Course Descriptions 2015-2016 - Irvine Unified School District
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Course Descriptions 2015-2016 - Irvine Unified School District
Course Descriptions 2015-2016 7th Grade Required Courses Homeroom 7 English Language Arts 7 Math Physical Education Science/Health 7 World History 7 Elective 8th Grade Required Courses Homeroom 8 English Language Arts 8 Math Physical Education Science 8 U.S. History 8 Elective REQUIRED COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course Title Description Homeroom 7 All students are assigned a Homeroom class. Students meet in Homeroom for daily for approximately the first two weeks Homeroom 8 of the school year during which orientation lessons and activities are delivered. Homeroom periods are also scheduled on the calendar as needed to engage students in activities to support the school’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and the Venado HONOR Code along with a variety of other lessons/activities. Homeroom is also a means of organizing the school in groups in case of an emergency, for testing and dissemination of information and fundraising. English Language Language Arts is a literature-based class focusing on reading, writing, grammar, speaking, language mechanics, Arts 7 vocabulary, and research skills. Because the curriculum is aligned to Common Core standards, there is added English Language emphasis on analytical non-fiction reading and critical thinking skills. In addition, teachers integrate language arts Arts 8 into units of study relating to the student’s history class, thus providing an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Some students will be placed into special Language Arts and World History classes, such as GATE or Sheltered (for some English Language Learners) based on test scores or GATE Identification. Middle School Instructional time in this course focuses on: Math 7 analyzing proportional relationships and using them to solve real-world and mathematical problems. applying and extending previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. using properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions. solving real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations. drawing, constructing and describing geometrical figures and describing the relationships between them. solving real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area, and volume. using random sampling to draw inferences about a population. drawing informal comparative inferences about two populations. 4/21/2015 Grade 7 8 7 8 7 Page 1 Middle School Math 8 Middle School Enhanced Math 7/8 Middle School 4/21/2015 investigating chance processes and developing, using, and evaluating probability models. Math placement will be based on IUSD Math Pathways criteria. Instructional time in this course focuses on: knowing that there are numbers that are not rational, and approximating them using rational numbers. working with radicals and integer exponents. understanding the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations. analyzing and solving linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations. defining, evaluating, and comparing functions. using functions to model relationships between quantities. understanding congruence and similarity using physical models, transparencies, or geometry software. understanding and applying the Pythagorean theorem. solving real-world and mathematical problems involving volume of cylinders, cones and spheres. investigating patterns of association in bivariate data Math placement will be based on IUSD Math Pathways criteria. This course differs from the standard Math 7 and Math 8 courses in that it contains content from both courses. This course is intended for the student who is able to move through the mathematics quickly and still master the full range of mathematical practices, content and skills. Instructional time in this course focuses on: analyzing proportional relationships and using them to solve real-world and mathematical problems. understanding the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations. applying and extending previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. knowing that there are numbers that are not rational, and approximating them using rational numbers. working with radicals and integer exponents. using properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions. solving real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations. drawing, constructing and describing geometrical figures and describing the relationships between them. understanding congruence and similarity using physical models, transparencies, or geometry software. solving real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area, and volume. solving real-world and mathematical problems involving volume of cylinders, cones and spheres. using random sampling to draw inferences about a population. drawing informal comparative inferences about two populations. investigating chance processes and developing, using, and evaluating probability models. Math placement will be based on IUSD Math Pathways criteria. In Enhanced Math I, students continue their work with expressions and modeling and analyzing situations. In 8 7-8 7-8 Page 2 Enhanced Math I Middle School Honors Geometry 4/21/2015 earlier grades, students informally define, evaluate, and compare functions, and use them to model relationships between quantities. In Math I, students will learn function notation and develop the concepts of