Course selection & academic planning rising 8th grade Course selection & academic planning

Academics, Technology, Arts, Sports Quest: Success Academics, Technology, Arts, Sports 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

Classes are determined per student’s IEP 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 Full Year High School Credit Classes Levels I or II French Spanish Spanish for Fluent Speakers *Latin *Arabic *Chinese *Distance Learning Course

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

Ms. Kimberly Pearson cooke Resource Teacher for the Gifted E-Mail: Kimberly.cooke@apsva.us

Ms. Carolyn Clark Assistant Principal E-Mail: Carolyn.clark@apsva.us.

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 Math 6 Math 7 for 6th Graders Math 7 Math 8 for 7th Graders *Algebra I Intensified Math 8 *Algebra I *Geometry Intensified Science Life Science Physical Science US History to 1865 US History 1865 to Present *World Geography Reading SPLA *Spanish Language Arts Health and PE Band or Orchestra Exploratory Wheel *World Language Band/Guitar/Orchestra Semester Electives *High School Credit **Per Teacher Recommendation

High School Credits In Middle School Algebra I Geometry World Language World Geography

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 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 AP Course World Language Electives Music CTE

High school math pathway

Mr. carl Seward Math Coach E-Mail: carl.seward@apsva.us

High School options 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 Spanish Immersion AP Network Foundations for Excellence Program Computer Information Sequence

High School options Project-based learning STEM program Excellent grades throughout middle school Algebra I in middle school Project-based learning College & career readiness opportunities STEM-related courses Dual-enrolled courses to earn college credits

*All CRF’s must be signed by a parent. 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 Aspire2Excellence--Academic Planning http://www.apsva.us/gunston Aspire2Excellence--Academic Planning http://www.apsva.us/Page/27046 Sharon Kolody, Rising 8th Grade Counselor sharon.kolody@apsva.us

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