{"id":3906,"date":"2020-04-30T17:31:08","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T21:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/jefferson\/?page_id=3906"},"modified":"2020-05-01T16:52:52","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T20:52:52","slug":"jms-8th-grade-curriculum-guide-2020-2021","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/jefferson\/academics\/counseling-center\/2022-2023-oar\/jms-8th-grade-curriculum-guide-2020-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"JMS 8th Grade Curriculum Guide 2020-2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"Page-container\">\n<div id=\"page-0\" class=\"Page PageComponent\">\n<div class=\"Draw Draw--not-drawing Draw--selection\">\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<h2 class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Jefferson Middle School<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Grade<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">CURRICULUM GUIDE <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">20<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">20<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">202<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">1<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Curriculum Overview and Signing up for Electives\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qsTUf7i04LQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>To see the whole playlist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLBX9jG90vAUmBqt3td2nT0yI-psU52J0T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To see the PDF version of this guide in a new tab, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ortn.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/05\/JMS-8th-Grade-Curriculum-Guide-with-video-links-2020-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"Page-container\">\n<div id=\"page-0\" class=\"Page PageComponent\">\n<div class=\"Draw Draw--not-drawing Draw--selection\">\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<div class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">*********************************************************************************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">*******************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">***<\/span><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">EIGHTH GRADE <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">REQUIRED COURSES<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">English<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade English Language Arts\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2EPCCMCBO-w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">W<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">riting and vocabulary development are taught in conjunction with the students&#8217; study of short stories, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">poetry, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">drama, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">and the novel. The major goal in writing is the effective planning and development of single<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">multi<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">paragraph papers. Grammar princip<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">les are reviewed and refined. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Advanced English 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">\u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade English Language Arts Advanced\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h09SW0_yWPM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Advanced English <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">proceeds at an accelerated pace, reads novels and plays of increased difficulty, and writes more complex essays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Mathematics<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Standard-<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Math\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ro0HnJTNMfY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students begin eighth<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">grade math with an introduction to Algebra. Students evaluate algebraic <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">expressions, solve <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">one<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">and two<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">step equations, solve and graph inequalities, and graph functions. Instruction <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">also includes areas such as integers, geometry, rational numbers, analyzing data, problem solving, perimeter, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">area. All computational skills, such as operations <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">with fractions, decimals, and percents, are reviewed throughout <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">the course. Students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">must <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">be prepared to enter Algebra in ninth grade.<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Advanced-\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Advanced Math\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8qd8-T2zyKQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Pushing at a faster pace, students begin eighth-grade math with an introduction to Algebra. Students evaluate algebraic expressions, solve one-and two-step equations, solve and graph inequalities, and graph functions. Instruction also includes areas such as integers, geometry, rational numbers, analyzing data, problem solving, perimeter, and area. All computational skills, such as operations with fractions, decimals, and percents, are reviewed throughout the course. Students will begin working on Algebra skills for transition to the high school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Algebra<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Algebra\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BkhU5k4_svk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Algebra <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">is a course for students showing innate talent and advanced mathematics skills. It is designed <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">for students who have mastered arithmetic skills and who intend to pursue a four<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">or five<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">year &#8220;advanced track&#8221; <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">math curriculum. Students in eighth grade Algeb<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">ra are expected to maintain an average grade of &#8220;B<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8220;. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">take <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">the Tennessee <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Algebra I End of Course Exam<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Geometry<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">\u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Geometry\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/61GkEoJQIV8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Prerequisites: <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">A <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">minimum grade of B in Algebra I in the 7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">grade. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">This is a comprehensive <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">course that covers plane, solid, and analytic geometry concepts with a strong emphasis on formal proofs. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students take the Tennessee Geometry End of Course Exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">American History-<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Social Studies\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S5Ts5FSg3bs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Eighth grade American History examines the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">development of the United States from the Native <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">American period to the early 20<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">century. Major units of study include <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Native American cultures, European <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">exploration, colonization, the American Revolution, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, the Early N<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">ational Period, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Westward Expansion, Slavery, and the Civil War <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">and Reconstruction periods<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">. The history and development of <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Tennessee <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">are also explored<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">. The course includes hands<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">on and research projects, presentations, lectures, debates, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">role play, map stud<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">y and discussion of current events each with an emphasis on developing students&#8217; critical thinking <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">and writing <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">skills and their knowledge of American history. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">*<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">An optional four<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">day field trip to Charlottesville, Jamestown, Williamsburg, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Yorktown<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Virg<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">inia <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">is being <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">planned for Fall Break.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Science-<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Science\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bbW82flP-80?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">This course consists of a survey of disciplinary core ideas in Physics, Earth Science, and Life Science.Topics in Physics include motion, forces, electricity, magnetism, waves, sound, light, and space.Topics covered in Earth Science are minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, mountains, earthquakes, and the Earth\u2019s interior.Topics in Life Science are natural selection, evidence for common ancestry, evolution, and how organisms are classified. Since the disciplinary core ideas taught in this course are intertwined with science and engineering practices, a strong lab emphasis is maintained through pre-lab discussions, laboratory experiences, and post-lab analysis in addition to working in a team or partner format.