PARCELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

2015-2016

8th Grade Registration

Class Requirements

English 8

Math 8

Science 8

Social Studies 8

• Students will be automatically enrolled in academic classes – both honors and regular!

Honors Classes

Honors Math

Honors Social Studies

Honors English

Honors Science

*For students not currently enrolled in Honors, please

see the Honors Class Placement Criteria.

Honors criteria

Honors students are automatically signed up for 8th grade

(Spring NWEA Scores are still used for placement)

Honors Science Criteria Honors Math Criteria

- Enrollment in Advanced Math - Level 1 on Math MEAP

- Level 1 MEAP Science test - NWEA score of 243 or above

- Level 1 MEAP Reading test - Teacher Recommendation

- Average grade of A- in prior Science class - Ability to work one grade level ahead

Honors Social Studies Criteria Honors English Criteria

- Level 1 MEAP Social Studies test - Level 1 on Reading MEAP

- Level 1 MEAP Reading test - Level 5 or higher on the GP Writing

- Level 5 or higher GP Writing test - NWEA score of 231 or higher

- Average grade of A- in the prior SS class - Teacher Recommendation

- Ability to work one grade level ahead

Electives

Art

Journalism

Lifeskills

Modern Languages

Creative Drama

Physical Education

Performing Arts

Industrial Technology

Broadcast Journalism

Foods & Nutrition

Computer Education

Support Classes

Art

Explorations in Art

Art 2D (Drawing, Painting, Printmaking)

Art 3D (clay, fibers, plaster, wood, wire, art metals)

Graphic Design (computer based: photography, digital

cameras, scanners, printers, design software,

product/media design, communication design,

advertising – all in the area of art)

Journalism/ Broadcast Journalism

Journalism: improve both written and oral

communication skills – write articles for Parcells Post

(online publication)

Broadcast Journalism: explore both TV production and

journalism fundamentals

Lifeskills/ Foods

Lifeskills: Character development, family, childcare (egg baby), food preparation, nutrition, and sewing

Life Management: explore career paths, housing (interior decorating/design), money management/budget

Foods & Nutrition: study of nutrition and food preparation

Health: emotional/mental health, growth &

development, personal health, family health

safety & first aid, nutrition, etc.

Modern Languages

*Spanish Introduction

Spanish I

Spanish II

*French Introduction

French I

High School Languages -German & Italian

* Pre-requisite for Level I in Middle School

* *2 year Graduation Requirement

Performing Arts

Choir 8

Concert Band

Strings

Creative Drama I

Creative Drama II

Industrial Technology

Introduction to Woods and Metals

Wood Technology *

Metal Technology *

Explorations in Technology (CAD, Electricity, bridge building, engineering, land

transportation & air transportation)

Problems in Technology * (Magnetic Levitation, Air/Water Powered rockets, Marble

Coasters, Eggs-Cargo, Toy Dissection, Electric Cars)

Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (Learn basic drafting/drawing techniques

using CADKEY 3D Modeling Software. Architectural drawing using 3D Home

Architect, model house building and career exploration).

* Requires a pre-requisite

Physical Education

PE Semester Grade 8

PE Year Grade 8

INCLUDES:

- Individual & Team sports

- Swimming

Computer Education

• Middle School Computer Skills

(counselor recommendation)

• Digital Presentations (Publisher, PowerPoint, Video

Creation Software, Digital Photography/Editing, Web

Page Development)

• Programming (QBASIC, LOGO, HTML)

• Advanced Computer Skills

Support Classes

Math Foundations Based on test scores and teacher recommendation/ counselor

recommendation

Academic Assistance Academic and organizational support based on teacher/ counselor

recommendation

Middle School Program of Studies

Detailed descriptions of each class at

www.gpschools.org

Click on Academics > Programs of Studies >

Middle School Program of Studies 2015/2016

2015-2016 Program of Studies available online

February 2015

Timeline

Forms due: On or before Jan. 15th

Return Course Request form to your Science

Teacher. Make sure it is signed by a parent.

Jan. 29th (Mrs. Krier) and 30th (Mrs. McNally)–

computer lab during Math Class

If you or your parents have any questions

please contact your middle school

counselor :

JENNY SHERMAN(A-K)

432-4618

CARLA PALFFY(L-Z)

432-4620

Contact Information