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Randall Middle School

2012-2013


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This course is a high

school credit for 8th

grade students thatmeets the scienceelectiverequirement.

Randall has an activeFFA Chapter thatparticipates in allcompetitions and

field trips. In addition to our

own animals andgardens, we utilizeNewsome facilities.


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7th & 8th Grade Classes


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Enjoy Tractor Driving, Animals,

& Field Trips


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Join Ag to make friends &

memories


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Academic elective class that helps studentsdevelop skills needed for academic success in

higher level/AP courses as well as college and

career readiness and success

Academic Writing (note-taking, analytical writing, etc.)

Inquiry(problem solving, critical thinking, higher order

thinking and questionning)

Collaboration (how to work with a group effectively to

accomplish a goal or complete a task)

Organization (materials, thoughts, and time)

Academic Reading (marking a text, analyzing text

structure)


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AVID student are selectedMust complete an application and interview

Must have teacher recommendationsMust have good attendance

Must have a good discipline record

Must have the desire and drive to succeed!!!


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Students have a chance to choose one of the followingbrass, woodwind or percussion instruments: Flute Oboe Clarinet Bass Clarinet Bassoon Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Trumpet French Horn Trombone Euphonium Tuba Percussion (students must learn both mallets and drums)


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How to read notes on the staff

Counting music rhythms

Playing and performing as an individual and inan ensemble

How to produce good, quality sounds on theirchosen instrument

Sight-reading skills


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Music study enhances teamwork skills anddiscipline

Provides means of self-expression

Studies have shown that students whoparticipate in the arts are more successful ontests and achieve higher grades in school.

Improves spatial intelligence

Teaches young people to conquer fear andtake responsible risks


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Ms. Delgado, Instruct

Randall Middle Schoo


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Computer Applications in Business 1 is a Middle School Business Technology Education

course in the Hillsborough County Public Schools, which is part of the scope and sequence ofMiddle School Business Technology Education.

This course is the

introductory

course for allBusiness

Technology

Education

courses in

middle and high

school.

Business Technology

Education deals with

providing the skillsnecessary to ensure

increased productivity

and efficient utilization

of computers and their

software, while

developing the softskills to be a leader in

the business market.


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In order to relate the units to the realworld, students will have the

opportunity to develop a simulated

business, Build-a-Biz, with a partner.


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The overall purpose of this course is to allow student exploration of

computers as a tool which is an integral part of the business world!

Proper keyboarding

technique and skill

development.

Identify and understand computer

hardware and software.

Business Document

CreationIntroduction to:

Microsoft Word

Excel

Publisher

PowerPoint

Perform activities using

the Worldwide Web.

Business-related soft

skills by in class

presentations.

Graphic Design Skills


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The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions

regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide

information regarding various careers in the Information Technology Career Field.

Required IT Career

Skills Needed

IT Terminology


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Mrs. Allen


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Prelude- 7th grade Chorus (No audition needed) Bravo- 8th grade Chorus (No audition needed)

Encore- 7th and 8th grade Chamber/Show Choir Audition required. Auditions will be held in

February or March.

Music Theory This is HIGH SCHOOL credit

class for students who are interested in theelements of Music Theory.


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We will also be participating in :

4 concerts throughout the year

Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessment

America Sings (Washington D.C.)


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See Mrs. Allen duringhomeroom

Have your parents email Mrs.Allen at

[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Culinary Careers7th graders only!!!!


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Students are introduced to the lifeskills related to the art of cooking,while learning about career optionsin the hospitality industry.

Kitchen Safety andSanitation

Measuring Basics Preparation skills

Cooking Techniques

Table Manners andEtiquette

Nutrition Guidelines Careers in Food and

Nutrition


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Principles of Food Preparations is the 1stsemester class.

Nutrition and Wellness is the 2ndsemester class.

Students will take both classes andreceive 1 high school credit.

This course is for 8th grade only.


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Principles of Food PrepTopics Covered: Food Preparation Techniques a Food Service for appropriate occasions

Nutrition and WellnessTopics Covered: age appropriate health related issues the importance of physical activity for young adults food safety and storage preparation of healthy food choices


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This course is a high schoolcredit class that meets therequirement for graphics arts

for graduation. Students will earn Microsoft

Industry Certification and

become Microsoft Specialist.


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Microsoft certification preparesyou for a successful high schooland college career and opens doorsfor your future.

Can separate out individuals from

others on their college applications. 21st Century skills are the main

focus of all college and industrypersonnel. MOS Certificationsprepares the student to be

competitive globally.

"Im responsible for a team of 30 people. My company is growing and growing.When we hire someone new, we check out his certifications as well asexperience. People who are not certified are dropped from consideration. "Peter De Tender | Infrastructure architect | Belgium


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Ms. Astle, Director

Instruments of the orchestra


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In 6th grade Orchestra, (Concertino) we learn theFUN-damentals of playing and reading music andshowcase it all at our Spring Concert each year!

