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Academic Course Selection for Grades 7 & 82020-2021
MR. ELLIOT JOHNSON, RISING
8TH GRADE COUNSELOR
MS. ANA RODRIGUEZ, RISING
8TH GRADE and EL Counselor
MS. ROSA GOMES, RISING 7TH
GRADE COUNSELOR
Meet the 7th and 8th Grade Counselors!
Rosa Gomes and Israel Salas, Rising 7th Grade
Counselors
Elliot Johnson and Ana Rodriguez, Rising 8th Grade
Counselors
KENMORE COURSE
REQUEST FORM (CRF) PROCESS
Students will receive 2 copies of the Course Request Form (CRF)
Cards are identical
Grade-level counselor will collect one card after classroom
presentation
Students will bring second card home to review and collect parent
signature
The signed copy is returned to the Excel Teacher by Friday, February
22nd
Middle School Core Curriculum
7th Grade 8th Grade
Math • Math 7
• Pre-Algebra
• Algebra Intensified
Social Studies• U.S. History, Civics, and
Economics 1865-
Present
Science• Life Science
English
• English 7
Math • Pre-Algebra
• Algebra
• Geometry Intensified
• Algebra Intensified
Social Studies• World Geography
Science• Physical Science
English• English 8 “Our Place in
the World”
• English 8 “Storytelling”
Determining 7th and 8th
Grade Math Placement
Each June, a countywide team of mathematics specialists, teachers,
counselors, and administrators meet to determine mathematics
course recommendations for rising 7th and 8th grade students. The
team considers multiple measures, including:
❑ Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) score
❑ Arlington Tiered System of Support (ATSS) Math Inventory
Quantile scores
❑ Grades
❑ Teacher recommendation
APS MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS PATHWAY
What options are available to my child with each pathway?
Arlington Public Schools’ Math Course Pathways from Algebra I and on (2019-2020)
Physical Education Options
Regular PE or
Dance PE*all students will have
one quarter of Health
Elective Opportunities
Students will have two
elective periods:
❑ 2 full year electives
❑ 4 semester electives
❑ 1 full year + 2 semester
electives
World Language Electives
Spanish 1 & 2
Spanish 1, Intensified
Spanish for Fluent Speakers 1, 2, 3
French 1 & 2
Latin 1 & 2
Chinese 1 & 2
Arabic 1 & 2
American Sign Language 1
7th Grade Elective Options
7th Grade Semester Electives: Choose FOUR semester electives OR TWO full-year electives, OR TWO semester and ONE year-long elective.
□ Beginning Chorus (19264)
□ Theater Arts (11392)
□ Multimedia I (16606)
□ Digital Input Technologies (16617)
□ Steam Foundations (18482)
□ Intermediate Chorus (19275)
□ Visual Arts I (19041)
□ Multimedia II (16609)
□ Inventions & Innovations (18433)
□ Steam Applications (18258) *Prerequisite -STEAM Foundations
□ Teen Living (18207)
□ Media Journalism (11204)
7th Grade Full Year Electives (*high school credit course, **teacher or counselor recommendation required)
□ Beginning Band (19232) □ Beginning Orchestra (19237)
□ American Sign Language 1 (15990) *
□ Latin I (15310) *
□ Intermediate Band (19201) □ Advanced Orchestra (19243)
□ Arabic I (15800) * □ Spanish I (15510) *
□ Advanced Band (19228) □ Intermediate Chorus (19274)
□ Chinese I (15615) * □ Spanish Fluent Speakers I (15517) *
□ Investigating Computer-Science (Coding) (16640) *
□ Advanced Chorus (19285)
□ French 1 (15110) * □ Spanish 1, Intensified (15516) *
□ Reading Strategies 7 (11111) **
8th Grade Elective Options
8th Grade Semester Electives: Choose FOUR semester electives OR TWO full-year electives, OR TWO semester and ONE year-long elective.
