Thomas W. Pyle MS 8th Grade Parent Articulation Meeting or a higher level math class may be recommended for Honors Biology in ... 12th Grade Option #1 Reading ... 2014 8th Grade Parent
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Thomas W. Pyle MS8th Grade
Parent Articulation Meeting
Welcome and Introductions Kim Redder
Format for the eveningTransition from 7th to 8th grade
Team Leaders - Babs Baisley and Andra Metz Counselors – Erika Huck and Katie Sonnabend
Curriculum Overviews Department Chairs - Bill Falatko, Sandra Gallagher, Stacy
Levy, George Martin, Kristen Tessier and Robin Wheeler
8th Grade TeamsBabs Baisley
7th to 8th grade articulation8th grade team structure8th grade team meetingsCounselor supportAdministrative support
Our current 8th GradersDylan and Zara
7th grade wisdom that helped in 8th
grade Perspective,
Tips & Comments
Adolescent LearnerAndra Metz
8th Grade EventsBabs Baisley
Mount Vernon Field Trip
Gettysburg Field Trip
Kings Dominion Trip
Whitman Orientation
Physical EducationBill Falatko
Required class, 3 marking periods PE focuses on health related fitness, movement skills
and concepts, and personal and social responsibility Students should better understand the benefits of
fitness and efficient movement in physical activity Students participate in games and activities that
promote fitness, develop tactical awareness and develop social qualities
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/physed/middle/
Health Education 8Bill Falatko
Implemented through Physical Education 9 week course, separate grade MCPS curriculum taught by Health certified
teachers in a classroom setting Focus on family life and human sexuality, STDs
(parent permission) http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/health/
Information meeting in the fall
Arts ElectivesBill Falatko
SEMESTER ART CLASSES Culinary Fashion/Design Gateway Technology B Theatre TV Studio Specialty Art Studio Art Web Design
FULL YEAR ARTS CLASSES Drama Introduction to Engineering
Design (IED) Music
Band Orchestra Chorus
Yearbook
Additional Arts Questions?
Arts Showcase Night
Thursday, February 6, 2014 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Snow Date Feb. 10th
Advanced US History 8 Robin Wheeler
Units of Study Democratic Political System of the People 1763-1783 Creating a National Political System 1783-1815 Geography and Economic Change Shape the Nation 1815-
1850 A Nation Divided and Rebuilt 1840-1877
Multiple resources are used to support the curriculum, along with engaging materials and opportunities for students to work together doing historical investigations.
Math Courses & Placement -Stacy Levy
* Including MCPS enrichment and acceleration opportunities ** Investigations in Math *** Advanced Placement Calculus, Advanced Placement Statistics, or other college-level courses
MCPS Math Pathways Courses That Lead To College and Career Readiness
Compacted CurriculumGrade Level Curriculum
Math Courses & Placement -Stacy Levy
Rollout PlanShading indicates implementation year
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
C 2.0 Kindergarten – Math 3
C 2.0 Math 4
C 2.0 Math 5
C 2.0 Math 6
C 2.0 Math 7 and C 2.0 IM
C 2.0 Math 8
C 2.0 Math Algebra 1
C 2.0 Math Geometry
C 2.0Algebra II
C 2.0 Precalculus
Math Courses & Placement -Stacy Levy
Students are placed in math classes based on the following criteria:Teacher recommendationSuccess in previous math class-grades,
assessments, work study habits, etc.County and state assessmentsStudent and Parent Input
Students working together
Math Courses & Placement -Stacy Levy8th Grade Math CoursesAlgebra PrepC 2.0 Algebra IC 2.0 Honors GeometryAlgebra II
Pumpkin Drop 2011
Math Courses & Placement -Stacy Levy
Where to get more information?There is a brochure available online at: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/math/
Math & World Language Night Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Science: IESS 8George Martin
Units of Study Solar Energy and Fluid Circulation Astronomy - Stellar Astronomy: Earth/Sun/Moon relationships Restless Earth-Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes Earth’s Materials and Processes - Rocks, Minerals, Rock Cycle Earth’s History and Global Change-Geologic processes and global
eventsThe science curriculum includes many hands-on activities where students work together to gather, interpret and analyze data. Students who earn a B or better in Algebra or a higher level math class may be recommended for Honors Biology in grade 9. All other students will be placed in regular Biology.
8th graders usually continue on to the next level of the world language that they have already started
World Language ClassesKristen Tessier
World Language Pathways 6th
Grade7th
Grade8th
Grade9th
Grade10th
Grade11th
Grade12th
GradeOption
#1Reading Elective Elective 1AB 2 3 4
Option#2
Reading Elective 1AB 2 3 4 5
Option #3
Reading 1A 1B 2 3 4 5
Option #4
Reading 1AB 2 3 4 5 AP
Option #5
1A 1B 2 3 4 5 AP
Option #6
1AB 2 3 4 5 APLang
APLit.
World Language PathwaysKristen Tessier
There are many other options and possible variations to these pathways
Pyle offers Spanish, French, Italian and Chinese (based on enrollment and staffing)
Languages at Whitman:
Whitman offers languages to 8th
graders during 1st period including: Russian and Japanese (based on enrollment and staffing)
Additional World Language Questions
World Language Parent Night
February 12, 2014, at 7:00 pmSnow Date Feb. 13th
8th Grade English/Reading ClassesSandra Gallagher English Course Placement
Advanced English English 8 Reading courses (by teacher recommendation) ESOL
7th grade teachers recommend on basis of MSA and Map-R scores Grades Other available data
Overview of 8th Grade EnglishSandra Gallagher
Advanced English 8/ English 8 Divided into two semester units: 8A- Writing (argument, narrative and informative
tasks) 8B- Literature and Language (focus on literature &
writing) Students take a semester exam in January and June
that measures their skills in reading, writing and language.
8th Grade English/Reading ClassesSandra Gallagher
Summer Reading Announcement letter is mailed first week in June Many of the books are available for sign out at
Pyle 1 required 1 choice
First assignment in 8th grade
8th Grade ProgramErika Huck and Katie Sonnabend
1. English2. Math3. Science4. US History5. PE/Health6. Elective7. Elective
Grade 8 Registration Form (top)
Grade 8 Registration Form (bottom)
Important Registration DatesErika Huck and Katie Sonnabend
February 12th – Mathematical Process and World Language Night
February 19th – registration forms due to English teachers
May 9th – placement request changes in writing due to Mr. Nardi and elective changes to student’s counselor
Elective Selection Process Erika Huck & Katie Sonnabend
April 9th
3rd quarter report card Print out of registered
classes Check to see if they are registered
appropriately Concerns about placement should be
directed to the teacher Questions about electives should be
discussed with counselors
Extra Curricular Activities Kim Redder
Variety of activitiesOpportunity to explore interestsFind the balance of academics and
extra curricular activitiesFall showcase night to preview
offerings
ClosureKim Redder
Upcoming Dates
Copy of tonight's PowerPoint will be on the Pyle webpage
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