domain and range. They move beyond viewing functions as processes that take inputs and yield outputs and start viewing functions as objects that can be combined with operations (e.g., finding (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥).). They explore many examples of functions, including sequences. They interpret functions represented graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally, translate between representations, and understand the limitations of various representations. They work with functions given by graphs and tables, keeping in mind that, depending upon the context these representations are likely to be approximate and incomplete. Their work includes functions that can be described or approximated by formulas as well as those that cannot. When functions describe relationships between quantities arising from a context, students reason with the units in which those quantities are measured. Students build on and informally extend their understanding of integer exponents to consider exponential functions. They compare and contrast linear and exponential functions, distinguishing between additive and multiplicative change. They interpret arithmetic sequences as linear functions and geometric sequences as exponential functions. In Math I, students build on their prior experiences with data, developing more formal means of assessing how a model fits data. Students use regression techniques to describe approximately linear relationships between quantities. They use graphical representations and knowledge of the context to make judgments about the appropriateness of linear models. With linear models, they look at residuals to analyze the goodness of fit. In previous grades, students were asked to draw triangles based on given measurements. They also have prior experience with rigid motions: translations, reflections, and rotations, and have used these to develop notions about what it means for two objects to be congruent. In Math I, students establish triangle congruence criteria, based on analyses of rigid motions and formal constructions. They solve problems about triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons. They apply reasoning to complete geometric constructions and explain why they work. Finally, building on their work with the Pythagorean Theorem in the grade eight standards to find distances, students use a rectangular coordinate system to verify geometric relationships, including properties of special triangles and quadrilaterals and slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines. Math placement will be based on IUSD Math Pathways criteria. In the high-school level Honors Geometry course, students begin to formalize their geometry experiences from elementary and middle school, using more precise definitions and developing careful proofs. In the standards for grades seven and eight, students began to see two-dimensional shapes as part of a generic plane (the Euclidean Plane) and began to explore transformations of this plane as a way to determine whether two shapes are congruent or similar. In the Honors Geometry course, these notions are formalized and students use transformations to prove geometric theorems. The definition of congruence in terms of rigid motions provides a broad understanding of this notion, and students explore the consequences of this definition in terms of congruence criteria and proofs of geometric theorems. Students investigate triangles and decide when they are similar; with this newfound knowledge and their prior understanding of proportional relationships, they define trigonometric ratios and solve problems using right triangles. 7-8 Page 3 Physical Education Extended Day PE (EDPE) Science/Health 7 Science 8 United States History 8 4/21/2015 They investigate circles and prove theorems about them. Connecting to their prior experience with the coordinate plane, they prove geometric theorems using coordinates and describe shapes with equations. Students extend their knowledge of area and volume formulas to those for circles, cylinders and other rounded shapes. Finally, continuing the development of statistics and probability, students investigate probability concepts in precise terms, including the independence of events and conditional probability. Math placement will be based on IUSD Math Pathways criteria. Physical Education introduces students to team, individual, and leisure activities. The program is co-ed and promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive interactions with peers. Students will gain basic knowledge and skills for each activity, and will finish out the program with a well-rounded foundation for lifelong health and fitness. Extended Day PE (EDPE) is the physical education class described above, but it is offered before regular school hours, during period 0. This option allows students to free up a period during the day to take an extra class as needed (at least one class must be a year-long music elective). Extended Day PE (EDPE) is limited to 60 students. Students who request EDPE by the Elective Course Request deadline and complete all steps listed below will be in a lottery pool for course enrollment. To request EDPE you must: a. Request a year-long music elective when submitting elective course requests. b. Request EDPE instead of traditional PE when submitting elective course requests c. Read the Extended Day PE information on our Venado website’s Registration Page. Complete the IUSD on-line form BY 5/8/15 at the following address: http://iusd.org/donations/extended-day-pe