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Principal's Coffee February 11, 2014
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Looking ahead to next year... What courses can my student take?
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The number of classes that students may take does not change next year.... 6th/7th graders must take: math, LA, Social Studies, Science, and PE. They must take one LA elective and one other elective. 8th graders must take: math, LA, SS, and Science. They must take three other electives - one of them could be a LA elective, but that is not mandatory. Athletics is an elective in 8th grade.
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Current LA Structure 6th-7th graders take two daily periods of LA daily 8th graders take one daily period of LA daily Discoveries courses for GT students are three periods per day for 6th-7th graders and two periods for 8th graders (LA & SS) Struggling students are supported either in a reading class for 8th grade only or during Wolf Time
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Purpose: To continue to provide well-designed, focused LA instruction while providing students choices in their literacy learning. Key point: There will be NO reduction in the number of minutes Consistency of program structures
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Description of LA Electives - single period 1. Future Problem Solvers - Community Problem Solvers grades 6 & 7 Full Year Very rigorous coursework, projects, and competitions
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2. Future Problem Solvers - Global Issues grades 6, 7 & 8 Full Year Very rigorous coursework, projects, and competitions
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3. AVID Grades 6, 7 & 8 Full year Acceptance into AVID is based on an application and interview process. WICOR curriculum Build college readiness skills
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4. GT Independent Study Half year - can be chosen for both semesters Open-ended Required elements will be research, reading, and writing Culminating project will be a presentation
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5. Creative Writing Grades 6, 7 & 8 Half year Designed to inspire and improve the writing of aspiring writers A variety of compositions
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6. Young Adult Literature Grades 6, 7 & 8 Half year Read, discuss, and reflect on numerous books and articles in a wide variety of genres A variety of composition
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7. Media and Technology Literacy Grades 6, 7 & 8 Half year Students will use digital tools to study, evaluate, and create multi- media projects around literacy topics. Analyze web based content
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8. Literacy Achievement Grades 6, 7 & 8 Full year Targeted intervention Small class sizes
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9. English Acquisition Grades 6, 7 & 8 Full year Students new to the English language English reading, writing, & speaking
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In addition to the new LA electives, there are other new elective courses offered for 8th graders: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Principles of Art, Audio Video Technology, and Communications
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House Bill 5 Endorsements STEM Business and Industry Public Services Arts and Humanities Multidisciplinary
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