welcome to 8th grade, your - horizon honors secondary
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Welcome To
8th
Grade, Your
Pathway to
High School
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Registration Process
1. Orientation Today
2. Asking Questions & Seeking Signatures
March 14 – April 2nd (ILP Conferences on 3/29 & 3/30)
3. Registration Form DUE by Tuesday, April 3rd
(in Humanities class or front office)
NOTE: Don’t lose priority in the registration process
because your form is late.
WHO CAN HELP?
Your Counselor – Mrs. Wallace
Your Master Teacher – Mr. Gotham
Your Assistant Principal – Mr. Schneider
Your Principal – Mrs. Shaheen
It’s Best to Make an Appointment, But Drop-ins are Welcome
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Are You Ready For High School?
Decisions Made in 8th Grade Impact High School Options
• Do your electives support your future choices?
• Is Honors the best option for you? See Scheduling
Handbook.
• Does your six year plan meet your after high school
goals?
• Start the practice of Community Service
• Involvement – Learn to balance now
Pathway to High School
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Electives
• Band (2 levels)
• Choir (4 levels)
• Drama (3 levels)
• Spanish (2 levels)
• Guitar
• Art (2 levels)
• Journalism
• PE/Health
• Multi Media
• Myth, Folklore, &
Legend
• Video
Broadcasting &
Production
• Yearbook
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Involvement
Competitive Athletics
Fall Sports Season:
Co-Ed Soccer, Girls Volleyball
Winter Sports Season:
Boys Baseball, Girls Softball,
Co-Ed Cross Country
Spring Sports Season:
Girls & Boys Basketball,
Co-Ed Spiritline
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Involvement
Clubs & Activities
• MS Socials
• Theatre Arts Productions
• Travel Club
• NJHS – National Junior Honor Society
• StuCo – MS Student Council
• Community Service
• Radio Club, Fiber Arts Club, FCA, Kindness Krew, Baking Club, Harry Potter Club, Origami Club, Scooter Club, Critical Thinking Club, Anime/Manga Club, Artistic Photography Club, Gamers Club, POE, Project Group 2.0, No Place for Hate Coalition, Band Council, Choir Council
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WORK TIME
Read the
Middle School
Scheduling
Handbook and
review the Tips
for Success in
Middle School.
Fill out your
Six Year
Plan.
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Course Request Form Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 3
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Step 4
Now, turn in your form to Humanities by
Tuesday, April 3rd
.
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Course Finalization in May
• You will receive the courses you are registered for – Note, classes are in no particular order.
• You and your parent will sign the Course Request Verification form.
• You and your parent will sign the Honors/AP Agreement (if applicable)
• Remember, you must pass your AzMeritend of course tests to qualify for honors courses.
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Countdown to 8th
Grade
and the Pathway to High School
-Before doing your back to school shopping, review the
Middle School Dress Code. Also review the specific course
supply lists.
-Planning to play sports? Download the sports physical
form by going to our website and clicking on the Athletics
section: www.horizonhonorssecondary.org.
-Attend Open House Friday before school starts – checkout
textbooks
-Be present and ready to go on Soarin’ Eagle Day, the first
day of school, when you attend Middle School Eagle
Launch sessions
- Mark your calendars for 8th grade events
- Promotion Pictures
- 8th grade Celebration
- Promotion Ceremony
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Please Note:
Slight Bell Schedule Adjustment
for the 2018-2019 School Year
SILVER DAY BLUE DAY
8:00 – 9:30 Block 1 8:00 – 9:30 Block 5
9:33 – 11:08 Block 2 9:33 – 11:08 Block 6
11:08 – 11:39 LUNCH 11:08 – 11:39 LUNCH
11:42 – 1:12 Block 3 11:42 – 1:12 Block 7
1:15 – 2:45 Block 4 1:15 – 2:45 Block 8
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Final Reminders
• Ask Questions - Seek Support• Course Request Forms DUE
Tuesday, April 3rd (in Humanities or front
office)
• Form may be turned in before the due date
WHO CAN HELP?
Your Counselor – Mrs. Wallace
Your Master Teachers – Mr. Gotham
Your Assistant Principal – Mr. Schneider
Your Principal – Mrs. Shaheen
Make an Appointment or Drop-in