This course offering is made possible through donations made to IUSD. You may choose to donate at the website listed above with a credit card or send a check to VMS. The suggested donation for the class is $540 per year, about $3 per day. Parents wishing to make smaller donations several times per year may also do so. For example, one might make one donations of $180.00 three times a year. Make all checks payable to IUSD. Science/Health 7 is a hands-on curriculum with a multi-sensory approach. Two trimesters address the seven California Science Standards of investigation and experimentation, light, cell biology, genetics, evolution, earth history and the structure and function of living things. The third trimester of health science emphasizes the California Health Science Expectations for the content areas of personal health, injury prevention and safety, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, nutrition, family life education, and diseases. This course is designed to assist students in obtaining accurate information, developing lifelong positive attitudes and behaviors, and making wise decisions related to their personal health. Science 8 is a year-long course that focuses on the physical sciences. Major units of study include motion, forces, structure of matter, earth in the solar system, reactions, chemistry of living systems, the Periodic Table, density and buoyancy, and investigation and experimentation. United States History 8 covers the time period from colonization to the second industrial revolution (1914), and includes geography, economics, famous historical figures, cultural and regional differences, as well as how historical events relate to the present. The study of these historical events will include the reading and analysis of various primary sources, ranging from the Constitution to personal letters from historical figures. Students will respond to these primary sources through writing assignments, supporting the skills in the Language Arts class; thus, providing an interdisciplinary approach to learning. 7-8 7-8 7 8 8 Page 4 World History 7 Intervention Classes: Reading Lab Math Lab Study Skills World History 7 emphasizes geography and social, cultural, and technological changes during the historical period from 500 to 1789 A.D. The primary focus of study involves the fall of the Roman Empire, Islam, Africa, the rise of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans, and a comparison of the civilizations of China, Japan, and Europe during the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, and the Age of Exploration and Enlightenment. These are Intervention classes at Venado. Students may be enrolled in these classes based on their academic needs. Students will still be enrolled in grade level academic classes. If enrolled in an Intervention class, these courses would take the place of the students’ elective period. 7 7-8 Math Lab Math lab is a comprehensive math intervention program consisting of instruction and assessment. The purpose of this class is to help students struggling in math to improve their basic math skills. Reading Lab Reading is a comprehensive reading intervention program consisting of instruction and assessment. The purpose of the class is to help struggling readers improve their reading skills. Students move in small groups through rotations that include computer assisted technology, independent reading and direct, individualized instruction from the teacher. The technology and tech-based reading resources deliver personalized instruction to the student and data to the teacher. Study Skills Study Skills is an intervention class designed to help struggling students develop skills in organization, note-taking, testing strategies, communication, and study habits to support their learning for middle school and beyond. 4/21/2015 Page 5 ELECTIVES CLASSES 7th or 8th Grade Advanced Art Chorus Concert Band Concert Orchestra Exploratory Wheel #1: Art Foods Sign Language Exploratory Wheel #2: Computer Applications Intro to Spanish Wood Technology Guitar Leadership Science Olympiad Symphonic Band Symphonic Orchestra Video Production Yearbook 8th Grade Only Spanish 1 Student Aide (Classroom Aide, Library Aide or Office Aide) Study Partners Elective courses are offered in two formats, elective wheels and year-long electives. The elective wheels allow students to experience and explore 3 different Trimester elective classes over the course of a year. Year-long electives meet every day for the entire school year. 8th grade students may not repeat a trimester elective taken in their 7th grade year. Elective course offerings are limited due to enrollment, staffing, funding and may change during the scheduling process. Most students at Venado have one elective period. Students who are enrolled in an intervention or special class, or students who request a year-long music elective, may choose to enroll in Extended Day PE (EDPE), which is held during period 0. See the EDPE course description above for more information. ELECTIVES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Course Title Description This class is a hands-on course and will expand the imagination while developing skills within ☐ Advanced Art creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving. For students interested in strongly developing their artistic skills, this course will cover a range of concepts such as ceramics, art history, observational drawing skills, graphic design, three dimensional construction, and perspective drawing. Students will also be exposed to a variety of mediums such as charcoal, watercolor, colored pencil, tempera, oil pastels, scratchboard, printmaking, and sculpture. 