1. 7/8 th Grade Registration Meeting 2015/2016 Mr. Osborne, Principal Mr. Purpura, Assistant Principal Mrs. Boyer, 7/8 grade Counselor

2. Student Courses English History Science Math Physical Education Elective

3. Math Placement 7 th Grade CC Math 7 CC Math 7A (accelerated) Placement is based on the following; – Course grades – Teacher recommendation – CAASPP Math test scores – Benchmark exams – Homework/Study habits

4. Math Placement 8 th Grade CC Math 8 Integrated 1 Honors Advanced Integrated 1 Placement is based on the following: – Course grade – Teacher recommendation – CAASPP Math testing results. – Benchmark exams – Homework/Study habits

5. All-Year Electives 7th Grade Art Spartan Singers/Golden Notes Band Orchestra Yearbook 8th Grade Spartan Singers/Golden Notes Band Orchestra Yearbook Spanish I (Zero Period) Teacher Assistant Library Aide Current Events STEAM Life Skills *Sandburg also offers AVID for both 7 th and 8 th grade students. The selection process for these classes have already been completed.

6. Pre-Advanced English 8 and History 8 Pre-AP courses are highly recommended for honors students planning on attending a four-year college or university. (acceptance required) More rigorous curriculum. Use of primary source documents. See course description for more information.

7. Zero Period Courses (7:30-8:25) Spanish 1: This is a high school equivalent course taught by a high school Spanish teacher. Due to the demand for this class, if you are accepted into the class, it is a one year commitment without the option to drop. Zero Period P.E.: Students in our music and AVID programs have priority. Taking this course will allow students to have two electives during the regular school day (8:30-2:30). – For example, an AVID student can have AVID and play in the band if they take zero period P.E.

10. Registration Process Current 6/7 grade registration forms due to homeroom teacher on Monday, April 20. Schedule Pick-Up Day: Thursday, August 6 First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12

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