Course SelectionCourse Selection77thth to 8 to 8thth Grade Grade

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February 7th - Course selection cards distributed to students (students select 5th Major and Music).

Mid-April and June- Verification sheets will be sent home.

*Note: Course Selection Cards will not

go home

Important Important DatesDates

Teachers will make their recommendations for required major courses.

On February 7th students will write their choice for a music and an elective major on Course Cards. An alternative elective should be listed.

Course Course RequestsRequests

Teachers base recommendations on the student’s current performance in class.

Level changes require discussion between parent and teacher.

Teachers may change the recommendation later in the year if they feel it is appropriate.

Course Level Course Level Recommendations Recommendations

Major Areas - 6 periods/cycle English Social Studies Math Science Foreign Language –OR-

(Latin, Spanish, French or German) Business and Banking Concepts –OR- Reading

Required Courses for Required Courses for Class of 2018Class of 2018

Art Foundations Computer Applications Exploring Technology Family and Consumer Science Health Physical Education Performance Music (Band,

Chorus, Orchestra) -or-

Exploring Music Extended Math**

Required Special Required Special Area ClassesArea Classes

Students in 7th grade level 5 or 6 math will be taking the Hanna-Orleans Algebra/Geometry Prognosis Test during the 1st or second week of February.

Students who score 45 on Algebra and 22 on Geometry tests and show ability in their math class may be recommended for Algebra in 8th grade (one year advanced).

Algebra Prognosis Algebra Prognosis TestingTesting

E - Extended5 – Academic6H – Honors6P – High Potential

LevelingLeveling

0085- The first digit denotes the subject.

0085- The third denotes your grade. 0085- The fourth denotes your

level.

Course Code Course Code ExplanationExplanation

Gifted Seminar (In place of Tech or Music)

Special Education Math and Reading Support

Specialized ProgramsSpecialized Programs

TEAM TEAM SPORTSPORT

SSMUSIC MUSIC GROUPGROUP

SS

STUDENSTUDENTT

COUNCILCOUNCIL

CLUBSCLUBS

INTRAMURINTRAMURALSALS

Student Student ActivitiesActivities

Students must pass all 5 major subjects English Social Studies Math Science ReadingSummer school remediation is a must

for failingone or two major subjects.

Requirements for Requirements for Promotion to 8Promotion to 8thth Grade Grade

February 7th Students Select 5th Major & Music

Mid- April and June Verification Sheets will be mailed home with report cards

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