4/21/2015 Grade 7-8 Prerequisites th 8 grade students who previously th took Art as a 7 grader are welcome to enroll. th Incoming 7 th graders or 8 graders who did not take Art last Page 6 ☐ Chorus ☐ Classroom Aide ☐ Library Aide ☐ Office Aide Chorus is a year-long course for students who love to sing. Students will sing a variety of repertoire such as classical, folk, foreign language, jazz, pop and Broadway music. Students will develop skills in vocal production, sight singing, rhythm reading, listening, tone production and stage presence. Students will participate in four performances throughout the year were they will sing in large and small ensemble and solo vocal numbers. Student Aide positions are limited and are available only for students who are independent, responsible, and want to help. Classroom aides work for a specific teacher and assist with clerical and classroom preparation duties. Please get pre-approval from the teacher you would like to aide for before submitting course request. You may only get pre-approval from one teacher. Students who do not obtain pre-approval will not be enrolled in this class. 7-8 8 Library aides assist in the operation of the library, including clerical tasks, shelving of books, assisting with the computerized checkout system, and delivery and retrieval of audio/visual equipment. Please get pre-approval from Mrs. Olney, Librarian, before submitting course request. Students who do not obtain pre-approval will not be enrolled in this class. ☐ Concert Band ☐ Concert Orchestra 4/21/2015 Office aides assist the office staff members and administrators in the operation of the front office, including clerical tasks, assisting with the phone and office reception duties. Please get pre-approval from Ms. Mariani, Administrative Assistant, before submitting course request. Students who do not obtain pre-approval will not be enrolled in this class. Concert Band is designed for second-year band students demonstrating an interest in symphonic, movie, and pop music who have had at least one year of experience on their instrument. Students may enroll in this class to begin a wind or percussion instrument if they have some experience reading music. Piano players are welcome and encouraged to learn a new instrument of their choosing. Non-music readers are welcome, but will be limited as to what instrument they can choose. Students learn scales, rhythm reading, instrument tuning, music history and theory. During the year, there are four concert performances that include symphonic and pop selections. At the music director’s recommendation, the student could be promoted to Symphonic Band. Students may use their own instrument, rent, or borrow one from the school if available. Concert Orchestra is for students demonstrating an interest in symphonic, movie, and pop music who have had at least one year of experience on an orchestral string instrument. Emphasis is on proper care and use of the instrument, scales, tuning, music history, and theory. During the year there are four concert performances. At the music director’s recommendation, the student year can petition to be in the class by submitting an Art portfolio showcasing their current skill level. None Student must have: 1. GPA of 2.0 2. No N’s or U’s in Citizenship or Work Habits 3. No attendance issues 4. Pre-approval from appropriate staff member. 7-8 See course description 7-8 See course description Page 7 ☐ Exploratory Wheel #1: Art, Foods, Sign Language could be promoted to the Symphonic Orchestra. Students may use their own instrument, rent, or borrow one from the school if one is available. Art This class in an introduction to art. Students will be exploring a variety of media and techniques while learning the elements and principles of art. Activities include drawing, painting, watercolor, sculpture, design, lettering, handcrafts, art history and art appreciation. This is a great class for all skill levels. 7-8 None 7-8 None Foods In this class you will learn to work with a kitchen group to create and eat delicious and nutritious snacks and meals. The emphasis of the class will be on safety in food handling, basic knife and utensil skills, reading and following directions, adding color to the diet with fresh fruits and vegetables, and learning how to leave a kitchen spotlessly clean. A $30 donation fee is encouraged to cover the cost of food items prepared and consumed. ☐Exploratory Wheel #2: Computer Applications, Intro to Spanish, Wood Technology Sign Language Sign Language introduces basic conversational American Sign Language, as well as provides some insight into Deaf Culture. Students will learn basic signs and finger spelling, which would be useful when interacting with deaf students at Venado. Through teacher modeling, sign videos, sign games, structured dialogues, and deaf/hearing student interactions, students will develop both receptive and expressive sign language skills. Computer Applications The Computer Applications is being redesigned to build on each student’s current technology skills while introducing a variety of new concepts and applications for technology use at school and in the world in which we live. Skills may include web design, coding, Google applications and use of Microsoft Office programs. Introduction to Spanish Introduction to Spanish presents vocabulary and grammar needed by beginning students for use in