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TABB Middle School Welcome Parents! Rising 7 th & 8th Pre-Registration 2019-2020 Parent Information Night

TMS Administrative Team Dr. Doug Hartley Assistant Principal Mrs. Termaine Hopkins Assistant Principal Mrs. Brittany West Assessment & Compliance Coordinator (ACC) Mrs. Heather Young Principal

TMS School Counseling Department Mrs. Dana Rollins Counselor for 7 th Grade 2019-2020 Mrs. Teresa Van Ness Director & Counselor for 8 th Grade 2019-2020 Mrs. Carrie Dukes Counselor for 6 th Grade Mrs. Lynn Gray Registrar

TMS Tonight’s Agenda Overview of Core Courses for 7 th & 8th Graders Math SequencesMath, English, & World Language PlacementsHigh School Credit Course ConsiderationsTips for Success in High School Credit Courses Block Scheduling A Day/B Day SOL’sVirtual Courses Year long and Semester Encore/Elective CoursesElectives Course Registration Process Academic & Career Plans Special Programs *Presentation is viewable online

TMS 7 th Grade Required Courses English: English 7 or Advanced English 7Math : Foundations of Algebra 7 (FOA 7) Pre-Algebra 7 Algebra 1A/Algebra 1B (0.5 high school credit per semester) Life Science US History II – 1865 to present day7th PE & Health*Career Investigations Course* - NEW required course Electives: 2 or 3 depending on math course (to include new Career Investigations course)

TMS 8 th Grade Required Courses English : English 8 or Advanced English 8Math : Pre-Algebra 8 Algebra 1A/Algebra 1B (0.5 high school credit per semester) Advanced Geometry (1.0 high school weighted credit) Physical ScienceCivics & Economics 8th PE & Health *CTE Course to satisfy new Career course requirement* Electives: 2 or 3 depending on math course (to include new CTE/Career course or alternative )

TMS 7 th & 8 th English Placement Advanced English 7 & 8 Suggested grade of “ A/B” average in current English course Scores on SOL’s also will be a consideration *All placements are based on student grades, testing data and teacher recommendation . Required Summer Reading Assignment for Advanced English Read a specific book per grade level and complete a written assignmentWritten assignment is due on the first day of school

TMS 7 th & 8 th English Required Summer Reading Assignment for English 7 and 8 Read one book from approved middle school list In-class activity to be completed during weeks two-four of school Copies of the books may be available in the schools, at public libraries, and at local book stores. Summer reading lists will be available in the front office & on the TMS web page.

TMS “High School Credit” Means? MATH: Algebra 1 A/B & Advanced Geometry World Language: Traditional Classroom: French, Spanish Virtual: German, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic Final grades and credits/verified credits are recorded on student’s high school transcript (GPA) High school curriculum = more rigorous; requires consistent, daily effort for success An opportunity when students are ready--- not a race

TMS YCSD Math Sequences 6 th 7th8th High school Science placement depends on math level Foundations of Algebra 6 (FOA 6) Gd 6 Standards & SOL Foundations of Algebra 7 (FOA 7) Gd 7 Standards & SOL Pre-Algebra 7 Gd 7/8 Standards & Gr 8 SOL Pre-Algebra 8 Gd 8 Standards & SOL Algebra 1A & 1B High School Credit End of Course SOL/ Verified credit Pre-Algebra 6 Gd 6, 7, 8 Standards & Gd 8 SOL Algebra 1A & 1B High School Credit End of Course SOL/Verified credit Adv. Geometry WEIGHTED High School Credit End of Course SOL/Verified credit

TMS 7 th Grade Math Placement Foundations of Algebra 7 (FOA 7) - Grade 7 Math Standards Completion Foundations of Algebra 6 (FOA 6) & Teacher recommendation Pre-Algebra 7 – Grade 7 and Grade 8 Math StandardsTeacher recommendation based on student ability & criteria below: Average of “A” or solid “B” in Foundations of Algebra 6 (FOA 6)A score greater than or equal to 450 on Math 6 SOLAverage of “C” or below for the year in Pre-Algebra 6 – REPEAT PRE-ALGEBRA in 7th grade Must maintain “A/B” average in Pre-Algebra 7 in order to continue in course, monitored during 1st semester Algebra 1 A/B – high school credit Pre-Algebra is a prerequisite for Algebra 1 A/B Teacher recommendation based on student ability & criteria below:Average of solid “B” or above for the year in Pre-Algebra 6 A passing score on Math 8 SOL (400 or higher)

