The aims of seventh grade are continued in the eighth grade, introducing the student to work of increasing difficulty and encouraging more independent work. The courses of the eighth grade are listed below and are described in the 8th Grade Course Catalog. Not every elective course is offered at each school. Elective offerings are dependent on staff and student requests.
REQUIRED of all students
- English聽(1 unit)
- ALL ESL students must be scheduled with an English teacher who is ESL certified
- Mathematics (1 unit)
- Science (1 unit)
- U.S. History/Citizenship (1 unit)
- Physical Education (1 unit)
- One full year of Athletics or PE must be taken during the 7th or 8th grade
ELECTIVES (may vary by campus)
- Art (One full year of Fine Arts must be taken during the 7th or 8th grade) (Material Cost)
- Athletics (1 unit)
- One full year of Athletics or PE must be taken during the 7th or 8th grade
- AVID
- Band (One full year of Fine Arts must be taken during the 7th or 8th grade)
- Foreign Languages: Spanish, Chinese, French, Exploratory Foreign Languages
- Gateway to Technology II (Counts as a High School credit)
- Orchestra (One full year of Fine Arts must be taken during the 7th or 8th grade) (Experience Required)
- Pathways to Possibilities (1 unit)
- Piano
- Reading
- Speech
- Theatre Arts (One full year of Fine Arts must be taken during the 7th or 8th grade)
- Vocal Music (One full year of Fine Arts must be taken during the 7th or 8th grade)
ALTERNATIVES
- ELLA 8
- ELLA Enrollment Criteria:
- Been enrolled in U.S. schools for 3 school years or less
- Beginning to Intermediate English level
- ELLA Enrollment Criteria:
- Special Education
8th Grade Course Catalog by Subject
Planning for Junior High
OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES OR WHO NEED OR MAY NEED SPECIAL EDUCATION
If a child is experiencing learning difficulties, the parent may contact the person listed below to learn about the district鈥檚 overall general education referral or screening system for support services. This system links students to a variety of support options, including referral for a special education evaluation. Students having difficulty in the regular classroom should be considered for tutorial, compensatory, and other support services that are available to all students.
At any time, a parent is entitled to request an evaluation for special education services. Within a reasonable amount of time, the district must decide if the evaluation is needed. If evaluation is needed, the parent will be notified and asked to provide consent for the evaluation. The district must complete the evaluation and the report within 45 calendar days of the date the district receives the written consent. The district must give a copy of the report to the parent.
If the district determines that the evaluation is not needed, the district will provide the parent with a written notice that explains why the child will not be evaluated. This written notice will include a statement that informs the parent of their rights if they disagree with the district. Additionally, the notice must inform the parent how to obtain a copy of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards - Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities.
The designated person to contact regarding options for a child experiencing learning difficulties or a referral for evaluation for special education is:
Contact School Counselor Or Special Education Services Office 682-867-7690
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Arlington School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, national origin, religion or disability in education programs, admissions/ enrollment decisions or activities which it operates, as required by Title II, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504.
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
The 91制片厂, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (鈥淔ERPA鈥) restricts access to protected student records as required by law. Directory information on students will be released upon request without a parent鈥檚 consent, unless the parent elects in writing to restrict directory information. The form on which parents can indicate their election is sent home each year.
STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL
Schools periodically apply pesticides. Information concerning these applications may be obtained by contacting the building principals.
