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Welcome To

8th

Grade, Your

Pathway to

High School

Registration Process

1. Orientation Today

2. Asking Questions & Seeking Signatures

March 14 – April 2nd (ILP Conferences on 3/29 & 3/30)

3. Registration Form DUE by Tuesday, April 3rd

(in Humanities class or front office)

NOTE: Don’t lose priority in the registration process

because your form is late.

WHO CAN HELP?

Your Counselor – Mrs. Wallace

Your Master Teacher – Mr. Gotham

Your Assistant Principal – Mr. Schneider

Your Principal – Mrs. Shaheen

It’s Best to Make an Appointment, But Drop-ins are Welcome

Are You Ready For High School?

Decisions Made in 8th Grade Impact High School Options

• Do your electives support your future choices?

• Is Honors the best option for you? See Scheduling

Handbook.

• Does your six year plan meet your after high school

goals?

• Start the practice of Community Service

• Involvement – Learn to balance now

Pathway to High School

Electives

• Band (2 levels)

• Choir (4 levels)

• Drama (3 levels)

• Spanish (2 levels)

• Guitar

• Art (2 levels)

• Journalism

• PE/Health

• Multi Media

• Myth, Folklore, &

Legend

• Video

Broadcasting &

Production

• Yearbook

Involvement

Competitive Athletics

Fall Sports Season:

Co-Ed Soccer, Girls Volleyball

Winter Sports Season:

Boys Baseball, Girls Softball,

Co-Ed Cross Country

Spring Sports Season:

Girls & Boys Basketball,

Co-Ed Spiritline

Involvement

Clubs & Activities

• MS Socials

• Theatre Arts Productions

• Travel Club

• NJHS – National Junior Honor Society

• StuCo – MS Student Council

• Community Service

• Radio Club, Fiber Arts Club, FCA, Kindness Krew, Baking Club, Harry Potter Club, Origami Club, Scooter Club, Critical Thinking Club, Anime/Manga Club, Artistic Photography Club, Gamers Club, POE, Project Group 2.0, No Place for Hate Coalition, Band Council, Choir Council

WORK TIME

Read the

Middle School

Scheduling

Handbook and

review the Tips

for Success in

Middle School.

Fill out your

Six Year

Plan.

Course Request Form Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Now, turn in your form to Humanities by

Tuesday, April 3rd

.

Course Finalization in May

• You will receive the courses you are registered for – Note, classes are in no particular order.

• You and your parent will sign the Course Request Verification form.

• You and your parent will sign the Honors/AP Agreement (if applicable)

• Remember, you must pass your AzMeritend of course tests to qualify for honors courses.

Countdown to 8th

Grade

and the Pathway to High School

-Before doing your back to school shopping, review the

Middle School Dress Code. Also review the specific course

supply lists.

-Planning to play sports? Download the sports physical

form by going to our website and clicking on the Athletics

section: www.horizonhonorssecondary.org.

-Attend Open House Friday before school starts – checkout

textbooks

-Be present and ready to go on Soarin’ Eagle Day, the first

day of school, when you attend Middle School Eagle

Launch sessions

- Mark your calendars for 8th grade events

- Promotion Pictures

- 8th grade Celebration

- Promotion Ceremony

Please Note:

Slight Bell Schedule Adjustment

for the 2018-2019 School Year

SILVER DAY BLUE DAY

8:00 – 9:30 Block 1 8:00 – 9:30 Block 5

9:33 – 11:08 Block 2 9:33 – 11:08 Block 6

11:08 – 11:39 LUNCH 11:08 – 11:39 LUNCH

11:42 – 1:12 Block 3 11:42 – 1:12 Block 7

1:15 – 2:45 Block 4 1:15 – 2:45 Block 8

Final Reminders

• Ask Questions - Seek Support• Course Request Forms DUE

Tuesday, April 3rd (in Humanities or front

office)

• Form may be turned in before the due date

WHO CAN HELP?

Your Counselor – Mrs. Wallace

Your Master Teachers – Mr. Gotham

Your Assistant Principal – Mr. Schneider

Your Principal – Mrs. Shaheen

Make an Appointment or Drop-in