And beyond. Matthew Phythian, Principal Pamela Thomas, School Counselor Jamie Arredondo, World Language Department

And beyond. Matthew Phythian, Principal Pamela Thomas, School Counselor Jamie Arredondo, World Language Department

Tonight s Agenda 8 th Grade Schedule 8 th Grade Grading Scale 8 th Grade Electives and Related Arts Choices 8 th Grade SPED and ESOL Options Project Based Learning Opportunity (PBL) Volunteers for Mentor program with ID Population 8 th Grade Math Courses 8 th Grade Language Arts 8 th Grade World Language 8 th Grade Science and Social Studies Standard vs Advance Diploma Specialty Programs Stumbling Blocks Student Expectations Bringing It All Together

Vocabulary Transcript - Record of student s grades, courses, grade point average, and ranking in class Unit of Credit - Based on a minimum of 140 clock hours of instruction SOL Test - End-of-Course tests which are required by Virginia Department of Education

Vocabulary cont d Verified Credit (V) - 140 hours of clock instruction, successful completion of course requirements and achievement of a passing score on the SOL test for students taking: NHI Not Handed In NE No Evidence

8 th Grade Schedule Core Schedule A Advisory 8:10 8:24 (14) Core Schedule B Advisory 8:10 8:24 (14) 1 8:24 9:16 (52) 2/3 9:19 10:37 (78) 4 10:40 11:35 (55) Lunch 11:35 12:05 (30) 5 12:08-1:01(53) 6 1:04-1:57 (53) 7 2:00 2:55 (55) 1 8:24 9:16 (52) 2/3 9:19 10:37 (78) 4 10:40 11:35 (55) 5 11:38 12:10 (32) Lunch 12:10-12:40 (30) 5 12:42-1:02 (20) 6 1:04-1:57 (53) 7 2:00 2:55 (55)

Change to High School Grading System Eighth grade students are graded on a high school grading system Example of 6 th & 7th grade scale 100 = A NHI = F Final Grade = C Example of 8 th grade scale 100 = A NHI = 0 Final Grade = 50%= F

8 th Grade Music or Related Arts Choices Music or Related Arts? * Music Advanced Music * Related Arts * Band * FACS * Chorus * Art * Orchestra * Tech Ed PE is a required course

8 th Grade SPED Options SPED Opportunities Small Group Instruction Inclusion Classes Case Manager Assignment Interdisciplinary Course Students who have small group Language Arts will complete this course in lieu of World Language

8 th Grade ESOL Program ESOL Opportunities Case Manager Assignment Academic Literacy class for Levels 1 & 2 Language Arts classes for all levels Inclusion class for Level 4 ESOL and Core content collaboration

What is Project Based Learning?

What is the purpose of Project Based Learning? Challenging Problem or Question Sustained Inquiry Authenticity Student Voice & Choice Reflection Critique & Revision Public Product http://www.bie.org/

Volunteers needed for Mentor / Buddy Program Students help with the Intellectually Disabled Student Population Inclusion Model Criteria Students who have a desire to help others 10 15 Student Volunteers Completed through Related Arts

Bull Run Middle School Math Courses Pre-Algebra: traditional math class for eighth graders If a student takes Pre-Algebra in 8 th grade, they still may receive an Advanced Studies Diploma in high school Pre AP Algebra I: Pre-requisite = Pre-Algebra/Ext. Math 7 & Pass Advanced 8 th grade Math SOL Pre AP Geometry: Pre-requisite = Algebra I & Pass Advanced Algebra I SOL Only students who took Algebra I in 7 th grade meet this prerequisite

Standard Diploma Math Sequence 9 th grade Algebra I (Part 1) 10 th grade Algebra I (Part II) (V) 11 th grade Geometry (V) 12 th grade Algebra II (V) Verified credit needed for one Math course and completion of three Math courses for a Standard Diploma

Advanced Studies Diploma Math Sequence Sequence for Traditional 8 th Grade Pre-Algebra Student: 9 th grade - Algebra I (V) 10 th grade - Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry (V) 11 th grade - Algebra II or Pre-AP Algebra II/Trig (V) 12 th grade - Advanced Math choice Verified credit needed for one Math course Completion of four Math courses at or above Algebra I

