Welcome Rising

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Welcome Rising Eighth Graders
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CMS Block Schedule
A1 or B1 TREC Homebase A2 or B2 A3 or B3 A4 or B4
830-955 955-1025 1025-1035 1035-1240 1240
-205 205-330
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What is TREC?

• T Teacher Advisory
• R Reading Strategies
• E Enrichment in Math
• C Clubs

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TREC Schedule

• Monday Sustained Silent
  Reading
• Tuesday Reading Strategies or
  Math Enrichment
• Wednesday Reading Strategies
  or Math Enrichment
• Thursday TA or Clubs
• Friday Sustained Silent Reading

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High School Graduation
Diploma Options
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Standard Diploma

• Graduation Requirements
• 22 Credits
• 6 Verified Credits

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Advanced Diploma

• Graduation Requirements
• 24 Credits
• 9 Verified Credits

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Modified Diploma

• Graduation Requirements
• 20 Credits
• 0 Verified Credits
• Student must have an IEP

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What will my childs schedule look like?
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8th Grade Sample Schedule
Language Arts 1 period Mathematics 1
period Physical Science 1 period Civics and
Economics 1 period TREC 30 minutes ACE 1
period PE/Health 1 period Elective (1 yr. or 2
sem.) 1 period Elective (1 yr. or 2 sem.) 1
period
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Elective Options
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Students have three options when choosing
elective classes

• Two one year courses
• One year course and two semester courses
• Four semester courses

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Year Electives
Chorus Strings Gifted Talented
Resource Reading/Writing Workshop Math
Workshop IEP Resource English as a Second Language
Agriculture Mechanics Art 8 Theater Arts
8 Life Management Technological Systems World
Languages Band
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Semester Electives
Agriscience Exploration Art Computer
Art Keyboarding Computer Concepts Computer
Programming Computer Publishing
Theater Arts Teen Living Exploring
Technology Environmental Science Weather
Science Math Workshop Reading/Writing
Workshop Gifted and Talented Resource
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SuggestionIn order to increase your chances of
receiving your first choice electives, it is
recommended that you pair the following semester
electives up if you are taking one of these
semester electives.
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• Agriscience Exploration and
• Exploring Technology
• Keyboarding and
• Computer Concepts
• Environmental Science and Weather Science
• Computer Art and Communications and Exploratory
  Art

• Remember Academic Classes are 1st Priority and
  then Electives!!

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World Language Courses

• Spanish
• French
• German
• Latin

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Characteristics of a Successful World Language
Student

• Abstract reasoning ability
• Consistently completes homework
  assignments
• Learns from homework- does not perceive
  homework as busy work

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• Good listening note-taking skills
• Catches on quickly to concepts
• Good time management skills
• Strong language arts skills, especially with
  grammar

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• Able to memorize vocabulary words
• Excellent speller
• Able to retain knowledge over a period of time
• High level of self-discipline
• Highly motivated student who would rise to the
  challenges of a high school course!

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Language Arts

• Students will take the Grade 8 Reading SOL.
• Reading and writing are the main focus in each
  Language Arts class.

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Reading

• Reading comprehension is the primary focus of
  reading instruction in eighth grade.
• Students will read a variety of genres and will
  work with fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
• Literature circles and independent reading are
  examples of methods used to differentiate
  instruction for diverse learners in the Language
  Arts 8 classroom.

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Reading

• Reading strategies are explicitly taught,
  modeled, practiced and applied to enhance
  students comprehension.
• Examples include
• Reciprocal Learning
• Before, During and After Reading Strategies
• Think Aloud Strategies (I wonder I predict I
  am confused by )
• Question Answer Relationships (QAR) Right
  There, Think and Search, Author and You, On My
  Own

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Writing

• The 6 1 Traits of Writing will be used to
  enhance students writing. These traits are
  being implemented throughout the curriculum here
  at CMS.
• Direct writing evaluations will be conducted
  during each nine weeks using the Hanover County
  Writing Rubric, which is aligned with the
  Virginia Standards of Learning.

