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Parent Meeting
March 16, 2021
*PTA *Welcome to the Transition Year! *8th Grade Required Classes/Electives *Course Request Sheet & Google Form *StudentConnect *Athletics *Questions
Meeting Agenda
hjhpta.org [email protected]
Meetings 7pm 4th Thursday (This month’s meeting is 3/18 - please join us!)
OPEN Executive Board Positions 2021-2022: • VP Fundraising • Secretary • Parliamentarian
* 8th grade is a significant year of transformation and transition—physically, socially, and academically
* Students should focus on working independently, improving quality of work and meeting deadlines
* Responsibility for problem-solving and self- advocacy transfers from parent to student
Transition Year
*Good study habits created now increase confidence and overall success
*Colleges will ask about math and language levels taken in 8th grade
* Your child still needs your help navigating social pressures and developmental obstacles
* Be curious and pay attention to: * friends, online interactions and texting
(Discord) * Canvas Observer – try to find balance
between checking grades and offering support & guidance
Navigating 8th Grade
Course Planning for 8th Grade
*All 7th graders received this CRS as well as the Junior High Catalog as an attachment through their Canvas email last week
*5 required classes
8th Grade Course Request Sheet
(There are links here to the Google Form and StudentConnect as well as instructions on how to enter courses)
The back of the CRS is important too!
SAMPLE SCHEDULES with ELECTIVE OPTIONS: 7-period day with 2 year-long
electives:
-English 8
-PE 8
-Yearbook (Year)
-Foods (semester)
-Art/Ceramics (semester)
*Check for completion of necessary information: •Rank 6 elective courses (#1-6) from
all electives on right side of form •This sheet will not be turned in - for
your reference only as you go to next step
Completing the Course Request Sheet
Course Request Sheet Google Form
Students were provided with a link to this form during their class presentation. It is also available on our Counseling page of our website under 8th grade resources, and is on the back of the Course Request Sheet
* Students must enter course selections on the Course Request Sheet Google Form and in StudentConnect anytime from now until Wednesday, March 31st at midnight
* Classes must add up to 7 periods—or use “Free 1st” or “Free 7th” for a 6-period day
* More Instructions are on the back of the Course Request Sheet and within the Google Form
Important Dates & More
Common Core Math 2
Common Core Math 3
(OR)
Note: Colleges consider Integrated Math 3 to be the “College and Career Ready” Course, while Integrated Math 1 is the DJUSD High School Graduation Requirement
Eighth Grade Core Works
Tom Sawyer The Giver
Speaking & Listening • Memorizing Poems • Scenes & Skits
• Debate & Moot Court
DEPARTMENT
Revolutionary War U.S. Constitution The Early Republic
Second Semester Topics
SCIENCE 8
science. Topics include:
•Earth’s Resources •Chemistry •Waves and EM radiation •Forces and Interactions •Earth Moon Sun System
Holmes Junior High Physical Education Department
Thomas Gojkovich
Mindy Dufresne
Tyler Smith-Brothers
Donny Nush
7th Grade Theme: Meeting Challenges and Making Decisions
8th Grade Theme: Working as a team through cooperation, communication and teamwork to solve problems. Students have established a level of belonging and are able to focus on a group or team goal. They are encouraged to work together, accept each others differences and focus on everyone's strengths to positively solve problems and accomplish goals.
9th Grade Theme: Developing skills for lifetime sports and learning about Personalized Fitness Programs for a Healthy Lifestyle.
Grade Level Themes used to meet CA Physical Education Standards
Unique to 8th Grade Progressive 7-9th Grade
Basketball Dance: 8th Square Dance
Lacrosse Intro to Volleyball Skills
Soccer Track & Field
8th Grade Units
ELECTIVE OPTIONS
ART/CERAMICS
LEARN ART CONCEPTS THROUGH THE PROCESSES OF BOTH FINE ARTS AND CERAMIC PROJECTS
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN, DRAWING, PAINTING AND SCULPTURE
YEARBOOK
PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTOSHOP, PAGE DESIGN, LAYOUT, TEAMWORK AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
A VARIETY OF PUBLICATIONS PROJECTS ALONG WITH CREATING THE ANNUAL YEARBOOK AS PART OF A TEAM.
Leadership
Help create posters for assemblies Run Mix-It-Up Games during special lunches Help with themed dress up days Run rallies
MULTIMEDIA
COMPUTER ART & GRAPHICS WEB PAGE & WEBSITE DESIGN VIDEO MAKING & EDITING
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING WITH ROBOTICS
VEX IQ ROBOTS – “COUSINS” TO THOSE USED BY CITRUS CIRCUITS
BASIC PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS USEFUL WITH ANY LANGUAGE
LOGIC AND ANALYTICAL THINKING
FOODS & NUTRITION
• COOKING SKILLS FOR LIFE • KITCHEN TOOLS AND SAFETY • PRACTICAL NUTRITION • BAKING • SEASONAL SPECIALTIES
Band and Orchestra
And now a few words about (and in) French:
Exploration of Colleges and Careers Strategies for Academic Success Note Taking Public Speaking Test Preparation Research Techniques
What are the Motivational Activities?
Guest Speakers Field Trips Team Building / Challenge Activities Philosophical Chairs and Socratic
Seminars
7th & 8th Grade Athletics @ Holmes
Intramurals are offered at lunch time for all grade levels. Students can request specific sports for tournaments or just check out equipment for their own games.
