Student Information Course Selection April 26, 2013

7 th & 8th Grade Course Selection Materials Course Selection Card Curriculum Guide ◦ Access Via (  Articulation Documents Survival Guide Summer Reading List ◦ Must read two books ◦ Must complete the book review for each book to submit to Language Arts Teacher School Supply List Sports Form (Optional)- Notarized and Copy of Insurance Card

7 th Grade Course Selection Materials Course Selection Card  REQUIRED COURSE (Left side of card) MATH (Course 2, Adv. Course 2 -Pre-Algebra 7)-FCAT TEST (April 2014) (GEM Algebra I Honors)-EOC TEST (May 2014) Language Arts 2(Advanced or Regular) Life Science (Advanced required application) CIVICS –EOC TEST 30% Reading 7(Level 3) or Intensive 7 (Level 1 or 2)-NO ELECTIVE NOTE: Advanced Course Waiver on the back of card if space is available. DO NOT TOUCH- TEACHERS WILL PLACE BASED ON ACADEMIC AND FCAT PERFORMANCE

7 th ELECTIVES (Up to 2)  Selection of up to 2 Elective Choices (Order of Preference)-LIST 4 Choices in the event of conflicts)  Band I, II or III (Must sign PE Waiver and Teacher Approval Level II and III)  Wheel PE (18 wks) & one of the following: Art, Computers, Aerobics, or Law  Competitive Physical Education Annual -Coach Hurst Must Sign  Drama (Annual)-PE WAIVER  Journalism (Yearbook, TV Production or Newspaper)-(PE WAIVER) Must Apply and Receive Signature of Mr. Markowitz (Room 208)  Spanish I (PE Waiver)-Level 3 or higher in Reading  Peer Counseling (PE Waiver)-Must have Ms. Bear Approval and Signature

8 th Grade Course Selection Materials Course Selection Card  Required Courses Math (Course 3, Adv. PreAlgebra,)-FCAT TEST (April 2014) GEM Algebra I Honors or GEM Geometry Honors- EOC Testing May 2014 Language Arts 3(Advanced or Regular)-FCAT WRITING TEST (February 2014) Physical Science (Advanced required application)-FCAT TEST (April 2014) U.S. History and Career Education (Promotion Requirement) Reading 8(Level 3) or Intensive Level 1 or 2 (NO Elective) NOTE: Advanced Course Waiver on the back of card if space is available.

8 th ELECTIVES (Up to 2)  Selection of up to 2 Elective Choices  (Order of Preference)  Band II or III (Must sign PE Waiver and Teacher Approval Level II and III)  Wheel PE (18 wks) & one of the following: Art, Computers, Aerobics, or Law  Competitive Physical Education Annual -Coach Hurst Must Sign  Drama (Annual)-PE Waiver  Journalism (Yearbook, TV Production or Newspaper) -(PE WAIVER) Must Apply and Receive Signature of Mr. Markowitz (Room 208)  Spanish I or II(PE Waiver)-Level 3 or higher in Reading  Ms. Alfaro must approve and Sign for Spanish II)  Peer Counseling (PE Waiver)-Must have Ms. Bear Approval and Signature

Deadline for Required Materials Due Thursday, May 2, 2013 to 1 st Period (HR) Teacher Cards Submitted Late or Incorrect will be placed at bottom and not be considered for priority electives.  Course Selection Card  Signed by parent and student  PE Waiver if taking Band I  Signed Academic Waiver if requesting Adv. Class(es)-Only if space permits will waivers be granted.  Teacher Signatures for Specialized Electives-NO SIGNATURE, NO ELECTIVE  Sports Form (Optional)-Signed, Notarized with a copy of Medical Insurance Card

SUMMER 2013  Summer Reading Requirement  Two(2) Books (From a selection of 6)  2 Book Reviews Due to Language Arts Teacher on Monday, August 19, 2013 (First Day of School-Graded)  List and forms available on the Central Site  Bring basic supplies on first day of school (i.e., paper, pencils, pens, folder, backpack and homeroom & math teacher donations)

Student Support Services Jill Bear, Guidance Director

Reasons to see the Counselor: Academic Help/Promotion Academic Help/Promotion Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Conflict Mediation Conflict Mediation Being bullied Being bullied To help with Connections To help with Connections Want to talk to a Peer Counselor Want to talk to a Peer Counselor Students may fill out a request to see the counselor or parents may contact the guidance secretary for an appointment or simply send an to Students may fill out a request to see the counselor or parents may contact the guidance secretary for an appointment or simply send an to

What do I need to do to get promoted to the high school? Students must successfully pass: 3 years of Math 3 years of Social Studies 3 years of Language Arts 3 years of Science Successfully complete career component Completion of civics class/exam

How Do I Pass a Class? In order to pass a class, students need to acquire 4 points in that subject over the course of the year. A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point F = 0 points Students must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in order to go to the next grade. THE SCHOOL’S PRINCIPAL RESERVES THE FINAL SAY FOR ALL STUDENT PROMOTIONS.

Grading Scale A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = 0 – 59 0’s SINK YOUR GRADE!!!!

How Do I Get Promoted to the Next Grade?? Students must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in order to go to the next grade. If student fails one or two core classes, student may go to the next grade, but must make up those classes before being promoted to the high school (Course Recovery). If student fails any three classes, student is RETAINED.

COMPETITIVE SPORTS Boys and Girls are eligible for all sports Soccer (FALL) Basketball (WINTER) Track (SPRING) Cheerleading (ANNUAL) Dance Team (ANNUAL)

Dance & Cheerleading Dance & Cheerleading Ms. Latrice Hubert, Ms. Maria Alfaro & Brianna Brooks Coaches

TRYOUTS DANCE TEAM 3:30pm-5:45pm Clinics May 13 & 14 Tryouts May 15, 2013 Cheerleading TEAM 3:30-5:45pm Clinics May 6, 8, & 9 Tryouts May 10, 2013 MUST HAVE ALL FORMS TO TRYOUT!! Failure to be picked up on time may result in your not being selected

SUMMER th Grade Orientation Camp Thursday, August 8, :00am-12:00pm Central Campus Cafeteria (Students Only) STUDENT LEADER VOLUNTEERS SEE MS. MABEL TO SIGN-UP!! Class Rotation Simulation with Teachers, Scavenger Hunt Campus Orientation, Raffles, Pizza Lunch and Fun with Friends Student ID’s (Complimentary) will be provided the 2 nd week of school NOTE: Replacements-ID’s $5.00/Lanyards $3.00

FIRST DAY Monday, August 19, 2013