8th Grade Registration2018-2019

Northeast Middle School

Trimesters to Semesters & Course Changes

• Many changes have occurred because middle schools will be aligned with high schools next year on a semester system instead of trimesters.

• Changes to course offerings have “unlocked” many year-long classes and allowed for personalization and choice.

Major Changes

7th Grade

• Full year electives with some classes on rotations.

8th Grade

• Some classes are

offered in semesters

with the option to take

them for a full year.

• Music and World

Language classes are

full-year courses.

8th Grade Typical Courses

1. ELA Reading (block)

2. ELA Writing (block)

3. Integrated Science or Challenge Science

4. Social Studies - U.S. History

5. Mathematics

6. Health/P.E.*

7. Elective

8. Elective

*Gifted (Mosaics) alternates A/B days with Health/P.E.

Challenge Science

ALL students will have the opportunity to contract into challenge science.

* Applications are on the back of your registration form

•Accelerated Pace •Higher Level Math Skills•Enriched Reading•Challenge Projects (Science Fair)

Math Curriculum/CoursesOption 26th Grade: Math 6

7th Grade: Math 7/8

8th Grade: Algebra 1

Option 16th Grade: Math 6

7th Grade: Math 7

8th Grade: Math 8

Option 36th Grade: Math 6/7

7th Grade: Math 8

8th Grade: Algebra 1

Music Electives - Full Year Courses*Concert Band

*Concert OrchestraConcert Choir

*Prerequisite: Instructor Signature and Approval REQUIRED

Attendance at all performances is required

Band and Orchestra: Home instrument required for daily practice

Possible Career Path: Arts and Communication

• Students will study a variety of two-dimensional projects– Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, etc.

• Students will study a variety of three- dimensional projects– Textiles, fibers, ceramics, etc.

Possible Career Path: Arts and Communication

Visual Arts Focus

Theatre Production: The Play’s the ThingPrerequisite: NONE

Let’s put on a show!Choose to act or work behind the scenes in

design or construction, lights or sound, or stage management.

All work leads to a final production for an invited audience.

Possible Career Path: Arts and Communication Human Services

Family and Consumer Sciences ExplorationPrerequisite: NONE

• This class explores topics such as:– Decision-making, Human Relations, Money and

Resource Management, Food Preparation, Child Development, Sewing, etc.

Possible Career Path: Human Services Business Management

Engineering ChallengersPrerequisite: NONE

Compete against your classmates in the world of engineering, designing and robotics while challenging your problem solving skills and STEM knowledge! Are you up for the challenge?Students in this course will be able to use concepts of problem solving to challenge their skills and knowledge of engineering. Course content will revolve around the various engineering subjects of robotics, architecture, flight concepts with the use of drones and 3D designing. Various design and programming software will allow each student to construct and test robots, mechanisms, designs in green architecture, 3D design and printing all while using the design process and tools.

● In-Class Competitions & Challenges● District Wide Engineering

Competition Field Trip● Advanced Drone Training● Architectural Modeling● Robot Battle/Competition● 3D Design & Printing● Flight Simulator Training

Entrepreneurs-Innovators-App CreatorsPrerequisite: NONE

Learn advanced skills in entrepreneurship, business and marketing, video production, and programming in a hands-on manner. You will leave this course with the ability to think critically and creatively through coding electronic devices, creating mobile apps, leading others with an entrepreneurial spirit, gaining financial responsibility from the businesses you create and operate within your school, adding meaning to pictures and video using a blend of technology and storytelling content all while understanding the core value and benefits of teamwork. Some of the projects you’ll do:

1. Create a mobile app for your phone2. Make money running your own business3. Produce and edit a commercial for your

business4. Invent and code electronic devices

Possible Careers: Entrepreneur, Technology, Video Game Developer, Programmer, Corporate Industries

Video Production for Digital DevicesPrerequisite: NONE

Create projects that encompass techniques used in the fields of TV, Film, and Web based applications. You will work in cooperative learning teams to fulfill the jobs assignments of a production team by: writing and editing copy for teleprompters, creating and planning storyboards, directing, editing and filming scenes using a variety of cameras available to us, and serving as on air talent. Some of the projects you’ll do:

1. Create student broadcast news2. Develop short films and

documentaries while developing strong knowledge in film, editing, lighting and more.

