Discovery Middle School`s Registration Packet for 8 Graders 2015

Discovery Middle School’s Registration Packet
for 8th Graders
2015-2016 School Year
Dr. Dee Fowler, Superintendent of Madison City Schools
Mrs. Melanie J. Barkley, Principal, Discovery Middle School
Mrs. Heather Donaldson, Secondary Coordinator, Madison City Schools
All students in the 7th and 8th grade will be enrolled in the following courses: English Language
Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, 9 Week PE, and electives. Since course selection is based
on your pre-registration, please read the course descriptions carefully and make a firm
commitment to the courses you mark on the course selection form. A student may request a
schedule change through May 8. Students may pick up a schedule change request form in the
counseling office at the school. A parent signature is required and a $25 processing fee is
charged for all changes after May 8. Changes will be considered if the change is of an academic
nature or if a school error exists. Other changes will only be made with the approval of the
principal. All courses, including alternates, listed on the course selection sheet will be scheduled
in priority order. Upon completion of a schedule update, the student will receive an accurate
schedule at summer schedule pick up in July.
Important Dates for School Year 2015-2016
Discovery Middle School
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July 23 – 8th Grade Schedule Pick-up - 9am until 1pm
July 24 – 7th Grade Schedule Pick-up – 9am until 1pm
July 27 – New Student Orientation – For students who have enrolled in MCS in the
summer. 6pm in the DMS Library
Aug. 2 – Open House (All Students) 2pm until 4pm- Assembly in Gym at 2pm
*During schedule pick up students will be able to purchase lockers, planners, and PE uniforms.
Nurse will also be available to accept medication.
M a d i s o n C i t y S c h o o l s
D i s c o v e r y M i d d l e S c h o o l
8th Grade Middle School Course Request Form
Last Name: ________________________________________ First Name: ________________________________M.I._______
Student Cell: _______________________________________ Student Email: ________________________________________
CORE: Check one box indicating course selection for each core area.
Core
Area
English
Math
Science
Social
Studies
Teacher
Recommendation
To be completed by 7th Grade Teacher
English 8
Math 8
Algebra I (HS Credit)
Honors English 8
Honors Math 8
Math Team Honors Algebra I (HS Credit)
Physical Science 8
World History 8
PreAP World History 8
ELECTIVES: All 8th Graders are required to take 9 Weeks of Physical Education.
Elective Course: Full name of Course
1. PE – (List Chosen)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
NA
To be completed by student.
Teacher Signature if approval is needed
9WK/SEM/YR
9 Weeks
If you are requesting a course that requires approval, an audition or an application, you must have a teacher signature on your registration
form. During the scheduling process there may be conflicts between core courses and electives. Due to conflicts you are not guaranteed
elective courses.
Elective Course Alternate Choices (please put in preference order)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Student Signature
9WK/SEM/YR
_________________
Date
Parent/Guardian
Last Name: ____________________________________________________ First Name: ______________________________
Cell Phone:_____________________________________________________Parent Email: _____________________________
____________________________________________
Parent Signature
__________________
Date
REGISTRATION FORM DUE: April 24th LAST DAY FOR CHANGES IN COURSE REQUESTS: May 8th
The following elective courses are open to rising DMS 8th grade students:
Language Arts Electives
Fee
Fine Arts
Fee
School Publications: Yearbook/Broadcasting
Application should be attached.
Year
$10
Performing Arts – Exploring Theatre
9 Week
$10
Creative Writing (Writer’s Workshop)
9 Week
NA
Performing Arts – Theatrical Make-Up Design
9 Week
$50
Introduction to Public Speaking
9 Week
NA
Performing Arts – Improvisation
9 Week
NA
Reading Lab
9 Week
NA
Art in 3-D – Mixed Media
9 Week
$10
Art in 3-D – Fashion Design
9 Week
$20
Visual Arts Survey
9 Week
$10
Math Electives
Money! Money! Money! Personal Finance
9 Weeks
NA
Chorus
Year
$100
Math Lab
9 Week
NA
Beginning Band
Year
$100
Concert Band (Audition Only)
Year
$100
Symphonic Band (Audition Only)
Year
$100
Drumline Band (Audition Only)
Year
$100
Physical Education Electives
(9 Week Required)
Uniform
$25
Cross Fit Kids
9 Week
Developing Healthy Lifestyles
9 Week
Science Elective
“To the Moon and Back” - Survey of
Physical Science
Semester
$10
Career Prep Electives
STEM II (Science Tech Engineering Math)
Semester
$10
Computer Programming
Semester
NA
Weight Lifting/Cardiovascular Endurance for
Girls
Weight Lifting/Cardiovascular Endurance for
Boys
Study Skills/Organization Elective
Study Skills
Paddleball/Racquet Ball Sports
9 Week
NA
Outdoor Sports
9 week
9 Week
9 Week
Indoor Sports
9 Week
Aerobics/Dance/Yoga
9 Week
Academic Team Elective (Select One)
Robotics
Intro to Chess
Chess Class
USCF ID# __________________
Scholar’s Bowl
Destination Imagination
Semester
9 Week
9 Week
TBD
9 Week
Semester
Foreign Language Elective
Spanish I (HS Credit)
Year
$20
Additional Information:
Are you planning to attend summer school this summer?
Summer School Course(s):
YES
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Students:
I have read the course catalog and understand the requirements for registration.
I have chosen my course requests for BOTH SEMESTERS for the 2015-16 school year very carefully.
I have put alternate elective choices in priority order. I understand that I am not guaranteed all of my 1 st choice elective
choices.
I understand that there will be NO schedule changes after May 8, 2015, even if I change my mind. This means I may not
drop an Honors or course scheduled.
I have attached approval forms for courses that require approval, auditions or applications (if applicable).
Student Signature:
Date:
Parent/Guardian:
I have read the course catalog and understand the requirements for registration.
I have reviewed both my child’s course selections and his/her elective choices.
I approve the courses my child has requested for the 2015-16 school year.
I understand that there are NO schedule changes after May 8, 2015, even if my child changes his/her mind about a
course.
I understand that my child cannot drop an Honors or a course once scheduled without administrative approval.
Parent Signature:
Date:
Parent E-mail:
Cell Phone:
*Access to class offerings will not be denied based on an inability to pay applicable fees. Scholarships or
waivers of fees are available based on a showing of need. Please contact your principal or counselor for
more information.
Contact Information
Discovery Middle School
1304 Hughes Road
Madison, AL 35758
256-837-3735
Melanie J. Barkley
Principal
mbarkley@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Heather Donaldson
Madison City Schools Central Office
Coordinator of Secondary Instruction
211 Celtic Drive
Madison, AL 35758
256-464-8370
hdonaldson@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Kelle Moody
Counselor
kmoody@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Please note that the full catalog is available on the DMS
Website. http://dms.madisoncity.k12.al.us