2017

Eighth Grade Parent

Curriculum Night!

WelcomeKaren Moran

Kenneth StephensAssistant Principals

English Language Arts

What are my options?

• Freshmen will take either

ELA 9 or Honors ELA 9

THIS COURSE WILL CONSIST OF:

• Reading: including 1-2 novels each semester

Personal reading

• Writing: • Narrative, argument, and other non-fiction

• 4 years of ELA or 8 semesters are required for

graduation

Science

What will my child take?

• Science 9

– the majority of 9th graders will take this course

– Earth Science with a little Physics

• Biology

– must pass optional test that is given in the Spring after school hours at the Middle School

– contact Chad Keisel if student attends a different school

• 3 years of Science or 6 semesters are

required for graduation

Social Studies

Economics- Required class (.5 credit)

Survey course

Review of macro and

micro topics

Personal finance topics

World economy

overview

Current events

• 3 years of Social Studies or 6 semesters are

required for graduation

UNDERSTANDING DEMOCRACY

Mathematics

• Algebra 1- a majority of incoming students will take this course

• Geometry

(IF your child took Algebra 1 at the Middle School)

• 4 Math credits are required for graduation (8 semesters)

– Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2 are the state graduation requirements.

What’s available?

World Languages

Two years (4 semesters) OR

1 year of World Language PLUS 1 year in CTE

(Career Tech) or Visual Performing Arts

French 1 or Spanish 1

Spanish 2( IF your child took Spanish 1 at the Middle School)

Available Courses

What are the Requirements?

Health

Physical Education

• Physical Education- one semester

is required• Students can take it in any of their four years

OR

• Two seasons of a school sport or marching band

Health/ Physical Education

• Health- one semester is required

Most students take it their freshman or sophomore year

ELECTIVES

BUSINESS EDUCATION9th graders can take:

• Accounting – *CTE Course

• Business, Marketing and Finance –

*CTE Course

• Microsoft Imagine Academy – *CTE

Course

• Digital Multimedia (Web Design or

Video Production) – *CTE Course

* CTE – May serve as a substitute for other

requirements under Michigan Merit

Curriculum

Art Exploration

Design Foundations

Visual Arts

Orientation for students interested in:

• Jazz Band…Choirs…Marching Band…Concert and Symphonic

Bands

February 14 at 7:00p.m.

• Allen Park High School Band Room

• This meeting is for ANY student of ANY skill level (yes, even

beginners!)

• To find out if Music is right for you!

For more info:

• Like us on Facebook for upcoming events…search for

Allen Park High School Music Department

• or contact “kruger@appublicschools.com”

Music

Woodworking

and

Construction Trades Program

Incoming freshman can take the following

semester (.5 credit) courses:

•Introductory Woodworking

•Cabinetmaking

•Furniture Making

•Home Repair

Auto Technology

•Small Engines

•Autos 1

What can I take?

Drafting/CAD/Architecture

•Drafting

•CAD 1

Available courses for Freshmen-

Questions? If you have any questions regarding the courses that your student(s) would

like to take, feel free to email our staff, they will be happy to answer all of

your questions.

Melanie Beeler- beeler@appublicschools.com- ELA Department Chair

Tim Brown- brownt@appublicschools.com- Math Department Chair

Don Csont- csont@appublicschools.com- Social Studies Department Chair

Chad Keisel- keiselc@appublicschools.com- Science Co-Department Chair

Casey King- king@appublicschools.com- Science Co-Department Chair

Jeff Paquette- paquette@appublicschools.com- Health Teacher

Rich Slate- slate@appublicschools.com- Business Teacher

Sharon Gabon- gabon@appublicschools.com- Business Teacher

Jelane Richardson- richardson@appublicschools.com- Visual Arts Teacher

Kristi Kruger- kruger@appublicschools.com- Performing Arts Teacher

Jeff Goulasarian- goulasarian@appublicschools.com- Woodworking Teacher

Tom Jenkins- jenkins@appublicschools.com- Autos Teacher

Cory Schlesinger- schlesinger@appublicschools.com- CAD Teacher

Up Close and

PersonalPlease visit the teachers

and club sponsors at the

tables in the lobby for

more information.

Thank You for attending!