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8th Grade Course Registration
2015-2016
MME Course Catalog
Eighth Grade(The Four Core Classes)
Linear Algebra
Algebra Geometry Higher Algebra
Language Arts Honors Language Arts
Science Honors Science Accel. Science
Global Studies
Immersion Global Studies
Honors Global Studies
Advisory and Lunch
Placement and Request Process
Math Your current year math teacher will place students into the appropriate math course
Honors Classes (LA, Science, SS)Students will be notified if they qualify for one or more of these courses. Course confirmation letters will be mailed mid-July
The Two Major Decisions for 8th Grade
1. For the elective (Art, Tech Ed, Health, World Language) slot:
Do you want to take a full year WL Or four different electives chosen from
the electives menu?
2. For the PE/Music slot: Will you take an elective in place of PE
for 1/2 the year?
Decision #1
Will you take a World Language?
Eighth Grade
Drawing and Painting Art and Design 3D Art and Design Advanced Robotics Woods Food & Culture (FACS) The Snack Shop (FACS) Current Health (Child CPR/First Aid) Creative Writing Drama (everyday, one quarter each)
Choose 4 and 2 alternates
Spanish French Chinese German Immersion LA - Chinese Immersion LA - Spanish
(every day, all year)
Note: World Language students may select one additional elective by trading off a semester of PE; see later slide.
Semester Electives OR All Year Language
Decision #2
What do you want your PE/Music Slot to look
like?
PE
(every other day, all year)
Band 8 Choir 8 (Boys) Choir 8 (Girls) Orchestra 8 Music 8
(every other day, all year)
Two Options:
Some students may have an academic support class in place of one of these classes.
PE
(every other day, one semester)
Plus 1 Elective
Drawing and Painting Art and Design 3D Art and Design Advanced Robotics Woods Food & Culture (FACS) The Snack Shop (FACS) Current Health Creative Writing Drama
(every other day, one semester)
Plus Music
Band 8 Choir 8 (Boys) Choir 8 (Girls) Orchestra 8 Music 8
(every other day, all year)
Option for Students Taking World Language
PE(every other day, one
semester)
Plus 1 Elective Drawing and Painting Art and Design 3D Art and Design Advanced Robotics Woods Food & Culture (FACS) The Snack Shop (FACS) Current Health Creative Writing Drama
(every other day, one semester)
Band 8 Choir 8 (Boys) Choir 8 (Girls) Music 8 Orchestra 8
(every other day, all year)
A day
B day
Semester 1
Semester 1
PE
(every other day, one
semester)
Rank top 3
Drawing and Painting Art and Design 3D Art and Design Advanced Robotics Woods Food & Culture (FACS) The Snack Shop (FACS) Current Health Creative Writing Drama
(every other day, one semester)
Band 8 Choir 8 (Boys) Choir 8 (Girls) Music 8 Orchestra 8
(every other day, all year)
A day
B day
Semester 2
Semester 2
Registration Planning Form
Identify one track, from the 3 tracks offered, and circle/highlight the
elective options within that track
Complete this form with your child and return to Advisor/Immersion teacher by March 13th
Register for these elective choices on line through Skyward by March 13th
Questions? Call our guidance office at 952-401-5209
Course Catalog
STEP 1 - Go to website - www.minnetonka.k12.mn.usSelect Students My Minnetonka SSO
STEP 2 - Enter student login and password
STEP 3 – Click on Skyward Student Access
STEP 3 – Click on “Schedule” button on left side
STEP 4 – Request Courses for 2015-2016
Step 6 – Update Requests
STEP 6 – Update Requests – Part 2
Update Requests – Select elective courses 1. From the Course(s) Available list, highlight a course, then click Add Course 2. Continue this process until all requested courses have been selected and appear in the courses requested box 3. If you need to remove a course, select the course and Remove Course
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3
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STEP 7 – Selecting Alternate Electives
• For 8th grade student choosing tracks 2, 4, or 5 - select 2 alternate classes
STEP 7 – Selecting Alternate Electives
Prioritize alternates 1, 2, etc…
STEP 8 – Finish and Logout
Check that you have requested 2 credits
Check that you have the correct courses selected
If you have alternate electives selected, check your priority ranking
Logout Show your parents your requests in
Skyward when you get home
Complete this form with your child and return to Advisor/Immersion teacher by March 13th
Register for these elective choices on line through Skyward by March 13th
Questions? Call our guidance office at 952-401-5209
Additional Information about Immersion
Choices
Immersion Program Updates for 2014-15 Ipad based curriculum improvements
Greater differentiation options More leveled reading options Interactive learning apps Practice and assessment options
“Global Studies” focus in Social Studies
Stronger focus on culture, arts, and literature in Immersion Language Arts class
Travel Abroad “Capstone” Trip
Registration for Immersion Courses We will enroll all 7th grade immersion students into
both ILA and ISS as the default
Students can opt out of ILA and/or ISS by filling out a form
Opt out options will be coordinated through the immersion classes
There will be an Honors Global Studies option in both Spanish and Chinese
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