A1 or B1
8:30-9:55
TREC
9:55-10:25
Homebase
10:25-10:35
A2 or B2
10:35-12:40
A3 or B3
12:40-2:05
A4 or B4
2:05-3:30
What is TREC?
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Teacher Advisory
Reading Strategies
Enrichment in Math
Clubs
TREC Schedule
• Monday: Sustained Silent
Reading
• Tuesday: Reading Strategies or
Math Enrichment
• Wednesday: Reading Strategies
or Math Enrichment
• Thursday: TA or Clubs
• Friday: Sustained Silent Reading
Graduation Requirements
• 22 Credits
• 6 Verified Credits
Graduation Requirements
• 24 Credits
• 9 Verified Credits
Graduation Requirements
• 20 Credits
• 0 Verified Credits
• Student must
have an IEP
What will
my child’s
schedule
look like?
Language Arts – 1 period
Mathematics – 1 period
Physical Science – 1 period
Civics and Economics – 1 period
TREC – 30 minutes
ACE – 1 period
PE/Health – 1 period
Elective (1 yr. or 2 sem.) – 1 period
Elective (1 yr. or 2 sem.) – 1 period
Students have three
options when choosing
elective classes:
 Two one year courses
 One year course and
two semester courses
 Four semester courses
Agriculture
Mechanics
Chorus
Art 8
Gifted & Talented
Resource
Theater Arts 8
Life Management
Technological
Systems
Strings
Reading/Writing
Workshop
Math Workshop
World Languages
IEP Resource
Band
English as a Second
Language
Agriscience
Exploration
Theater Arts
Teen Living
Art
Exploring Technology
Computer Art
Environmental Science
Keyboarding
Weather Science
Computer Concepts Math Workshop
Reading/Writing
Computer
Workshop
Programming
Gifted and Talented
Computer
Resource
Publishing
Suggestion:
In order to increase your chances
of receiving your first choice
electives, it is recommended that
you pair the following semester
electives up if you are taking one
of these semester electives.
• Agriscience
Exploration and
Exploring Technology
• Keyboarding and
Computer Concepts
• Environmental
Science and Weather
Science
• Computer Art and
Communications and
Exploratory Art
Remember:
Academic
Classes are
st
1 Priority
and then
Electives!!
World Language Courses
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Spanish
French
German
Latin
Characteristics of a Successful
World Language Student
• Abstract reasoning ability
• Consistently completes homework
assignments
• Learns from homeworkdoes not perceive homework
as “busy work”
• Good listening & note-taking
skills
• Catches on quickly to concepts
• Good time management skills
• Strong language arts skills,
especially with grammar
• Able to memorize vocabulary words
• Excellent speller
• Able to retain knowledge over a
period of time
• High level of self-discipline
• Highly motivated student who would
rise to the challenges of a high school
course!
•Students will take the Grade
8 Reading SOL.
Reading and writing are the
main focus in each Language
Arts class.
•Reading comprehension is the primary focus
of reading instruction in eighth grade.
•Students will read a variety of genres and
will work with fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
•Literature circles and independent reading
are examples of methods used to differentiate
instruction for diverse learners in the
Language Arts 8 classroom.
Reading strategies are explicitly taught,
modeled, practiced and applied to enhance
students’ comprehension.
Examples include:
• Reciprocal Learning
• Before, During and After Reading Strategies
• Think Aloud Strategies (I wonder… I predict… I am
confused by …)
• Question Answer Relationships (QAR): Right There,
Think and Search, Author and You, On My Own
•The 6 + 1 Traits of Writing will be used to
enhance students’ writing. These traits are
being implemented throughout the
curriculum here at CMS.
•Direct writing evaluations will be
conducted during each nine weeks using
the Hanover County Writing Rubric, which
is aligned with the Virginia Standards of
Learning.
