PHYSICAL SCIENCEMiddle and High School Course

Physical Science General Pacing

Physics Concepts, Semester 1Chemistry Concepts, Semester 2Milestones in AprilThe Chemistry content that is unique to the

high school standards will be instructed at or during the Milestones time for preparation for the EOC in May.

EOC in May

Physical Science for HS Credit

The District is excited to inform you that all Forsyth County Middle Schools are providing the opportunity for eighth grade students to earn high school credit in physical science this year. As a part of the District’s mission to prepare and inspire all students to contribute and excel, we expect this course to provide multiple benefits to our students as they enter high school next year.

Physical Science Key Points

Standards for 8th grade physical science as well as high school physical science can be reviewed at www.georgiastandards.org.

Students will take the Milestones for eighth grade physical science in April.

Students will take the End of Course test (EOC) for physical science in May.

The EOC score is recorded as 20% of the course average.

Students must pass the course with a 70 or above to earn high school credit.

Physical Science Key Points

Grades for successfully completed high school courses will be posted as a “P” for passing on the high school transcript. (See page 17 in the High School Course Digest.)

Units of credit awarded with a grade of “P” are not included in high school grade point average (GPA) and will not receive quality points.

Students must earn credit in physical science or physics to graduate from high school.

8th Grade MathematicsMr. Biccum, Mrs. Reid, Mr. Cummo, Ms. Frere & Mrs. Mitchell

Topics of Study: Transformations & Angle

Measurement Exponents Scientific Notation Geometric Applications of Exponents Linear Functions, Models, & Tables Systems of Equations

All content materials and lesson plans are available on ItsLearning.

Recovery:Recovery is available for students who do not master standards on each unit test. Students who are eligible must complete any necessary recovery work and attend a reteaching/redelivery session in order to retake the test. Retakes are capped at 90%.

Students should expect math homework almost every night.

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS•Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Loftus, Mrs. Herdina, Mrs. Mitchell, and Mrs. Paul•Language Arts has a heavy focus in three major areas:

•Reading comprehension •Vocabulary acquisition and knowledge•Writing

•For our writing standard, students will be expected to write both extended and constructed responses for Argumentative Writing, Informational Writing, and Response to Literature•We are utilizing the R.A.C.E strategy in all content areas. This means students are expected to restate the question, answer the question, cite textual evidence, and explain their textual evidence. •Mrs. Loftus and Mrs. Herdina will be hosting Writer’s Workshop for any student who wants additional assistance on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

•This spring, students will be participating in a full novel study of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”•We will send home a letter as second semester approaches with information on how to purchase the novel through the school.

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

8th Grade GA StudiesMr. Bottoms, Mr. Brock, Mr. Ditty, Ms. Frere & Mrs. Paul

Topics of Study:Georgia HistoryGeorgia GeographyGeorgia GovernmentGeorgia Economics Systems of Equations

All content materials and lesson plans are available on ItsLearning.

Recovery:Recovery is available for students who do not master standards on each unit test. Students who are eligible must complete any necessary recovery work and attend a reteaching/redelivery session in order to retake the test. Retakes are capped at 90%.

SPANISH 1High School Credit course

Jennifer WhartonRevolution Halljwharton@forsyth.k12.ga.usExt. 230

Erin HendryTransformation & Legacy Halls

ehendry@forsyth.k12.ga.usExt. 364

Units of StudySelf & School

Family & FriendsGeography & Travel

Food & MealsSports & Hobbies

Clothing & Shopping*Various cultural

topics*