8 TH GRADE CENTER PRE-ENROLLMENT – 2014-15. 8 TH GRADE CENTER PRE-ENROLLMENT MRS. HODGE PRINCIPAL MR. MILLS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MRS. JACOBSON & MR. MCCLUNG

8TH GRADE CENTERPRE-ENROLLMENT – 2014-

15

8TH GRADE CENTERPRE-ENROLLMENT

MRS. HODGEPRINCIPAL

MR. MILLSASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

MRS. JACOBSON & MR. MCCLUNGCOUNSELORS


6 HOURS CLASSES LAST 55 MINUTES,

EXCEPT 6TH HOUR IS 50 MINUTES.

YOU MUST TAKE 4 OF THE REQUIRED CLASSES, AND 2 ELECTIVES.


REQUIRED CLASSES

ENGLISH PRE-ALGEBRA

SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES


ADVANCED (HONORS) CLASSES AVAILABLE:

ADVANCED ALGEBRA I ADVANCED ENGLISH ADVANCED SCIENCE ADVANCED PHYSICAL

SCIENCE ADVANCED SOCIAL STUDIES


ADVANCED (HONORS) CLASSES

ADVANCED ALGEBRA I – MUST HAVE BEEN IN HONORS MATH IN 7TH GRADE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN HONORS CLASSES, MUST BE MAKING A “B” TO CONTINUE.

8th GRADE CENTER PRE-ENROLLMENT

ADVANCED PHYSICAL SCIENCE

MUST BE CONCURRENTLY ENROLLED IN ALGEBRA I DURING 8TH GRADE YEAR

MUST OF MAINTAINED AN A/B STATUS IN 7TH GRADE ADVANCED MATH


COURSES AVAILABLE FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT

ADVANCED ALGEBRA I SPANISH I

ADVANCED PHYSICAL SCIENCE

MUST MAINTAIN A PASSING GRADE TO GET HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT!!!

ATTENDANCE POLICY SAME AS MID-HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL – MAXIMUM ABSENCES – 10

PER SEMESTER HAVE TO HAVE DOCTOR NOTE TO BE

EXCUSED TO ENROLL IN SPANISH I, YOU MUST HAVE AN

“A” IN 7TH GRADE ENGLISH, OR AT LEAST A “B” IN ADVANCED ENGLISH

ONLINE ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE

www.owasso.k12.ok.us PARENT PORTAL POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL SIGN IN USING YOUR USER

NAME/PASSWORD OR PARENTS CLASS REGISTRATION

http://www.owasso.k12.ok.us/


ELECTIVES 2 TYPES: REGULAR – NO PREREQUISITE

SPECIAL – REQUIRES APPLICATION OR EXPERIENCE


ELECTIVES

YOU WILL CHOOSE 4 ELECTIVES. CHOOSE YOUR FIRST CHOICE FIRST,

SECOND CHOICE SECOND, ETC. THE COMPUTER WILL PLACE YOU IN

THE CLASSES. SOME ELECTIVE CLASSES MAY NOT

BE OFFERED DUE TO TEACHER AVAIALABILITY. WE WILL TRY TO

ACCOMMODATE YOUR CHOICES THE BEST WE CAN!


REGULAR ELECTIVES ART I

FREEHAND DRAWING, PEN & INK, ACRYLIC PAINTING, POSTER WORK.

WILL NEED APPROXIMATELY $25 OF PERSONAL SUPPLIES.


ART II FOR STUDENTS MORE

ADVANCED IN ART OR HAVE HAD PREVIOUS ART CLASSES.

PERSONAL SUPPLY COST APPROXIMATELY $25


TONING & BODYSHAPING (TABS)

THIS CLASS WILL HELP TO IMPROVE OVERALL MUSCLE TONE, CARDIOVASCULAR/RESPIRATORY EFFICIENCY AND PROMOTES AWARENESS OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. CLASS WILL CONSIST OF STEP AEROBICS, HIGH & LOW IMPACT AEROBICS, TARGET TONING, WEIGHT TRAINING, POWER WALKING, JOGGING, STRETCHING.


