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SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

8^TH GRADE REGISTRATION

CLASS OF 2031

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REQUIRED CLASSES

Language Arts 8

US History

Science

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MATHEMATICS

Math 7 - Math 8
Math 7/8- Math 8/Secondary Math 1

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FITNESS 8 (P.E.) AND HEALTH

All students are required to take

Fitness 8 (P.E.) & Health

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READING 8

ELA 2nd quarter grade- B or above
RISE score in LA – RL 443 or above
RISE score in LA - RI 441 or above
Growth Measure MOY score- 895 or above

Students qualify if they have 3 or more BELOW proficient scores

This will count as one full year elective

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SELECT TWO FULL YEAR ELECTIVE COURSES

OR

ONE FULL YEAR &

TWO SEMESTER ELECTIVE COURSES

OR

FOUR ELECTIVE SEMESTER CLASSES

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES

French 1 & 2 Spanish 1 & 2

Chinese DLI

A seal of bilingual ability on H.S. Diploma is awarded to students who reach a high proficiency level.

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FULL YEAR MUSIC ELECTIVES

Orchestra 1, 2* & 3**
Beginning Woodwinds
Beginning Brass
Beginning Percussion – piano experience recommended
Percussion 2*
Concert Band*
Symphonic Band**
Concert Choir*
Women’s Choir* (Tiger Choir)

*Pre-requisite

** Need permission from teacher

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SEMESTER MUSIC ELECTIVES

Choir 1 Tenor/Bass (Take Note)
Choir 1 Soprano/Alto (Fire)
Musical Theatre 1 Production*
Musical Theatre 2 Showcase*

* Prerequisite

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SEMESTER ART ELECTIVES

Art 1/Art 2 *
Digital Art* (Animation, Computer graphics )
Ceramics 1*/Ceramics 2*
Sculpture*
Drawing 1*/Drawing 2*
Painting*
Theatre 1
Acting (Theatre 2)*
Musical Theatre*

* pre-requisite

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MORE SEMESTER COURSES

Exploring Business & Marketing ( School Store)
Exploring Technology/Woods
Computer Science Investigation
Digital Literacy (unless taken in 7th)
FCS Exploration (sewing/cooking)
Student Aide**
Peer Tutoring**
Mindfulness Yoga
Dance 1 & 2*
Python Coding 1
Creative Writing
Literature

*Pre-requisite

**Requires application

** If you did not take Digital Literacy in 7^th grade you will automatically be signed up for it in 8^th grade.

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REMEMBER:

Choose 2 Alternate Electives that are DIFFERENT from previous selections in case we are unable to offer one of your first choices

All classes with an asterisk * require prerequisite or teacher approval

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You must complete SKYWARD course requests by

Friday, January 30th!

You must turn in your registration card with parent signature to the Counseling Center by