Student Information

Course Selection2013-2014

April 26, 2013

7th & 8th Grade Course Selection Materials

Course Selection Card Curriculum Guide

◦ Access Via (www.pinescharter.net/centralk-8) Articulation Documents

Survival Guide Summer Reading List

◦ Must read two books◦ Must complete the book review for each book

to submit to Language Arts TeacherSchool Supply List Sports Form (Optional)-Notarized and Copy of

Insurance Card

7th Grade Course Selection Materials

Course Selection Card REQUIRED COURSE (Left side of card)

MATH

(Course 2, Adv. Course 2 -Pre-Algebra 7)-FCAT TEST (April 2014)

(GEM Algebra I Honors)-EOC TEST (May 2014) Language Arts 2(Advanced or Regular) Life Science (Advanced required application) CIVICS –EOC TEST 30% Reading 7(Level 3) or Intensive 7 (Level 1 or 2)-NO

ELECTIVE

NOTE:

Advanced Course Waiver on the back of card if space is available.

DO NOT TOUCH- TEACHERS WILL PLACE BASED ON ACADEMIC AND FCAT PERFORMANCE

7th ELECTIVES (Up to 2) Selection of up to 2 Elective Choices (Order of Preference)-LIST 4 Choices in the event of conflicts)

Band I, II or III(Must sign PE Waiver and Teacher Approval Level II and III)Wheel PE (18 wks) & one of the following:

Art, Computers, Aerobics, or LawCompetitive Physical Education Annual -Coach Hurst

Must SignDrama (Annual)-PE WAIVERJournalism (Yearbook, TV Production or Newspaper)-(PE

WAIVER)Must Apply and Receive Signature of Mr. Markowitz

(Room 208)Spanish I (PE Waiver)-Level 3 or higher in ReadingPeer Counseling (PE Waiver)-Must have Ms. Bear

Approval and Signature

8th Grade Course Selection Materials

Course Selection Card Required Courses

Math

(Course 3, Adv. PreAlgebra,)-FCAT TEST (April 2014)

GEM Algebra I Honors or GEM Geometry Honors- EOC Testing May 2014 Language Arts 3(Advanced or Regular)-FCAT WRITING

TEST (February 2014) Physical Science (Advanced required application)-

FCAT TEST (April 2014) U.S. History and Career Education (Promotion

Requirement) Reading 8(Level 3) or Intensive Level 1 or 2 (NO

Elective)

NOTE: Advanced Course Waiver on the back of card if space is available.

8th ELECTIVES (Up to 2)Selection of up to 2 Elective Choices

(Order of Preference)Band II or III

(Must sign PE Waiver and Teacher Approval Level II and III)Wheel PE (18 wks) & one of the following:

Art, Computers, Aerobics, or LawCompetitive Physical Education Annual

-Coach Hurst Must SignDrama (Annual)-PE WaiverJournalism (Yearbook, TV Production or

Newspaper)-(PE WAIVER)

Must Apply and Receive Signature of Mr. Markowitz

(Room 208)Spanish I or II(PE Waiver)-Level 3 or higher in

ReadingMs. Alfaro must approve and Sign for Spanish II)

Peer Counseling (PE Waiver)-Must have Ms. Bear Approval and Signature

Deadline for Required Materials

Due Thursday, May 2, 2013 to 1st Period (HR) Teacher

Cards Submitted Late or Incorrect will be placed at bottom and not be considered for priority electives.

Course Selection Card Signed by parent and student PE Waiver if taking Band I Signed Academic Waiver if requesting Adv.

Class(es)-Only if space permits will waivers be granted.

Teacher Signatures for Specialized Electives-NO SIGNATURE, NO ELECTIVE

Sports Form (Optional)-Signed, Notarized with a copy of Medical Insurance Card

SUMMER 2013Summer Reading Requirement

Two(2) Books (From a selection of 6) 2 Book Reviews Due to Language

Arts Teacher on Monday, August 19, 2013

(First Day of School-Graded)

List and forms available on the Central Site www.pinescharter.net

Bring basic supplies on first day of school

(i.e., paper, pencils, pens, folder, backpack and homeroom & math teacher donations)

Student Support Services Jill Bear, Guidance Director

Reasons to see the Counselor:

Academic Help/Promotion Organizational Skills Conflict Mediation Being bullied To help with Connections Want to talk to a Peer Counselor

Students may fill out a request to see the counselor or parents may contact the guidance secretary for an appointment or simply send an e-mail to jbear@pinescharter.net

What do I need to do to get promoted to the high school?

Students must successfully pass:3 years of Math3 years of Social Studies3 years of Language Arts3 years of ScienceSuccessfully complete career

componentCompletion of civics class/exam

How Do I Pass a Class?

In order to pass a class, students need to acquire 4 points in that subject over the course of the year.

A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point F = 0 pointsStudents must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in order to go to the next grade.

THE SCHOOL’S PRINCIPAL RESERVES THE FINAL SAY FOR ALL STUDENT PROMOTIONS.

Grading Scale

A = 90 – 100B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = 0 – 590’s SINK YOUR GRADE!!!!

How Do I Get Promoted to the Next Grade??Students must pass 4 out of the 6

classes in order to go to the next grade.

If student fails one or two core classes, student may go to the next grade, but must make up those classes before being promoted to the high school (Course Recovery).

If student fails any three classes, student is RETAINED.

COMPETITIVE SPORTSBoys and Girls are eligible for all sports

Soccer (FALL)

Basketball (WINTER)

Track (SPRING)

Cheerleading (ANNUAL)

Dance Team (ANNUAL)

Dance & CheerleadingMs. Latrice Hubert, Ms. Maria Alfaro

& Brianna BrooksCoaches

2013-2014 TRYOUTSDANCE TEAM

3:30pm-5:45pmClinics May 13 & 14Tryouts May 15, 2013

Cheerleading TEAM3:30-5:45pmClinics May 6, 8, & 9Tryouts May 10, 2013

MUST HAVE ALL FORMS TO TRYOUT!!

Failure to be picked up on time may result in your not being selected

SUMMER 2013

6th Grade Orientation CampThursday, August 8, 2013

9:00am-12:00pmCentral Campus Cafeteria

(Students Only)STUDENT LEADER VOLUNTEERS

SEE MS. MABEL TO SIGN-UP!!Class Rotation Simulation with Teachers, Scavenger Hunt Campus

Orientation, Raffles, Pizza Lunch and Fun with Friends

Student ID’s (Complimentary) will be provided the 2nd week of school

NOTE: Replacements-ID’s $5.00/Lanyards $3.00

FIRST DAY2013-2014

Monday, August 19, 2013