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Math Courses for Eighth Graders
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry
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• Pre-Algebra
• An ON grade level course taken by most 8th
  graders
• Pre-Algebra students take the Grade 8
  Mathematics SOL test
• Requires self-motivation and an ability to reason
  flexibly with rational numbers
• Concepts from Math 6 Math 7 are applied using
  abstract reasoning

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• Pre-Algebra Content Focus
• Use proportional reasoning to solve practical
  problems
• Evaluate algebraic expressions, including
  exponents, using the order of operations
• Differentiate between relations and functions and
  convert between different representations of a
  function
• Develop formulas for surface area and volume of
  pyramids and cones
• Apply transformations to geometric figures
• Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the
  length of a missing side on a right triangle
• Write and solve two-step equations and
  inequalities
• Organize and describe data in a matrix

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• Algebra I
• Algebra I students take the Algebra I End of
  Course SOL Test, which counts towards the
  verified credits needed for graduation
• An above-level course which counts towards the
  high school G.P.A.
• Requires a student who has developed strong
  number sense and is ready to extend it to more
  abstract concepts
• Fast-paced

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• Algebra I Content Focus
• Write and solve multi-step equations and
  inequalities in one variable
• Justify steps according to properties of the real
  number system
• Differentiate between relations and functions
  given data in multiple forms
• Graph linear functions and relationships using a
  variety of techniques
• Write equations for lines given points, graphs,
  tables, and/or information about slope
• Solve a system of linear equations
• Develop proficiency operating with polynomials
• Solve quadratic equations
• Compare/contrast sets of data by looking at
  statistical graphs and measures of central
  tendency
• Organize and manipulate data in matrices

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• Geometry
• Requires a student who has a strong grasp of all
  Algebra I concepts
• Geometry students will take the End of Course
  Geometry SOL test which counts for a verified
  credit towards graduation requirements
• Geometry counts towards the High School G.P.A.
• Fast-paced

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• Geometry Content Focus
• Use logical reasoning to determine validity of
  arguments and write proofs
• Develop an understanding of line and angle
  relationships and use algebraic methods to
  determine values of unknowns based on these
  relationships
• Investigate triangle congruence and similarity
  using proofs and postulates to justify
  relationships
• Use the Pythagorean Theorem, properties of
  special right triangles, and right triangle
  trigonometry to solve practical problems
• Investigate and identify properties of
  quadrilaterals
• Apply transformations to geometric figures and
  investigate the properties of each
• Discover properties of chords, arcs, angles,
  tangent, and secants as related to circles
• Develop and apply formulas for area of polygons
  as well as surface area and volume of
  three-dimensional figures

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Physical Science
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Hands on Activities

• Lab Experiments
• Math/Science Center Activities
• Experimental Design Projects

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Units of Study
Safety Measurement Motion Forces Heat Light Electr
icity Chemistry
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Civics and Economics

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Builds on 5th,6th 7th Grade Social Studies

• Local Government
• State Government
• National Government

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U. S. and World Trade
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Economics
Historical Documents
Current Events
Election Process
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Political Cartoons Geography Reading Maps
Graphs
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ACE

• Academic Instructional Time

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6th - 8th Grade SOL Review
Academic Enrichment
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Physical Education Health
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Yes's No's for PE
YES
NO

• You will not run all period long.
• You do not have PE every day, it meets every
  other day. Some days you have Health.

• You do need a gym suit.
• You do have to run.
• You have a gym locker.
• You have fun.

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Sports at CMS

• Fall Sports
• Football
• Boys Soccer
• Girls Basketball
• Girls Tennis
• Cheerleading

• Winter Sports
• Boys Basketball
• Wrestling
• Gymnastics
• Cheerleading (continued)

• Spring Sports
• Boys Tennis
• Girls Soccer
• Track
• Boys Baseball
• Girls Softball

You must have a VHSL physical form on file before
the first day of practice. It must be dated
after May 1.
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MUSIC EDUCATION

• Band
• Chorus
• Strings
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Band

• Band is a graded class. Practice and concerts
  are a big part of the grade.

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Chorus

• Sing a variety of musical styles.
• Chorus is a graded class. Class rehearsals and
  concerts are a big part of the grade.
• No experience necessary!

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Strings

• Students with prior experience may be combined
  with students without experience into the same
  class as numbers dictate.
• Strings is a graded class. Practice and concerts
  are a big part of the grade.

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Music Opportunities

• Jazz Band
• 8th Grade Show Choir
• Strolling Strings
• Concerts
• All County

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Welcome Rising Eighth Graders