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Two weeks ago, I sent out a survey for you to find out what exploratory courses you would like for your child in next year's schedule. Please complete this by Monday.
In a typical schedule, students have a period of the Exploratory Class rotation (Art, Music, and Applied Technology).
There is also a GO MAC period which has a GO MAC (Get Organized Make A Connection) class, Family and Consumer Science (FACS) class, and extension exploratory classes in Library, Art, or Technology. This is also the period that many students work with teachers for additional supports in Math or Reading.
Students that are in Band, Orchestra, or Chorus (VIM) have their large rehearsal time during the grade-level GO MAC period as well. This is available to all grade levels and are year long classes with an additional participation fee.
7th and 8th graders have the option to take Spanish. Spanish is a two year class that often equates to the equivalency of Spanish 1 at the high-school after a placement test. This class replaces either the Exploratory rotation or the GO MAC class period. There are limited seats for this class so admission is determined by interest, test scores, grades, and teacher recommendation.
Exclusive to 8th grade is our Robotics class. This is is a year-long class that replaces the exploratory rotation. There are limited seats for this class so admission is determined by interest, test scores, grades, and teacher recommendation. It is possible to be in Robotics and Spanish or VIM but not all three.
There are a lot of options and I want to be sure you understand what is available so please let me know what questions you have!
Please complete the survey by Monday!
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