Possible Careers: Filming, Television and Web Based Industries

World Languages - Full Year CoursesPrerequisite: successful completion of Level A

of the same language• Available courses include: French B, German B, Latin B & Spanish B• Upon successful completion of level B,

students will be ready to continue their language in Level 2 at the high school.Possible Career Path: Human Services, Government & Public

Administration, Business Management

Office/Library Assistant Prerequisite: Completed application form

and Teacher Recommendation

• Students will perform the following tasks:– Delivering messages, organizing files, books,

paperwork, creating packets, running errands

Possible Career Path: Human Services or Business Management

Registration Form - Part 1

Registration Form - Part 2

Registration Form - Part 3

French B068533

French B068533

108543 038643Engineering Challenge Multimedia Video Production

128503

Concert Choir

028543Visual Arts Focus

Registration Form - Part 4

*Look at Challenge Science contract on the back of your form

*You and a parent/guardian must sign this form to be enrolled in Challenge Science

Important Dates

Tuesday, January 16th Signed registration forms are due to your World History teacher

Tuesday, January 16th & Wednesday, January 17thMrs. Banks will come to your class to help you register

*You must have your Chromebook, a signed registration form

and know your IC username and password to register.

Other Important InformationYou must have the following listed on the final form:

● Your full name● Selected courses● Signature of Music teacher if selecting for 8th grade● Signature of World Languages teacher if selecting

for 8th grade● Parent/Guardian signature and YOUR signature.

● Parent/Guardian and YOUR signature on Challenge Science contract IF selecting that course.

ONLINE STUDENT REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS - 8th GradeOnline registration for the 2018-2019 school year is available via the Infinite Campus Portal from 7:30 AM on Monday, January 15 through 8:30 AM on Friday, January 26.STEP ONE: Log on to your Infinite Campus Portal Account - You may logon and register using either a student account or a parent account. You must know your username and password to log on. If you have forgotten your username and/or password or need them to be reset, please go to the Infinite Campus website.STEP TWO: Access the Course Search Screen – First click on the “Registration” link located on the left side of the window. Then click on the “Course Search” tab at the top of the window.STEP THREE: Select your Elective Courses – Your required classes (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Physical Education) will automatically be selected for you and will be listed on the left side of the window under the heading “Required Courses.” Please note any special placement classes will be made at a later date. You will ONLY need to choose your elective classes.Search for a course by typing the course number (located in the Registration Handbook) in the appropriate field. Then click the “Go” button.A. You could also search for a course by typing in the first few letters of the course name. Clicking the “Go” button will display all available courses.B. When you find the Elective course you want, select it by clicking on it. Then click the “Request this Course” button located at the bottom of the page. Please note that you may need to scroll down in order to see this button.C. The course name should now appear on the left side of the window under the heading “Requested Courses.”D. If you want to remove a course that you selected, you can do so. Begin by clicking on the course name under the “Requested Courses” heading. Then click on the “Drop This Request” button. The course name should disappear from the “Requested Courses” section.STEP FOUR: Select your Alternate Course Choice -- To select your alternate course you will follow the same procedure outlined in Step Three, except that you will click the “Request as an Alternate” button, instead of the “Request this Course” button referred to in Step 3(B).

STEP FIVE: Submit your Signed Registration Form to your World History Teacher - Include your signed Challenge Science contract, if applicable

Your course preferences are a first step in developing a school-wide schedule. Please be aware that it may be difficult to honor the requests of students who submit their Registration Forms after the due date.