 Day Schedule  Clubs and Activities  Athletics  Registration for 8 th Grade Required classes Elective classes Tips for building balanced schedule

Class Period Schedule (M – TH) TIME BEAR Enrichment7:45 – 8:30BEAR Enrichment Period 18:37 – 10:16Period 4 Period 21 st Lunch 10:48 – 11:18 2 nd Lunch 11:25 – 11:55 3 rd Lunch 12:00 – 12:30 Period 5 Period 312:37 – 2:15Period 6 2:20 – 3:20 After school Homework Centers and Clubs Tues. – Thurs. (Activity buses on these days)

Class Period Schedule Friday (early release) TIME BEAR Enrichment7:45 – 8:15BEAR Enrichment Period 18:20 – 9:35Period 4 Period 29:40 – 10:55 Period 5 Period 311:00 – 12:45 1 st Lunch 11:05 – 11:35 2 nd Lunch 11:40 – 12:10 3 rd Lunch 12:15 – 12:45 Period 6

RoboticsHistory Anime DramaNeedlework and Crafts Math ClubLeadership Green Team Elementary Mentoring Video Game Ski Be The Change Mountain Bike Speech & Debate Military Veterans Robotics GSACreative Writing

1 st Season2 nd Season3 rd Season4 th Season Girls’ VolleyballDance (8 th /9 th )WrestlingTrack & Field FootballBoys’ BasketballGirls’ BasketballGirls’ Fastpitch Boys’ Baseball

TAHOMA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 8 TH GRADE COURSE SELECTIONS Required Courses All year long classes Language Arts English 8 Fundamental English 8** US History & Government Pre AP US History/ Pacific NW History* Science Inquiry Science Inquiry Science I-II Earth Science Lab* Mathematics Math Fundamentals 8** Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry Physical Education All students take 2 semesters of PE to equal one year of physical education. Electives

Sample Course Description INQUIRY SCIENCE Grade 8 Required: Full Year Homework Hours Per Week: 1 ½ hrs. This year long course will give students the background and skills they need to become knowledgeable, science literate citizens. Students will be engaged in inquiry driven learning processes that promote understanding of key concepts and connections among Life, Physical and Earth Sciences. The focus will be on the many different forms of energy and how those energies move though the various systems in Nature. Students will work independently, but also in group learning situations. Enrollment in this course is required of all eight grade students. INQUIRY SCIENCE I-II EARTH SCIENCE LAB Grade 8-9 Required: Full Year Homework Hours Per Week: 2 Prerequisite: 3.7 or higher cumulative 7 th grade G.P. A. and have successfully completed Math 3 (Pre-Algebra). For all requesting students, math & science achievement scores will be reviewed to make final placement decisions. This year long course will give students the background and skills they need to become knowledgeable, science literate citizens. This is the first in a two year plan which prepares student for state testing. Students will be engaged in inquiry driven processes that allow them to see connections among Biology, Earth Science and the Physical Sciences. Note: This a high school level course taken for high school credit. Eighth grade students will be in classes with 9 th grade students. The course is intended for honors level students who are interested in an accelerated science track in high school.

GradeEnglishScienceSocial StudiesWorld Lang. 8 English 8Inquiry Science 8 Inquiry Science I/II US History Pre AP US History/ PNW Spanish I/II 9 English 9 Pre-AP Lit I/II Inquiry Science I/II Inquiry Science III/IV Pac. NW History AP Human Geography Spanish I/II Spanish III/IV French I/II 10 English 10 English 10 Workshop Pre AP Lit III/IV Inquiry Science III/IV Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP European History **Social Studies electives but no requirement at 10 th grade. Spanish I/II Spanish III/IV Spanish V/VI College Spanish French I/II French III/IV ASL I/II 11 American Expressions AP English Literature & Composition Chemistry Physics AP Physics College Geology AP Biology American Studies Basic Int. Learning AP US History Spanish I/II thru Adv. College Spanish French I/II thru College ASL I/II & III/IV 12 Variety of English offerings including AP level classes. Seniors choose their English courses. Chemistry Physics AP Physics College Geology AP Biology Am. Pol./Global ISS (Basic & AP offerings) AP US Gov/Politics We the People –AP Spanish I/II through Adv. College Spanish College French ASL I/II thru V/VI

To Accelerate or Not? Things to Consider Self-discipline related to work completion, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple homework tasks. Balance. Does a schedule with accelerated classes still allow time for important extracurricular activities? There are a number of opportunities at the secondary level to enter into advanced learning opportunities. Two year commitment. Review and think about 9 th grade demands also: AP Human Geography; 2 nd year Spanish; 10 th grade Science THS Course Catalog

In the table below record the average number of hours you spend in each activity each week. Try to be realistic. Use the blank lines to add activities not listed. Record the courses you plan to take next year, then record the estimated number of hours of weekly homework. See the course description for the estimated hours of weekly homework for each class. Activities Estimated Hours/Week Class 1 st semester Estimated hours homework/week 2 nd semester Estimated hours homework/week School32.5 Homework * Family Activities Working out (exercise) Self-care Sports Clubs/Activities Paid jobs Volunteer work Household chores Errands Friends/Social life ChurchTotal Hours Homework Sleep (8 hrs/night)56.0 Total Hours MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday There are 168 hours in a week. If your total is more than 168 hours, what are you willing to give up? Discuss this with your parents and friends, and plan wisely.  Schedule Planning for the School Year – page 3

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Online registration opens March 16 th & closes March 27 th Registration Forms due:  CRMS Go Time/ TMS Homeroom teacher by March 27 th Applications Due w/ Registration Forms March 27th  Accelerated Course(s)  Yearbook  Staff Assistant

Registration Help Counselors are available by phone, or appointment to answer your registration questions. Please ask us!! – Betty Bernstein Last names A – Gi – Lori LewisLast namesGL - M – Naomi WhylieLast namesN– Z On-Line Registration (Skyward Family Access) Opens March 16 th and Closes March 27 th.