1. Eighth Grade Information Class of 2017

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. Language Arts Class Sequence
Freshman Level Options
Freshman English (Regular)
Freshman English (Honors)
Freshman English (English Reading)
Electives
Journalism
Public Speaking
Creative Writing

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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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.

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 8th grade Committee Update

16. Questions?