RISING 8TH GRADE

Quest: Success

Academics, Technology, Arts, Sports

AGENDA Programs at Gunston 8th Grade Course Request Form

(CRF) Academic Planning Dates to Remember Questions

OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE . . .

Traditional Immersion Montessori HILT/HILTEX Special Education Gifted Education

TRADITIONAL PROGRAM English

Physical Science

Health and PE

Elective(s)

*World Geography

**Math

* High School Credit ** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results and Grades

MONTESSORI PROGRAM Montessori English

Montessori Science

Health and PE

Elective(s)

*World Geography

**Math

* High School Credit ** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results

and Grades

SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM English

Spanish Immersion Physical Science

*Spanish Language Arts

Health and PE

Elective(s)

*Spanish Immersion World Geography

**Math

* High School Credit ** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results and

Grades

HILT/HILTEX Program for English Language Learners *HILT/HILTEX English *HILT/HILTEX Reading Physical Science Health and PE Elective(s) **Math World Geography (HS credit) *Levels are based on language proficiency ** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results and Grades

SPECIAL EDUCATION

English Physical Science Reading or Instructional Studies Health and PE Elective(s) *World Geography **Math * High School Credit ** Math levels are based on teacher recommendations, SOL results and Grades

Classes are determined per student’s IEP

MATH PATHWAY

WORLD LANGUAGES

French Spanish

Spanish for Fluent Speakers *Latin

*Arabic *Chinese

*Distance Learning Course

Full Year High School Credit Classes

Levels I or II

FULL YEAR ELECTIVES Band Orchestra Guitar Chorus Visual Arts *Investigating Computer Science

*High School Credit

SEMESTER ELECTIVES Chorus Computer Applications & Internet Technologies Life Management Media Journalism Taking Charge Technological Systems Theatre Arts Visual Arts

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT COURSES

Based on Teacher Recommendations Reading Strategies Algebra Strategies Math 8 Strategies Core Plus Instructional Studies (as determined by student’s IEP)

ACT II Additional after-school elective classes Registrations begin in Oct of the current school year Attendance and grades are given Meets 2 days per week during PM 1 & PM 2 Possible Options Include:

Visual Arts Computer Applications Chorus Yearbook Media Journalism

MS. KIMBERLY PEARSON COOKE

Resource Teacher for the Gifted

E-Mail: Kimberly.cooke@apsva.us

MS. CAROLYN CLARK

Assistant Principal

E-Mail: Carolyn.clark@apsva.us.

ACADEMIC PLAN

Sequence of courses from middle school to high school

Graduation Requirements

Diploma options

Abilities, talents, and interests

Career interests and intended courses

SAMPLE MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

English English English

Math 6 Math 7 for 6th Graders

Math 7 Math 8 for 7th Graders *Algebra I Intensified

Math 8 *Algebra I

*Algebra I Intensified *Geometry Intensified

Science Life Science Physical Science

US History to 1865 US History 1865 to Present *World Geography

Reading SPLA

Reading *Spanish Language Arts

Reading *Spanish Language Arts

Health and PE Health and PE Health and PE

Band or Orchestra Exploratory Wheel

*World Language Band/Guitar/Orchestra

Semester Electives

*World Language Band/Guitar/Orchestra

Semester Electives

HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS

Algebra I Geometry World Language World Geography

In Middle School

DIPLOMA OPTIONS Advanced = 26 credits for graduation 4 English 4 Math 4 Social Studies 4 Science 1 Economics/Personal Finance 2 Health/PE 3 or 4 World Language classes 1 Fine Art or CTE 3 Electives ________________________ 9 Verified Credits (SOL’s)

DIPLOMA OPTIONS (CONT.) Standard = 22 credits for graduation 4 English 3 Math 3 Social Studies 3 Science 1 Economics/Personal Finance 2 Health/PE 2 World Language classes or Fine Art or CTE 4 Electives ____________________________

6 Verified Credits (SOL’s)

HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE SEQUENCE 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English 9/World History (Block)

English 10 English 11 English 12

Alg I, Pt. 1 Algebra I Geometry

Algebra 2/Trig

Alg I, Pt. 2 Geometry

Algebra 2/Trig Pre-Calculus

Algebra 2/Trig Pre-Calculus

Calculus

Pre-Calculus Calculus

Biology Earth Space or Chemistry Physics Astronomy

Elective World History & Geography Econ/Personal Finance

US & VA History US & VA Government

Health/PE I Health/PE II Virtual Course Elective AP Course

World Language World Language World Language World Language

Electives Music

Electives Music CTE

Electives Music CTE

Electives Music CTE

HIGH SCHOOL MATH PATHWAY

MR. CARL SEWARD Math Coach

E-Mail: carl.seward@apsva.us

• Spanish Immersion • AP Network • Foundations for Excellence

Program • Computer Information

Sequence

• IB Program • 2 years of World Language &

Algebra I in middle school • Good grades throughout middle

school • Pupil transfers are required for

applicants from Wakefield & Yorktown

HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS

• Project-based learning • College & career

readiness opportunities • STEM-related courses • Dual-enrolled courses to

earn college credits

• STEM program

• Excellent grades throughout middle school

• Algebra I in middle school

HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS

Dates to Remember:

Counselor Meets w/Students….. Week of February 16 - 23 Students take CRF home ………. Friday, February 26 Return CRF to Counselor……...… Monday, March 7

Academic Plans to Parents ……. April

*All CRF’s must be signed by a parent.

RESOURCES

Program of Studies http://www.apsva.us/gunston

Aspire2Excellence--Academic Planning http://www.apsva.us/Page/27046

Sharon Kolody, Rising 8th Grade Counselor

sharon.kolody@apsva.us

Questions?

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