Grade 8
AGENDA
8 courses
3 times per week
Schedule
TIME | PERIOD | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
7:30-8:40 | 1 | | | STUDENT LATE START | | |
8:45 – 9:55 | 2 | | | 8:30 – 9:40 | | |
9:55 – 10:15 | BREAK | BREAK | BREAK | 9:45-10:55 | BREAK | BREAK |
10:15 – 11:25 | 3 | | | | | |
LUNCH 11:00 – 11:35 | ||||||
11:30 – 12:40 | 4 | | | | | |
Assembly or Advisory 11:40-12:15 | ||||||
12:40 – 1:20 | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | |
1:20 – 2:30 | 5 | | | 12:20 – 1:30 | | |
2:30 – 3:00 | | Advisory | Tutorial | Tutorial | Assembly | |
1:35 – 2:45 |
8. Two semester or one year long elective
REQUIRED COURSES
8. Two semester or one year long elective
REQUIRED COURSES
8. Two semester or one year long elective
REQUIRED COURSES
ELECTIVES – YEARLONG
What electives will I get to choose?
Three semester courses
OR
One year long course + one semester course
Band
Chorus
Strings
Three semester courses
OR
One year long course + one semester course
ELECTIVES – Yearlong
ARTmud ARTStudio 2D ARTStudio 3D DigiArt
Chorus
Dance Revolution Dance Remix
Food Technology Fun Fast and Fit
Journalism Innovation Tech
Intro Robotics Advanced Robotics
Drama- Storm the Stage
Drama - Musical Theatre TTT
Drama - Tech 101
Drama - Improv-able
ELECTIVES – SEMESTER
ARTmud - semester
Create with CLAY using full ceramic process!
Plan, glaze and share your final works.
Explore new or extend existing clay skills!
Learn how to throw clay on the wheel!
“Relax, have fun and Get Dirty!”
ARTstudio 2D - semester
Deeper exploration into drawing, painting and printmaking = in a relaxed, FUN and creative environment!
Enjoyed it before? = you can take it again!!
ARTStudio 3D - semester
THIS IS A NEW COURSE!
Like to build?
Build using NEW/DIfferent industrial materials:
Soldering, Casting, Moldmaking, Resin, Installation,Textiles and Clay.
DigiART - semester
Explore technology in art using the Adobe Creative Suite: (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Experiment with the iPad and iPad Pencil to create digital drawings and illustrations.
Create GIFS and Prints through using digitally drawn and found images.
offers the chance to explore movement and spatial awareness
explores different dance forms
explores choreography
encourages experimentation with movement expression
is suitable for both experienced and beginner dancers
Dance Revolution - semester
Further their dance experience established in Dance Revolution
Explore your creative side in dance units such as Modern, Social and Hip Hop
Must have done already done Dance Revolution
Dance Remix - semester
Robotics - semester
Do you like using iPads, iPhones, computers, legos and working with your friends? This is Intro Robotics. You can and will:
using iPads
Intro Robotics - semester
Do you like using iPads, iPhones, computers, legos and working with your friends? In advanced robotics you will build custom constructions and learn advanced programming to create awesome robots that come to life with Artificial Intelligence
Advanced Robotics - semester
Innovation Technology - semester
the act or process of introducing new ideas, devices, or methods
redesign digital images
learn coding basics
design your own technology project
produce films
Fun Fast and Fit - semester
A fun elective created for you! It uses music, movement and the power of fitness to boost your energy, increase your skill level and generally make you feel awesome!
Chorus
Year long or Semester
For both NEW singers and those with previous choir experience
Make music with your friends!
Band - yearlong
For experienced players on flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba or percussion
AMIS auditions
More music - More concerts - More fun!
Strings - yearlong
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For experienced player on violin, viola, cello or bass
AMIS auditions
More music - More concerts - More fun!
Drama Electives
Drama Storm the Stage: semester
Learn how to take a script and bring it to life on stage. Have a blast putting all elements of a performance together: lights, sound, costumes, props. All we need now is YOU!
Drama Musical Theatre - semester
Acting, singing, dancing: do you have what it takes to put these together? Let’s recreate some of the most famous musical moments, create some of our own, and bring toe-tapping magic to the stage. You don’t have to be an expert; you just need the passion to perform!
Drama Theatre Improv-able:
Becoming a devising 007 - semester
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to have enormous amounts of fun. Through a mix of Theatre games, mask work, and stage combat we will create original performances that will excite you!
Drama: Technical Theatre - semester
Get expert training on how to design and create your vision for the stage with lighting, sound, and set design. Explore them all and find your specialty.
Food Technology - semester
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Take a culinary adventure around the world and learn how to make:
Are you interested in…
Journalism - Semester
Email home to parents...
Once you are successfully registered for the next school years courses you will receive a confirmation email.
Mark your Student Planner!
March 9-13 2020
Online course registration
BYOD Program
Bring Your Own Device starts in Grade 7 and continues through until Grade 12.
You are required to bring your own laptop to school. The specifications and recommendations can be found on the school website or talk to Mr. Venhuis or come to the MS office.
Can I repeat an elective?
Generally the answer is no. We encourage students to try new electives. Those taking an elective for the for the first time will receive priority.
Will all electives run?
This depends how many students choose that particular elective. If only one student chooses a particular elective then it may not run - this is why you must complete all 5 preferences for electives.
Do I still need to complete this even if I know I am leaving?
Yes!
What if I think I will exit EAP/SI?
If and when you exit your counselor will talk to you and your parents about choosing a Modern Language and will update your course requests at that time.
What if I change my mind?
Choose carefully. Sometimes this happens. Go and talk to your counselor or Mrs. Pekin. If there is still space we might allow you to change.
What if I have applied for Math or English honors and it is only showing regular Math or English?
Once we know who successfully applied for Honors Mrs. Pekin will manually move you across into Math and/or English honors. However, we won't know until mid-April.
What if I do not know if I am leaving?
Click yes and complete course registration
What if I take both a Modern Language and EAP/SI?
Mrs. Pekin will manually enroll you in your Modern Language. Your Modern Language will not show in course registration. Talk to Mrs. Pekin
Why do I have to choose five electives?
Sometimes not all electives are offered due to low numbers or some electives fill up very fast or the schedule does not allow for the combination you chose so you may end up with your 4th or 5th choice sometimes.
Do I have to take a music elective?
Yes if you are in G5 and G6.
No if you are in G7 and G8.
ADVICE FOR A 6TH GRADER
What advice would you give to a 6th grader to prepare them for the transition to G7
What do you wish you had known moving up?
What questions do you have about 8th grade?
What would help you prepare for the move up?
NEXT YEAR’S LEADERS...
What Protective factors that help you live a healthy, balanced life.
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