Timberline Middle School

Timberline Middle School Future 8th Graders

Welcome Timberwolves!

Meet your Principle Mrs. Heidi Paul Timberline Middle School 2019-2020 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Meet Your Counselors at Timberline 2019-2020 Mrs. Coons Mr. Doyle This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Our agenda for the day: Commitment to Culture Role of Counselors Typical day at Timberline Course offerings Registration Process Questions

Our role as a counselor Support students in academics Help students with emotional regulation and social-emotional strategies and techniques Build relationships and team with students, staff, and community Help to cultivate empathy, resilience, and care amongst our student population Work to foster a safe environment that helps students to thrive holistically Provide classroom and group guidance lessons Support students with future planning career exploration Advocate for students

What it will look like as a 8th grader 6 Classes Daily PE for (1) Semester LA/SS classes will be still be blocked (English 8/US History 2) Math and Science will not be blocked Room for 3 semester length Elective Classes or 1 Full Year Elective class + 1 semester length Elective Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Spanish would be one Full Year elective 2 Flex periods a week 2 SEL periods a week

Sample 8th grade Schedule

Sample of 8th grade Schedule with Music

NOTE: Math Placement Test- In Spring NOTE: Math Placement Test- In Spring *Meet or exceed the cut score on the Placement Test *high achievement in previous math classes *District will determine the Algebra Eligibility Requirement for next year

2019-2020 Timberline Course Catalogue

8th Grade Required Courses Language Arts = English 8 (full year) Social Studies = US History 2 (full year) Math (full year) Science (full year) P.E. (1 semester) This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

Electives Offered for 1 semester 8th Grade Leadership 1 Leadership 2 Design and Modeling Green sustainable design Medical detective and medicine Automation and robotics Flight and space App creators and design Drawing and painting Ceramics Drama Dance Personal fitness Team sports Food science International foods Farm to table Study skills Peer tutor in transitional program

Full Year Electives Spanish Band Choir Orchestra

Course Registration Planning Sheet Timberline Middle School 2019-2020 Required classes will be automatically scheduled for you. You will have 12 semesters total. PE is required. You get to choose between 7th grade PE or Personal Fitness. Select Electives

Registering for 8th Grade Electives You get to choose: 3 semester electives or 1 full year + 1 semester elective If you choose Spanish + a full year music class = no PE Choose elective classes carefully, all are excellent choices and now is your time to explore and try something new Select 3 Alternate Elective classes Return your Planning Sheet February 22 and you will request your classes online

Extra Curricular Involvement Students who are involved in their school are more successful academically Consider: Activities/Clubs – created by students Athletics – same as Evergreen

Formula for Timberwolves SUCCESS Seek/ask for help Use your planner Come to school every day Consistently prepare Engage in activities Strive for balance Stay focused on your goals This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

Questions??? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY