WelcomeWelcomeUtley Middle School

Orientation

People to KnowPeople to Know

AdministratorsMrs. Carri Eddy- principal

Ms. Tracey Black- Assistant PrincipalCounselor

Mrs. Elizabeth PetersRegistrar

Mrs. Debbie TuttleAttendance

Mrs. Connie BennettNurse

Mrs. Susan EdwardsAthletic Coordinator

Mr. Kody HergertTechnology

Instruction- Mr. Alan Engle

School Resource Officer Officer Woodruff

Course Selection Time

Students received:1. Academic Planning Guide (electronic on

website)2. Letter about upcoming important dates3. Course selection sheet4. Pre AP Contract (required if want to take a Pre

AP course)5. Skyward Log in -used to register on line6. Personal information to update if needed

Course Selection Sheet

Please complete course selection sheet or complete online registration

Sections◦Required Courses◦Physical Activity Electives◦Academic Electives◦Counselor Contact information◦Schedule change conditions

Pre AP Contract on the back of sheet

Pre – AP Courses

Is Pre AP or Regular for you?◦Do you have an A average in regular core

classes or at least a solid B average in an Advanced class?

◦Do you have time in your schedule for homework most nights and weekends? (1 ½ -2 hours)

◦Do you have the motivation for summer reading and other large projects that may fall over school breaks?

Core ClassesCore Classes

U.S. History◦ U.S. History 8◦ Pre AP U.S. History 8(contract required)

English◦ English 8◦ Pre AP/GT English 8(contract required)

Science◦ Science 8 ◦ Pre AP Science 8 (contract required)

Math◦ Math 8◦ Pre AP Math 8 (contract required)◦ Pre AP Algebra I (contract required)(HS credit

calculates into high school grade point average)

Physical EducationPhysical Education

All students must take a physical education class both years while in middle school. This took effect the 2008-09 school year.

Choices are:◦ Athletics- Boys (football) and Girls (volleyball and basketball)◦ Cheerleading- Tryouts - Must have physical on file

Cheer tryout week-March 18-22◦ Drill Team

Officer Tryout week-May 13-16 Fittings

◦ Gymnastics tryouts –April 15th 5:0-6:30 Girls 6:30-8:00 Boys

Outdoor Education – Year LongOutdoor Education – Year Long

Dutch Oven CookingSurvival SkillsGPS/Compass useWill join PE students

for some units

Will learn the Following:

Hunter SafetyBoater SafetyFishing EducationArchery

Check out the following link for more information about the Outdoor Education Curriculum:

This is an 8th grade class ONLY.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH5SEuzRx9s

Physical Education - PEPhysical Education - PE

Physical FitnessStrength & ConditioningTeam SportsPositive AttitudesIntramuralsNo tryouts PE clothes

Be in athletics and develop a Be in athletics and develop a winning attitudewinning attitude

Sports fundamentalsConditioningStrength trainingSportsmanshipTeamworkCompetitiveWeekly games and weekend tournamentsPhysicals– Heath Baylor Medical Clinic across

from Cain MS- times to be announced at a later time (usually February)

Boy’s football equipment pick-up Thursday before school starts

Boys AthleticsBoys Athletics

Sign up for Football onlyStudents who do not want to participate in

football will have an opportunity to try-out for basketball before the season starts (schedules will be changed into athletics during the year- must contact coach if want to tryout)

Tennis, Track, Cross Country and Soccer are before or after school

Basketball and cross Country try-outs first week of November

Girls AthleticsGirls Athletics

Volleyball (shorts are $20)BasketballTennis, Track, Cross country and Soccer are

before or after school sports Girls will tryout for each sport. Girls must have participated in two sports

in 7th grade athletics to be automatically placed into 8th grade athletics. If tryout first week of

school and make team, schedule will be changed.

CheerleadingCheerleading

Cheerleading camp- March 18-22Tryouts required- Promotes school prideCheer at home football and basketball gamesPerform at pep ralliesYou learn to dance, cheer and jumpMay require after school practicesUniform and camp costs around $350More information to come about parent meeting,

fittings & summer camp (August)

Drill TeamDrill Team

Officer Tryout practice May 13-17th Promotes school pridePerform at home football and select basketball

gamesPerform at pep ralliesYou learn to danceNo prerequisitesMay require after school practicesUniform and camp costs around $350More information to come about parent

meeting, fittings & summer camp (August)

GymnasticsGymnastics

Main Goal – prepare for High School Gymnastics

Basic Skills – cartwheels, handstands, class 7 through class 5 routines

Tryouts to determine skill levelPick-up a gymnastics packetStudents will participate in meets

throughout the school yearMay require before or after school practiceCost for boys will be $30 and girls

$150Tryouts

Academic ElectivesAcademic Electives

Art I / Art II AVID I / II Band BIM I Business Information Management(high school credit) Choir / Select Choir Concepts of Engineering and Technology(high school

credit) Health / Speech (high school credit) Newspaper/Journalism Orchestra PALs Reading Elective- Enrichment Spanish I (high school credit) Theatre Arts I / Theatre Arts II Yearbook

Art

Art I provides for inventive and imaginative expression through materials and tools. The student learns the basic elements and principles of art through drawing and a variety of media. Art appreciation and history are also included. Students are required to purchase art supplies (Fee is $45 and due at the beginning of the school year)

Art II- Pre-requisite of Art I and an application must be turned in by February 19th.

AVIDAVID

AVID is an elective class that prepares students in the academic middle of college eligibility and success. Students receive instruction in writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading strategies in addition to note-taking and organizational skills that are necessary for academic success. AVID students must enroll in at least one Pre AP course in addition to the AVID elective class. Tutors are provided during the AVID class to support student success in all courses.

Band

Honors, Percussion and Symphonic bands are offered. Preparation for and participation in various performances and competitions are emphasized. Band requires practice outside of the school day with parents responsible for transportation. Students must turn in weekly practice cards to their instructor each week.

Business Information Management(BIM)

BIM I prepares students to implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make successful transition to the workforce and post secondary education. Students will be provided the opportunity to apply technical skill through word processing, spreadsheet, database and electronic presentation software. Course can count for one high school credit and in grade point average.

Choir

Choir provides music appreciation and enjoyment, the development of vocal skills, and sight-reading abilities are the emphasis of this course. Performances and competitions are an exciting part of choir and student participation will be required.

Communication Applications

Communication application fulfills the graduation requirement for speech. Students identify, analyze, develop and evaluate communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal, group and professional interactions and presentations. Course will count for ½ of high school credit and count into grade point average.

Concepts of Engineering and Concepts of Engineering and TechnologyTechnology

Concepts of Engineering and Technology(Synergistic Lab) provides students the opportunity to rotate through a modular computer laboratory- based course designed to introduce the application of technology to solve problems and meet human needs and wants. At the conclusion of the course, students will have an understanding of the various fields related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships. Students will work on a design team to develop a product or system and will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments. Course will count for 1 high school credit and calculate into grade point average.

Health

Health - Students learn health concepts recommended for comprehensive health instruction. This survey course includes instruction in mental health, family and social health, the life cycle, body systems, personal health and physical fitness, nutrition, medicines and drugs, diseases and disorders, community and environmental health, consumer health and safety and emergency care. Course will count for high school credit and calculate into grade point average.

Journalism / NewspaperJournalism / Newspaper

Journalism/Newspaper is an introduction to the role of mass media in today’s society. Emphasis will focus on teaching the fundamentals of news writing, feature writing, editorial writing, and headline writing. Students learn the mechanics of the print media and will use the knowledge in the production of quarterly campus newspapers. Basic photography skills will also be introduced. Applications are due by February 19th.

Team workJoin with your

friendsField tripsSocial eventsCool musicSpecialize in an

instrumentContests and

trophies

OrchestraOrchestra

PALs

Peer Assistance Leadership provides an opportunity for selected 8th grade students to become peer helpers to other students in the school. Students are trained to be peer mentors and mediators. They are involved in school and community projects such as newcomer parties, promoting abstinence of drug and alcohol use, and publication of a newsletter informing others of their activities. The selection criteria include teacher recommendation, academic performance, and citizenship. Applications are due by February 19th.

Spanish I

Spanish I is an introduction to the Spanish-speaking world, its language and its people. The main emphasis is on the early acquisition of the spoken language while developing listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. The grammar skills will be introduced through both oral and written expression. Students should purchase a Spanish/ English dictionary.

To continue with Spanish II as a 9th grader, students need to maintain at least an 85 in Spanish I. They need to spend at least 30-45 minutes on Spanish homework each evening for the language to be learned. Course will count toward high school credit and calculate into grade point average.

Theater Arts

Theatre I- Basic acting techniques are taught through improvisations and pantomimes. Memorization is important. For putting on plays, students must learn their lines.

Theatre Arts II- Theatre Arts I is a pre-requisite. This course is a continuation of theatre techniques emphasizing stage performance. Students will be required to perform in one evening performance per semester. Application due by February 19th.

Yearbook

Yearbook is an elective, two semester course. Students will publish a yearbook for the school. The student will learn skills in planning, word processing, page layout, graphic design, writing and marketing. Interested students must apply to be accepted into the class. Applications are due by February 15th.

Electives through ApplicationsElectives through Applications

• Art IINewspaper/JournalismPALS Theater II Yearbook

Applications are due by February 19th to the counseling office. Students will receive letters to let them know if they have been accepted in the class.

Classes may fill up and alternate choice may be substituted.

Bell ScheduleBell Schedule

Tutoring is available Monday–Friday 8:00 AM 8:35 AM

Teachers tutoring days may vary.

School Begins at 8:45 AM

School Ends at 3:45 PM

Clubs at UtleyClubs at Utley

Crime stoppers RADD Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Friends of Rachel (KC Kids club in MS) Girls for God Promise Makers Student Council WOLF TV