- Franklin Middle School-Hamilton Street Campus
- Scheduling Request Form
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FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
7th GRADE SCHEDULING REQUEST SHEET FOR 2017-2018
· Please note that all requests are subject to change to meet the needs of all students.
Last Name: ________________________ Parent Signature: _______________________
First Name: ________________________ Date: _______________
REQUIRED 8th GRADE COURSES:
· Literature, Language and Composition 7:
- Standard Classes – This course provides opportunities in reading, writing,
media literacy, language instruction and to deepen the habits that promotes critical thinking.
- Honors: Based on teacher recommendation; an accelerated course
· Mathematics 7:
- Math 7: Standard
- Math 7 Advanced: Based on teacher recommendation
- Algebra I Honors 7: Based on teacher recommendation
· Science 7 – Life Science – Students will explore Body Systems, Ecosystems, Genetics
· Social Studies 7 – World History, The Early Years
· World Language – Spanish 1A, Spanish Native Speakers 1A, Spanish Heritage Speakers 1A and French 1A
· Physical Education/Health – Three marking periods of Physical Education and one marking period of Health
The following are based on student need and may pre-empt their access to Creative Arts classes:
· ESL/English as a Second Language Classes, Bilingual Classes, Read 180 Classes, and/or Speech Services
· Math and Language Arts Instructional Lab classes (based on PARCC test scores, etc.) – Please note that to meet the needs of students requiring any of these classes, it may pre-empt their access to the Creative Arts elective courses below.
EXPLORATORY/ELECTIVE CLASSES: Please make your request based on the following options. Please note that requests are not always guaranteed.
OPTION 1 – SEMESTER/HALF YEAR CREATIVE ARTS COURSES – each of these options are offered over a period of two marking periods on an A/B rotation:
· Art Exploration (including technical art skills, principles of design and exploration of a variety of media)
· Computer Applications (including keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets)
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· Introduction to Band (for students who have no previous experience with learning to play a musical instrument)
· Leadership Mindset 7/8 (for students to develop leadership qualities by promoting empathy, positive social relationships, moral convictions, analytical, interpersonal communication and reflection skills)
· Mass Media 7/8 (exploration of media such as movies, television, news; learning about life change solutions and issues; how the media affects our everyday lives)
· Money Matters (basic strategies on how to manage money, investing in the stock market, setting financial goals, create a personal budget, managing debt, save for the future, track current spending habits, etc.)
· Music Keyboard (including basic music theory, sight reading and performance; musical expression & appreciation; learning basic music theory and literacy)
· Research, Society & Technology (including research techniques through classroom technology)
· STEM I (allows students to use the design thinking process to develop and create solutions to real world problems using 21st century technology and tools, building prototypes using the design-thinking process.)
· Theater Arts (including development of communication skills, improvisation and character development; drama terminology, ensemble work, public speaking, etc.)
OPTION 2 – FULL YEAR FINE, VISUAL, PERFORMING ART SELECTION:
The following courses are offered ALL year long/every day. Please indicate your choice(s) below:
· Advanced Dance: (by audition and recommendation only; for students
who have prior experience in dance technique and dance performance) _______
· Contemporary Dance: no recommendation needed _______
· Chorus: no recommendation needed _______
· Band: no recommendation needed _______
· Orchestra: no recommendation needed _______
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FMS SCHOOL COUNSELORS:
· Ms. Q. Peters (qpeters@franklinboe.org) A-G #732-249-6410 x322
· Ms. P. Acolatse (pacolatse@franklinboe.org) H-Pa #732-249-6410 x323
· Ms. S. Alaigh (salaigh@franklinboe.org) Pe-Z #732-249-6410 x324