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Student Information
Course Selection
2014-2015
May 9, 2014
7th & 8th Grade Course Selection
Materials
 Course Selection Card
Curriculum Guide
◦ Access Via (www.pinescharter.net/centralk-8)
 Articulation Documents
 Survival Guide
 Summer Reading List
◦ Must read two books
◦ Must complete the book review for each book to submit
to Language Arts Teacher
 School Supply List
 Sports Form (Optional)-Notarized and Copy of Insurance Card
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7th Grade Course Selection Materials
Course Selection Card
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REQUIRED COURSE (Left side of card)
 MATH
(Course 2, Adv. Course 2 -Pre-Algebra 7)-STATE TEST (April 2015)
(GEM Algebra I Honors)-EOC TEST (May 2015)
 Language Arts 2(Advanced or Regular)
 Life Science (Advanced required application)
 CIVICS –EOC TEST 30% of Grade
 Reading 7(Level 3) or Intensive 7 (Level 1 or 2)-NO ELECTIVE
NOTE:
Advanced Course Waiver on the back of card if space is available.
DO NOT TOUCH- TEACHERS WILL PLACE
BASED ON ACADEMIC AND FCAT
PERFORMANCE
th
7
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ELECTIVES (Up to 2)
Selection of up to 2 Elective Choices
(Order of Preference)-LIST 4 Choices in the event of conflicts)
 Band I, II or III
(Must sign PE Waiver and Teacher Approval Level II and III)
 Wheel PE (18 wks) & one of the following:
Art, Computers, Aerobics, or Law
(Annual Option Available if Space Permits)
 Competitive Physical Education Annual -
Coach Hurst Must Sign
 Drama (Annual)-PE WAIVER
 Journalism (Yearbook,TV Production or Newspaper)(PE WAIVER)
Must Apply and Receive Signature of Mr. Markowitz
(Room 208)
 Spanish I (PE Waiver)-Level 3 or higher in Reading (HS GPA)
 Peer Counseling (PE Waiver)-Must have Ms. Bear Approval and
Signature
8th Grade Course Selection Materials
Course Selection Card
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Required Courses
 Math
(Course 3, Adv. Pre-Algebra,)-STATE TEST (April 2015)
GEM Algebra I Honors or GEM Geometry Honors- EOC Testing
May 2015
 Language Arts 3(Advanced Pre-AICE Cambridge or Regular)FCAT WRITING TEST (TBA??)
 Physical Science (Advanced Pre-AICE Cambridge required
application)-FCAT TEST (April 2015)
 U.S. History and Career Education (Promotion Requirement)
 Reading 8(Level 3) or Intensive Level 1 or 2 (NO Elective)
NOTE: Advanced Course Waiver on the back of card if space is
available. Cambridge courses are very rigorous and require
testing criteria be met to be enrolled.
CAMBRIDGE PROGRAM
(Application Approval Pending)
Cambridge is a rigorous,
internationally recognized
pre-university curriculum
provided by Cambridge
University in England. The
program is committed to a
flexible curriculum with
global acceptance while
maintaining academic rigor.
These courses will be
offered in preparation for
the PPCHS AICE first year
college level courses
towards a special AICE
Diploma and/or up to 40
college credits.
http://www.cie.org.uk/
Who is a Cambridge Student?
 4-5
(5 preferred )
FCAT Exams
 Passing
Grades with
A/B Average
 Desires
a challenging
academic environment
 Highly
motivated and
academically driven
What do student have to do
for Cambridge?
PPCHS ONLY
 Pass examinations for
each Pre-AICE/AICE
Subject (May/June of
Each Year)-No Makeup sessions!!
 To earn an AICE
Diploma, student must
pass 7 credits worth of
exams in Math,
Science, Languages, and
Arts/Humanities.
Benefits of PPCHS
Pre-AICE/AICE
 Helps
will college admission
 Aids in scholarship applications
 Provides skills to be successful in college.
