1. 8th Grade Scheduling
School Year

2. Attendance, Setting & Keeping a Routine
School performance improves when school is attended regularly
Absent from school:
Be responsible getting missed work from teachers or peers
Complete and turn in missed work as soon as possible
Use your assignment book daily to record homework, tests, projects, and any other important information
Check your Aeries account for updates on grades and missing assignments
Check Edlio, Edmodo, Planbook, etc., for classwork or homework information

3. Time Management
Study for a test a few days in advance – do not leave to the night before the test
Take breaks in between working on homework assignments – this will help you accomplish more work
Break up long term assignments (projects, essays, multi-step assignments) into chunks – do not leave it all to the day before it is due
Take time to organize and prioritize your work – make a to-do list or check off assignments as you have completed them
Take time to organize yourself and your school materials – keeping organized will save you time each day

4. Calculating GPA Each letter grade is awarded a value,
A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D = 1 F = 0
Find your GPA by adding up the total value of all your grades and dividing by the number of classes
Language Arts = A = 4
Math = B = 3
Science = B = total points / 6 classes = 3.16 GPA
Social Studies = C = 2
Elective = A = 4
PE = B = 3

5. Transcript Grades by Trimester GPA
May be required for out-of-district summer programs and eventually for college

6. A-G Requirements (College Admission Requirements)
History
2 years B
English
4 years C
Math
3 years D
Science E
Foreign Language F
Visual/Performing Arts
1 year G
College Prep Elective

7. 8th Grade Requirements Math Language Arts 8 / LA 8 Accelerated
PVC Math 8
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Honors
Geometry Honors
Language Arts 8 / LA 8 Accelerated
Science 8 / Science 8 Accelerated
Social Studies 8
PE 8 / Dance
Elective

8. Online Scheduling for Next Year
Online Scheduling Window
You will receive an with:
Directions on how to complete online scheduling via Aeries Parent Portal
Your course recommendations for next year
Information about the Request for Placement (Waiver) form
Due by April 20!
Return completed Scheduling Verification to Science teacher

9. Request for Placement (Waiver) Form
Any student may complete a waiver form
(course criteria Intermediate Request for placement)
Will be taken into consideration for Math, Language Arts, and Science classes only
Complete a waiver form for each course requesting change of placement
Form(s) must be submitted to the office by April 20 for placement in requested course
Any form(s) submitted after the deadline will be taken into consideration on space availability basis

10. Summer Bridge If you are a student,
Enrolled in PVCM 7 this school year
Recommended for Algebra 1 next school year
Recommended for PVCM 8 and requesting to waiver into Algebra 1 next school year
You are required to complete one of the following Bridge to Algebra options:
Enroll in the Summer Bridge course to learn content missed in the PVCM 7/8 Accl. course (RECOMMENDED!)
Self-study option via textbook/packet to independently learn material missed in the PVCM 7/8 Accl. Course
Summer Bridge is FREE!

11. Summer School WWW.PVPSS.COM
Registration opens Monday, April 9 at 9:00am and remains open through Friday, May 25 at 3:00pm
Can take up to 4 classes
Options: Math Review, Reading and Writing Support, Elective
DO NOT sign up for Summer Bridge here. There is a different enrollment process for this!

12. Naviance Follow the instructions on the handout in front of you
If you have never logged onto Office 365, raise your hand for further instructions
Please wait to proceed to Part 2

13. Resume
A resume is a paper profile of all your accomplishments – both academic and extracurricular. This can also include awards and recognitions.
As adults, you will use your resume to apply for jobs.
As students, today you will start to build your resume to use on program applications or extracurricular activities requiring information about you.
Follow the steps on Part 2.
You may continue through Parts 2 and 3 (Goals) on your own.
Please work quietly and independently!