Morrilton Junior High School

8th Grade Course Catalog

For the 2016-2017 school year, Morrilton Junior High School is required by the State of

Arkansas’ Standards for Accreditation to offer the following classes:

Math

English

Science

Social Studies

Career Development and Technology

Physical Education and/or Health

Fine Arts

Morrilton Junior High School will have eight (8) periods of classes for 2015-2016. This

schedule allows us the flexibility needed to make sure that our students are achieving at

the highest levels..

Math: Math

Algebra I—depends on 7th

gr. ACT-Aspire Math scores and Pre-Algebra

grades and at the determination of the MJHS Math department

English: English

Pre-AP English—depends on 7th

gr. ACT-Aspire Literacy scores;

Summer reading required.

Science: A combination of Earth, physical, and life sciences Science Pre-AP Science—depends on 7

th gr. ACTAAP Science scores and at the

determination of the MJHS Science department.

Social Studies: A combination of geography, civics, American and World History

Career Development: ONE semester class—covers career exploration

Technology: Information & Communications Technology (ICT)—required class

Production class—students will participate in PUP FILES (newscast) and

work on school Webpage design. Application/Recommendation required.

Physical Education: Boys Physical Education

Girls Physical Education

OR

8th

grade Boys’ Athletics (football or basketball)*

8th

grade Girls’ Athletics (volleyball or basketball)*

*Students enrolled in athletics will be enrolled all year long. If a student desires

to play a sport, he/she must be enrolled in athletics. Athletics will continue with

off season practice.

**Students enrolled in athletics must have a current physical on file in the

SCCSD Athletic Department (located at MJHS) in order to practice/play.

Fine Arts: Music/Art—will be included in the Wheel (one 9-week period)

Art 1—all year class

Art 2—all year; for advanced Art students; teacher recommend. required

Choir—all year

8th

grade Band—all year

8th

grade JAZZ Band

Other Electives:

Family CSI (Consumer Science Investigation)— one semester course

focusing on introductory levels of personal relationships, home environment,

nutrition & wellness, resource management, child development and clothing.

Students enrolled will be required to complete the electronic baby project and

to purchase supplies for sewing a pillow.

Tools for Learning: Study Skills—A typical study hall; however, if a student

in this class has late work due, they will be expected to work on those

assignments until completion.

Survey of Agriculture: THIS IS NEW! This course will now be offered at the

Jr. High level. It is an introductory course to work/jobs offered in the field of

agriculture.

Wheel Classes: Art/Music/PE/Health—students will participate in ONE of these each 9-week

period. Students will change to a new class at end of 9-weeks.

**Placement in elective courses is subject to performance on Spring 2016ACT-Aspire scores.