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WEST WEST M MIDDLE SCHOOL IDDLE SCHOOL 8 TH TH GRADE GRADE Sailing into the Future TH GRADE 8 TH GRADE ENR ENROLLMEN OLLMENT English 1. Social Studies 2. Science 3. Math Conversation with your teacher 4. PE with Health/RTI/EEE


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WEST WEST M MIDDLE SCHOOL IDDLE SCHOOL 8TH

TH

GRADE GRADE

Sailing into the Future

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8TH

TH GRADE

GRADE ENR ENROLLMEN OLLMENT

1.

English

2.

Social Studies

3.

Science

4.

Math – Conversation with your teacher

5.

PE with Health/RTI/EEE alternating

6.

Elective-1 daily or 2 Semester classes

7.

Elective-1 daily or 2 Semester classes

 Advisory stays the same

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CORES CORES

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Se Seme meste ster 1: r 1: Earth’s Place in the Universe/Earth’s Systems: Geology Se Semes mester 2: ter 2: Her Hered edity: ity: In Inhe herit ritan ance ce and and Varia ariation tion of

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aits/Adapta ptation tions

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The he Ea Early U y United nited Sta States of tes of Ame America rica

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MATH

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Please talk to your current math teacher before making this important decision!

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BAND/ORCHESTRA

8318FA Advanced Band 8315FA Beginning Band – Class only

happens with enough interest.

8353FA Advanced Orchestra 8352FA Beginning Orchestra – Class only

happens with enough interest.

 Band

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WORLD LANGUAGE

3301FL Chinese 1A 3302FL Chinese 1B 3010FL French 1B 3020FL French 1 (Intensive and Fast Paced) 3515FL Spanish 1B 3530FL Spanish 1 (Intensive and Fast

Paced) Should I take it now OR wait?

 High School brings the opportunity for

German, Japanese, and Latin

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COURSE OFFERINGS 8TH AR ART

81 8113 13FA A – Ar Art Upg t Upgrad aded ed

This course will allow students to step into the exciting world and role of artist and designer. Students will experiment and build skills with a variety of media and artistic tools.

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BUSINESS/COMPUTER EDUCATION

7201PA – We’re in Business

Students will study forms of business

  • wnership, functions of management, budgeting

and finance, technology, communications, legislation, leadership and teamwork, marketing, and economics.

7705 7705PA A Intr Introd

  • duc

uction tion to to Comput Computer er Science Science

The class aims to demystify computer science and show students that “coding” can be fun, collaborative, and creative.

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BUSINESS/COMPUTER EDUCATION

7142PA Financial Fitness

Students will explore the world of earnings and taxes, budgeting, banking, credit, saving and investing, and insurance.

7107PA – Computers for the 21st Century

Students will expand abilities in keyboarding, presentations, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, Internet research and safety, and digital media and design.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

74 7404 04PA A FACS CS Rea eali lity ty Coo Cooking king

Students will learn how to select and prepare nutritious foods, maintain good health and to be responsible consumers.

75 7541 41PA A FACS CS Sewing Sewing an and d Des Design ign Stu Studio dio

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

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autics tics

Students learn about aircrafts, the forces of flight, and the science behind aeronautics.

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MUSIC/CHOIR

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Students will be involved in listening, analyzing, creating/composing and improvising music, as well as playing a variety of instruments and singing.

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THEATER

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ming Ar Arts ts

Class activities may include: radio theater, stage combat, play reading, reader’s theater, voice production, study of theater history, technical theater and group presentations. **Students will be required to participate in an

  • utside-of-school showcase.

82 8214 14FA A Spe Speec ech/De h/Deba bate te

Students will research, organize, and present various types of speeches.

 You must speak in front of people.

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16 1632 32EL EL AVID VID

This is an a course that prepares students for college readiness and success. Each week, students receive instruction utilizing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, tutor-facilitated study groups, motivational activities and academic success skills. AVID continues to build on writing, inquiry, collaboration,

  • rganization, and reading needed for college.

An application and interview are necessary.

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14 1405 05EL EL Pee eer r Amba Ambass ssad ador

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 The class is designed for students who show

leadership potential and offers support and challenges to help others reach their full potential.

 The Peer Ambassadors class is a Character

Education class that combines service and a concept known as Teen Court.

 Students study leadership skills and Covey’s “7

Habits of Highly Effective Teens”, plan school events, and participate in student-led discussions and activities.

 Students will be admitted to the class based upon

their application, teacher recommendation, attendance and school performance.

Peer eer Ambass Ambassador adors

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READING READING

2250LA Reading Workshop - Intervention

This supplemental reading course is designed to teach literacy strategies to students who ho str strug uggle le with aspects of reading as determined by multiple assessments and teacher recommendations.

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If a a student i student is s rec ecomme

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nded ed to to tak take e Reading eading, , thi this s wi will ll rep eplace lace elec electiv tive c e cho hoices ices.

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Speci Special al Notes: Notes:

Electiv Elective e and Class and Class conflicts may occur.

 Please make sure to give alternates on enrollment forms.  All core classes taught at West Middle School are year long.  If you have questions about a math placement or world language placement, these need to be addressed with the teacher a soon as possible!  Please do not request a specific teacher, hour, or semester, as we will be unable to meet these requests.

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ENROLLMENT TIMELINE

Enrollment forms are due by: Friday, February 10th

Give to Mrs. Burlis or Ms. Ward!

….or we get to pick your classes for you

Choose wisely – after March 3rd changes become almost impossible to make. All enrollment information for your parents is out on the website under Guidance!

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THANK Y THANK YOU! OU!

THANK THANK YOU! OU!

Thank Y hank You!

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Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!