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Physical Education<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">\u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade PE\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DXQFJBE3GSE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">T<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">he physical education program is an instructional class that teaches students the fundamentals <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">of team sports, the importance of regular physical fitness, and lifetime wellness activities. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Emphasis is placed on <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">activities that condition students in phy<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">sical strength and endurance as well as the development of coordination and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">physical skills.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students are required to have a set of physical education clothes for participation.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Required PE clothes <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">consist of mid<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">thigh length shorts with an elastic band <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">or drawstring, a solid white, solid gray, solid royal blue, solid <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">yellow, OR any Jefferson Eagles t<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">shirt, athletic socks, and a pair of tennis shoes.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Per JMS dress code, no <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">spandex\/compression leggings, pants, or capris are allowed to be worn in PE class<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">es.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students also have the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">opportunity to have their own PE locker, which requires a combination lock.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students are required to participate and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">dress out in proper physical education <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">clothes. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students must have a written note from a physician to be <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">excu<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">sed from PE.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">*******************************************************************************************************<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Page-container\">\n<div id=\"page-1\" class=\"Page PageComponent\">\n<div class=\"Draw Draw--not-drawing Draw--selection\">\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<h3 class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Courses Alternating with 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">grade <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">P. E<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">classes:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">STEM<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade STEM\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jmktQ9m7OLs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">This <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">is a <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">term <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">course. This course teaches students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">technology literacy skills. Students are <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">taught <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">3<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Dimensional Software Skills and i<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">n a research and development unit, students design and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">build CO<\/span><sub><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">2 <\/span><\/sub><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">cars<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">CO<\/span><sub><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">2 <\/span><\/sub><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">cars <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">are raced the last week of class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Career Exploration <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\"><strong>&#8211;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Career Exploration Rotation\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-T-B3a6kJX0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Critical Thinking for Careers <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">is designed to assist students in practicing critica<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">l <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">thinking skills necessary to excel in future coursework and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">occupations. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students will le<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">arn about existin<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">g <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">high school, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">college, and career pathways, and how to successfully transition into them. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">In Oak <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Ridge S<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">chools, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">w<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">e are <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">implementing Project<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Based Learning (PBL) as an engaging <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">instructional approach for learning these <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">21st century career skills. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">This course will emphasize academic learning goals and competencies that focus <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">specifically <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">on exercising critical thinking skills and problem<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">solving in careers<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Computer Applications<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Computer Apps\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PnTImGmQrtY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">grade classes will rotate through the computer class for one nine <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">week period. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">During the nine weeks students will learn to manipulate the following <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">programs: MS Word, Excel, and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">PowerPoint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Art <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Rotation<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"8th Grade Art examples\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hcmdzdeC9Fw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">This is <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">a term course alternating with P.E. class. This class will be a continuation of many concepts <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">that students learned in seventh grade art with an emphasis being placed on the structures found in a piece of art. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">During this grading period students will foc<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">us primarily on creating a three<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">dimensional artwork as well as <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">integrating aspects learned in the other rotation co<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">urses.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">********************************************************************************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">*******************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">****<\/span><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">EIGHT GRADE <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">ELECTIVE COURSE<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">S<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">**Attention: Elective courses are ONLY available if a student is not in the RTI (Response to <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Intervention) program for <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Reading or Math. If a student is placed in RTI, they will be removed <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">from their elective until they have shown growth in the supported subject area. Should you <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">have any questions concerning RTI, a student\u2019s placement, or how a student can move out of <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">RTI, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">please contact Stephanie Hope or John Smith <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">at 865<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">425<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">9301. <\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Art-<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"8th Grade Art examples Year Class\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kASk5jYXVeU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Art 8 includes art production, aesthetics, criticism, and art history. Students will also have the opportunity to <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">broaden their appreciation for visual art through a trip a local museum <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">during the school year. Students exhibit their <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">work in local, regional, and national exhibits and competitions. The year<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">long class is divided into media units: <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">drawing, painting, sculpture, computer graphics, commercial art and printmaking. The art depart<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">ment sometimes <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">provides an Artist<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">in<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Residence program for 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">graders. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Band-<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Band\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cGYNShTPeHM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Experienced Band members will prepare a wide variety of band music for evening concerts, school <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">assemblies, and athletic events. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Through these experiences, students will <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">continue to develop their musicianship <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">skills.