Advance Studies Diploma Math Sequence cont d Sequence for 8 th Grade Algebra I Student: 9 th grade - Geometry or Pre-AP Geometry (V) 10 th grade - Algebra II or Pre-AP Algebra II/Trig (V) 11 th grade - Advanced Math choice 12 th grade - Advanced Math choice Verified credit needed for one Math course and completion of four Math courses

Advance Studies Diploma Math Sequence cont d Sequence for 8 th Grade Geometry Student: 9 th grade Pre-AP Algebra II/Trig (V) 10 th grade - Advanced Math choice 11 th grade - Advanced Math choice 12 th grade - Advanced Math choice Verified credit needed for one Math course and completion of four Math courses

Language Arts Extended LA One block of Ext LA One block of World Language: French I or Spanish I Successful completion of either World Language (B+ or better) allows the student to move to the next level Traditional LA One block of Traditional LA One block of Introduction to World Language

Bull Run Middle School World Language World Languages: Spanish I or French I (8 th grade) Currently taking Extended Language Arts Daily attendance is crucial Must be willing to speak out loud in front of classmates Have strong work and study habits Oral practice daily for 20 minutes out side of class Completion of all assignments on time

World Language Assessments are performance-based and related to realworld situations 4 assessments for each unit Listening Speaking Reading Writing

World Language Sequence 8 th Grade Option: 8 th grade- World Language I 9 th grade- World Language II 10 th grade- World Language III 11 th grade- World Language IV 12 th grade-world Language V (Pre-AP & AP Options available) 9 th Grade Option: 9 th grade- World Language I 10 th grade- World Language II 11 th grade- World Language III 12 th grade- World Language IV (Pre-AP & AP Options available)

World Language cont d Standard diploma does not require a World Language but may be taken as an elective Advanced Studies diploma requires three years of one language or two years of a language plus two more years of another language Colleges typically prefer three or more years of a World Language Battlefield & Stonewall Jackson HS offer: French, Spanish, & Latin

Science/Social Studies 8 th grade-physical Science (Basic Chemistry and Physics) 8 th grades-civics (Basic review of US Government and Economic Principles) Both classes require a SOL end of Course test

Diploma Types Standard - 22 credits Advanced Studies - 26 credits Students with disabilities may be eligible to receive an Applied Studies Diploma

Standard Diploma 4 English 3 Math 3 Social Studies 3 Science 2 PE 2 years of a sequence of electives in Arts, Careers, or Tech Ed 1 Economics & Personal Finance 4 Electives 22 credits total 5 verified credits No World Language required but can be used as an elective Most four-year colleges are requiring 2-3 years of the same World Language.

Advance Studies Diploma 4 English 4 Math 4 Social Studies 4 Science 2 PE 1 Economics & Personal Finance 3 Electives 3 World Language or 2 + 2 World Language 1 Fine Arts 26 credits total 5 verified credits

Specialty Programs Two county wide specialty program information sessions one on each end of the county Research each school and area of specialty Pay close attention to all application deadlines Check school websites for dates of their individual School Information Nights Additional considerations scholarships, afterschool programs, clubs & activities Consider your transportation options For more information about specialty programs... Please visit the Bull Run Middle School Home Page; Counseling and Student Services; High School Transition

Stumbling Blocks Lack of homework completion Lack of study skills Poor organizational skills Poor attendance 8th grade performance is the primary predictor of high school success. Kids who do well in 8th grade are 20 times more likely to graduate Attendance and NHI s or NE s are the biggest stumbling blocks to on-time high school graduation

Student Expectations Daily checking of Parent Portal Weekly goal setting Understanding of numeric grading scale Daily practice of oral assignments in World Language Daily studying of Algebra or Geometry

Bringing It All Together!!! Change in grading scale Music or Related Arts Consider Project Based Learning Discussion of diploma type student will be seeking Research specialty programs and areas of interest Visit individual high school webpages Pay attention to deadlines Balance school work, clubs, sports

And beyond. Thank you for attending! Matthew Phythian, Principal Pamela Thomas, School Counselor Jamie Arredondo, World Language Department