TMS 8 th Grade Math Placement Pre-Algebra 8 - Grade 8 Math Standards Completion of Foundations of Algebra 7 & teacher recommendation Less than a solid “B” for the year in Pre-Algebra 7 Algebra 1 A/B – high school credit Pre-Algebra is a prerequisite for Algebra 1 A/B Teacher recommendation based on student ability & all criteria below: Average of a solid “B” in Pre-Algebra 7 A passing score on Math 8 SOL (400 or higher)Average of “C” or below in Algebra 1 A/B (7th) – REPEAT ALGEBRA 1 A/BAdvanced Geometry – high school credit Algebra 1 A/B is a prerequisite for Advanced GeometryTeacher recommendation based on student ability & all criteria below:Average of “C” or above for the year in Algebra 1 A/B in Grade 7Passing score on Algebra 1 SOL (400 or higher)

2019-2020 YCSD Program of Studies

TMS Sample Block Schedule FOA 7, Pre-Algebra 7 or 8 A Day B Day Block I 8:00 – 9:31 English PE Block 2 9:35 – 11:07 Science Soc. Studies Block 3 11:11 – 1:10 FOA 7, Pre-Algebra 7 , 8 – Meet daily Block 4 1:14 – 2:45 Elective 1 Elective 2 or World Language Example

TMS Sample Block Schedule Algebra 1 A/B (7th or 8th) or Adv Geometry (8 th ) A Day B Day Block I 8:00 – 9:31 English PE Block 2 9:35 – 11:07 Science Soc. Studies Block 3 11:11 – 1:10 Elective 1 Algebra 1 A/B or Adv. Geometry Block 4 1:14 – 2:45 Elective 2 Elective 3 or World Language Example

TMS *Career Investigations – new* NEW for 2019-2020 school year: The Virginia Board of Education’s Profile of a Virginia Graduate to help students be “Life Ready”.“Life Ready” - Content Knowledge, Workplace Skills, Community and Civic Responsibility, & Career PlanningCareer Investigations Course will complete this requirement 7 th Grade StudentsMust take Career Investigations 8 th Grade Students The following courses will satisfy this requirement for 2019-2020 school year: Career Investigations* Family & Consumer Science 2 or 3 * Inventions & Innovations * Computer Science Discoveries* Intro. to Programming & Game Design* These courses taken prior to 2019-2020 will not meet this requirement since the courses will have been redesigned.

TMS 7 th Grade SOL’s English/Reading MathMath 7 or Algebra 1 A/B

TMS 8 th Grade SOL’s English/Writing (multiple choice & essay) English/Reading Science Civics & Economics Math Math 8 or Algebra 1 A/B Advanced Geometry

Exploratory World Language (Introduction to French & Spanish) Semester Course Classroom SettingVirtual/Online Setting Survey of World Language(Introduction to French, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish)French I (HS Credit)Spanish I(HS Credit) French II(HS Credit)Spanish II(HS Credit) German (HS Credit) Latin(HS Credit) Arabic(HS Credit) Mandarin Chinese(HS Credit) For Virtual/Online Courses:You may need to log in outside of the regular school day There is a required training TMS World Language Course Options *Courses may be offered virtually depending on enrollment # ’s * IB Programme – Spanish, French, Latin

TMS World Language Readiness Are students ready for a high school credit world language? A’s & B’s in English and all other core courses Strong work & study habits, motivation, self-discipline Good attendanceTeachers recommend a minimum, consistent 80% (assessments) for success in next level World Language Screening Process

TMS Attributes of a Successful Virtual/Online Student Good organizational, time management, & technical skills Self-motivated & self-disciplined to stay on schedule & meet deadlinesMaintains focus on rigorous & challenging coursework Works independentlyTeachers of virtual courses are NOT TMS teachers; communication will be via email and weighting of courses may differ

TMS High School Credit Course Considerations Q1 40%, Q2 40%, Midterm 20%; Q3 40%, Q4 40%, Final Exam 20% Virtual World Language courses may have a different weighting system Teacher recommendations assist with appropriate placements Closely monitor progress early on – early establishment of effective routines Meeting: First Week of School – Thursday 6:30pm/cafeteria Credit Omission process Summer Virtual Courses

TMS Habits for Success in High School Credit Courses At home: Complete the homework the same day as the class It’s all about the quality and extra effort!Dig deeper – use independent strategies Ist, then human resourcesConsistent review the “off” night – correct recently graded & missed homework, watch videos, make flash cards for vocabulary, use teacher websites & resources In class: Be systematic about checking & highlighting homework – diagnostic tool!Ask questions Self monitor learning & make a habit of seeking extra help early on Growth mindset vs a fixed mindset – how does the student respond to a challenge?

