Student Information
Course Selection
2014-2015
May 9, 2014

7 th & 8th Grade Course Selection
Materials
 Course Selection Card
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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 Teacher
School Supply List
Sports Form (Optional
)-Notarized and Copy of Insurance Card

7 th Grade Course Selection Materials
Course Selection Card
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REQUIRED COURSE (Left side of card)
 MATH
(Course 2, Adv. Course 2 -Pre-Algebra 7)-STATE TEST (April 2015)
(GEM Algebra I Honors)-EOC TEST (May 2015)
 Language Arts 2(Advanced or Regular)
 Life Science (Advanced required application)
 CIVICS –EOC TEST 30% of Grade
 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

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(Up to 2)
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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 Law
(Annual Option Available if Space Permits)
 Competitive Physical Education Annual -
 Coach Hurst Must Sign
 Drama (Annual)PE WAIVER
 Journalism (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 Reading (HS GPA)
 Peer Counseling (PE Waiver)Must have Ms. Bear Approval and
Signature

8 th Grade Course Selection Materials
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Course Selection Card
Required Courses
 Math
(Course 3, Adv. Pre-Algebra,)-STATE TEST (April 2015)
GEM Algebra I Honors or GEM Geometry Honors- EOC Testing
May 2015
 Language Arts 3 (Advanced Pre-AICE Cambridge or Regular)-
FCAT WRITING TEST (TBA??)
 Physical Science ( Advanced Pre-AICE Cambridge required application)FCAT TEST (April 2015)
 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. Cambridge courses are very rigorous and require testing criteria be met to be enrolled.

CAMBRIDGE PROGRAM
(Application Approval Pending)
Cambridge is a rigorous, internationally recognized pre-university curriculum provided by Cambridge
University in England. The program is committed to a flexible curriculum with global acceptance while maintaining academic rigor.
These courses will be offered in preparation for the PPCHS AICE first year college level courses towards a special AICE
Diploma and/or up to 40 college credits.
http://www.cie.org.uk/

 4-5 (5 preferred )
FCAT Exams
 Passing Grades with
A/B Average
 Desires a challenging academic environment
 Highly motivated and academically driven

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PPCHS ONLY
Pass examinations for each Pre-AICE/AICE
Subject (May/June of
Each Year)No Makeup sessions!!
To earn an AICE
Diploma, student must pass 7 credits worth of exams in Math,
Science , Languages , and
Arts/Humanities .

 Helps will college admission
 Aids in scholarship applications
 Provides skills to be successful in college.
 Students who complete a minimum of 100 service hours in HS automatically qualify for Bright Futures if they earn an AICE
HS Diploma. ($$ Value Subject to
Change)

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2014-2015 Central MS
Anticipated Cambridge Courses
8 th Grade 8 th Grade
Secondary 1 English Secondary 1 Science
(Ms. Altimore) (Ms. Deshong/Ms. Maestu)
FCAT Reading Level 5 and High 4’s (if space available)
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FCAT Reading and Math
Level 5 and 4
Science Application
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Teacher
Recommendation
Prior Grades A/B
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Teacher recommendation
Prior academic performance (A/B’s) in
Math, Science and LA
 Love of Reading and
Writing  Passion for Science
2015-2016 additional courses will be offered

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(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 Law
(Annual Option Available if Space Permits)
 Competitive Physical Education Annual -
 Coach Hurst Must Sign
 Drama (Annual)PE WAIVER
 Journalism (Yearbook, TV Production or Newspaper)-
(PE WAIVER)
Must Apply and Receive Signature of Mr. Markowitz
(Room 208)
 Spanish I & II (PE Waiver) -Level 3 or higher in Reading (HS GPA)
 Peer Counseling (PE Waiver)Must have Ms. Bear Approval and
Signature

Deadline for Required Materials
Due Friday, May 16, 2014 to 1 st 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 ANNUAL ELECTIVES
 Signed Academic Waiver if requesting Adv.
Class(es)Only if space permits will waivers be granted. Cambridge has additional criteria .
 Teacher Signatures for Specialized Electives -NO
SIGNATURE, NO ELECTIVE
 Sports Form (Optional)Signed, Notarized with a copy of Medical Insurance Card

 Summer Reading Requirement
 Two(2) Books (From a selection of 6)
 2 Book Reviews Due to Language Arts
Teacher on Monday, August 18, 2014
(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)

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

Students must successfully pass:
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3 years of Math
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3 years of Social Studies
3 years of Language Arts
3 years of Science
Successfully complete career component
Completion of civics class/exam

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 points
Students 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.

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A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
D = 60 – 69
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F = 0 – 59

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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 .

Boys and Girls are eligible for all sports
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Basketball (Fall)
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Soccer (WINTER)
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Track (SPRING)
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Cheerleading (ANNUAL)
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Dance Team (ANNUAL)
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Flag Football and Volleyball (TBA)

Coach Brianna Brooks

2014-2015 TRYOUTS
Cheerleading TEAM
3:30-6:00pm
Clinics May 14, 15, & 16
Tryouts May 19, 2014
MUST HAVE ALL FORMS TO TRYOUT!!
Failure to be picked up on time may result in your not being selected

Coach Latrice Hubert
Assisted by Ms. Alfaro

2014-2015 TRYOUTS
3:30pm-5:45pm
Clinics May 27, 28 & 29
Tryouts May 30, 2014

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Thursday, August 7, 2014
9:00am-12:00pm
Central Campus Cafeteria
(Students Only)
STUDENT LEADER VOLUNTEERS
(NJHS Hours)
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 2 nd week of school
NOTE: Replacements-ID’s $5.00/Lanyards $3.00

FIRST DAY
2014-2015
Monday, August 18, 2014