 Students who complete a minimum of 100
service hours in HS automatically qualify
for Bright Futures if they earn an AICE
HS Diploma. ($$ Value Subject to
Change)
2014-2015 Central MS
Anticipated Cambridge Courses
8th Grade
8th Grade
Secondary 1 English
Secondary 1 Science
(Ms. Altimore)
(Ms. Deshong/Ms. Maestu)
 FCAT Reading and Math
Level 5 and 4
 Science Application
 Teacher recommendation
 Prior academic
performance (A/B’s) in
Math, Science and LA
 Passion for Science
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FCAT Reading Level 5
and High 4’s (if space
available)
Teacher
Recommendation
Prior Grades A/B
Love of Reading and
Writing
2015-2016 additional courses will be offered
th
8
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ELECTIVES (Up to 2)
Selection of up to 2 Elective Choices
(Order of Preference)-LIST 4 Choices in the event of conflicts)
 Band I, II or III
(Must sign PE Waiver and Teacher Approval Level II and III)
 Wheel PE (18 wks) & one of the following:
Art, Computers, Aerobics, or Law
(Annual Option Available if Space Permits)
 Competitive Physical Education Annual Coach Hurst Must Sign
 Drama (Annual)-PE WAIVER
 Journalism (Yearbook, TV Production or Newspaper)(PE WAIVER)
Must Apply and Receive Signature of Mr. Markowitz
(Room 208)
 Spanish I & II (PE Waiver)-Level 3 or higher in Reading (HS GPA)
 Peer Counseling (PE Waiver)-Must have Ms. Bear Approval and
Signature
Deadline for Required Materials
Due Friday, May 16, 2014 to 1st Period (HR) Teacher
Cards Submitted Late or Incorrect will be placed at bottom and
not be considered for priority electives.
 Course Selection Card
 Signed by parent and student
 PE Waiver if taking ANNUAL ELECTIVES
 Signed Academic Waiver if requesting Adv.
Class(es)-Only if space permits will waivers be
granted. Cambridge has additional criteria.
 Teacher Signatures for Specialized Electives-NO
SIGNATURE, NO ELECTIVE
 Sports Form (Optional)-Signed, Notarized
with a copy of Medical Insurance Card
SUMMER 2014
Summer Reading Requirement
 Two(2) Books (From a selection of 6)
 2 Book Reviews Due to Language Arts
Teacher on Monday, August 18, 2014
(First Day of School-Graded)
 List and forms available on the Central Site
www.pinescharter.net
Bring basic supplies on first day of school
(i.e., paper, pencils, pens, folder, backpack
and homeroom & math teacher donations)
Student Support Services
Jill Bear, Guidance Director
Reasons to see the Counselor:
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Academic Help/Promotion
Organizational Skills
Conflict Mediation
Being bullied
To help with Connections
Want to talk to a Peer Counselor
Students may fill out a request to see the counselor or
parents may contact the guidance secretary for an
appointment or simply send an e-mail to
[email protected]
What do I need to do to get
promoted to the high school?
Students must successfully pass:
 3 years of Math
 3 years of Social Studies
 3 years of Language Arts
 3 years of Science
 Successfully complete career
component
 Completion of civics class/exam
How Do I Pass a Class?
In order to pass a class, students need to
acquire 4 points in that subject over the
course of the year.
A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
Students must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in order to go to the next grade.
THE SCHOOL’S PRINCIPAL RESERVES THE FINAL SAY FOR
ALL STUDENT PROMOTIONS.
Grading Scale
A = 90 – 100
 B = 80 – 89
 C = 70 – 79
 D = 60 – 69
 F = 0 – 59
0’s SINK YOUR GRADE!!!!
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How Do I Get Promoted to the
Next Grade??
Students must pass 4 out of the 6
classes in order to go to the next
grade.
 If student fails one or two core
classes, student may go to the next
grade, but must make up those
classes before being promoted to the
high school (Course Recovery).
 If student fails any three classes,
student is RETAINED.
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COMPETITIVE SPORTS
Boys and Girls are eligible for all sports
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Basketball (Fall)
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Soccer (WINTER)
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Track (SPRING)
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Cheerleading (ANNUAL)
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Dance Team (ANNUAL)
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Flag Football and Volleyball (TBA)
Cheerleading
Coach Brianna Brooks
2014-2015 TRYOUTS
Cheerleading TEAM
3:30-6:00pm
Clinics May 14, 15, & 16
Tryouts May 19, 2014
MUST HAVE ALL FORMS TO TRYOUT!!
Failure to be picked up on time may result in your not being selected
Coach Latrice Hubert
Assisted by Ms. Alfaro
2014-2015 TRYOUTS
DANCE TEAM
3:30pm-5:45pm
Clinics May 27, 28 & 29
Tryouts May 30, 2014
SUMMER 2014
6th Grade Orientation Camp
Thursday, August 7, 2014
9:00am-12:00pm
Central Campus Cafeteria
(Students Only)
STUDENT LEADER VOLUNTEERS
(NJHS Hours)
SEE MS. MABEL TO SIGN-UP!!
Class Rotation Simulation with Teachers, Scavenger Hunt Campus
Orientation, Raffles, Pizza Lunch and Fun with Friends
Student ID’s (Complimentary) will be provided the 2nd week of school
NOTE: Replacements-ID’s $5.00/Lanyards $3.00
FIRST DAY
2014-2015
Monday, August 18, 2014