Mance Park Middle School 2016-2017 8th Grade Course Selections

Bell Schedule School starts at 7:45 a.m. School ends at 3:25 p.m. 7 period day – 4 core classes (Math, L/A, Science, Social Studies) and 3 electives. ALL classes are 55 minutes in length

Before & After School Clubs Student Council Robotics Park Pride Teens for Christ National Junior Honor Society

After School Sports Football Cheerleading Cross Country Track Golf Soccer Step Team Tennis Junior GG’s Volleyball Basketball Swimming

CORE Classes for All Students Language Arts Math Science History Pre-AP Language Arts Pre-AP Algebra I* Pre-AP Science Pre-AP History *High School credit course

Full Year Electives Athletics - Girls and Boys Band Choir German I* Robotics Spanish I* *High School credit course

Semester Electives Agriculture/Horticulture Art MPTV News Office Aide (Approval Required) Photojournalism Physical Education Technology Applications Video Media I Video Media II **Please note that selections are not guaranteed and will be based on availability**

Academic Electives Students may be placed in academic electives based on STAAR scores, grades, and/or teacher recommendations. Once you are placed in these electives you may not request to be removed.

High School Credits Classes such as Pre-AP Algebra I, Spanish I and German I Impact the rest of your educational career. These classes may affect: GPA (Grade Point Average) Class Rank Colleges’ first snapshot of you

Athletics You must have a current physical of file in order to: Be placed in the Athletics class Tryout for any sport Participate in any sport It is best to start now preparing your Physical paperwork so that you will not have any delays. Have your parents complete the online packet as soon as possible and print the signature page to turn in to the Coaches.

What To Do Next… Talk with your family about: Core Classes (Level or Pre-AP) Physicals & Online Athletic Paperwork Elective Choices Complete Elective Choice Sheet and turn in to Counselor by Monday, April 18, 2016.

Course Selections Course selections will take place on Tuesday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 20 in Rm. 101. This will take place during History classes. More information will follow on the schedule for that day. If you have any questions please feel free to stop by and see the 8th Grade Counselor.