Ms. Hightower-7th Grade

Rising 8^th Grade Registration:

Registration begins on February 14^th at 5 PM until February 21st(due to Powerschool maintenance beginning on 2/21) for parents and students. 

Ms. Hightower will meet with students

February 24^th-March 28^th to review selections. 

REQUIRED Rising 8^th Grade Courses:

Math

*Math 8

* Math 1-Strong A/B students with high EOG and NWEA scores

* Math 2 (Only for students that have successfully completed Math 1 in 7^th Grade)

ELA (English/Language Arts)

*ELA 8

* Advanced LA 8

SCIENCE

*Science 8

SOCIAL STUDIES

*Social Studies 8

PE/HEALTH

*PE/Health/CPR-This course provides students with information and skills that enable them to solve problems and make decisions. It focuses on helping students understand the importance of health risks for their age group. In addition, lifetime physical activity and fitness are emphasized. Students will also be taught the Heimlich maneuver and pass the skills test of CPR (a graduation requirement).

Encore Course Descriptions

(ARTS Education)

*Band 8 (Yearlong) This class is open to students with previous band experience and involves a more advanced study of music, concepts and literature.

Orchestra 8 (Yearlong) This course is open to students with previous string experience and involves a more advanced study of music, concepts and literature. 

*Chorus 8(Yearlong) This course is open to all interested eighth graders. Students begin a more in-depth study of vocal technique and choral literature.

* Advanced Art 8 (Yearlong) This course is for 8^th grade students who have a strong interest in art and involves a more extensive understanding of the elements and principles of design. (This is a more advanced course)

* Art 8 Traditional or Digital (semester) This course is open to all interested 8^th grade students. The major focus will be on individual exploratory involvement. 

(Career and Technical Education)

*Exploring Technological Systems 8 -This middle school course focuses on students’ understanding of how technological systems work together to solve problems and foster innovation.

*Exploring Aviation Technology 8-The course focuses on aeronautical careers, including but not limited to pilot, engineer, airframe and power plant (A&P) technician, avionics technician and flight service.

*Exploring Business & Entrepreneurship 8 –This course will introduce students to the basics of business, marketing and entrepreneurship. Throughout the course, students gain awareness of career opportunities, and practice completing business tasks.

 *Exploring Financial Literacy 8 (Course has been changed to Exploring Careers and Employment)

*Computer Science Discoveries III- Only available to students that have successfully completed CS II in 7^th.  The course takes a wide lens on computer science by covering programming, physical computing, HTML/CSS and data. 

(World Language)

*Spanish IB- Only available to students that have successfully completed Spanish IA in 7^th. Students will continue the acquisition of language skills and further understanding of Spanish-speaking culture and civilization.