Transcript Gunston Middle School

RISING 8TH GRADE
Quest: Success
Academics, Technology, Arts, Sports
AGENDA
 Programs at Gunston
 8th Grade Course Request Form
(CRF)
 Academic Planning
 Dates to Remember
 Questions
OUR PROGRAMS
INCLUDE . . .
Traditional
Immersion
Montessori
HILT/HILTEX
Special Education
Gifted Education
TRADITIONAL PROGRAM
 English
 Physical Science
 Health and PE
 Elective(s)
 *World Geography
 **Math
* High School Credit
** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results and
Grades
MONTESSORI PROGRAM
 Montessori English
 Montessori Science
 Health and PE
 Elective(s)
 *World Geography
 **Math
* High School Credit
** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results
and Grades
SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM
 English
 Spanish Immersion Physical Science
 *Spanish Language Arts
 Health and PE
 Elective(s)
 *Spanish Immersion World Geography
 **Math
* High School Credit
** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results and
Grades
HILT/HILTEX
Program for English Language Learners
 *HILT/HILTEX English
 *HILT/HILTEX Reading
 Physical Science
 Health and PE
 Elective(s)
 **Math
 World Geography (HS credit)
*Levels are based on language proficiency
** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results
and Grades
SPECIAL EDUCATION
 English
 Physical Science
 Reading or Instructional Studies
 Health and PE
 Elective(s)
 *World Geography
 **Math
* High School Credit
** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results
and Grades
Classes are determined per student’s IEP
MATH PATHWAY
WORLD LANGUAGES
Full Year High School Credit
Classes
Levels I or II
French
Spanish
Spanish for Fluent
Speakers
*Latin
*Arabic
*Chinese
*Distance Learning Course
FULL YEAR ELECTIVES
Band
Orchestra
Guitar
Chorus
Visual Arts
*Investigating Computer Science
*High School Credit
SEMESTER ELECTIVES
Chorus
Computer Applications & Internet Technologies
Life Management
Media Journalism
Taking Charge
Technological Systems
Theatre Arts
Visual Arts
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT COURSES
Based on Teacher Recommendations
 Reading Strategies
 Algebra Strategies
 Math 8 Strategies
 Core Plus
 Instructional Studies (as determined by student’s IEP)
ACT II
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Additional after-school elective classes
Registrations begin in Oct of the current school year
Attendance and grades are given
Meets 2 days per week during PM 1 & PM 2
Possible Options Include:
 Visual Arts
 Computer Applications
 Chorus
 Yearbook
 Media Journalism
MS. KIMBERLY PEARSON COOKE
Resource Teacher for the Gifted
E-Mail: [email protected]
MS. CAROLYN CLARK
Assistant Principal
E-Mail: [email protected].
ACADEMIC PLAN
 Sequence of courses from middle school to high school
 Graduation Requirements
 Diploma options
 Abilities, talents, and interests
 Career interests and intended courses
SAMPLE MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
English
English
English
Math 6
Math 7 for 6th Graders
Math 7
Math 8 for 7th Graders
*Algebra I Intensified
Math 8
*Algebra I
*Algebra I Intensified
*Geometry Intensified
Science
Life Science
Physical Science
US History to 1865
US History 1865 to Present
*World Geography
Reading
SPLA
Reading
*Spanish Language Arts
Reading
*Spanish Language Arts
Health and PE
Health and PE
Health and PE
Band or Orchestra
Exploratory Wheel
*World Language
Band/Guitar/Orchestra
Semester Electives
*World Language
Band/Guitar/Orchestra
Semester Electives
HIGH SCHOOL
CREDITS
In Middle School
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Algebra I
Geometry
World Language
World Geography
DIPLOMA OPTIONS
Advanced = 26 credits for graduation
4
English
4
Math
4
Social Studies
4
Science
1
Economics/Personal Finance
2
Health/PE
 3 or 4 World Language classes
1
Fine Art or CTE
3
Electives
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9 Verified Credits (SOL’s)
DIPLOMA OPTIONS (CONT.)
Standard = 22 credits for graduation
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2
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4
English
Math
Social Studies
Science
Economics/Personal Finance
Health/PE
World Language classes or Fine Art or CTE
Electives
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6 Verified Credits (SOL’s)
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE SEQUENCE
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English 9/World History
(Block)
English 10
English 11
English 12
Alg I, Pt. 1
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra 2/Trig
Alg I, Pt. 2
Geometry
Algebra 2/Trig
Pre-Calculus
Algebra 2/Trig
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Biology
Earth Space or Chemistry
Physics
Astronomy
Elective
World History & Geography
US & VA History
US & VA Government
Econ/Personal Finance
Health/PE I
Health/PE II
Virtual Course
Elective
AP Course
World Language
World Language
World Language
World Language
Electives
Music
Electives
Music
CTE
Electives
Music
CTE
Electives
Music
CTE
HIGH SCHOOL MATH PATHWAY
MR. CARL SEWARD
Math Coach
E-Mail: [email protected]
HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
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Spanish Immersion
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AP Network
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Foundations for Excellence
Program
Computer Information
Sequence
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IB Program
2 years of World Language &
Algebra I in middle school
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Good grades throughout middle
school
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Pupil transfers are required for
applicants from Wakefield &
Yorktown
HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
• Project-based learning
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STEM program
• College & career
readiness opportunities
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Excellent grades throughout
middle school
• STEM-related courses
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Algebra I in middle school
• Dual-enrolled courses to
earn college credits
Dates to Remember:
 Counselor Meets w/Students….. Week of February 16 - 23
 Students take CRF home ………. Friday, February 26
 Return CRF to Counselor……...… Monday, March 7
 Academic Plans to Parents ……. April
*All CRF’s must be signed by a parent.
RESOURCES
Program of Studies
http://www.apsva.us/gunston
Aspire2Excellence--Academic Planning
http://www.apsva.us/Page/27046
Sharon Kolody, Rising 8th Grade Counselor
[email protected]
Questions?
Thank you for coming!