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Welcome Future 8 th Graders! It’s Scheduling Time!. Scheduling Timeline. Important Dates : January 23-26 -Teacher recommendations for English/Math. Choose your elective(s).
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Welcome Future 8th Graders! It’s Scheduling Time!
Scheduling Timeline • Important Dates: January 23-26 -Teacher recommendations for English/Math. Choose your elective(s). January 27- Return your completed pink course selection form to your homeroom teacher (signed by a parent/guardian). Computer Lab Day - enter your new 8th grade schedule online Cougars and Panthers– Tuesday, February 7th Tigers and Lions- Wednesday, February 8th Bobcats- Thursday, February 9th • Counselors are available to answer questions
Teacher Recommended Courses • English 8 & Cohort • English 8 • Advanced English 8 • Algebra 1A & Cohort • Algebra 1A • Algebra 1 • Honors Geometry
English Recommendation Criteria • English 8 • PSSA/NWEA data and teacher recommendation • Advanced English 8 • Successful completion of English 7 with a 90% or higher or Advanced English 7 with an 80% or higher • PSSA/NWEA data and teacher recommendation • Summer pre-requisite assignment
Math Recommendation Criteria • Algebra 1A • 60-84% in Pre-Algebra • 60-100% in Principles of Pre-Algebra • PSSA/NWEA data and teacher recommendation • Algebra 1 • 85% or higher in Pre-Algebra • PSSA/NWEA data and teacher recommendation • Honors Geometry • 80% or higher in Algebra 1 or pass the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam • PSSA/NWEA data and teacher recommendation
8th Grade Required Core Classes Integrated Science (full year)Civics and Economics (full year)Reading (semester) Health (semester)
8th Grade Encore Classes PHYSICAL EDUCATION( FULL YEAR, 2 periods a week) TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION & FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (7.5 weeks of each) Intro to Visual Communication Intro to Power/Transportation Technology Intro to ManufacturingIntro to Culinary Arts Intro to Personal Development
8th Grade Elective Options • World Language • TV Production/Acting • Art Concepts • Band 8 • Mixed Chorus 8 • Middle School Strings Ensemble • Study Hall
World Language • French I • German I • Latin I • Spanish I • Selecting a level I language in 8th grade allows the student to progress through the 5 levels available • The course and final grade earned will be listed on your high school transcript • Full year, 5 days per week
Art Concepts Full Year, 3 days per week: • Two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, canvas painting, drawing, ceramics, copper enameled jewelry and different forms of sculpture and media
TV Production/Acting Full Year, 3 days per week: • Filming, lighting, directing, acting, editing video, radio production, character and scene study and improv games
Band 8 Full Year, 3 days per week: • Trumpet, trombone, clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, saxophone, flute, percussion, baritone, tuba • Prior knowledge base of playing a band instrument • Group lesson once per week • Concerts are required
Mixed Chorus 8 Full Year, 3 days per week: • Concerts are required • Several after school rehearsals are required • Occasional pull out classes for ensembles • Music Performance Assessment (Adjudication) • Optional Competition Trip and PNC Park performance
Middle School String Ensemble Full Year, 3 days per week: • Violin, viola, cello, string bass • Pre-requisite: previous experience and/or audition • Mandatory scheduled performances • Several after school rehearsals required • Collegiate adjudication
SV Academy of Choice (Cyber) • You can register for summer cyber classes on January 25th • You must pay a fee for each summer course • Acceleration, Audit/Remediation and Credit Recovery options are available
Dance • Must register for cyber classes to fit dance in your schedule • Please see your counselor to discuss options
Remember • Don’t lose your registration form! • Program of Studies is online at www.svsd.net • You must have a teacher signature for your Math and English recommendations • Choose your electives wisely • A parent/guardian must sign your registration form! • No schedules will be changed after JUNE 1st!