TAHOMA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLWELCOMES the CLASS of 2020!!

Day Schedule Clubs and Activities Athletics Registration for 8th Grade

Required classes Elective classes Tips for building balanced schedule

Class Period Schedule (M – TH)BLUE DAY TIME GOLD DAY

BEAR Enrichment 7:45 – 8:30 BEAR Enrichment

Period 1 8:37 – 10:16 Period 4

Period 2 1st Lunch 10:48 – 11:182nd Lunch 11:25 – 11:553rd Lunch 12:00 – 12:30

Period 5

Period 3 12:37 – 2:15 Period 6

2:20 – 3:20 After school Homework

Centers and Clubs Tues. – Thurs.

(Activity buses on these days)

Class Period Schedule Friday (early release)

BLUE DAY TIME GOLD DAYBEAR Enrichment 7:45 – 8:15 BEAR Enrichment

Period 1 8:20 – 9:35 Period 4

Period 2 9:40 – 10:55 Period 5

Period 3 11:00 – 12:45

1st Lunch 11:05 – 11:352nd Lunch 11:40 – 12:10 3rd Lunch 12:15 – 12:45

Period 6

Clubs @ TJH

Robotics History Anime Drama Needlework and Crafts

Math Club Leadership Green Team

Elementary MentoringVideo Game Ski Be The

ChangeMountain Bike Speech & Debate

Military Veterans RoboticsGSA Creative Writing

Athletics

1st Season 2nd Season 3rd Season 4th SeasonGirls’ Volleyball Dance (8th/9th) Wrestling Track & Field

Football Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Basketball Girls’ Fastpitch

Boys’ Baseball

Semester (s) Year (y)Acting for FilmBeginning Guitar Digital PhotographyProject Lead the Way: Design and Robotics

BandBoys ChoirGirls ChoirSpanish I/II*

Drama Special Education Skills Center**Exploratory Spanish Yearbook***Intro to ArtManufacturing w/Industrial TechnologyMusic Appreciation: History of Rock Skills for LifeStaff Assistant***

* 3.7 GPA, application, 2 yr. commitment Inquiry Sci. I/II must have Math 3 (Pre-Alg) completed.**For students with IEPs***Application required

TAHOMA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL8TH GRADE COURSE SELECTIONS

Required CoursesAll year long classes

Language Arts English 8Fundamental English 8**

US History & Government US History & GovernmentPre AP US History/ Pacific NW History*

Science Inquiry Science Inquiry Science I-II Earth Science Lab*

Mathematics Math Fundamentals 8**Pre-Algebra Algebra IGeometryPhysical Education

All students take 2 semesters of PE toequal one year of physical education.

Electives

Sample Course DescriptionINQUIRY SCIENCE

Grade 8Required: Full Year

Homework Hours Per Week: 1 ½ hrs. This year long course will give students the background and skills they need to become knowledgeable, science literate

citizens. Students will be engaged in inquiry driven learning processes that promote understanding of key concepts and connections among Life, Physical and Earth Sciences. The focus will be on the many different forms of energy and how those energies move though the various systems in Nature. Students will work independently, but also in group learning situations. Enrollment in this course is required of all eight grade students.

INQUIRY SCIENCE I-II EARTH SCIENCE LABGrade 8-9

Required: Full YearHomework Hours Per Week: 2

Prerequisite: 3.7 or higher cumulative 7th grade G.P. A. and have successfully completed Math 3 (Pre-Algebra). For all requesting students, math & science achievement scores will be reviewed to make final placement decisions. This year long course will give students the background and skills they need to become knowledgeable, science literate citizens. This is the first in a two year plan which prepares student for state testing. Students will be engaged in inquiry driven processes that allow them to see connections among Biology, Earth Science and the Physical Sciences.

Note: This a high school level course taken for high school credit. Eighth grade students will be in classes with 9th grade students. The course is intended for honors level students who are interested in an accelerated science track in high school.

Grade English Science Social Studies World Lang.

8 English 8 Inquiry Science 8 Inquiry Science I/II

US History Pre AP US History/ PNW

Spanish I/II

9 English 9Pre-AP Lit I/II

Inquiry Science I/IIInquiry Science III/IV

Pac. NW HistoryAP Human Geography

Spanish I/IISpanish III/IVFrench I/II

10 English 10English 10 WorkshopPre AP Lit III/IV

Inquiry Science III/IVChemistryAP Environmental Science

AP European History

**Social Studies electives but no requirement at 10th grade.

Spanish I/IISpanish III/IVSpanish V/VICollege SpanishFrench I/IIFrench III/IVASL I/II

11 American ExpressionsAP English Literature & Composition

ChemistryPhysicsAP PhysicsCollege GeologyAP Biology

American StudiesBasic Int. Learning AP US History

Spanish I/II thru Adv. College SpanishFrench I/II thru College ASL I/II & III/IV

12 Variety of English offerings including AP level classes . Seniors choose their English courses.

Chemistry Physics AP Physics College GeologyAP Biology

Am. Pol./Global ISS (Basic & AP offerings)AP US Gov/PoliticsWe the People –AP

Spanish I/II through Adv. College SpanishCollege FrenchASL I/II thru V/VI

To Accelerate or Not? Things to Consider• Self-discipline related to work completion, meeting

deadlines, and managing multiple homework tasks.

• Balance. Does a schedule with accelerated classes still allow time for important extracurricular activities?

• There are a number of opportunities at the secondary level to enter into advanced learning opportunities.

• Two year commitment. Review and think about 9th grade demands also: AP Human Geography; 2nd year Spanish; 10th grade Science.

2015-16 THS Course Catalog

In the table below record the average number of hours you spend in each activity each week. Try to be realistic. Use the blank lines to add activities not listed.

Record the courses you plan to take next year, then record the estimated number of hours of weekly homework. See the course description for the estimated hours of weekly homework for each class.

Activities Estimated Hours/Week Class

1st semesterEstimated hours homework/week

2nd semesterEstimated hours homework/weekSchool 32.5

Homework *Family ActivitiesWorking out (exercise)Self-careSportsClubs/ActivitiesPaid jobsVolunteer workHousehold choresErrandsFriends/Social lifeChurch Total Hours

Homework

Sleep (8 hrs/night) 56.0Total Hours

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

There are 168 hours in a week. If your total is more than 168 hours, what are you willing to give up? Discuss this with your parents and friends, and plan wisely.

Schedule Planning for the School Year – page 3

SCI

Important Information!!!Online registration opens March 16th & closes March 27th

Registration Forms due: CRMS Go Time/ TMS Homeroom teacher by March 27th

Applications Due w/ Registration Forms March 27th Accelerated Course(s)Yearbook Staff Assistant

Registration Help

• Counselors are available by phone, email or appointment to answer your registration questions. Please ask us!! – Betty Bernstein Last names A – Gi– Lori Lewis Last names GL - M– Naomi Whylie Last names N– Z

On-Line Registration (Skyward Family Access)Opens March 16th and Closes March 27th.