basic conversations based on the Spanish language. Students will have the opportunity to learn about different cultural aspects related to the Spanish language from various countries around the Spanish-speaking world. The communication skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are emphasized and used in class each day in order to build language skills. This is a great opportunity to get a head start on the high school level Spanish 1 course available to eighth grade or high school students. Students should expect to participate daily in class activities. Be prepared to move, take risks, and have fun exploring another language and culture. Wood Technology Beginning Wood Technology is designed to teach the safe use of hand and power tools. Students will build a variety of projects designed to teach basic box construction and project completion. There 4/21/2015 Page 8 ☐ Guitar ☐ Leadership will be a strong emphasis on safety, measuring, as well as dealing with long term projects. Skills learned could help lead to future vocations and life-long interests. Exploratory Guitar is for students with beginning or intermediate guitar skills. Students will learn a variety of tuning techniques, multiple strum patterns, use of pick and finger plucking, basic and power chord structures, and how to interpret guitar tabs. Music genres vary from easy to intermediate songs including pop, rock, folk, and classic. A limited number of school-owned acoustic steel-stringed guitars (30) are available. Leadership is a year-long class designed to help students develop leadership skills. Associated Student Body (ASB) officers are placed in this class. Emphasis is on the development of activities, which enhances self-esteem and school spirit within our school environment. Students learn about leadership styles and techniques, parliamentary procedures, budget planning and organizational skills. Leadership students work together to develop, plan, and implement a variety of student activities. 7-8 Previous music instruction required 7-8 1. GPA of 2.5 2. No N’s or U’s in Citizenship or Work Habits ☐ Science Olympiad Science Olympiad is devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education. Each year there are up to 23 challenging and motivational events that are drawn from various scientific disciplines, such as biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, astronomy and geology. It also encompasses disciplines in mathematics, engineering, and technology. These events are developed with 21st Century Competencies in mind that incorporates cognitive processes and strategies, information literacy, and critical thinking; it encourages collaboration among peers; and propels creative innovation. These goals are accomplished through classroom activities, research, training, and through the participation in intramural, district, regional, state, and national Science Olympiad tournaments. Enrollment in the class will be based on a Science or Math teacher recommendation, performance on a grade level science assessment (date to be determined), and all A’s and B’s in academic classes. 7-8 ☐ Spanish 1 Spanish 1 is a challenging first year, high school honors level course that introduces conversational Spanish and its grammatical structure. Students will do multiple oral presentations and a variety of projects as well as write short essays by the end of the course. In making this choice, it may be helpful to think about other information regarding high school graduation and college entrance foreign language requirements. Students must maintain a "B+" minimum all three trimesters in order to advance to Spanish 2 in high school. A minimum of two years of foreign language is 8 4/21/2015 Student must submit: 1. Completed application 2. One teacher recommendation (forms can be found at the end of this document) Student must have/submit: 1. All A’s and B’s. 2. No N’s or U’s in Citizenship or Work Habits 3. A Science or Math Teacher recommendation (forms can be found at the end of this document) 4. Excellent work habits. 5. Take a grade level science assessment (date to be determined). Students must have: 1. A grade of "B" or better in Language Arts and Math 2. A/B grades overall Page 9 generally required for four-year college entrance and three years is highly recommended. ☐ Study Partners Study Partners are assigned to teachers at neighboring Deerfield Elementary School. Students work with small groups of elementary age students tutoring them in reading, math, spelling, or other areas. Study Partners may work for more than one teacher and will also assist with clerical and classroom preparation duties. ☐ Symphonic Band Symphonic Band is an advanced level class for students who play a wind or percussion instrument and who demonstrate a serious interest in symphonic, movie and pop music. Students learn advanced skills in tuning, sight-reading, performance, music history and theory. During the year, there are five concert performances. Students may use their own instrument, rent or borrow one from the school if available. 7-8 ☐ Symphonic Orchestra Symphonic Orchestra is an advanced level class for students who play an orchestral string instrument and demonstrate a serious interest in symphonic, movie and pop music. Students learn skills in tuning, performance, music history and theory. During the year, there are six concert performances. Students may use their own instrument, rent or borrow one from the school if available. 