Eighth Grade Registration

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Eighth Grade Registration

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Lets Look at Course Choices!
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Graduation Requirements

• English 4.0 Credits
• Social Studies. 3.0 Credits
• Science... 2.0 Credits
• Biology... 1.0 Credit
• Mathematics... 4.0 Credits
• Computer 0.5 Credit
• Health. 0.5 Credits
• Fitness. 2.0 Credits
• Electives. 6.0 Credits
• Total 23.0
  Credits

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What is a Credit?

• A credit is the point value of a course
• A subject that meets every day for the entire
  school year is worth 1 credit
• A subject that meets every day for half of the
  school year is worth 0.5 credit

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How many credits do I need to schedule?

• You need to schedule between 6.5 and 7.0 credits.
  
• If you schedule 6.5 credits, you will have a
  study hall every day for half of the year.

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Do not make definite course selections today!!!!!
Think about your choices and take notes.
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Required Courses

• See column one on your paper
• Required courses are courses that are required
  for graduation
• Everyone will take English, American Cultures,
  Math, Science, Health and PE

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Required Courses--CTC

• See column one on your paper
• If there is ANY chance that you will be going to
  the CTC in 10th grade, place a check in the box
  under required courses.
• If you change your mind and decide not to go,
  this will NOT penalize you.

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Course Name Credits
Recommendation

• English 9
  1.0
  9101 English 9-I
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  9102
  English 9-II
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  9103
  English 9-III
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  9104
  English 9-IV
• American Cultures
  1.0
  9231 American Cultures A
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  9232
  American Cultures B
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  9233
  American Cultures C
• Mathematics
  1.0
  9450 Ad. Algebra II
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  1440
  Algebra II
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  9440
  Algebra I
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  9400
  Integrated Math
• Science
  1.0
  0330 Biology I
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  9321
  Science 1A
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  9320
  Science I
• Health
  0.5
  9855

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English 9

• Level I
• Level II
• Level III
• Level IV
• Your teachers will recommend you for a level.
• (1.0 credit)

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American Cultures

• Cultures A
• Cultures B
• Cultures C
• Your teachers will recommend you for a
  level.
• (1.0 credit)

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Mathematics

• Advanced Algebra II..1.0 Credit
• Algebra II1.0 Credit
• Algebra I.1.0 Credit
• Integrated Math I1.0 Credit
• (Your teachers will recommend you for a
  level)

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Science Choices

• Biology I (Should have completed Algebra I)1.0
  credit
• Science I A.1.0 credit
• Science I..1.0 credit
• Your teachers will recommend you for a
  level.

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Physical Education

• Developing Fitness.0.5 credit

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Health

• 0.5 Credit

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Electives

• Electives are courses that are not required for
  graduation
• Choose courses that will help you along your
  career path
• Choose courses that are of personal interest to
  you
• You may choose between 1.5 and 2.0 credits OR
  between 0.5 and 1.0 to go to Career and
  Technology Center in tenth grade

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Your Registration PaperElectives

• Look at your registration paper carefully.
• If there is a chance that you will attend the CTC
  in 10th grade, look at the second column of the
  form.
• If you definitely do not plan on attending the
  CTC, look at the third column of the form.

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Elective Courses Credit
Elective Courses Credit

• __9600 Art I 1.0
• __0610 Survey of Design
  0.5 __9740 Life 101 0.5
• __0620 Survey of Drawing and Painting 0.5
  __9730
  Child Development I 0.5
• __9170 French I
  1.0
• __2710 Concert Band
  0.5
  __9180 Spanish I
  1.0
• __2610 Concert Choir
  0.5
• __9561 Computer Literacy
  0.5
• __9562 Microsoft Office Applications I 0.5
  __0791
  Drafting Technology I 0.5
• __9563 Microsoft Office Applications II 0.5
  __0792 Drafting
  Technology II 0.5
• __9581 Introduction to Business
  0.5
  __9770 Intro to Technology I 0.5
• __9530 Workforce Preparation
  0.5 __9780 Into. To Technology II 0.5
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  __9710 Visual
  Communications I 1.0
• __0490 Programming I
  0.5 __STDY Study Hall
  0.0

