Hilliard City Schools Middle School Scheduling. Welcome Class of 2019!

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1 Welcome Class of 2019!

2 Key Points: Hilliard City Schools 8 th Grade students will have 4 CORE CLASSES (including: Math, Science, Language Arts & Social Studies) and 3 elective periods. Elective periods allow students to take courses of interest or to get needed intervention/academic support opportunities Be sure to refer to the Middle School Program of Studies course descriptions for a detailed explanation of all the classes along with their required prerequisites. 8th Grade Sample Schedule Period 1 Language Arts 8 Period 2 Math 8 Period 3 Science 8 Period 4 Social Studies 8 Period 5 Intro to Writer s Craft / 2D Art Period 6 Design & Robotics / Media Explorations Period 7 Spanish 1

3 Scheduling FOUR CORE CONTENT AREAS All Students will be placed into one course from each of the core content areas. Language Arts Literacy Explorations 8 (2 Periods) Language Arts 8 Advanced Language Arts 8 Honors English 9 Mathematics Math 8 Algebra 1 Geometry Science Science 8 Honors Science 9 Social Studies Social Studies 8 Creating America

4 Academic Course Placement Criteria Academic course placement criteria will be posted via the HCSD website on Monday, April 7 th. Students will be automatically placed in the qualifying academic courses according to the criteria guidelines set by the district Course Appeal Information Students wishing to appeal the district course placement must complete the Course Appeal Form that will be available on the district website. Please refer to the Appeal Guidelines as outlined on the website beginning March 12 th when considering an appeal and/or completing the Appeal Form. All appeals should be submitted to the Director of Secondary Education. The Director of Secondary Education may contact the parent/guardian on the nature of the request.

5 8 th Grade Elective Courses Business ICT 21 (On-Line) Language Arts Intro to Writer s Craft Intro to Journalism Family & Consumer Sciences Personal Decisions World Language French 1 German 1 Spanish 1 Chinese 1 Media Explorations Media Explorations Fine Arts Two-Dimensional Art Three-Dimensional Art Advanced Art (2D or 3D) Music Alive Choir 8 Advanced Choir 8 Cadet Band Concert Band Symphonic Band Advanced Symphonic Band Cadet Orchestra Concert Orchestra Advanced Concert Orchestra

6 8 th Grade Elective Courses Pre-Engineering Design & Robotics Magic of Electrons Wellness Adv. Physical Education Fitness Innovative Learning Center Project Global Project Rock Project EDU Project INC Social Studies Hail to the Chief History of Rock & Roll as a Social Movement

7 Intervention A number of intervention opportunities will be available for students based on OAA data, SMI/SRI Scores, and/or teacher recommendation. Some of these intervention options may include: Math Extensions Math 180 Reading / LA Extensions Literacy Explorations (LEAP 8) Please note, these interventions are not typically scheduled by students/parents, rather, they are selected for students based on the academic need. Students may be placed in/removed from the Extensions courses throughout the year based on their current academic progress and need.

8 8 th Grade Courses Earning High School Credit Students can earn high school credit for the following courses taken in middle school. Honors English 9 Personal Decisions Algebra 1 Advanced Art Geometry Advanced Physical Education Honors Science 9 Advanced Symphonic Band Creating America (Social Studies) Advanced Choir 8 All World Languages Advanced Concert Orchestra ICT 21 (On-Line) Project Global (ILC) According to adopted HCSD Board Policy, grades earned in a high school course taken in middle school will appear on the student s final high school transcript; however, the grade will not be calculated into the student s high school grade point average..

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11 Chinese 1 and Honors English 9 Two Full Year courses Earns 2 High School Credits: (1) elective credit & (1) English credit Enrolled students spend 2 periods of their day at the ILC Enrollment is limited and will result in a lottery if course capacity is exceeded

12 Academy INC and Information & Communication Technology (ICT21) (On-line) Students attend the ILC for a 2 period block for one semester It is an Introductory course for students interested in a business pathway. This semester course earns.5 elective HS credit Enrollment is limited and will result in a lottery if capacity is exceeded

13 Academy EDU and Personal Decisions (On-line) Students attend the ILC for a 2 period block for one semester This course that earns.5 elective HS credits This is an Introductory course for students who may be interested in the high school Teacher Academy Program or the teaching profession Enrollment is limited and will result in a lottery if capacity is exceeded

14 Project Rock and Media Explorations Students attend the ILC for a 2 period block for one semester This is an introductory course for students who maybe interested in the Academy VIBE Program in high school or want to learn more about the music industry. Students need to have singing experience and/or experience with a musical instrument such as a guitar, drums, piano, etc. Students interested will also need to complete a multi-step application process. Enrollment is limited and will result in a lottery if capacity is exceeded

15 To select 8 th grade elec ves for next year: 1. Parents or students can log on to Home Access Center between March 12 th & March 17th 2. Select enough elec ves to fill up three periods. Pick your top choices. 3. Click Save and you are done it s that easy!

16 Tell us which elec ves are most important to you: Due fluctua ng student demand or individual conflicts with academic/required courses, selec ng elec ves in Home Access Center doesn t always guarantee student placement into those courses. We try our best to make sure every student gets at least a few of their top elec ve choices. So tell us which classes you want the most!

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