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PARCELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
2015-2016
8th Grade Registration
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Class Requirements
English 8
Math 8
Science 8
Social Studies 8
• Students will be automatically enrolled in academic classes – both honors and regular!
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Honors Classes
Honors Math
Honors Social Studies
Honors English
Honors Science
*For students not currently enrolled in Honors, please
see the Honors Class Placement Criteria.
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Honors criteria
Honors students are automatically signed up for 8th grade
(Spring NWEA Scores are still used for placement)
Honors Science Criteria Honors Math Criteria
- Enrollment in Advanced Math - Level 1 on Math MEAP
- Level 1 MEAP Science test - NWEA score of 243 or above
- Level 1 MEAP Reading test - Teacher Recommendation
- Average grade of A- in prior Science class - Ability to work one grade level ahead
Honors Social Studies Criteria Honors English Criteria
- Level 1 MEAP Social Studies test - Level 1 on Reading MEAP
- Level 1 MEAP Reading test - Level 5 or higher on the GP Writing
- Level 5 or higher GP Writing test - NWEA score of 231 or higher
- Average grade of A- in the prior SS class - Teacher Recommendation
- Ability to work one grade level ahead
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Electives
Art
Journalism
Lifeskills
Modern Languages
Creative Drama
Physical Education
Performing Arts
Industrial Technology
Broadcast Journalism
Foods & Nutrition
Computer Education
Support Classes
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Art
Explorations in Art
Art 2D (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking)
Art 3D (clay, fibers, plaster, wood, wire, art metals)
Graphic Design (computer based: photography, digital
cameras, scanners, printers, design software,
product/media design, communication design,
advertising – all in the area of art)
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Journalism/ Broadcast Journalism
Journalism: improve both written and oral
communication skills – write articles for Parcells Post
(online publication)
Broadcast Journalism: explore both TV production and
journalism fundamentals
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Lifeskills/ Foods
Lifeskills: Character development, family, childcare (egg baby), food preparation, nutrition, and sewing
Life Management: explore career paths, housing (interior decorating/design), money management/budget
Foods & Nutrition: study of nutrition and food preparation
Health: emotional/mental health, growth &
development, personal health, family health
safety & first aid, nutrition, etc.
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Modern Languages
*Spanish Introduction
Spanish I
Spanish II
*French Introduction
French I
High School Languages -German & Italian
* Pre-requisite for Level I in Middle School
* *2 year Graduation Requirement
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Performing Arts
Choir 8
Concert Band
Strings
Creative Drama I
Creative Drama II
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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
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Physical Education
PE Semester Grade 8
PE Year Grade 8
INCLUDES:
- Individual & Team sports
- Swimming
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Computer Education
• Middle School Computer Skills
(counselor recommendation)
• Digital Presentations (Publisher, PowerPoint, Video
Creation Software, Digital Photography/Editing, Web
Page Development)
• Programming (QBASIC, LOGO, HTML)
• Advanced Computer Skills
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Support Classes
Math Foundations Based on test scores and teacher recommendation/ counselor
recommendation
Academic Assistance Academic and organizational support based on teacher/ counselor
recommendation
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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 2015/2016
2015-2016 Program of Studies available online
February 2015
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Timeline
Forms due: On or before Jan. 15th
Return Course Request form to your Science
Teacher. Make sure it is signed by a parent.
Jan. 29th (Mrs. Krier) and 30th (Mrs. McNally)–
computer lab during Math Class
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If you or your parents have any questions
please contact your middle school
counselor :
JENNY SHERMAN(A-K)
432-4618
CARLA PALFFY(L-Z)
432-4620
Contact Information