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Page 1: Course Selection Rising 8 th Grade. Grade 8 - Program of Studies Required Classes English 8 – Grade level, Honors Mathematics Mathematics 8 Algebra 1

Course Selection

Rising 8th

Grade

Page 2: Course Selection Rising 8 th Grade. Grade 8 - Program of Studies Required Classes English 8 – Grade level, Honors Mathematics Mathematics 8 Algebra 1

Grade 8 - Program of StudiesRequired Classes

English 8 – Grade level, HonorsMathematics

Mathematics 8Algebra 1 – High School Credit

Geometry – High School Credit

Physical Science - Grade level, HonorsCivics and Economics – Grade level,

HonorsHealth and Physical EducationResource 8 or Spectrum 8Two Elective Courses

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Elective Courses

Band 8 - (1)Chorus 8 - (1)Strings 8 - (1)Guitar 1 and 2- (1)Technology Education 8 - (1) or (.5)FACS 8 - (1) or (.5)Art 8 - (1) or (.5)Keyboarding 8 -(.5)

Reading Strategies Workshop (1) (1) – Full Year (.5) – One Semester

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8th grade FACS – Teen Living

In 8th grade FACS we study 20 life skills units. It is offered as an elective for full year or a semester. Highlights include:

Cooking – Preparing healthy meals as we make breakfast, lunch, and dinner labsResearch food cultures to design, prepare, and participate in the HP Heritage NightLearn about the principle of baking and enjoy quick bread and dough kitchen labs

Sewing – make a pair of shorts from a pattern using the sewing machine

Citizenship – design and execute a school-wide volunteer activity

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World Languages and CulturesSpanish 1,2

Spanish for Fluent Speakers 1,2

French 1,2

German 1,2

Latin 1,2

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ConsiderationsHard workingDedicatedOrganizedGreat study habits

Grade 7 Grade8 Grade 9 Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

World Lang. & Cultures

1

World Lang. & Cultures

21

World Lang. & Cultures

32

World Lang. & Cultures 4 honors

3

World Lang. & Cultures 5 honors

4 honors

World Lang. & Cultures

AP5 honors

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MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH SEQUENCE 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

MATH 6 MATH 7ALGEBRA I

MATH 8

ACCELERATED MATH 6/7

ALGEBRA I

MATH 8 ALGEBRA I

GEOMETRYRecommended

score on IAAT test taken in 5th grade

Recommendations: Math 7 SOL score consideration & teacher recommendation

Recommendations: Math 7 SOL score consideration& teacher recommendation

Recommendations: Strong background in Algebra I (B or higher) & teacher recommendation

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Math 8

• Builds on foundation of Math 7 (Pre- Algebra) from 7th Grade•Provides greater understanding of Pre-Algebra concepts•Provides a much stronger foundation for success in Algebra I•Students take Math 8 SOL•Students progress into Algebra I

Algebra I

• Much faster pace than Math 8• Requires more independent work on the part of the student•Requires more homework than Math 8• Requires very strong knowledge of Math 7 (Pre-Algebra skills)• Students take Algebra I SOL •Passing Algebra 1 SOL fulfills a verified credit required for graduation•This is a high school level course. The grade in Algebra I will begin the student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) and appear on their high school transcript.

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Selecting Classes through NavianceStep 1 -Go to the Web site http://connection.naviance.com/harperpark

Step 2 – Username & Password = Student ID

Step 3 – Click “About Me”Step 4 - Rising 8th Grade Course

RequestsStep 5 - Review with Mrs. BurnettStep 6 - Save & I Am FinishedStep 7 - Click “Survey History”Step 8 - Print Course Requests

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Thomas Jefferson High School Science & Technology

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Loudoun County Academy of Science

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The mission of the Academy of Science (AOS) is to provide an academic environment where students are encouraged to develop creative scientific endeavors of their own design, while having the opportunity to pursue a rich, well-rounded high school

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Before You ApplyEnrollment in Algebra, Geometry or Algebra 2 and Trig.

during the 8th grade.

Accepted students who have not taken Geometry must complete Geometry either during summer school or from an online course.

In addition it will be important to review your High School Plan of Studies with your current guidance counselor in order to develop an effective plan for completion of your academic and elective diploma requirements.Fine Arts/Career and Technical Education ElectiveEconomics and Personal Finance Elective World Languages

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Academy of Science - Timeline

May - Information Session at Dominion High School

August - Part I Applications available on AOS website.

September -General Info session

-Open House

September - Deadline to submit Part 1 of AOS application and registration for PSAT.

Saturday, October - PSAT Test and Writing Prompt at Dominion High School for all AOS Applicants

December - Deadline to submit AOS applications

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Evaluation of Applications

Successful Completion of Algebra I: Current eighth grade students must successfully complete Algebra I with a grade of B (or better) before the end of the current school year. Successful applicants who have not taken Geometry will need to take it during summer school.

Teacher Recommendations: Students will be required to request two recommendations. One from their 8th grade science teacher, and one from their 8th grade math teacher.

Middle School Transcript

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Cont.

PSAT Score Report

Writing Sample: Students will be asked to complete one writing sample on the same date as the PSAT testing.

Responses to Application Questions: There are several short response questions in this application packet. Please answer them concisely and completely. Please limit your responses to the space provided. No attachments will be accepted.

Interview: An interview may be requested by the AOS as part of the selection process.