CURRENT EVENTS LEARN HOW TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT

IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD. READ NEWSPAPERS, WATCH NEWS

BROADCASTS, PARTICIPATE IN GROUP DISCUSSIONS.


COMPUTER I

KEYBOARDING SKILLS, WORD PROCESSING PROGRAMS: MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL,

ACCESS, POWER POINT


FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE I FACS I

HELPS STUDENTS WITH LIFE SKILLS CHILD CARE & DEVELOPMENT BASIC SEWING FOOD SELECTION AND PREPARATION PERSONAL, FAMILY AND PEER RELATIONSHIPS MUST PARTICIPATE IN FUND RAISING EVENTS REQUIRED PERSONAL SUPPLIES ARE

APPROXIMATELY $30


NOVELS AND THEIR MOVIES

EXPLORE NOVELS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE INTO MOVIES

COMPARE/CONTRAST NOVELS WITH MOVIE

CLASS PROJECTS MUST LOVE TO READ!


PERSONAL AWARENESS SKILLS PASS

SKILLS FOR LEARNING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES HEALTH, NUTRITION, ALCOHOL, DRUG AND

TOBACCO AWARENESS, TEEN PREGNANCY, AIDS AWARENESS,

GROUP PROJECTS


P.E. (CO-ED) LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BASKETBALL,

VOLLEYBALL, FLOOR HOCKEY, ORIENTEERING, TEAM BUILDING, AND RACQUET SPORTS.

DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PERSONAL FITNESS. REQUIRED TO DRESS OUT EVERY DAY AND

PARTICIPATE. FEE: $20 (8TH GRADE TEE SHIRT AND SHORTS)

8TH GRADE CENTERPRE-ENROLLMENT OUTDOOR EDUCATION

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLASS IS TO EXPLORE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND THEIR IMPACT ON OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

SUBJECTS COVERED WILL BE HUNTING, FISHING, LAND MANAGEMENT, SPECIES IDENTIFICATION, HABITAT MANAGEMENT, ECOLOGY, BIOLOGY, HUNTER EDUCATION AND SAFETY.


STUDY SKILLS/CAREERS

1ST SEMESTER – STUDY SKILLS 2ND SEMESTER – CAREERS STUDY SKILLS – HELP TO GET

ORGANIZED, LEARN GOOD STUDY HABITS, MUST KEEP A DAILY PLANNER, GOOD NOTE-TAKING SKILLS, TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS, TEST-TAKING SKILLS.


CAREERS Designed to help students develop career

interests, recognize their abilities, understand employment opportunities.

Activities will include career exploration, goal setting, interview skills, resume building, job seeking skills.

2nd semester


MUSICAL THEATRE Designed for students who are interested in

drama, stage direction, public speaking, communication and debates.

Students are expected to perform in class and participate in several productions.

Interested students must complete an application and be recommended by 3 teachers from the 7th grade..


VOCAL – GIRLS & BOYS Course is designed to develop a student’s

singing ability and music reading skills. Students will be singing various music

selections. Students are required to participate in

competitions, school concerts and other events.

Must maintain eligibility.


SPANISH I Provides students an introduction to basic

vocabulary and essential grammar skills. The student will receive an introduction to

the Spanish-speaking countries. Students MUST have at least a “A” in 7th

grade regular English, or a “B” in Advanced English for this course.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT COURSE


PREREQUISITE OR APPLICATION ELECTIVES: BAND

STUDENT SERVICES (LIBRARY SKILLS,

OFFICE SKILLS, COUNSELOR AIDE, TEACHER ASSISTANT)

YEARBOOK/NEWSPAPER AGRICULTURAL ORIENTATION


AGRICULTURAL ORIENTATION

FFA, LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, ANIMAL SCIENCE, PLANT SCIENCE

ANIMAL IS NOT REQUIRED!! Must fill out application.


BAND The fundamentals of instrumental music

will be taught within the concert band setting.

