Eighth Grade Information Class of 2017

Welcome and Introductions Eighth Grade Staff Language Arts – Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Smolenski Mathematics – Ms. Klauer and Mr. Suarez Science – Mr. Duffy Social Studies – Mr. Schlessinger Spanish – Mr. Suarez

Graduation Picture Day January 24, 2017 Retakes February 28, 2017

From A To A Curriculum and Activities Night Meetings with Counselors January 24, 2017 Receive PSAT 8/9 Scores Sign up for Clubs Meetings with Counselors February 3, 2017 unless otherwise specified Schedule of classes for next year Your student must be registered to start this process

Language Arts Class Sequence Freshman Level Options Freshman English 12-22 (Regular) Freshman English 11-21 (Honors) Freshman English (English 12-22 +Reading) Electives Journalism Public Speaking Creative Writing

Social Studies Class Sequence Modern World History AP World History Electives Introduction to Social Studies Introduction to Debate

Math Class Sequence Freshman Level Options Algebra 1 Geometry Advanced Geometry Honors Geometry Algebra II advanced Algebra II honors Place holder class Final placement determined by exam given in May

Science Class Sequence Freshman Level Options Biology Honors Biology STEM Inquiry and Research (special approval required)

Foreign Language Freshman Level Options Spanish Placement Exam Spanish 1 Regular Spanish 1 (Native Speakers) Spanish 2 Introduction Spanish 2 Regular Spanish 2 Honors Other Options: There are other languages offered French Hebrew German Mandarin Chinese

Graduation Requirements All 8th grade students are expected to earn a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average for the year. Students in grade 8, who have below a 2.0 grade point average, will not be allowed to participate in the 8th grade graduation ceremony nor will they be allowed to register for classes at Niles West High School. Additionally, other high school transition activities may be withheld, such as Shadow Day. Graduation diplomas will not be issued and the High School will be notified after these 8th grade students have successfully completed the summer remedial program or its equivalent here at Culver.

Preparation Requirements Graduation Packet/Gown Order Form and Fees Due February 10, 2017 Graduation Diploma Name Forms

Dates To Remember Cap and Gown Measurement February 16, 2017 (girls bring the height of shoes you will be wearing) Shadow Day Takes place at Culver April 13, 2017 Ribbon Distribution May 11, 2017 Ice Cream Social and Video Presentation May 30, 2017 Great America Trip May 22, 2017 9:00am-8:30pm Culver School Awards Assembly 9:00am

More Dates to Remeber Dinner Dance May 19, 2017 Howard Leisure Center 6:00pm-10pm Distribution of Cap & Gowns May 25, 2017 Take them out of the package and hang up immediately Breakfast May 31, 2017 10:30 am Graduation Rehearsal 9:00-10:30 am 11:30 am (dismissal at Culver No buses) Graduation 7:00pm Niles West High School

The Graduation Ceremony May 31, 2017 7:00pm (graduates arrive at 6:30 pm) Location Niles West High School Attire Boys: White or light colored shirt and tie, dress pants, shoes and stockings. Girls: Light colored dress or light colored blouse and skirt. (Please note that it does get warm on the stage under the lights.) Photos Please do not take pictures in the hallway prior to ceremony as students will be busy getting ready for graduation procession.

8th grade Committee Update

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