Welcome To 8th Grade, Your - Horizon Honors Secondary
Transcript of Welcome To 8th Grade, Your - Horizon Honors Secondary
Welcome To
8th
Grade, Your
Pathway to
High School
Registration Process
1. Orientation Today
2. Asking Questions & Seeking Signatures
March 14 – April 2nd (ILP Conferences on 3/29 & 3/30)
3. Registration Form DUE by Tuesday, April 3rd
(in Humanities class or front office)
NOTE: Don’t lose priority in the registration process
because your form is late.
WHO CAN HELP?
Your Counselor – Mrs. Wallace
Your Master Teacher – Mr. Gotham
Your Assistant Principal – Mr. Schneider
Your Principal – Mrs. Shaheen
It’s Best to Make an Appointment, But Drop-ins are Welcome
Are You Ready For High School?
Decisions Made in 8th Grade Impact High School Options
• Do your electives support your future choices?
• Is Honors the best option for you? See Scheduling
Handbook.
• Does your six year plan meet your after high school
goals?
• Start the practice of Community Service
• Involvement – Learn to balance now
Pathway to High School
Electives
• Band (2 levels)
• Choir (4 levels)
• Drama (3 levels)
• Spanish (2 levels)
• Guitar
• Art (2 levels)
• Journalism
• PE/Health
• Multi Media
• Myth, Folklore, &
Legend
• Video
Broadcasting &
Production
• Yearbook
Involvement
Competitive Athletics
Fall Sports Season:
Co-Ed Soccer, Girls Volleyball
Winter Sports Season:
Boys Baseball, Girls Softball,
Co-Ed Cross Country
Spring Sports Season:
Girls & Boys Basketball,
Co-Ed Spiritline
Involvement
Clubs & Activities
• MS Socials
• Theatre Arts Productions
• Travel Club
• NJHS – National Junior Honor Society
• StuCo – MS Student Council
• Community Service
• Radio Club, Fiber Arts Club, FCA, Kindness Krew, Baking Club, Harry Potter Club, Origami Club, Scooter Club, Critical Thinking Club, Anime/Manga Club, Artistic Photography Club, Gamers Club, POE, Project Group 2.0, No Place for Hate Coalition, Band Council, Choir Council
WORK TIME
Read the
Middle School
Scheduling
Handbook and
review the Tips
for Success in
Middle School.
Fill out your
Six Year
Plan.
Course Request Form Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Now, turn in your form to Humanities by
Tuesday, April 3rd
.
Course Finalization in May
• You will receive the courses you are registered for – Note, classes are in no particular order.
• You and your parent will sign the Course Request Verification form.
• You and your parent will sign the Honors/AP Agreement (if applicable)
• Remember, you must pass your AzMeritend of course tests to qualify for honors courses.
Countdown to 8th
Grade
and the Pathway to High School
-Before doing your back to school shopping, review the
Middle School Dress Code. Also review the specific course
supply lists.
-Planning to play sports? Download the sports physical
form by going to our website and clicking on the Athletics
section: www.horizonhonorssecondary.org.
-Attend Open House Friday before school starts – checkout
textbooks
-Be present and ready to go on Soarin’ Eagle Day, the first
day of school, when you attend Middle School Eagle
Launch sessions
- Mark your calendars for 8th grade events
- Promotion Pictures
- 8th grade Celebration
- Promotion Ceremony
Please Note:
Slight Bell Schedule Adjustment
for the 2018-2019 School Year
SILVER DAY BLUE DAY
8:00 – 9:30 Block 1 8:00 – 9:30 Block 5
9:33 – 11:08 Block 2 9:33 – 11:08 Block 6
11:08 – 11:39 LUNCH 11:08 – 11:39 LUNCH
11:42 – 1:12 Block 3 11:42 – 1:12 Block 7
1:15 – 2:45 Block 4 1:15 – 2:45 Block 8
Final Reminders
• Ask Questions - Seek Support• Course Request Forms DUE
Tuesday, April 3rd (in Humanities or front
office)
• Form may be turned in before the due date
WHO CAN HELP?
Your Counselor – Mrs. Wallace
Your Master Teachers – Mr. Gotham
Your Assistant Principal – Mr. Schneider
Your Principal – Mrs. Shaheen
Make an Appointment or Drop-in