1. 8th Grade Parent information Night
Class of 2024
8th Grade Parent information Night

2. In case you miss something…
I will upload this presentation on the Creekwood website tomorrow.

3. 8th Grade Course Requirements:
RELA
MATH
SCIENCE
US HISTORY
PE or Athletics
(4 semesters required in Middle School)

4. Student Registration will be completely ONLINE Your child will enter their courses the week of February 19th
Just like 7th Grade –
8th Grade will consist of 7 periods a day.
4 periods will be academic classes and the rest are filled with electives.
Electives can be 1 semester long, or all year long (2 semesters).

5. Choices 360 Log into choices360.com
Username: humble+ID number (humble123456)
Password: ID number (123456) *do not use parenthesis

6. Pre-AP Math
If your child is not currently in 7th Grade Pre-AP Math, they can not select Algebra next year without first taking a placement exam.
Placement exams are offered by the District during the Summer (Summer testing is usually scheduled in May). If you wish for your child to take this placement test, please contact their Math teacher or myself at

7. Math and Reading Strategies
Depending on your child’s Math and Reading STAAR scores, your child may be enrolled in an additional Math or Reading Strategies course next year.
These courses are designed to provide remediation and preparation for the following year STAAR tests. Placement in these courses will take the place of an elective.

8. The Humble ISD Middle School Course Guide provides you with information that will help guide you in the course selection process: Humble ISD Middle School Course Guide Link
8th Grade Requirements and Course Descriptions

9. 2 Semester (all Year) Electives
Band
Science Olympiad (approval process)
Orchestra
AVID (application process)
Choir
Principles of Manufacturing
Dance
(if your child has passed or is enrolled in Intro to Tech currently)
Spanish 1 (if your child has passed/enrolled Intro. to Span currently)
Principles of Hospitality
Spanish 2 (Spanish Immersion)
Business Info. Management
German 1 / French 1 *
*offered 1st KHS ~7:15am, transportation provided FROM
(if your child has passed or is enrolled in Touch Systems)
KHS to CMS after class ONLY.

10. 1 Semester Electives Intro. To Engineering and Technology
Intro. To Spanish
Theater Arts 1
Speech/Debate
Journalism
Beginning 7th/8th grade art
Applied Art
Arts and Crafts
Intermediate Art
Intro to Programming
Intro to STEM
Touch System Data Entry
Tech Theater

11. AVID: Advancement Via Individual Determination
What AVID is….
AVID targets potential college students.
AVID classes prepare students for college by teaching them study and organizational skills.
AVID students are enrolled in advanced level courses and are given academic support through tutors.
AVID is a program designed to prepare students who have a willingness to learn and work hard toward four-year college eligibility.
AVID is a long term commitment and a requires a signed contract.
*** Application Required***

12. Remember! Some classes in 8th grade require a 7th grade prerequisite
8th Gr. Course th Gr. Prerequisite
Advanced Art Intermediate Art
Intermediate Art/Arts and Crafts/Applied Art Beginning Art
Theater Arts II Theater Arts I
Journalism II/Yearbook/Broadcast Journalism I
Principles of Manufacturing (1 HS Credit) Intro to Engineering and Technology
Spanish I (1 H.S. Credit) Intro to Spanish
**Aide positions in 8th grade require good conduct!**

13. Girls will be enrolled in Athletics all year.
Girls Athletics
Girls will be enrolled in Athletics all year.
Volleyball - 1st Semester – tryouts.
Cross Country -1st Semester (no tryouts)
Basketball –Tryouts are in November. Starts during 1st semester and continues into the 2nd semester.
Track - 2nd Semester

14. Boys Athletics
Boys will be enrolled in Athletics all year.
Football – There are no tryouts for Football - students are divided into teams
Cross Country -1st Semester (no tryouts)
Basketball – Tryouts are in November. Starts during 1st semester and continues into the 2nd semester.
Track – 2nd semester.

15. Practice is after school for 8th grade
Athletics
Practice is after school for 8th grade
if you make a team.
There are tryouts for Volleyball and Basketball. Students who do not make a team will be in off season which involves a lot of conditioning and running.
If your child signs up for Athletics, a physical form is due before Colt Round Up. Those without a physical will be moved into a P.E. class.
Do not get a physical until the HISD forms are handed out in April.
There will be a physical night sometime in April (coaches will give out more information as the time approaches).

16. Please submit to the application directly to them.
Off Campus P.E.
Off Campus P.E. applications are due by the end of May 2019 to allow scheduling options for an additional elective.
To qualify your child must participate in 5 or more hours of training under a coach’s supervision at an approved commercial establishment during a regular Monday through Friday workout schedule.
Applications are available on the District Physical Education website. All information on where to submit the application, approved vendors, and requirements can be found on that site as well.
Humble ISD Website – Department Tab – Physical Education Department
Off Campus PE is handled by the Humble ISD Physical Education Department.
Please submit to the application directly to them.

17. What might my schedule look like
What might my schedule look like? 7th and 8th Graders should expect a change at the semester.
Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester
1 Athletics Athletics
2 Intro to Spanish Science
3 RELA Foods for today
4 Math Math
5 Science RELA
6 Orchestra Orchestra
7 Texas History Texas History

18. Verification Sheets
Verification Sheets will be sent home later in the Spring.
The verification sheet is NOT A SCHEDULE.
The verification sheet is just VERIFYING what courses your child is requesting.
If the elective on the Verification Sheet is not available, I will go to the alternate choices selected on the course planning sheet.
A student may not get an elective due to a conflict with another class or the class may be full. 8th graders fill mixed electives first.
If you log into home access during the summer and see a schedule, this is inaccurate. Schedules are not finalized until school starts in August.

19. Important Dates February 12th Parent Orientation
February Student Orientation
May Deadline to make changes

20. Questions?
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have about 8th Grade. Teachers are available in the cafeteria at this time for questions about their subject area/electives. Nicole Camp 8th Grade Counselor