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7 th - 8 th Grade Course Selection for 2014-2015

7 th - 8 th Grade Course Selection for 2014-2015. Important Dates. February 5. Students complete course cards in school. Mid-Late February. Counselors meet with students to review completed course cards. Mid-April. Verification sheets sent home with 3 rd MP report cards.

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7 th - 8 th Grade Course Selection for 2014-2015

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  1. 7th - 8th GradeCourse Selectionfor 2014-2015

  2. Important Dates February 5 Students complete course cards in school Mid-Late February Counselors meet with students to review completed course cards Mid-April Verification sheets sent home with 3rd MP report cards ** Return to Guidance if changes need to be made June 13 Last day for course changes

  3. Required 8th Grade Major Courses for Class of 2019 • English • Social Studies • Math • Science Course Selection

  4. Required 8th Grade Minor Courses for Class of 2019 • Physical Education • Health • Music • Computer Applications 2 • Art Foundations • Exploring Technology • Family and Consumer Science Course Selection

  5. 8th Grade Specialized Programs • Special Education • Math and Reading Support • Gifted Seminar Course Selection

  6. Course Code Explanation • 0085 – The first digit denotes the subject. • 0085 – The third digit denotes your grade. • 0085 - The fourth digit denotes your level. Course Selection

  7. What Are The Options? • 5th Major • World Language • Latin (4115A) • Spanish (4215A) • French (4315A) • German (4415A) • Business and Banking Concepts (5584) • Reading 8 (4084) Course Selection

  8. What Are The Options? • Music • Band (8681) • Chorus (8682) • Orchestra (8683) • Exploring Music (8628) Course Selection

  9. Course Leveling • 5 – Challenging • 6H (Honors) – Accelerated • 6HP (High Potential) – Most Challenging • E – Extended • MS – Math Strategic Course Selection

  10. Course Level Recommendations • Teachers base their recommendations on the student’scurrent performance in class. • Level changes require discussion between parent and teacher • Teachers may change their recommendation later in the year if they feel it is appropriate Course Selection

  11. Math Testing • Students in 7th grade level 5 or 6 math • Orleans-HannaAlgebra/Geometry Prognosis Test in February • Score will be factored into teacher recommendations • Current Algebra 1 Students • Keystone Exam Course Selection

  12. Requirements for Promotion to 8th Grade Students must pass all 5 major subjects • English • Social Studies • Math • Science • Reading *Summer school remediation is a must for failing one or two major subjects.

  13. Dates to Remember February 5 Students complete course cards in MOLP Mid-April Verification sheets sent home with 3rd MP report cards June 13 Last day for course changes Course Selection

  14. 7th - 8th Grade Course Selection QUESTIONS?

  15. Wednesday, February 127pm, Pennfield Auditorium John Halligan guest speaker

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