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">In addition to a band method book, each student is required to have black dress pants, black socks, and black dress <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">shoes to complete the band uniform.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Percussionists must have a prescribed set of mallets an<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">d accessories.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">As part of <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">the course grade, students are expected to attend all scheduled band events<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Students have the opportunity to <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">participate in East Tennessee School Band clinics, solo<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">ensemble and concert festivals as well as an out of town <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">compet<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">ition performance. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">*<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">The band instructor\u2019s recommendation is required to take this course. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Seventh <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">graders with no prior <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">band experience that are interested in joining band should contact the band director.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Chorus<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Chorus\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ap-p6Kq9GC0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">The primary focus of Chorus 8 is <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">performing choral music in concert. Students will learn the basics of <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">singing in the traditional choral method, including reading and interpreting choral music notation, developing <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">breath control, singing scales, sight<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">singing, harmonizing, expanding voca<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">l range, and maintaining vocal health. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">As part of the course grade, students are expected to perform in concerts, some of which occur outside of school <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">hours<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">. Students are required to have black dress shoes: boys also need black dress pants. A few previ<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ously <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">worn girls\u2019 shoes are available to borrow. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students who wish to join Chorus 8 need to have completed one <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">school year of chorus prior to 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">or perform an audition for Ms. Wilson. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Please see Ms. Wilson <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">to set up an audition.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Career Exploration<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Career Year Long\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pwqfImgH2N8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Creative Exploration for Careers is designed to assist students in discovering their personal strengths <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">and abilities, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">understanding the opportunities available to help them excel in different career areas. Students will develop <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">technical career skills such as resume building and oral\/wr<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">itten communications. Upon completion of this <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">course, students will know and exhibit a wide range of soft skills such as teamwork, creative thinking, and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">problem solving. Students will take a deeper dive into exploring high school, college, and career path<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ways, <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">and how to successfully transition into them. This course utilizes <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Project<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Based Learning (PBL) as an <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">engaging instructional approach, placing <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">equal emphasis on academic learning goals and the soft skills that <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">employers across all industries have ide<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ntified as essential for career success.<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Orchestra-<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zIH_f6lj7dc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Orchestra is for students with some prior string instrument experience. Students learn bowing <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">techniques, vibrato, shifting, good sound production and pr<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">oper intonation. Students perform at school and in area <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">concerts. Orchestra students participate in East Tennessee school orchestra events as well as travel to an out<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">of<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">state <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">orchestra competition. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">*<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">The orchestra director&#8217;s recommendation is required to <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">take this class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Introduction to Business and Marketing <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">7\/8-<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th and 8th Grade Introduction to Business and Marketing\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O3qma6P9pok?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Real Life Application elective that focuses on everyday skills that are needed to succeed <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">in the business world. Students will recognize the need to set goals and will pursue those goals in their virtual <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">world from getting <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">their first job to retirement. Students will learn to fill out forms, apply for a job, and balance a <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">checkbook. Students will gain an understanding of credit in activities such as buying a car and a home. Students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">will experience the need for creating <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">and maintaining a budget using basic accounting skills. Students will study <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">supply &amp; demand, free enterprise, technological awareness, technical writing, not taking, and basic <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">communication skills. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">High school credit is available for this course now upon <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">successful completion of an <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">end of course assessment. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students may only earn one credit for this course either as a 7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">or 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grader.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\"><strong>Project Lead the Way (PTLW)-<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"textLayer\">\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Project Lead The Way (PLTW)\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OmSLcUMfBmM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">This is a year<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">long activity<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">oriented course (formerly called World of <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Manufacturing). Students will explore math, science, and advanced technology such as technology design and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">modeling; model bridge building, tower building and flight design; and an intro<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">duction to mechanical skills and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">automation. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Priority for this class will be given to students who have successfully <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">completed Project Lead the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Way (PLTW)<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">\/Aeronautics<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">World Languages- French or Spanish<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade Spanish\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j4OVPIxNEAs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 7th and 8th Grade French\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zortZER1pQ8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students are able to enroll in <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Spanish 1 <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">or <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">French 1 <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">for the 7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">and 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade years, provided <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">they are in strong academic standing and have received a teacher recommendation. The Level 1 course begins in <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade and finishes at the end of the 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade year*. While this course spans two academic year<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">s, it is the same <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">course and curriculum as Level 1 Spanish or French at Oak Ridge High School. This two<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">year program is <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">designed for younger students to master Level 1 proficiency at a slower pace, while maintaining the rigors of a <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">high school course. