Eighth Grade Information Class of 2014

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Transcript Eighth Grade Information Class of 2014

Eighth Grade Staff
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Language Arts – Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Smolenski
Mathematics – Ms. Klauer and Mr. Suarez
Science – Mr. Duffy
Social Studies – Mr. Schlessinger
Spanish – Mr. Suarez
• January 24, 2017
• Retakes February 28, 2017
Curriculum and Activities Night
• January 24, 2017
• Receive PSAT 8/9 Scores
• Sign up for Clubs
Meetings with Counselors
• February 3, 2017 unless otherwise specified
• Schedule of classes for next year
Your student must be registered to start this process
• Freshman Level Options
• Freshman English 12-22 (Regular)
• Freshman English 11-21 (Honors)
• Freshman English (English 12-22 +Reading)
• Electives
• Journalism
• Public Speaking
• Creative Writing
• Modern World History
• AP World History
Electives
• Introduction to Social Studies
• Introduction to Debate
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Algebra 1
Geometry
Advanced Geometry
Honors Geometry
Algebra II advanced
Algebra II honors
Place holder class
Final placement determined by exam given in May
Freshman Level Options
• Biology
• Honors Biology
• STEM Inquiry and Research (special approval required)
Spanish Placement Exam
Freshman Level Options
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Spanish 1 Regular
Spanish 1 (Native Speakers)
Spanish 2 Introduction
Spanish 2 Regular
Spanish 2 Honors
Other Options: There are other languages offered
French
Hebrew
German
Mandarin Chinese
• All 8th grade students are expected to earn a minimum of a 2.0
grade point average for the year.
• Students in grade 8, who have below a 2.0 grade point
average, will not be allowed to participate in the 8th grade
graduation ceremony nor will they be allowed to register for
classes at Niles West High School.
• Additionally, other high school transition activities may be
withheld, such as Shadow Day.
• Graduation diplomas will not be issued and the High School
will be notified after these 8th grade students have successfully
completed the summer remedial program or its equivalent here
at Culver.
Graduation Packet/Gown Order Form and Fees
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Due February 10, 2017
Graduation Diploma Name Forms
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Due February 10, 2017
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Cap and Gown Measurement
February 16, 2017
(girls bring the height of shoes you will be wearing)
Shadow Day
• Takes place at Culver
• April 13, 2017
Ribbon Distribution
May 11, 2017
Ice Cream Social and Video Presentation
May 30, 2017
Great America Trip
May 22, 2017
9:00am-8:30pm
Culver School Awards Assembly
May 30, 2017
9:00am
Dinner Dance
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May 19, 2017
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Howard Leisure Center
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6:00pm-10pm
Distribution of Cap & Gowns
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May 25, 2017
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Take them out of the package and hang up
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Breakfast
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May 31, 2017
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10:30 am
Graduation Rehearsal
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May 31, 2017
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9:00-10:30 am
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11:30 am (dismissal at Culver No buses)
Graduation
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May 31, 2017
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7:00pm
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Niles West High School
• Ceremony
May 31, 2017 7:00pm
(graduates arrive at 6:30 pm)
• Location
Niles West High School
• Attire
Boys: White or light colored shirt and tie, dress pants,
shoes and stockings.
Girls: Light colored dress or light colored blouse and
skirt.
(Please note that it does get warm on the stage under the lights.)
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• Photos
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Please do not take pictures in the hallway prior to
ceremony as students will be busy getting ready
for graduation procession.