Franklin Regional Middle School

Franklin Regional Middle School 8th Grade Course Selection Sheets 2017-2018

Student Name ______Homeroom Teacher______

Parent Signature ______

ACADEMIC CORE Choose one math course and one world language course; mark the selection with an X. Course X Required Course

English 8 X Required Course Science 8 X Required Course Social Studies 8 X Required Course Spanish 8 French 8 Math 8 Algebra I Geometry

MIDDLE CORE Choose 5 courses with an X and choose 2 alternate courses with an A. For performance music students(band, chorus, chorus/band, strings, strings/chorus, performing arts, band/performing arts, and chorus/performing arts), choose your performance music selection, 2 courses with an X and 2 alternate courses with an A. Course X Required Course

Band 8 Chorus 8 Band/Chorus 8 Strings 8 Performing Arts 8*** Band/Performing Arts 8*** Chorus/Performing Arts 8*** Managing Your Resources 8 Where I Live 8 Introduction to Microsoft Applications 8 Keyboarding 8 Keyboarding Applications 8** Money, Finance, and Me 8 Music 8 Physical Education/Health 8 X Required Course Principles of Technology 8 School Store 8 Visual Arts 8 Multimedia 8

Academic Core All students will schedule five courses in the academic core. Middle Core Every student will spend two periods each day in middle core classes. Most of the courses offered have a duration of twelve weeks (one trimester). Every student is required to take physical education/health and five other trimester courses. Performance music students (Performing arts, band, chorus, chorus/band, strings, and strings/chorus) will be able to schedule two trimester courses in addition to physical education/health and their performance music course. In addition, a teacher recommendation*** is required for performing arts; if more than eighty students select performing arts, a lottery will be held to select students. Please note, as well, that Keyboarding is a prerequisite for Keyboarding Applications 8**.

World Languages Please note that the world language that a student chose in sixth grade will be the language of study through 8th grade.

Special Scheduling Situations Please note the following regarding special scheduling situations: 1. If a student is taking a math course not listed on the course selection sheet (i.e Algebra II), please note that course on the blank line in the Academic Core section. 2. Students requiring learning support seminar will be scheduled by their case manager. 3. Students requiring gifted support seminar will be scheduled by their gifted coordinator.

Student Assignments If parents wish to bring to the principal’s attention any special needs of the child, they may do so in writing or e-mail without requesting a specific teacher. Information shall be provided prior to June 1st so that consideration may be given to the request.

Frequently Asked Questions Related to Course Selections Question 1: How are the middle core classes designed for a 8th grader?

Answer 1: Below, you can see an example of the layout of middle core classes for both a student in performance music and a student who does not take a course such as band, strings, or chorus.

Sample Layout of Middle Core Classes for a Performance Music Student

Period Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3 7 Band 8 Band 8 Band 8 8 Physical Education/Health 8 Principles of Visual Arts 8 Technology 8

Sample Layout of Middle Core Classes for Student Not Taking Performance Music

Period Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3 7 Young Living 8 School Store 8 Multimedia 8 8 Physical Education/Health 8 Principles of Visual Arts 8 Technology 8

Question 2: What happens on days during 9th period at the middle school?

Answer 2: Students will be scheduled into Extended Learning Time. During this time, students will report back to their homeroom where they will have access to enrichment and remediation from their teachers.

Question 3: What does the math layout look like for students at the middle school and as they move into high school?

Answer 3: Below is a layout that shows the math progression for most eighth grade students at Franklin Regional Middle School:

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Math 6 Math 7 Math 8 Algebra 1 Math 6 Accelerate Algebra 1 Geometry d Math 7 Accelerate Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 d Math 6