Winter Wrestling Basketball
Spring Soccer Track and Field
All students need to complete a physical prior to the season in which they want to participate. The information is found on our Holmes website under Athletic Participation Information
March 16, 2021
*PTA *Welcome to the Transition Year! *8th Grade Required Classes/Electives *Course Request Sheet & Google Form *StudentConnect *Athletics *Questions
Meeting Agenda
hjhpta.org [email protected]
Meetings 7pm 4th Thursday (This month’s meeting is 3/18 - please join us!)
OPEN Executive Board Positions 2021-2022: • VP Fundraising • Secretary • Parliamentarian
* 8th grade is a significant year of transformation and transition—physically, socially, and academically
* Students should focus on working independently, improving quality of work and meeting deadlines
* Responsibility for problem-solving and self- advocacy transfers from parent to student
Transition Year
*Good study habits created now increase confidence and overall success
*Colleges will ask about math and language levels taken in 8th grade
* Your child still needs your help navigating social pressures and developmental obstacles
* Be curious and pay attention to: * friends, online interactions and texting
(Discord) * Canvas Observer – try to find balance
between checking grades and offering support & guidance
Navigating 8th Grade
Course Planning for 8th Grade
*All 7th graders received this CRS as well as the Junior High Catalog as an attachment through their Canvas email last week
*5 required classes
8th Grade Course Request Sheet
(There are links here to the Google Form and StudentConnect as well as instructions on how to enter courses)
The back of the CRS is important too!
SAMPLE SCHEDULES with ELECTIVE OPTIONS: 7-period day with 2 year-long
electives:
-English 8
-PE 8
-Yearbook (Year)
-Foods (semester)
-Art/Ceramics (semester)
*Check for completion of necessary information: •Rank 6 elective courses (#1-6) from
all electives on right side of form •This sheet will not be turned in - for
your reference only as you go to next step
Completing the Course Request Sheet
Course Request Sheet Google Form
Students were provided with a link to this form during their class presentation. It is also available on our Counseling page of our website under 8th grade resources, and is on the back of the Course Request Sheet
* Students must enter course selections on the Course Request Sheet Google Form and in StudentConnect anytime from now until Wednesday, March 31st at midnight
* Classes must add up to 7 periods—or use “Free 1st” or “Free 7th” for a 6-period day
* More Instructions are on the back of the Course Request Sheet and within the Google Form
Important Dates & More
Common Core Math 2
Common Core Math 3
(OR)
Note: Colleges consider Integrated Math 3 to be the “College and Career Ready” Course, while Integrated Math 1 is the DJUSD High School Graduation Requirement
Eighth Grade Core Works
Tom Sawyer The Giver
Speaking & Listening • Memorizing Poems • Scenes & Skits
• Debate & Moot Court
DEPARTMENT
Revolutionary War U.S. Constitution The Early Republic
Second Semester Topics
SCIENCE 8
science. Topics include:
•Earth’s Resources •Chemistry •Waves and EM radiation •Forces and Interactions •Earth Moon Sun System
Holmes Junior High Physical Education Department
Thomas Gojkovich
Mindy Dufresne
Tyler Smith-Brothers
Donny Nush
7th Grade Theme: Meeting Challenges and Making Decisions
8th Grade Theme: Working as a team through cooperation, communication and teamwork to solve problems. Students have established a level of belonging and are able to focus on a group or team goal. They are encouraged to work together, accept each others differences and focus on everyone's strengths to positively solve problems and accomplish goals.
9th Grade Theme: Developing skills for lifetime sports and learning about Personalized Fitness Programs for a Healthy Lifestyle.
Grade Level Themes used to meet CA Physical Education Standards
Unique to 8th Grade Progressive 7-9th Grade
Basketball Dance: 8th Square Dance
Lacrosse Intro to Volleyball Skills
Soccer Track & Field
8th Grade Units
ELECTIVE OPTIONS
ART/CERAMICS
LEARN ART CONCEPTS THROUGH THE PROCESSES OF BOTH FINE ARTS AND CERAMIC PROJECTS
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN, DRAWING, PAINTING AND SCULPTURE
YEARBOOK
PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTOSHOP, PAGE DESIGN, LAYOUT, TEAMWORK AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
A VARIETY OF PUBLICATIONS PROJECTS ALONG WITH CREATING THE ANNUAL YEARBOOK AS PART OF A TEAM.
Leadership
Help create posters for assemblies Run Mix-It-Up Games during special lunches Help with themed dress up days Run rallies
MULTIMEDIA
COMPUTER ART & GRAPHICS WEB PAGE & WEBSITE DESIGN VIDEO MAKING & EDITING
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING WITH ROBOTICS
VEX IQ ROBOTS – “COUSINS” TO THOSE USED BY CITRUS CIRCUITS
BASIC PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS USEFUL WITH ANY LANGUAGE
LOGIC AND ANALYTICAL THINKING
FOODS & NUTRITION
• COOKING SKILLS FOR LIFE • KITCHEN TOOLS AND SAFETY • PRACTICAL NUTRITION • BAKING • SEASONAL SPECIALTIES
Band and Orchestra
And now a few words about (and in) French:
Exploration of Colleges and Careers Strategies for Academic Success Note Taking Public Speaking Test Preparation Research Techniques
What are the Motivational Activities?
Guest Speakers Field Trips Team Building / Challenge Activities Philosophical Chairs and Socratic
Seminars
7th & 8th Grade Athletics @ Holmes
Intramurals are offered at lunch time for all grade levels. Students can request specific sports for tournaments or just check out equipment for their own games.
Winter Wrestling Basketball
Spring Soccer Track and Field
All students need to complete a physical prior to the season in which they want to participate. The information is found on our Holmes website under Athletic Participation Information
