1. Timberline Middle School

2. Timberline Middle School Future 8th Graders

3. Welcome Timberwolves!

4. Meet your Principle Mrs. Heidi Paul Timberline Middle School 2019-2020
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5. Meet Your Counselors at Timberline 2019-2020 Mrs. Coons Mr. Doyle
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6. Our agenda for the day: Commitment to Culture Role of Counselors Typical day at Timberline Course offerings Registration Process Questions

8. 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

9. 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

10. Sample 8th grade Schedule

11. Sample of 8th grade Schedule with Music

12. 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

13. 2019-2020 Timberline Course Catalogue

14. 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)
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15. 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

16. Full Year Electives
Spanish
Band
Choir
Orchestra

17. 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

18. 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

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

22. 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
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23. Questions???
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