RMS Scheduling Meeting Preparing for the 2018 – 2019 School Year For Families of students transitioning from grade 6 to 7 and grade 7 to 8

Important Scheduling Dates Friday, January 26th: Administration presents scheduling process to grade 6 and grade 7 students Wednesday, February 14th: Students come home with course selections sheets and recommendations Monday, February 19th: Students turn selection sheets into grade level School Counselor

Math Selections

Recommendation for the next “level” of Math Grade 6 Academic Score / Grade in standards performance of 3 or 4 Module Summative Scores of 3 or 4 Math PACE Assessment Score of 3 or 4 Grade 7 Academic Score / Grade in standards performance of 3 or 4 Module Summative Scores of 3 or 4 Math PACE Assessment Score Parents have the right to decide placement over teacher recommendation

Enrichment Math & Algebra: Who? Students who respect the learning environment Students who are well organized, complete all work Students who are self motivated and eager to learn in and outside of the classroom Students who are willing to put in the time in class, at home, and during extra help sessions

Why Enrichment Math in 7th grade? Give students the option for 8th Grade Algebra Prepare students for Eureka Algebra curriculum Extra challenge for motivated student seeking rigor!

Enrichment Class Layout Two 30 minute class periods a week Students are expected to preview lessons at home (videos, notes, flip classroom) Class time will be a short teacher directed lesson, and facilitated practice time

Eureka Algebra in 8th Grade 7th Grade Math Program Eureka 7th Grade Math Eureka 7th Grade Math 4 – 8th Grade Math Modules + Eureka Algebra in 8th Grade Eureka 8th Grade Math Geometry Grade 9 Algebra Grade 9

World Language Selection

Spanish French German Latin Grade 7 Spanish French German Latin All students gain exposure to each offering by rotating through 4 two week programs of each language during one quarter of the school year as part of our 7th grade exploratory rotation

Spanish French German Latin Grade 8 Spanish French German Latin Grade 7 students choose a World Language and provide a second option if the first choice is full. Adds and Drops can be made throughout the summer so if your child isn’t sure which they prefer yet, there will still be time.

Performance Groups

Grade 7 Your child may participate in one or two of the performing groups below: Please indicate your selection(s) below.   ☐ Chorus ☐ Band (Instrument) _________________________  ☐ Orchestra (Instrument) _____________________ Students in performing groups will receive one quarter of each of the other exploratory classes. If your child is dual enrolled in a Performance Group courses they will have their Physical Education course opposite that course during semester 1 or 2. Students will be expected to perform in three (3) evening concerts. One in December, March, and May. Concert dates will be sent home in September.

Grade 8 Your child may participate in one or two of the performing groups below: Please indicate your selection(s) below.   ☐ Chorus ☐ Band (Instrument) _________________________ ☐ Orchestra (Instrument) _____________________ Students in performing groups will receive one quarter of each of the other exploratory classes. Students will be expected to perform in three (3) evening concerts. One in December, March, and May. Concert dates will be sent home in September.