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KMS-Grade 7 to 8
PARENT PARENT INFORMATION INFORMATION
NIGHTNIGHT
88thth Grade Core Grade CoreMath (Math 8, Algebra, & Geometry (H.S.)ELA (English / Language Arts)Science (Science 8 & Physical Science) Social StudiesPBL / Content Literacy Skills (9 Weeks)Common Core State Standards (National)
Backward Design – Reading and WritingCritically thinking / Problem Solving
88thth Grade Electives Grade ElectivesOption 1 Option 2
Rotation (Semester)Media Literacy and Presentation
Health - PEWorld Language
H.S. Credit
Band / ChoirH.S. Credit Possibility (Choir)
Art / Tech (Semester)
Rotation 1 Rotation 1 World LanguageWorld LanguageFrench 1Spanish 1
Curriculum IntenseStudent struggles in ELA – wait until
High SchoolSometimes a difficult transition
Rotation 1 Rotation 1 Media Literacy / PEMedia Literacy / PEMedia Literacy
Projects scaffolded for an audienceCollaborate, design, create, critiqueUsing technology for positive influenceGrow learners, innovators, and problem-
solvers who create a digital footprint worth following
Health / PEIndoor / Outdoor CurriculumEver-changing nutritionHighly active
Rotation 2 Rotation 2 Band – Choir / Art – Band – Choir / Art – Tech.Tech.Choir - Suzanna Adkins (Full year)
Overview (Optional Credit)Band – Bryan Hannaford (Full year)
Combined RotationArt – Glorianne Camburako (1 Semester)
Technology – Ed Bradac (1 Semester)
Other Other Lunch / RECAfter school tutoring
MathELA
Summer Reading List (All students)
If Seeking KHS Credit If Seeking KHS Credit in 8in 8thth Grade Grade
Students are cross-enrolled with KHSKHS Transcript reflects these coursesKHS Cumulative GPA is effectedKHS Withdraw Policy Applies
Can drop within first 10 days without penalty
Dropping after 10 days requires a meeting with the principal, counselor & parents
Physical SciencePhysical ScienceFor KHS CreditKHS Transcript and Cumulative GPA are Affected
This is the Grade 8 Honors Science
MathMathAlgebra I and Geometry may be recommended
Both are for KHS Credit KHS Transcript and GPA are Affected
RotationRotationStudents choosing World Language I for 2012-2013 will be opting out of these courses (Media Literacy, PE, Health)
Art/Tech Art/Tech 8th graders can opt out of Band/Choir
This will be year 4 for this offering1 semester (2 nine week quarters) of Art
1 semester (2 nine week quarters) of Computers
If enrollment exceeds room capacity, teacher REC and GPA will play a role in assignment
World Language IWorld Language IFrench I & Spanish IThese are for KHS Credit and appear on the KHS Transcript
KHS Cumulative GPA is effectedTaken in Place Of the RotationGPA – Test Scores will be taken into consideration before final placement.
ConsiderationsConsiderationsWork Load and Impact on GradesWork Load and Impact on StressWork Load and Impact on GPAThe Standard KMS Curricula are still very thorough and sufficient (CCSS)
Goals for Course Work in Junior and Senior Years of High School
School Absences - School Absences - TardyTardyCommunication with Jean Powell
Phone call or noteConsequences for tardiness
3-6-9-12-15School absences, after 12 total (excused or unexcused) need a doctors note to be excused.
In ClosingIn ClosingPlease return the pre-scheduling sheet with your student’s label to the KMS Office ASAP (Due by Thursday, March 7th). Those not returning this form will be placed in elective based on numbers.
You may turn in your registration tonight if you wish.
Final Course Selection Sheets will be mailed to you Thursday, March 15th.
In Closing - Continued In Closing - Continued If you have questions about final course
selections, call or e-mail:Scott Amstutz ( [email protected] )
Greg Bell ( [email protected] )
An actual schedule will not be available until the Summer
This Power Point Presentation will be posted on the KMS Web Site