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Art Electives

• Art I ..1.0 Credit
• Survey of Design0.5 Credit
• Survey of Drawing Painting...0.5 Credit

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Art I

• This is a comprehensive, introductory level
  high school art class. Topics covered include
  visual arts, art history, criticism, aesthetics,
  and production of two and three dimensional art
  forms. The course also familiarizes students
  with artistic career opportunities and field trip
  experiences.
• (1.0 credit)

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Survey of Design

• This is an introduction and exposure to
  elements in, but not limited to graphic, fashion,
  product, and architectural design. Students will
  work with various media, including printmaking,
  scratchboard, drawing and painting materials, pen
  and ink, etc. (0.5 credit)

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Survey of Drawing and Painting

• This is an introduction and exposure to
  various types of painting and drawing techniques
  and art media. This course will provide
  beginning studio experiences in, but not limited
  to, portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and
  computer-generated art work. This will be a
  brief introduction to artists and movements of
  historical impact.
• (0.5 credit)

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Computer/Business Electives

• Computer Literacy.....0.5 Credit
• Microsoft Office Applications I.....0.5 Credit
• Microsoft Office Applications II....0.5 Credit

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Computer Literacy

• This basic course will provide students with
  the opportunity to develop the skills needed to
  utilize the technology available at the high
  school.  Students will review how to use the
  computer network, application software available
  on the computers, and saving documents.  Students
  will develop a working knowledge of career
  software, word processing, spreadsheets,
  graphics, and Internet browsers. (0.5 credit)

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Microsoft Applications I

• Microsoft Office Applications I teaches
  proper alphabetic and numeric touch-typing
  skills.  Document formatting will include
  personal and business letters, centering
  exercises, term papers, research papers and
  tables. Introduction to Choices computer software
  is also included.  This course is recommended for
  all students desiring computer-keyboarding
  skills. (0.5 credit)

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Microsoft Applications II

• Microsoft Office Applications II expands
  previous computer training such as typing and
  information processing skills.  Students will
  create documents with detailed formatting, data
  base files, spreadsheets and presentation
  projects using current application software. 
  Microsoft Office Applications II will prepare
  students for entry-level jobs and entry-level
  college courses. (Must complete Level I first
  --0.5 Credits)

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More Business Electives

• Introduction to Business0.5 Credit
• Workforce Preparation...0.5Credit

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Introduction to Business

• In this beginning level class, students learn
  money management skills, how to use credit
  wisely, and consumer shopping skills. They also
  study the economy, national and local business
  activity, future career trends, insurance,
  communications, and the role of government in
  business. (0.5 credit)

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Workforce Preparation

• Explore personal interests and abilities to
  start preparing for the world of work. Units
  studied include Employment trends, specific
  career research, training and education
  requirements, job application processes,
  employment interview techniques, work ethics, and
  being a total quality worker. Students will also
  explore individual career interests and talents.
  Job shadowing may be available. (0.5 credit)

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Computer Science Electives

• Visual Basic I..0.5 Credit
• Programming I....0.5 Credit
• (Algebra I Prerequisite for both
  classes)

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Programming I

• This course focuses on all aspects of a
  project life cycle for a typical programming
  assignment including analysis, design, coding,
  and testing. The primary programming language
  will be Visual C. The concept of variables and
  the use of logical thinking skills developed in
  Algebra I provide a foundation for writing
  computer programs. (0.5 credits)

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Visual Basic I

• Students will be working with and designing
  windows using color, buttons, entry text boxes
  and other features. Instructions will be entered
  into a project and the results will be seen when
  the program executes. Students will develop
  better problem solving and logical thinking
  skills by using decision and looping structures.
  Projects are designed to help the student gain
  confidence in the programming environment. (0.5
  credits)

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Family and Consumer ScienceElectives

• Life 101...0.5 Credit
• Child Development I0.5 Credit

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Life 101

• Life 101 will emphasize the importance of
  positive human relationships in todays changing
  society.  It will suggest means for individuals
  as well as family members to meet daily living
  requirements including personal, financial, and
  time management.    Topic include relationships,
  family interactions, management skills, and
  living on your own.  The course is recommended
  for any student who wishes to be in control of
  their life decisions.  (0.5 credit)

