PARCELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL2019-2020

8th Grade Registration

Class Requirements

● English 8● Math 8● Science 8● Social Studies 8

• Students will be automaticallyenrolled in academic classes!

Honors Classes

● Honors Math

● Honors Social Studies

● Honors English

● Honors Science

Honors Criteria

● Honors Math and English students are automatically signed up for 8th grade (Spring NWEA Scores are still used for placement)

Honors Science Criteria Honors Math Criteria - Level 4 on recent MSTEP Science - Ability to work at (or capable of working -Level 4 on recent MSTEP Reading approximately up one grade level Average grade of A- in prior Science class - NWEA – minimum 80th percentile - Teacher Recommendation

- Placement test – 60% or higher

Honors Social Studies Criteria Honors English Criteria - Teacher recommendation - 6th & 7th grade composite GP Writing 11+MSTEP Social Studies./Reading 4+ - MStep Reading Level 4 - Level 5 or higher GP Writing test - NWEA score of 231or higher - Average grade of A- in the prior SS class - Teacher Recommendation

Electives

● Art

● Journalism

● Lifeskills

● World Languages

● Creative Drama

● Physical Education

● Performing Arts

● Industrial Technology

● Broadcast Journalism

● Foods & Nutrition

● Computer Education

● Support Classes

Art

● Explorations in Art I, II, III, IV

Students explore 2D, 3D media techniques (drawing,

painting, printmaking, fiber, clay and sculpture)

● Graphic Design with STEAM I, II, III, IV

○ (computer based: photography, digital cameras, scanners, 3D

printers, design software, product/media design, communication

design, advertising – all in the area of art)

○ STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math

Journalism/ Broadcast Journalism

● Journalism: improve both written and oral

communication skills – write articles for the Parcells

Post online publication

● Broadcast Journalism: explore both TV production and

journalism fundamentals

Lifeskills/ Foods

● Lifeskills: Character development, family, childcare (egg baby), food preparation, nutrition, and sewing

● Advanced Life Skills career paths, housing (interior decorating/design), money management/budget

● Foods & Nutrition: study of nutrition and food preparation

● Advanced Foods & Nutritiongreater depth and exploration with self-selected areas of interest related to food prep culinary skills

world Languages

● *Spanish Introduction ● Spanish I (H.S. credit)●● *French Introduction● French I (H.S. credit)

*introductory courses are same curriculum as Spanish 6 and French 6

Performing Arts

● Choir ● Concert Band● Strings● Creative Drama I● Creative Drama II

Industrial Technology

● Introduction to Woods and Metals

● Wood Technology *

● Metal Technology *

● Explorations in Technology (CAD, Electricity, bridge building, engineering, land

transportation & air transportation)

● Problems in Technology * (Magnetic Levitation, Air/Water Powered rockets, Marble

Coasters, Eggs-Cargo, Toy Dissection, Electric Cars)

● Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (Learn basic drafting/drawing techniques

using CADKEY 3D Modeling Software. Architectural drawing using 3D Home

Architect, model house building and career exploration).

* Requires a pre-requisite

Physical Education

● PE Semester Grade 8

● PE Year Grade 8

INCLUDES:

- Individual & Team sports

- Swimming

Computer Education

• Innovation and Design I & II○ New courses teaching students to solve real world

problems using technology, working in teams with 3D printers, graphic software etc. to develop and pitch prototypes to end users.

• Coding I & II○ New courses teaching basic building

blocks programming languages (Python, HTML5 & Java Script) to develop and problem solve coding issues.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

● AVID is a program for students who demonstrate that they are capable of completing a rigorous curriculum of Honors level courses but are currently falling short of their potential.

● AVID is an elective class that is focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading to help students strengthen skills that are needed in high school and college. It is a one hour daily elective.

● AVID requires an application process by any interested 6 -8th grade student. This application is available on Parcells website and must be completed/signed and turned into Parcells main office by April 30th for consideration into the AVID elective.

Support Classes

● Math Foundations/Reading Foundations➢ Based on test scores and teacher recommendation

● Academic Assistance➢ Academic and organizational support based on teacher/counselor

recommendation

Middle School Program of Studies

● Detailed descriptions of each class at www.gpschools.org

● Click on Academics > Programs of Studies > Middle School Program of Studies 2019/2020

● 2019-2020 Program of Studies available online February 2019

Timeline

● Forms due to your Science teacher : On or before

Thursday, January 17th, 2019

● Return signed Course Request form to your Science Teacher. Make sure it is signed by a parent.

● REGISTRATION: January 31st (Mr. Bens) and

Feb. 1st (Mrs. Therriault)– computer lab during

English

If you or your parents have any questions please contact your middle school counselor:

KIMBERLY RADANT (A-K)432-4618

CARLA PALFFY(L-Z)432-4620

Contact Information