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">At the end of the 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade year, students will take an End<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">of<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Course exam. Passing the EOC exam and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">maintaining an A or B in the class will enable students to earn a high school Level 1 credit in Spanish or <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">French**. Choosing to accept credit is opti<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">onal. If the student declines credit, the student will still be able <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">to advance to the next language level at Oak Ridge High School, provided he\/she has the recommendation <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">of his\/her World Language teacher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">*Students are unable to enroll in 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade Sp<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">anish or French if they were not previously enrolled in the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade Spanish or French class. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">**Students need 2 high school language credits, of the same language as a graduation requirement. Students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">are highly encourage <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">to take more than 2 years of a language, especially if they are planning on attending <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">college.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Study Hall<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide Study Hall\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/evH3FnDk3BE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Study Hall is designed to teach students various academic skills necessary for success at the middle school <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">level. Students can receive help in organization, note<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">taking, planning study time, active study strategies, and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">averaging. They are encouraged to take increasing personal responsibility for their own learning. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Small group setting allows for individual problem solving and troubleshooting with everyday academic <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">obstacles. Students are enrolled based on greatest academ<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">ic need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Aides<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">\u2013<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Students that are interested in being a student aide will need to communicate with the teacher they <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">would like to aide. The teacher must send an e<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">mai<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">l to 7<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">and 8<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">grade school counselor. Grades and office <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">referrals will be reviewed and determined if the class will fit in the student\u2019s schedule. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textLayer\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">*********************************************************************************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">*******************<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">***<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">CLASSES RECOMMENDED BY TEACHER FOR EXTRA SUPPORT<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">RTI <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">(Response to Intervention) <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">is a multi<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">tier approach to the early identification and support of students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">with learning needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Tier 1- <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">The Whole Class<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">In the general education classroom; the teacher measures everyone\u2019s skills. This is known as a <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">universal <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">screening <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">that is given 3 times a year to the whole school (Fall, Winter, and Spring) to determine the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">students that fall at the 25<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">percentile or below for extra Tier 1 support<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">. If your child falls at or below <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">t<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">he 25<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">percentile your child will be placed in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 class in the areas of Math or English to <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">provide more support because they are performing below their grade level. The screening helps the <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">teacher work with students in small groups based on their <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">skill levels. The school will let you know if <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">your child is struggling and will update you on his\/her RTI progress. In some schools, the majority of <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">students need Tier 1 instructional support because their reading and math skills are not at grade level. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">D<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">uring the intervention, the RTI team monitors students\u2019 progress to see who might need additional <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">support. Many students respond successfully to Tier 1 support and achieve grade<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;font-family: sans-serif\">level expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Tier 2- <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Small Group Interventions (25<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">percentile<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">11<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">pe<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">rcentile)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th Grade RTI Tier 2 and 3\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3lQUcJSDssc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JMS Course Guide 8th RTI Math\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nMxTblVrjp8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">If your child isn\u2019t making adequate progress in Tier 1, he\/she will start to receive more targeted help. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">This is <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">in addition <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">to the regular classroom instruction (Tier 1), not a replacement for it. Tier 2 <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">interventions take place <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">every <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">day <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">during <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">a designated period and students won\u2019t miss any core instruction in <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">the classroom. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">During these extra help sessions, he\/she will be taught in small groups using a different method than in <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Tier 1 because the first method wasn\u2019t successful. The teacher may also ask <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">you to work with your child <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">at home on certain skills.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">The school will monitor your child\u2019s progress so it\u2019s clear whether the Tier 2 intervention is helping <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">through 4 \u00bd week progress reports sent by the school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><strong><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">Tier 3: Intensive Interventions (at or below <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">10<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 1rem\">percentile)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Page-container\">\n<div id=\"page-4\" class=\"Page PageComponent\">\n<div class=\"Draw Draw--not-drawing Draw--selection\">\n<div class=\"TextLayer-container\">\n<p class=\"textLayer\"><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Typically, only a small percentage of the class will require Tier 3 support. In many schools, though, that <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">number is much higher. If your child needs Tier 3 support, it will be tailored to his\/her needs. Every day <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">he\/she will receive one<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">on<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">one instruction or work in very small groups.<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Your child will continue to spend most of the day in the general education classroom. If he\/she doesn\u2019t <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">make adequate progress in Tier 3, it\u2019s likely that the school will recommend <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">an evaluation for special <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">education services<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">. <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">Core Focus<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">(English or Math) This class <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">is <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">for those students that score <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">close to the 25<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">th <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">percentile or the teacher <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">has identified will benefit from extra support with current core classes. Students <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">will be able to work on <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">homework intermittently during the week and <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">may need re<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">teaching of Tier 1 <\/span><span class=\"textLayer--absolute\">instruction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jefferson Middle School 8th Grade CURRICULUM GUIDE 2020&#8211;2021 To see the whole playlist, click here. To see the PDF version of this guide in a new tab, click here ******************************************************************************************************* EIGHTH GRADE REQUIRED COURSES English&#8211; Writing and vocabulary development are taught in conjunction with the students&#8217; study of short stories, poetry, drama, and the novel. 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