7-8 ☐ Video Production This course focuses on learning and utilizing technology to create, produce, direct, and edit short videos through hands-on learning. Student learning activities will include montages, parodies, public 7-8 4/21/2015 8 3. Excellent work habits Student must have: 1. GPA of 3.0 2. No N’s or U’s in Citizenship or Work Habits 3. No attendance issues 4. Pre-approval from Ms. Garcia, School Counselor Requirements: 1. 2 years experience on a wind or percussion instrument 2. An audition with the music director, Mrs. Venlet, prior to th June 15 (call for an audition time at 936-6853). Current Venado students should see Mrs. Venlet in room 101 at lunch or before school. Requirements: 1. 3 years experience on a string instrument 2. An audition with the music director, Mrs. Venlet, prior to th June 15 (Call for an audition time at 936-6853). Current Venado students should see Mrs. Venlet in room 101 at lunch or before school. None Page 10 ☐ Yearbook announcements, commercials, interviews, industry standards, and more. Extensive group work required. Yearbook is a year-long course which will provide an introduction to the art and principles of digital photography and how to use original photography to tell a story. Students will learn to use different software applications, including Photo Shop, to enhance and manipulate photos. With the help of publishing software, students will use their photography and writing skills to create the design and layout of our annual yearbook. Students should be proficient in using computers, and have some experience with or interest in using photo editing and/or publishing software. Because Yearbook students work collaboratively within groups and with the advisor to create the school yearbook, this course requires that students are creative, work well in a self-directed classroom, and are able to meet established timelines for completion of work. Students are responsible for using digital cameras to take pictures at school events and for using computers to design the yearbook, including layouts, photos, captions and more. Students enrolled in this class must be self-motivated and responsible for effectively managing their time. 4/21/2015 7-8 1. GPA of 2.0 2. No N’s or U’s in Citizenship or Work Habits Student must submit: 3. Completed application 4. One teacher recommendation (forms can be found at the end of this document) Page 11 Venado Middle School Application for ASB Officers and Leadership Representatives Student Name: __________________________________ School: __________________________________ Homeroom (7th graders): __________________________ Teacher (6th graders): ______________________ Current GPA: ______ Why would you like Leadership as your elective class? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ In choosing this class, I must be dependable, conscientious with my studies, considerate toward my teachers and others, follow all school rules, be neat about my personal self and property, and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average on my last report card with citizenship and marks of “Satisfactory” or “Outstanding” (no “N”s or “U”s). I also realize that according to the Venado ASB Constitution, if I am elected to an office, I may be removed by the school administration for failure to perform my job adequately for behavior or other problems. I understand that I shall be denied the privilege of holding office, if during my term of office, my grades drop below a 3.0 average or I receive less than “Satisfactory” on marks in Citizenship. I agree to donate much of my own time, before school, during school, and after school to make Venado a better place. In turning in this application, I am accepting responsibility of the time and effort that is needed for this position. I have read the above information and agree to abide by the rules and expectations of the Leadership class. I am interested in an ASB Officer position (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer): YES NO I am interested in an ASB Class Representative position (7th or 8th grade representative): YES NO Candidate’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ________________________________ Date: _________________ This form and a teacher recommendation sheet (next page) must be completed and returned to Cory Hinman, ASB/Leadership Advisor, by May 8, 2015. Venado Middle School Attention: Cory Hinman 4 Deerfield Irvine, CA 92604 Fax: (949) 936-6809 Email: [email protected] Venado Middle School Teacher Recommendation for Leadership All Leadership candidates are required to get a recommendation from a current teacher or staff member. Please rate this candidate on a scale of 1 to 10 for the areas below (1 for strongly disagree and 10 for strongly agree). Please return to Cory Hinman by May 8, 2015, at the address below. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THIS BACK TO THE STUDENT. Thank you for your assistance! Venado Middle School Attention: Cory Hinman 4 Deerfield Irvine, CA 92604 Fax: (949) 936-6809 Email: [email protected] 1. Communicates well: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. Leads others effectively: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. Accepts responsibility: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. Works independently: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5. Completes assignments: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6. Shows respect: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7. Demonstrates creativity: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8. Handles stress well: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9. Is honest and trustworthy: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10. Displays a positive attitude: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Teacher Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Name: ___________________________________ Teacher Name ________________________ School: __________________________________ Teacher Signature: ________________________ Date:_________ Venado Middle School Application for Yearbook Student Name: __________________________________ th Homeroom (7 graders): __________________________ School: __________________________________ Teacher (6th graders): ______________________ Current GPA: ______ Why would you like Yearbook as your elective class? