REGISTRATION Rising 8 th grade

REGISTRATION Rising 8 th grade Timeline  Jan. 15: students hear this presentation  Jan. 27: Teacher Recommendation Day (students to bring registration form home)  Feb 8: Parent /Teacher conferences  Feb. 10: Students return registration form to English teacher  Feb : Students meet in with counselor to register

REGISTRATION GUIDE Promotion policy Promotion policy Schedule change policy Schedule change policy Algebra Options Algebra Options Information on Pre-AP courses Information on Pre-AP courses Description of each course Description of each course Graduation requirements Graduation requirements Available online ( Available online (

PROMOTION POLICY Must pass all four of the core subjects to be promoted to 8 th grade. Must pass all four of the core subjects to be promoted to 8 th grade. –Math –Social Studies –Science –English (only 2 may be taken in summer school)

8 TH GRADE SUBJECTS English (95 minute block ; SOL test) English (95 minute block ; SOL test) Math (95 minute block; SOL test) Math (95 minute block; SOL test) Civics (95 minute block; one semester; SOL test) Civics (95 minute block; one semester; SOL test) Physical Science (95 minute block; one semester; SOL test) Physical Science (95 minute block; one semester; SOL test) Electives Electives Total = 6 classes; 5 classes each semester Total = 6 classes; 5 classes each semester

CORE DECISIONS Regular or Pre-AP course Regular or Pre-AP course Math options Math options

MATH OPTIONS Math 8: students learn pre-Algebra skills Math 8: students learn pre-Algebra skills Algebra 1: (high school credit) Algebra 1: (high school credit) PreAP Algebra I: (high school credit) will sign the PreAP Contract PreAP Algebra I: (high school credit) will sign the PreAP Contract PreAP Geometry: (high school credit) for those students already in the Accelerated Math Program who were in PreAP Alg 1 this year, will sign the PreAP contract PreAP Geometry: (high school credit) for those students already in the Accelerated Math Program who were in PreAP Alg 1 this year, will sign the PreAP contract

ENGLISH OPTIONS English 8 English 8 Pre-AP English 8 (summer reading required; will sign the PreAP contract) Pre-AP English 8 (summer reading required; will sign the PreAP contract) Developmental Reading (elective; based on teacher recommendation) Developmental Reading (elective; based on teacher recommendation)

Civics Options Civics Civics PreAP Civics (will sign PreAP contract) PreAP Civics (will sign PreAP contract)

Physical Science Physical Science Physical Science PreAP Physical Science (will sign PreAP contract; additional project) PreAP Physical Science (will sign PreAP contract; additional project)

PRE-AP COURSES  Teachers will make recommendation for English and math  Parents and students must decide on science and social studies  Parents and students need to consider overall course load Parent must sign Pre-AP Contract and return with registration form Parent must sign Pre-AP Contract and return with registration form

8 TH GRADE ELECTIVES Students have 1 or 2 periods available for electives FULL-YEAR OPTIONS: World Languages (French, Latin, or Spanish) Technological Systems Band Choir Physical Education 8 Jazz Band: must be in band, letter will come from Mr Elliott, return with registration form Instrumental Ensemble: must be in band, letter will come from Mr Elliott, return with registration form

WORLD LANGUAGE OPTIONS  French I  Spanish I  Latin I Notes:  Required for Advanced Studies Diploma (3 yrs of 1 or 2 yrs of 2)  Earns high school credit  Students should expect daily study and practice  “But all of my friends are taking it!” (not a good reason)  May be taught via distance learning

SEMESTER (HALF-YEAR) OPTIONS  Art (2-D)  Crafts (3-D)  Tech Systems  Photography  Inventions & Innovations  Keyboarding (HS credit)  Computer Solutions (adv MS Office applications)  Physical Education

Rank All Electives

THE REGISTRATION FORM Teacher recommendations for English and math will be marked on the registration form (Jan. 23) Teacher recommendations for English and math will be marked on the registration form (Jan. 23) If Pre-AP recommended, a contract will be attached. If not, ask your teacher. If Pre-AP recommended, a contract will be attached. If not, ask your teacher. Must be turned into English teachers by Feb. 4 (with parent’s signature) Must be turned into English teachers by Feb. 4 (with parent’s signature)

THE REGISTRATION FORM Questions about recommendations should be directed to teachers. Questions about recommendations should be directed to teachers. Counselors will meet with students individually beginning Feb. 9 Counselors will meet with students individually beginning Feb. 9

PARENT INVOLVEMENT Parents need to be involved in registration choices 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 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” Parents can help students understand the importance of making good choices now rather than “waiting”

HOW WE USE REGISTRATION INFORMATION… COURSE REQUESTS STAFFING & BUDGET (Feb & March) MASTER SCHEDULE (May & June) CLASS SIZE

SCHEDULE CHANGES Per Roanoke County Policy, only made if: 1. Human or computer error 2. Failure to meet course prerequisite 3. Change in program of studies. (e.g. moving from an advanced class to a regular class) 4. Failure in a previous year under the same teacher. 5. Recommendation of Child Study, IEP, or Eligibility Committee

QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION? Contact the appropriate School Counselor: Mrs. Childress (A-F, Si-Z) Ms. Bruno (G-Sh)