1. Registration Distribution Granite Ridge Incoming 8th graders

2. How to complete your form
Fill in personal info in box provided
Fill in parent info and be sure to have your parents sign

3. 8th grade schedule AB Math Language Arts and History
Students are placed in math classes based on teacher recommendation and semester grade (high B or above), as well as other criteria.

4. 8th grade schedule Science- 2 classes offered Science 8
Earth/Physical Science
Honors Science 8
A’s in Science and Math
Science teacher recommendation

5. 8th grade schedule PE All 8th graders must take PE
Must choose between co-ed or athletic PE
0 period and lunch PE are options
2 Performing Arts electives
1 Performing Arts elective and an intervention class
1 Performing Arts elective and an elective requiring an application
1 World Language and 1 Performing Art or elective requiring an application

6. Electives Please choose your electives carefully! Unless there are
special circumstances,
students must remain in their chosen elective for the entire school year.
Students should list 3 electives in order of preference. Students should be satisfied with all choices, as they may be placed in any of these choices.

7. Electives Performing Arts
Most performing art electives have unlimited seating
Application Electives (A)
Applications were due
Jan. 29th which included all teacher
recommendations
(Peer Counseling,
Leadership, Yearbook,
and Journalism)

8. AVID
AVID is an elective class offered to hard working students who would like to prepare for four-year universities.
The curriculum features writing, inquiry, collaboration, reading, note- taking and study skills, as well as college, career, and motivational activities.
Students must commit to taking notes in subject-area classes on a daily basis.
Helpful for students who struggle with time management/organization
Other requirements for applicants are satisfactory citizenship, good attendance, and G.P.A. of

9. Electives Other options include: (If you are currently
Computer Applications
Teen Living/Art
Advanced Art
Academic Assistant
Forensics
(If you are currently
taking Computer App.
or Teen living/Art,
don’t sign up for the
course again next year)

10. World Language Spanish and French are offered
3.5 GPA and a 4 (Exceeding Standards) on SBAC
Enrollment based upon space availability- priority given to Clovis North students

11. Academic Interventions
Students will be
recommended by AB teacher
Academic Seminar
Focus on reading, comprehension, writing, language, homework
Read 180
Targeted individualized and computerized instruction to improve reading skills
Study Strategies
Receive C-/D grades consistently
Focus on study skills, academic skills, and organization skills

12. Math Strategies
Students may be recommended by their math teacher for this intervention class
It is an additional math class for students who would benefit from extra math support in Math 8

13. Intervention Summer School
Students who failed academic courses and/or not meeting standards on SBAC Math and ELA this year may be recommended for summer school
Summer School dates: June 20-July 14
Location: TBA

14. Additional Information
Take home these materials and review them with your parents
No parent signature = no registration!
Registration form is due to your Math teacher on February 19th.
Registration will be on Feb. 23rd and 26th in the LLH.