ALL band students WILL participate in school concerts, competitions, football game performances, 8th grade pep assemblies, and parades.

A minimum of ONE year previous band experience.


LIBRARY SKILLS Students working as aides in the media

center will learn the fundamentals of library science.

Students will learn telephone etiquette, research and computer skills, shelving books, checking books in and out and assisting the media specialist.

An A/B average in the 7th grade Application must be filled out with

recommendations from 2 teachers and turned in by Wednesday, APRIL 2ND.


OFFICE AIDE Students working as office aides will be introduced to

basic office skills. Responsibilities will include answering the phone,

filing, sorting mail, taking messages, running errands for the principal, assistant principal, secretaries and counselors.

Interested students must fill out an application and get recommendations from 2 teachers.

Application and recommendation form must be turned in to the 7th grade counseling office by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2nd.


TEACHER OR COUNSELOR ASSISTANT For students interested in assisting

teachers or counselors in their classrooms. Duties will include copying, running errands and assisting the teacher or counselor in whatever capacity they require.

Complete an application and get 2 recommendations from teachers. Return by Wednesday, APRIL 2nd!


YEARBOOK/NEWSPAPER A combined class working on both the

yearbook and newspaper. Writing skills, photography skills, and

computer skills are necessary. Interested students must complete an

application and have recommendation from all 7 teachers at the 7th grade.

An A/B average in English is required. FEE: $10 Applications due in 7th grade office by

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2nd!

8TH GRADE CENTERPRE-ENROLLMENT STEPS FOR ENROLLMENT

1) FILL OUT ENROLLMENT CARD. 2) CHOOSE 4 ELECTIVES YOU WISH

TO TAKE, NUMBERING IN THE ORDER YOU PREFER.

BE SURE TO PUT YOUR NAME AND ID NUMBER ON THE CARD.

EACH CARD MUST HAVE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE, AS WELL AS YOURS.

IN ADDITION! ENROLL ONLINE!


STUDENTS MUST SCORE AT A SATISFACTORY OR ADVANCED LEVEL ON THE SPRING TESTING IN READING AND MATH. IF THEY DO NOT, THEY WILL BE PLACED IN A REMEDIATION CLASS INSTEAD OF AN ELECTIVE. DO YOUR BEST ON YOUR TESTS!!


WE ONLY DO SCHEDULE CHANGES IF:

1) TO BALANCE CLASS NUMBERS

2) YOU ARE ENROLLED IN THE WRONG CLASS

3) A MEDICAL CONDITION WARRANTS THE CHANGE

BE SURE YOU LIKE ALL THE ELCTIVES YOU CHOOSE!!!


IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AN OFFICE AIDE, LIBRARY AIDE, YEARBOOK, TEACHER OR COUNSELOR ASSISTANT, AGRICULTURE ORIENTATION, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND RECOMMENDATION FORMS AND RETURN TO THE 7TH GRADE OFFICE BY WED. APRIL 2nd!


ATHLETICS ARE AFTER SCHOOL – NOT A CLASS

STUDENTS MUST REMAIN ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS, BAND, VOCAL,

VO AG EVENTS.


BEFORE YOU LEAVE TODAY, YOU SHOULD HAVE AN ENROLLMENT PACKET AND AN ENROLLMENT CARD.

YOU MAY PICK UP APPLICATION AND RECOMMENDATION FORMS IN THE 7TH GRADE OFFICE.


ONLINE ENROLLMENT AND ENROLLMENT CARDS ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26th.

TURN THE ENROLLMENT CARDS TO YOUR 1ST HOUR TEACHER.

IF YOU DON’T FILL OUT THE ENROLLMENT CARD, WE WILL FILL IT OUT WITH OUR CHOICE OF ELECTIVES!


SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!

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8 TH GRADE CENTER PRE-ENROLLMENT – 2014-15. 8 TH GRADE CENTER PRE-ENROLLMENT MRS. HODGE PRINCIPAL MR. MILLS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MRS. JACOBSON & MR. MCCLUNG