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ In choosing this class, I must have great communication and organizational skills, work well with others, meet deadlines, have an interest in journalism and photography, and have a great desire to create and produce a yearbook for the school. I understand that I need to have at least a 2.0 grade point average on my last report card with citizenship and work habits grades not including any “N”s or “U”s. I understand that I must meet ALL deadlines; failure to meet deadlines will result in a zero/F on the assignment. I understand that I must maintain a GPA of 2.0 and “Satisfactory” or “Outstanding” citizenship marks on each report card. If I receive an “N” or “U” in any class I may be subject to removal from yearbook. I agree to donate much of my own time, before school, during school, and after school, to perform the duties of a yearbook staff member in order to meet deadlines. In turning in this application, I am accepting responsibility of the time and effort that is needed for this class. I have read the above information and understand that by completing this application I am committing my time and talents to the Knights Yearbook Staff. Candidate’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ________________________________ Date: _________________ This form and a teacher recommendation sheet (next page) must be completed and returned to Cory Hinman, Yearbook Advisor, by May 8, 2015. Venado Middle School Attention: Cory Hinman 4 Deerfield Irvine, CA 92604 Fax: (949) 936-6809 Email: [email protected] Venado Middle School Teacher Recommendation for Yearbook All Yearbook candidates are required to get a recommendation from a current teacher or staff member. Please rate this candidate on a scale of 1 to 10 for the areas below (1 for strongly disagree and 10 for strongly agree). Please return to Cory Hinman by May 8, 2015 at the address below. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THIS BACK TO THE STUDENT. Thank you for your assistance! Venado Middle School Attention: Cory Hinman 4 Deerfield Irvine, CA 92604 Fax: (949) 936-6809 Email: [email protected] 1. Communicates well: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. Leads others effectively: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. Accepts responsibility: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. Works independently: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5. Completes assignments: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6. Shows respect: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7. Demonstrates creativity: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8. Handles stress well: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9. Is honest and trustworthy: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10. Displays a positive attitude: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Teacher Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Name: ___________________________________ Teacher Name ________________________ School: __________________________________ Teacher Signature: ________________________ Date:_________ Venado Middle School Teacher Recommendation for Science Olympiad All Science Olympiad candidates are required to get a recommendation from a current Science or Math teacher. Please rate this candidate on a scale of 1 to 10 for the areas below (1 for strongly disagree and 10 for strongly agree). Please return to Ann Parola by May 8, 2015, at the address below. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THIS BACK TO THE STUDENT. Thank you for your assistance! Venado Middle School Attention: Ann Parola 4 Deerfield Irvine, CA 92604 Fax: (949) 936-6855 Email: [email protected] 1. Communicates well: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2. Leads others effectively: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. Accepts responsibility: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. Works independently: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5. Shows respect: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6. Handles stress well: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7. Demonstrates creativity: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Displays a positive attitude: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9. Is honest and trustworthy: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10. Strong work habits: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8. 1 Teacher Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Name: ___________________________________ School: __________________________________ Current Grade in Science: Current Grade in Math: Teacher Name ________________________ Teacher Signature: ________________________ Date:________