Transcript INTRODUCTIONS - Boerne Independent School District

Pre-Registration Information for Incoming 8th Grade
2013-2014
INTRODUCTIONS
Susan Cleveland, Principal
Cory Bell, Assistant Principal
Celia Collard- Counselor
Holly Taylor- Registrar/Counselor’s Secretary
[email protected]
[email protected]
Introductions (cont’d)
• Darcy Hobby, English Department
• Belinda Garcia, Math Department Coord.
• Jennifer Royalty, Reading Department
• Jason Sweatman, Science Dept. Coord.
• Sean Warner, Social Studies Dept. Coord.
Class of 2018
(5 years)
TIMELINE
• Counselor will visit students in their Texas
History classes February 12 and February
13.
• Students will receive their course card
February 19/20.
• Completed cards are due no later than
Friday, February 22nd to their Texas
History teacher.
• If your child chooses to take a Pre-AP
class, the back of the card MUST be
signed by the student and the parent.
Timeline (cont’d)
• Parents/students will receive a
confirmation letter in early April showing
the course requests.
• If any changes must be made, please note
it on the confirmation letter and return to
the counseling office by April 12th.
• Please Note: After school begins, there
will be no elective changes of mind. The
only changes that will be considered will
be Pre-AP to regular between the 4th-6th
weeks of school or at the end of the 1st
semester.
REQUIRED COURSES
• English
• Reading
• Math
• Science
• American History
• Technology (semester)
• P.E. (semester) If enrolling in Athletics,
Coach Hepler or Coach Taylor’s approval is
required on the course card.
Pre-AP vs. On-level
• Is my child currently in the 7th grade level Pre•
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AP class? (English, Reading, Math 7 P-AP,
Science or TX History)
If my child is in a Pre-AP class have they
consistently had a grade of 85 and above?
If my child has been in an on-level class have
they consistently had a grade of 95 and above?
Has my child had difficulty with completing the
homework in their Pre-AP class?
How many hours does my child spend on extracurricular activities?
English 8 Pre-AP
• Based on writing and using reading models to enhance
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or develop stronger writing styles.
It is recommended that Pre AP English be taken with a
Pre AP Reading course – both classes become one in
high school and the reading class is considered a support
class because of the skills and requirements achieved.
The BIG difference between an On-level English Course
and a Pre AP Course is the depth and complexity of
the writing and reading.
Pre AP novels can be challenging for analysis and
understanding and will require out of class time to
complete reading and writing assignments.
Pre AP must purchase their own novels.
Reading 8 Pre-AP
• Pre-AP Reading is “laying the foundation” for
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future success in high school Pre-AP and AP
language arts courses.
Students will use what they’ve read to think
critically and evaluate various genres.
Pre-AP students are active, not passive,
learners.
They will learn to think critically and analyze
complex texts
Students complete an in-depth study of Latin
bases, learning 36 Latin bases each 9 weeks.
Science 8 Pre-AP
• You will solve scientific problems, analyze
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scientific data, and complete independent
projects.
This class requires an abundance of maturity,
seriousness, self-discipline, organization and
personal accountability.
You are expected to think critically and apply the
knowledge presented.
Science 8 Pre-AP (cont’d)
• The curriculum is more rigorous and requires
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extra effort on your part in and outside of class.
Scientific vocabulary is a challenge, more effort
and time will be required to fulfill expectations
and present class/independent projects.
You are expected to fully participate in class
activities and discussions. PAP class discussions
tend to move faster and build on existing higher
level science background.
You want to maintain the AP coursework in high
school and onto college
American History Pre-AP
• Complete a History Fair project.
• Expected to have better study skills and
performance initiative.
• Class discussions and assignments are
geared to higher level thinking and the
expectations of student behavior are to be
reflective of a student who is motivated
and eager to learn
Math
• Math 8
• Algebra 1 – High School credit
Spanish 1
• High School credit
• Develop the fundamental language skills
of listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. The emphasis is the development
of oral language. The study of
introductory vocabulary, phonetics, and
grammar are included. The culture and
civilization of the Spanish-speaking world
is integrated into all aspects of the course.
Athletics
• Boys athletics must be signed by Coach
Hepler
• Girls athletics must be signed by Coach
Taylor
Independent Investigation “I-2”
• Year-long course
• Substitute for Reading 8 Pre-AP
• Students will select an area of
interest to study by using
investigative, research skills while
preparing students for the complex
reading and in-depth analysis of lifelong learning.
I-2 (cont’d)
• Students will clarify research questions,
evaluate and synthesize information using
fiction and non-fiction texts, and utilize
support from a community mentor and
other secondary sources.
• Encourages choice, independent thinking
and the development of comprehensive
research skills.
Creative Writing
• Year-long course
• Students will read, study, and analyze
various literary forms; learn literary
conventions and criteria for literary
criticism; and write poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama.
Electives
Semester
• Spanish Language
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Appreciation
Art 7/8
Theater Arts 7/8
Technical Theater
Personal Focus
Consumer Focus
STEM 1
STEM 2 (must have had STEM 1)
Exploring Careers
Student Aide (application required,
limited slots)
• Campus Yearbook (application
required, limited slots)
Full Year
• Spanish I (high school credit)
• Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 (high
school credit)
• Art 8 (must have had Art 7/8 in 7 grade)
• Theater Arts 8 (must have had Th. Arts 7/8 in 7
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Creative Writing
I2 Independent Investigations
String Orchestra (audition required)
Choir
Band (must have been in band previous year)
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Grade Course Selection Card
(green card)
Information
• Credit by Exam – Reading
Computer Tech
Spanish 1
Must make a 90%
• June 11th & 12th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Forms in Counseling Office
Summer school option
• 8th Grade Computer Technology
• June 10-14, 17-21, 24-28
• 8:00-12:00, Monday-Friday
• $110/student and minimum of 20 students
• Lisa McLaughlin, BMSS
• If complete in summer school may replace
with another elective
Important Deadline Information
• Course Cards are due March 1st (sign Pre-AP
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agreement)
Student Aide Applications, I2 and Campus Publication
(Yearbook) Applications are due in the office by 4:00
p.m. March 1st .
Celia Collard 357-3307
Holly Taylor 357-3302
Email – [email protected]
[email protected]