIST 4 Choices in the event of conflicts)

Band I, II or III(Must sign PE Waiver and Teacher Approval Level II and III) Wheel PE (18 wks) & one of the following:

Art, Computers, Aerobics, or Law (Annual Option Available if Space Permits) Competitive Physical Education Annual -

Coach Hurst Must Sign

Drama (Annual)-PE WAIVER Journalism (Yearbook, TV Production or Newspaper)- (PE WAIVER)

Must Apply and Receive Signature of Mr. Markowitz (Room 208)

Spanish I & II (PE Waiver)-Level 3 or higher in Reading (HS GPA) Peer Counseling (PE Waiver)-Must have Ms. Bear Approval and

Signature

Deadline for Required Materials

Due Friday, May 16, 2014 to 1st Period (HR) Teacher

Cards Submitted Late or Incorrect will be placed at bottom and not be considered for priority electives.

Course Selection Card Signed by parent and student PE Waiver if taking ANNUAL ELECTIVES Signed Academic Waiver if requesting Adv.

Class(es)-Only if space permits will waivers be granted. Cambridge has additional criteria.

Teacher Signatures for Specialized Electives-NO SIGNATURE, NO ELECTIVE

Sports Form (Optional)-Signed, Notarized with a copy of Medical Insurance Card

SUMMER 2014Summer Reading Requirement

Two(2) Books (From a selection of 6) 2 Book Reviews Due to Language

Arts Teacher on Monday, August 18, 2014

(First Day of School-Graded)

List and forms available on the Central Site www.pinescharter.net

Bring basic supplies on first day of school

(i.e., paper, pencils, pens, folder, backpack and homeroom & math teacher donations)

Student Support Services Jill Bear, Guidance Director

Reasons to see the Counselor:

Academic Help/Promotion Organizational Skills Conflict Mediation Being bullied To help with Connections Want to talk to a Peer Counselor

Students may fill out a request to see the counselor or parents may contact the guidance secretary for an appointment or simply send an e-mail to jbear@pinescharter.net

What do I need to do to get promoted to the high school?

Students must successfully pass:3 years of Math3 years of Social Studies3 years of Language Arts3 years of ScienceSuccessfully complete career

componentCompletion of civics class/exam

How Do I Pass a Class?

In order to pass a class, students need to acquire 4 points in that subject over the course of the year.

A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point F = 0 pointsStudents must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in order to go to the next grade.

THE SCHOOL’S PRINCIPAL RESERVES THE FINAL SAY FOR ALL STUDENT PROMOTIONS.

Grading Scale

A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = 0 – 590’s SINK YOUR GRADE!!!!

How Do I Get Promoted to the Next Grade??Students must pass 4 out of the 6

classes in order to go to the next grade.

If student fails one or two core classes, student may go to the next grade, but must make up those classes before being promoted to the high school (Course Recovery).

If student fails any three classes, student is RETAINED.

COMPETITIVE SPORTSBoys and Girls are eligible for all sports

Basketball (Fall)

Soccer (WINTER)

Track (SPRING)

Cheerleading (ANNUAL)

Dance Team (ANNUAL)

Flag Football and Volleyball (TBA)

CheerleadingCoach Brianna Brooks

2014-2015 TRYOUTSCheerleading TEAM

3:30-6:00pmClinics May 14, 15, & 16

Tryouts May 19, 2014

MUST HAVE ALL FORMS TO TRYOUT!!

Failure to be picked up on time may result in your not being selected

Dance TeamCoach Latrice HubertAssisted by Ms. Alfaro

2014-2015 TRYOUTS

DANCE TEAM3:30pm-5:45pm

Clinics May 27, 28 & 29 Tryouts May 30,

2014

SUMMER 2014

6th Grade Orientation CampThursday, August 7, 2014

9:00am-12:00pmCentral Campus Cafeteria

(Students Only)STUDENT LEADER VOLUNTEERS

(NJHS Hours)SEE MS. MABEL TO SIGN-UP!!

Class Rotation Simulation with Teachers, Scavenger Hunt Campus Orientation, Raffles, Pizza Lunch and Fun with Friends

Student ID’s (Complimentary) will be provided the 2nd week of school

NOTE: Replacements-ID’s $5.00/Lanyards $3.00

FIRST DAY2014-2015

Monday, August 18, 2014