Math Courses
for Eighth Graders
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry
Pre-Algebra
An “ON” grade level course taken
by most 8th graders
 Pre-Algebra students take the
Grade 8 Mathematics SOL test
Requires self-motivation and an
ability to reason flexibly with rational
numbers
Concepts from Math 6 & Math 7 are
applied using abstract reasoning
Pre-Algebra Content Focus
Use proportional reasoning to solve practical
problems
Evaluate algebraic expressions, including exponents,
using the order of operations
Differentiate between relations and functions and
convert between different representations of a
function
Develop formulas for surface area and volume of
pyramids and cones
Apply transformations to geometric figures
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the
length of a missing side on a right triangle
Write and solve two-step equations and inequalities
Organize and describe data in a matrix
Algebra I
Algebra I students take the Algebra I
End of Course SOL Test, which counts
towards the verified credits needed for
graduation
An above-level course which counts
towards the high school G.P.A.
Requires a student who has developed
strong number sense and is ready to
extend it to more abstract concepts
Fast-paced
Algebra I Content Focus
Write and solve multi-step equations and inequalities in one
variable
Justify steps according to properties of the real number
system
Differentiate between relations and functions given data in
multiple forms
Graph linear functions and relationships using a variety of
techniques
Write equations for lines given points, graphs, tables, and/or
information about slope
Solve a system of linear equations
Develop proficiency operating with polynomials
Solve quadratic equations
Compare/contrast sets of data by looking at statistical graphs
and measures of central tendency
Organize and manipulate data in matrices
Geometry
Requires a student who has a strong
grasp of all Algebra I concepts
Geometry students will take the
End of Course Geometry SOL test
which counts for a verified credit
towards graduation requirements
Geometry counts towards the High
School G.P.A.
Fast-paced
Geometry Content Focus
Use logical reasoning to determine validity of arguments and
write proofs
Develop an understanding of line and angle relationships and
use algebraic methods to determine values of unknowns based on
these relationships
Investigate triangle congruence and similarity using proofs and
postulates to justify relationships
Use the Pythagorean Theorem, properties of special right
triangles, and right triangle trigonometry to solve practical
problems
Investigate and identify properties of quadrilaterals
Apply transformations to geometric figures and investigate the
properties of each
Discover properties of chords, arcs, angles, tangent, and
secants as related to circles
Develop and apply formulas for area of polygons as well as
surface area and volume of three-dimensional figures
•Lab Experiments
•Math/Science Center
Activities
•Experimental Design
Projects
Safety
Measurement
Motion
Forces
Heat
Light
Electricity
Chemistry
Civics and
Economics
th
th
5 ,6
th
7
Builds on
&
Grade Social Studies
• Local Government
• State Government
• National Government
U. S. and World
Trade
Economics
Historical Documents
Current Events
Election Process
Political Cartoons
Geography
Reading Maps &
Graphs
Academic
Instructional
Time
• You do need a gym
• You will not run all
suit.
• You do have to run.
• You have a gym
locker.
• You have fun.
period long.
• You do not have PE
every day, it meets
every other day.
Some days you have
Health.
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
• Football
• Boys’ Basketball
• Boys’ Soccer
• Wrestling
• Boys’ Tennis
• Girls’
Basketball
• Gymnastics
• Girls’ Soccer
• Cheerleading
(continued)
• Track
• Girls’ Tennis
• Cheerleading
Spring
Sports
• Boys’ Baseball
• Girls’ Softball
You must have a VHSL physical form on file before the
first day of practice. It must be dated after May 1.
MUSIC
EDUCATION
• Band
• Chorus
• Strings
Band
Band is a graded
class. Practice and
concerts are a big
part of the grade.
Chorus
• Sing a variety of
musical styles.
• Chorus is a
graded class.
Class rehearsals
and concerts are a
big part of the
grade.
• No experience
necessary!
Strings
• Students with prior
experience may be
combined with students
without experience into
the same class as
numbers dictate.
• Strings is a graded
class. Practice and
concerts are a big part
of the grade.
Music Opportunities
• Jazz Band
th
• 8 Grade Show
Choir
• Strolling Strings
• Concerts
• All County