2014-2015 Course Selection information for grade 8

2014-2015 Course Selection information for grade 8Franklin regional middle school

ACADEMIC COREChoose one math course and one world language; mark the selection with an X.CourseXRequired CourseEnglish 8XRequired CourseScience 8XRequired CourseSocial Studies 8XRequired CourseSpanish 8French 8Math 8Algebra IGeometry

MIDDLE COREChoose 5 courses with an X and choose 2 alternate courses with an A. For performance music students(band, chorus, chorus/band, strings, strings/chorus, performing arts, band/performing arts, and chorus/performing arts), choose your performance music selection, 2 courses with an X and 2 alternate courses with an A.CourseXRequired CourseBand 8Chorus 8Band/Chorus 8Strings 8Strings/Chorus 8Performing Arts 8***Band/Performing Arts 8***Chorus/Performing Arts 8***Managing Your Resources 8Where I Live 8Fit Kids 8Introduction to Microsoft Applications 8Keyboarding 8Keyboarding Applications 8**Money, Finance, and Me 8Music 8Physical Education/Health 8XRequired CoursePrinciples of Technology 8School Store 8Visual Arts 8

MIDDLE COREChoose 5 courses with an X and choose 2 alternate courses with an A. For performance music students(band, chorus, chorus/band, strings, strings/chorus, performing arts, band/performing arts, and chorus/performing arts), choose your performance music selection, 2 courses with an X and 2 alternate courses with an A.CourseXRequired CourseBand 8Chorus 8Band/Chorus 8Strings 8Strings/Chorus 8Performing Arts 8***Band/Performing Arts 8***Chorus/Performing Arts 8***Managing Your Resources 8AWhere I Live 8XFit Kids 8Introduction to Microsoft Applications 8Keyboarding 8Keyboarding Applications 8**AMoney, Finance, and Me 8XMusic 8Physical Education/Health 8XRequired CoursePrinciples of Technology 8XSchool Store 8XVisual Arts 8 XSAMPLE SELECTIONS FOR A STUDENT NOT TAKING A PERFORMANCE MUSIC COURSE

MIDDLE COREChoose 5 courses with an X and choose 2 alternate courses with an A. For performance music students(band, chorus, chorus/band, strings, strings/chorus, performing arts, band/performing arts, and chorus/performing arts), choose your performance music selection, 2 courses with an X and 2 alternate courses with an A.CourseXRequired CourseBand 8XChorus 8Band/Chorus 8Strings 8Strings/Chorus 8Performing Arts 8***Band/Performing Arts 8***Chorus/Performing Arts 8***Managing Your Resources 8Where I Live 8Fit Kids 8XIntroduction to Microsoft Applications 8Keyboarding 8AKeyboarding Applications 8**Money, Finance, and Me 8AMusic 8Physical Education/Health 8XRequired CoursePrinciples of Technology 8School Store 8XVisual Arts 8SAMPLE SELECTIONS FOR A STUDENT TAKING A PERFORMANCE MUSIC COURSE

Academic CoreAll students will schedule five courses in the academic core.

Middle CoreEvery student will spend two periods each day in middle core classes. Most of the courses offered have a duration of twelve weeks (one trimester). Every student is required to take physical education/health and five other trimester courses. Performance music students (performing arts, band, chorus, chorus/band, strings, and strings/chorus) will be able to schedule two trimester courses in addition to physical education/health and their performance music course. In addition, a teacher recommendation*** is required for performing arts; if more than eighty students select performing arts, a lottery will be held to select students. Please note, as well, that Keyboarding is a prerequisite for Keyboarding Applications 8**.

World LanguagesPlease note that the world language that a student chose in sixth grade will be the language of study through 8th grade.

Special Scheduling SituationsPlease note the following regarding special scheduling situations:If a student is taking a math course not listed on the course selection sheet, please note that course on the blank line in the Academic Core section.Students requiring learning support seminar will be scheduled by their case manager.Students requiring gifted support seminar will be scheduled by their gifted coordinator.

Student AssignmentsAccording to Board Policy 8301, the building principal shall determine classroom assignments for students in order to develop balanced classes. If parents wish to bring to the principals attention any special needs of the child, they may do so in writing or e-mail without requesting a specific teacher. Information shall be provided prior to June 1st so that consideration may be given to the request.

Final thoughtsPlease contact your counselor, Mrs. Huffman, with any questions.We are not scheduling exploratory courses at this time.Course selection sheets must be returned to your homeroom teacher on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.