7 TH GRADE PARENT MEETING. TESTING EXPLORE test in mid to late October. This test is the first in a series of ACT prepared exams to determine readiness.

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7 TH GRADE PARENT MEETING

TESTING EXPLORE test in mid to late October. This test is the first in a series of ACT prepared exams to determine readiness for the next level. EXPLORE > PLAN > ACT High school uses as a guide in registering students. Information includes career suggestions, areas to focus for growth, and suggestions to prepare for high school.

TESTING State Writing Assessment in early February Last state writing was taken in the 5 th grade Writing is on line. Students are expected to read two text passages and write using a detailed prompt.

8 TH GRADE TEACHERS Social Studies: Mr. Caudill, Mr. Millay Math: Mrs. D. Taylor, Mrs. Brown Language Arts/Reading: Mrs. Newberry, Ms. Cannon, Mrs. Daigle Science: Mrs. Matheney, Mr. Hancock

CHANGES TO ADVANCED CLASSES CCSS: Common Core State Standards Content will be much deeper. The required standards are becoming more rigorous. The testing is changing: CRA: Constructed Response Assessment Math testing that requires the students to provide more than just the correct answer.

SCIENCE No Physical Science Offer Advanced 8 th grade Science

MATH Adding Advanced 8 th grade Math

CLASS OFFERINGS 8th MathAdvanced 8 th Math Algebra I 8 th ScienceAdvanced 8 th Science 8 th Social Studies 8 th Language Arts 8 th Reading

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADVANCED Data driven decision Work ethic Very good to excellent attendance Proficient to advanced TCAP scores Strong, consistent grades Math only: Learning Link assessment Proficient to advanced scores

LEARNING LINKS Assessment program Data district-wide indicates direct correlation to TCAP achievement Currently only used for 7 th grade math in middle school

ALGEBRA I Student will receive high school credit Elective Grade is part of the GPA No student can be moved out after December Student will take mid-term, final exam, EOC State End-of-Course exam Must pass to graduate

MATH PATH FOR HIGH SCHOOL 8 th Grade Math Advanced 8 th Math Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus or Senior Finite Math or Bridge Math Advanced Placement Calculus, Senior Finite Math

SCIENCE PATH FOR HIGH SCHOOL 8 th ScienceAdvanced 8 th Science Physical World Concepts or Physical Science Physical Science or Biology Chemistry or BiologyBiology or Physics or Chemistry Physics, Chemistry, Ecology, Anatomy, Advanced Placement Chemistry or Advanced Placement Physics Physics, Ecology, Anatomy, Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Chemistry or Advanced Placement Physics Physics, Chemistry, Ecology, Anatomy, Advanced Placement Chemistry or Advanced Placement Physics

ACADEMIES Clarksville High: Business and Finance Kenwood High: STEM Northwest High: Health Science Rossview High: Media Arts and Technology West Creek High: Criminal Justice and Homeland Security MCHS: Plant and Animal Systems

WHAT IS IT? A small learning community that is focused on a career theme. Any 8 th grade student can apply for any academy. All academies accept application based on interest in the career except STEM. STEM academy uses an academic criteria as well for selection. Each academy has a goal of 75 students. The hope is to have 50 students zoned for that school with 25 students coming from other zoned schools.

QUESTIONS Write your questions on the provided notecard. Please include your name, contact information and your child’s name. A frequently asked question list will be posted on the school’s web page by mid-May.