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     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. _____________________________________________ 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 ________________________________ N0 __________________________________ 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 [email protected] Heather Donaldson Madison City Schools Central Office Coordinator of Secondary Instruction 211 Celtic Drive Madison, AL 35758 256-464-8370 [email protected] Kelle Moody Counselor [email protected] Please note that the full catalog is available on the DMS Website. http://dms.madisoncity.k12.al.us