TMS Academic & Career Plan - ACP “Tentative” six year academic plan starting 7 th grade year Career Inventory results – 16 Career Clusters Special high school programs Post-Secondary plans Parents review & sign Original is given to students’ high school counselor https:// www.vawizard.org/wizard/home

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TMS YCSD Honors Program 8 th Graders are eligible to participate if:Advanced English 8 Algebra 1 A/B or higher level math High school credit World Language: (Spanish, French, Arabic, German, Latin, Mandarin Chinese)*All high school students complete either an Advanced or Standard DiplomaTo continue in high school: 4 consecutive years of World LanguageMinimum GPA (3.25 9th/3.50 10th -12th); No report card grade below a “C”20 hours of community service beginning in 9th grade until 12th grade Minimum of 6 AP courses in 4 content areas during high school*Credit Omission– May not delete Algebra 1 A/B or Ist year World Language grades in 8 th grade & remain eligible to participate in Honors Program.

TMS Special Programs 9th-12 th Grade IB – International Baccalaureate Program @YHSSOA – School of the Arts @BHSYRA – York River Academy New Horizons - Career & Technical School Education Center (CTE) – Gds 11, 12New Horizons - Governor’s School for Science & Tech – Gds 11 & 12 PAS – Governor’s School Preadmission Series ( Gds 9 & 10) Enrichment opportunities in Grades 9 & 10 to learn about the Governor’s School for Science & Technology Does Not Guarantee Acceptance into Governor’s School in Grades 11 & 12 * More information on these specialty programs can be found on the YCSD website. https :// yorkcountyschools.org/default.aspx

TMS Middle School Arts Magnet ( mSAM ) https:// yorkcountyschools.org/parents/specialtyPrograms/magnetPrograms.aspx Queen’s Lake Middle School Enrichment and instruction in literary, theatre, and dance arts Parent Information night March 26 @ 6:00pm at Bruton High School Completed applications must be received in the main office of Queens Lake Middle School, 124 West Queens Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185 by 4 p.m. on April 26 In order to participate in the Arts Magnet program the student must enroll at Queens Lake Middle School & transportation to QLMS must be provided by the parent Eligibility: Good attendance & citizenship “ B ” or better in English & 400 + on Reading SOL Lottery-style selection Contact QLMS for more information, 220-4076.

TMS PE & Health Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Badminton, Handball, Floor Hockey, Pickleball, Bowling, Track, Fitness Assessments and Games, Recreation & Leisure Health – all grade levels, 6 weeksDare (7th grade)Family Life – 1 Week

TMS 7 th & 8 th Electives/Encore Exploratory – good time to try something new Encourage to “step out of comfort zone”2 or 3 Elective Blocks Year-long classesSemester classes Most are mixed grade levels (7th & 8th) Changes to elective classes may be requested prior to the day of Open House - the sooner the better

TMS R EGIS TRATION Feb 6 – 13 Classroom Registration Take home: a parent letter & BLUE electives registration form Discuss the options & rank selections #1 through #10 – use a pencil, then pen Use numbers, not “X” or “ ✓” Students return signed, completed electives registration form to Math teacherComplete form even if planning to move Registration form is due by Feb. 25th

TMS R EGIS TRATION Feb 6 – 13 Classroom Registration Take home: a parent letter & YELLOW electives registration form Discuss the options & rank selections #1 through #10 – use a pencil, then pen Circle “and” or “or” if selecting where indicated if selecting similar courses Use numbers, not “X” or “✓” Students return signed, completed electives registration form to Math teacher Complete form even if planning to moveRegistration form is due by Feb. 25 th

TMS Notes about Semester Elective Courses View a visual creation of the middle school level elective/encore courses:https://ycsd.yorkcountyschools.org/Page/3948

TMS Notes/Year Long Courses Beginning Band (no experience ), Intermediate Band (1 yr or permission) rent or buy an instrument, or Advanced Band (2 yrs or permission)must commit to 15 minutes daily for practiceYearbook (application process) - serious, fun, product-focused, computer skills, some outside of class time commitments, real deadlines, teamwork, good experience for high school yearbook class Students who choose Yearbook as a top choice will get invited to attend an interest meeting. At the meeting Mrs. Ernest will distribute a yearbook application and the class roster will be chosen from the applications that are turned in.

TMS Notes about Semester Elective Courses Intro to Art –Must take before any other art classes FACS II/III – take in any orderMusical Stage Productions – planning to offer 1 st Semester; rehearsals during class timeIntro to Drama – Must take Intro to Drama before taking Drama Productions Drama Productions – A few mandatory after school rehearsals a couple weeks prior (2nd semester)Forensic Science – involves some activities that may be uncomfortable for the “squeamish”Exploratory World Language - a great middle school option for World Language exploration if not ready for high school credit World Language***8 th Grade Repeatable Electives: Band, Chorus, Yearbook, Drama Productions, Musical Stage Productions, & World Languages

TMS Thank you for attending this evening! Please plan to join us again next year! Questions? Rising 7th Graders: Dana Rollins 757 898-0318 Rising 8th Graders: Teresa Van Ness 757 898-0317 School Counseling Web page/Pics and details of middle school electives:https:// ycsd.yorkcountyschools.org/Page/3948 Program of Studies online: 2019-2020 YCSD Program of Studies