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

2. Academics, Technology, Arts, Sports
Quest: Success
Academics, Technology, Arts, Sports
New card
Countywide/universal card
On web site
Describe the classroom presentation

3. Agenda Programs at Gunston 8th Grade Course Request Form (CRF)
Academic Planning
Dates to Remember
Questions

4. Our programs include
Traditional Immersion Montessori HILT/HILTEX Special Education Gifted Education

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Math pathway

11. World Languages Full Year High School Credit Classes Levels I or II
French
Spanish
Spanish for Fluent Speakers
*Latin
*Arabic
*Chinese
*Distance Learning Course

12. FULL YEAR ELECTIVES Band Orchestra Guitar Chorus Visual Arts
*Investigating Computer Science
*High School Credit

13. SEMESTER ELECTIVES Chorus
Computer Applications & Internet Technologies
Life Management
Media Journalism
Taking Charge
Technological Systems
Theatre Arts
Visual Arts

14. Additional Support courses
Based on Teacher Recommendations
Reading Strategies
Algebra Strategies
Math 8 Strategies
Core Plus
Instructional Studies (as determined by student’s IEP)

15. 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

16. Ms. Kimberly Pearson cooke
Resource Teacher for the Gifted

17. Ms. Carolyn Clark
Assistant Principal

18. Academic Plan Sequence of courses from middle school to high school
Graduation Requirements
Diploma options
Abilities, talents, and interests
Career interests and intended courses

20. 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

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

22. Diploma Options Advanced = 26 credits for graduation 4 English 4 Math
4 Social Studies
4 Science
Economics/Personal Finance
2 Health/PE
3 or 4 World Language classes
1 Fine Art or CTE
3 Electives
________________________
9 Verified Credits (SOL’s)

23. Diploma Options (CONT.)
Standard = 22 credits for graduation
4 English
3 Math
3 Social Studies
3 Science
Economics/Personal Finance
2 Health/PE
2 World Language classes or Fine Art or CTE
4 Electives
____________________________
6 Verified Credits (SOL’s)

24. 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

25. High school math pathway

26. Mr. carl Seward
Math Coach

27. 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

28. 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

29. *All CRF’s must be signed by a parent.
Dates to Remember:
Counselor Meets w/Students….. Week of February
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.

30. resources Program of Studies Aspire2Excellence--Academic Planning
Aspire2Excellence--Academic Planning
Sharon Kolody, Rising 8th Grade Counselor

31. Questions?
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