In 7th and 8th grade Orchestra, (Symphonic andChamber) we develop technique, and perform foraudiences four times each year, including performingat Busch Gardens, or Festival Disney!

Audition required for Chamber Orchestra. Auditions are held in late

February.


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Why Should I be involved in Orchestra?

Its fun, and rewarding to be on aperforming team

Music is a bridge connecting all subjects It is visual, kinesthetic, and, auditory

You can watch what people do,

or you can BE what people watch!

Go Team Orchestra!


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A High School creditcourse offered to 8th

graders


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*Greetings and farewells

* Describing yourself and others

* Identifying people/things* School schedule/activities

* Food

* Family* Sports/Health


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Animations Culture Online reviews Flashcards Self-check quizzes Games Music Home tutor

Fiesta!


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Beginning Spanish is an introductory Spanish course for 7th graders designed

to prepare students to succeed in Spanish 1

What should I expect?You will learn Spanish in exciting ways, using technology and creativestrategies focusing on communication which opens up a whole new world to

you!


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You will stand out from the crowd! Increase your chances of getting

into a great university! Top universities like Harvard,

Princeton, Yale, and the University

of Florida seek students who havea minimum of 3 years of WorldLanguage Study

Increase your SAT & ACT scores! Have more job opportunities

$$$$$$$$$$$ !!!! People who speak more than one

language are sought by employers,making it easier to get a great job,and get paid more!


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Why learn Spanish in middle school?

Students who start learning Spanish in middle school increase their chances of

success in high school. Learning a language is a long process and in order to become

fluent you must start as early as possible.

What about the transition to high school?

The Spanish programs in middle school are carefully aligned with the high school

curriculum to ensure a smooth transition and SUCCESS for students


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Benefits of Advanced study of a ForeignLanguage

Increase your GPA! All Foreign Language courseslevel 3 and above only in Hillsborough County giveHonors Points to the GP because they have the

rigor that Universities are looking for.

Free College Credit for AP Courses: For an APgrade of 4 or 5 most Universities grant a year ofcollege credit. For an AP grade of 3 they grant asemester of college credit.

Increase your chances of admission to a topUniversity! All top-tier Universities like Universityof Florida, Harvard, Princeton, Yale requirestudents to have taken the highest level of aforeign language offered at their high school.


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Students will be introduced todifferent aspects of technologyincluding

-Architectural Design-Technical Drawing

-Mechanical Engineering-Transportation

-Biotechnology


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Students will explore various aspectsof the aerospace industry including:

-aircraft design

-airport design

-communications

-air traffic control-rocketry


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Students will explore variousaspects of invention including:

-the process of invention

-core concepts of technology

-design and problem solving

-the impact of inventions

throughout history


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Students will be exposed tovarious topics in the fields of:

-Energy

-Aeronautics

-Engineering

-Transportation

-Robotics


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R.A.Y.S., which stands for Randall Area YouthService, is an academic elective class.

There is an application process.

Rising 7th

& 8th

graders may apply. This service learning elective will

be a very involved and challenging class. Itrequires determined and disciplined individuals .

There will be assigned reading & writing, multipleprojects, and assessments! The class will challenge your brain and encourage

you to think outside of the box.


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Service-learning involveslearning about acommunity need andplanning to do a serviceproject based on what

you learned. In the RAYS class you

will be doing manyservice learning projects

to help your community. This class will require

you to have servicehours outside of schoolhours.


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The class will include 22students from both 7th and8th grade.

There will only be one classfor R.A.Y.S.

You must fill out anapplication that will

require you to answerquestions, get teacherrecommendations, andpossibly attend aninterview.


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R.A.Y.S. club WILL beavailable to everyone

R.A.Y.S. club is once a

week - Thursdaymornings from 8:00until 8:45 A.M.

If you have any

questions about thiselective, please askMrs. Verdi.


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WRMS MORNINGSHOW

We produce the dailymorning show.

Students learn the artof T.V. production.

You will becomeproficient at videoediting, sound editing,filming,

YOU WILL BE on T.V.reporting the RMSnews!

Talon YEARBOOK We produce the annual

yearbook. Students learn photo

editing, copy writing,and layout design usingthe latest designsoftware.

Students develop theircommunication,

leadership, and timemanagement skills.


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Students who have an A/B averagein all their classes.

Students with good character traits.

Students who are STRONG readersand writers!

Students who are self-motivated

(kids who dont need to be told whatneeds done, THEY JUST GET ITDONE!)


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Completed application tostudent affairs by deadline.

Written essay explainingwhy YOU are the BESTchoice for this elective.

Teacher recommendations. A/B average in all classes.

We work as a TEAM to

produce our end products. This elective is a lot of

WORK but it is also a lotof FUN !

You must be self-motivated and a drivenindividual.

You must be able to laughat yourself!

You must bringENTHUSIASM andCREATIVITY to our work!

There is no room for

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