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Child Development I

• Child Development I is a course designed to
  explore the basic principles of development for
  understanding infants, toddlers, and pre-school
  age children. This course includes the five
  areas of development within the various stages,
  health and safety issues, guidance and positive
  discipline, and evaluating the impact of
  parenting on individuals, families and society.
  This course is recommended for any student
  interested in children who may seek a career
  working with children or become a future parent.
  This course is a prerequisite for the Child Care
  program at the CTC. (0.5 credit)

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Language Electives

• French I..1.0 Credit
• Spanish I.1.0 Credit

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Level One French and Spanish

• Experience another culture through new
  sounds, new sights, and new tastes. Use basic
  French or Spanish to talk about yourself, your
  family and friends, your surroundings, and your
  activities. In additional to listening and
  speaking, you will begin to read and write in
  your new language. Commitment to daily homework
  and a command of grammar is essential to success.
  (1.0 credit)

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Music Electives

• Concert Band 0.5 Credit
• Concert Choir.....0.5 Credit

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Concert Band

• All styles of concert band music are studied
  and publicly performed with emphasis on form and
  style, as it is related to classic and modern
  wind band literature. Members participate in
  group lessons, sectionals, and full ensemble
  rehearsal. Many special ensembles are available.
  (0.5 credit)

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Concert Choir

• Choir is available to any student who
  expresses the desire and certain level of musical
  ability to create vocal music. Special emphasis
  is stressed upon each section to be able to sing
  independently of the other voices, and to insure
  proper balance throughout the entire choir.
  Special ensembles are also available. (0.5
  credits)

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Technology Education Electives

• Drafting Technology I..0.5 Credit
• Drafting Technology II.....0.5 Credit
• Introduction to Technology I0.5 Credit
• Introduction to Technology II.......0.5 Credit
• Visual Communications Tech I.1.0 Credit

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Drafting Technology I

• This course is a fundamental course to
  acquaint the student with the various aspects of
  drafting technology. The major objective will be
  to present the student with the skills required
  to represent an object with an acceptable degree
  of accuracy., The student must have a good
  mathematics background and be able to follow
  written and oral directions. (0.5 credit)

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Drafting Technology II

• This class is meant to further enhance the
  drawing skills developed in Drafting I. Areas of
  study include pictorials, dimensioning,
  tolerances, pattern development, solid modeling,
  and working drawings. Students will continue to
  enhance skills by creating detailed working
  drawings using manual, freehand, and
  computed-aided drafting techniques. Career
  opportunities will also be explored. (0.5 credits)

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Introduction to Technology I

• This is an introductory course which
  introduces students to a wide variety of
  materials, basic shop skills and techniques
  necessary for all the technology courses offered.
  It is the recommended course to be taken first
  by new tech ed students. Areas of study include
  structural engineering, plastics, sheet metal,
  sketching and project planning. All students
  will be making required projects and will be
  responsible for expenses. (0.5 credit)

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Introduction to Technology II

• Students expand their experiences with a more
  advanced study of technology systems. The main
  emphasis is the study of transportation systems
  and their past and present impact on technology.
  The areas of study will be steam power technology
  systems, aerodynamics, space technology, water
  and land transportation systems along with hot
  metal technologies. Students will develop and
  design prototypes. Students are responsible for
  project expenses. (0.5 credit)

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Visual Communications Tech I

• Visual communications dominate our world.
  This course will give the student an opportunity
  to explore some of the means by which man
  communicates through the sense of sight. Some of
  the areas of study are history and fundamentals
  of graphic arts, layout and design, basic
  printing processes, process photography and
  darkroom procedures, platemaking, binding and
  finishing. (1.0 credit)

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Next weekwe will be having aregistration
meeting with Mrs. Foor, your ninth grade
counselorat IVHS.

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You can ask additional questions and then will
be able to complete your registration form.
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Be sure to talk this over with your parents and
have them sign off on the registration.
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Take what you want, not what your friends are
taking!!!!!
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Complete the form in pencil, in case you change
your mind!!!!!!
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Return Course Selectionsto your Social Studies
Teacherby Friday, April 4
Or we pick your courses for you!!!