PARCELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

2014-2015

8th Grade Registration

Class Requirements

English 8Math 8Science 8Social Studies 8

• Students will be automaticallyenrolled in academic classes – both honors and regular!

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.

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

Electives

Art

Journalism

Lifeskills

Modern Languages

Creative Drama

Physical Education

Performing Arts

Industrial Technology

Broadcast Journalism

Foods & Nutrition

Computer Education

Support Classes

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)

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

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.

Modern Languages

*Spanish IntroductionSpanish ISpanish II*French IntroductionFrench IHigh School Languages

-German & Italian

* Pre-requisite for Level I in Middle School* *2 year Graduation Requirement

Performing Arts

Choir 8Concert BandStringsCreative Drama ICreative 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

• 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

Support Classes

Math Foundations Based on test scores and teacher recommendation/

counselor 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 2014/2015

2014-2015 Program of Studies available online February 2014

Timeline

Forms due: On or before Jan. 16th Return Course Request form to your

Science Teacher. Make sure it is signed by a parent.

Jan. 30th (Mrs.Gulyas) and 31st (Ms.

Verheye)– computer lab during Science

Class

If you or your parents have any questions please contact your middle

school counselor:JENNY SHERMAN(A-K)

432-4618CARLA PALFFY(L-Z)

432-4620

Contact Information