□ Beginning Chorus (19264)
□ Theater Arts-Drama (11393)
□ Multimedia I (16606) □ Technological Systems (18463)
□ Life Management (18244)
□ Visual Arts I (19041)
□ Multimedia II (16609)
□ Digital Input Technologies (16607)
□ Computer Applications Internet Technology (13106)
□ Visual Arts II (19115)
□ Visual Arts III (19118) □ Journalism (11204)
Full Year Electives (*high school credit course, **teacher and/or counselor recommendation required)
□ Beginning Band (19232) □ Beginning Orchestra (19237)
□ Chinese I (15615) *
□ Spanish I (15510) *
□ Investigating Computer Science (16640)*
□ Intermediate Band (19201) □ Intermediate Orchestra (19242)
□ Chinese II (15625) *
□ Spanish II (15520) *
□ Technology of Robotic Design (18421)*
□ Advanced Band (19228) □ Advanced Orchestra (19243)
□ French 1 (15110) *
□ Spanish Fluent Speakers I (15517)*
□ Theatre Arts (11393)
□ Beginning Chorus (19261) □ American Sign Language 1 (15990)*
□ French II (15120) *
□ Spanish Fluent Speakers II (15527)*
□ Journalism (11201)
□ Intermediate Chorus (19274) □ Arabic I (15800) * □ Latin I (15310) * □ Spanish Fluent Speakers III (15537) *
□ Yearbook (11209)
□ Advanced Chorus (19285) □ Arabic II (15822) * □ Latin II (15320) * □ Reading Strategies 8 (11121) **
APS Program of Studies
The Program of Studies is written for students and parents to
outline general and specific information regarding curricular
offerings and services in Arlington Public Schools.
ACT II
Visual Arts, Semester 1 and 2
Teen Living, Semester 1 and 2
Theater Arts, Semester 1 and 2
STEAM, Semester 1
Beginning Piano, Semester 1 and 2
Technology Education, Semester 2
Digital Input Technology, Semester 2
Yearbook, Tuesdays only
Jazz Band, Semester 2 Tuesdays and Thursday, 2:30-4:15
Academic Planning for High School
High School Diploma Types
Standard
22 credits, 5 SOL Verified Credits
Advanced 24 credits, 5 SOL Verified Credits
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma 24 credits, 5 SOL Verified Credits
Standard Diploma
Subject Area Standard Credits Verified Credits
English 4 2
Mathematics 3 1
Laboratory Science 3 1
History and Social Sciences 3 1
Health and Physical Education 2 0
World Language, Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education 2 0
Economics & Personal Finance 1 0
Electives 4 0
Total 22 5
Advanced Diploma
Subject Area Standard Credits Verified Credits
English 4 2
Mathematics 4 1
Laboratory Science 4 1
History and Social Sciences 4 1
World Language 3 0
Health and Physical Education 2 0
Fine Arts or Career and Technical Ed 1 0
Economics & Personal Finance 1 0
Electives 3 0
Total Credits 26 5
Some Definitions
▪ Intensified Courses ▪ Similar to “honors” classes
▪ Advanced and more rigorous than regular classes
▪ Advanced Placement Classes▪ College level classes taught in the high school
▪ College credit may be awarded after requirements are met
▪ International Baccalaureate Classes▪ College level classes taught in the high school
▪ College credit may be awarded after requirements are met
▪ Dual Enrollment Classes▪ College credit may automatically be awarded
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) Program at Washington-Liberty
• College level study of Math, Science, History, and the Humanities
• IB Courses may qualify for college credit
• World language starting in 7th grade
• Algebra before 9th grade
• Honor roll status
Arlington Tech
▪ Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)
Focus
▪ Dual Enrollment Courses – students can earn college
credit at NVCC while in high school
▪ Enrollment in Algebra II during 10th grade year
▪ Apply in 8th grade
Wakefield AP Network
▪ Prepare and support students through an advanced
placement course of study
▪ Wakefield AP Summer Bridge Program
▪ AP Study Seminar – daily AP study hall
▪ Faculty support
▪ Workshops and evening presentations
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST)
• Prerequisites:
• Algebra I or higher before 9th grade
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• STEM interest
Thank you for coming!
Please reach out to our Counseling Department with any
questions or concerns! Also, continue to check the
counseling webpage for updates and helpful resources.
