8th Grade Course Offerings 2011-2012.pub - Jenks Public Schools

Jenks Middle SchoolEIGHTH GRADE—ELECTIVESEnglish Language Learners (ELL) ProgramThe ELL Program exists to assist students toachieve their full potential. English is taught onthree levels of proficiency. United States History isdesigned for non- & limited English proficient andfluent English speaking students. Assessment ofstudents prior to placement is required. Parentalconsent must be obtained.Special ServicesJPS recognizes that each student learns in a uniquemanner. Despite individual differences, most studentslearn through traditional methods. However,these methods will not always be adequate to meetthe needs of some students. The Special ServicesDepartment exists to help the individual to achievehis/her full educational potential. Each Jenks campushas a multi-disciplinary team that serves thestudent who qualifies for placement. Certified specialistswill staff these classes and programs. SpecialServices include programs to meet the needs ofthe student in the following areas: hearing-impaired,orthopedically handicapped, mentally handicapped,speech/language impaired, emotionally disturbed,other health-impaired, learning disabled, visuallyimpaired,multi-handicapped, homebound services,autism, deaf-blindness, and traumatic brain injury.From the Counseling OfficeThe counseling office at JMS provides a comprehensiveprogram to help the middle school experiencebe successful for all students. All members ofthe school staff will be working together in an effortto build the confidence and self-esteem of all students.Certified counselors are available to facilitateindividual and group sessions, which will addressthe cognitive, physical and affective needs of thestudent. Counselors are assigned based on students’last names and are available to assist students,teachers, and parents throughout the school year.What is Oklahoma's Promise?Oklahoma's Promise is a need-based college scholarshipprogram funded by the Oklahoma Legislature.If your family meets the need requirement (atotal family income of $50,000 or less) at the timeof application, Oklahoma's Promise can be a way topay for your child’s college tuition.What Do I Need to Know About Oklahoma'sPromise Now?Parents must enroll their child in Oklahoma's Promisein 8th, 9th or 10th Grade. Also students must plan tomeet the scholarship requirements in high school. Formore information on the program go towww.okhighered.org/okpromiseOklahoma Core Curriculum TestingMiddle school counselors coordinate a variety ofstandardized testing for both 7th and 8th grade students.The Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT)are given each spring to students. These tests aregrouped into “standards” and the students’ scores arereported in terms of four performance levels – unsatisfactory,limited knowledge, satisfactory and advanced.A Parent/Student Guide will be provided inthe spring to provide you and your child with moreinformation. Eighth grade students will take OCCT’sin Writing, U.S. History, Science, Reading, andMath.Proficiency Based PromotionThese tests give advanced students an opportunity todemonstrate proficiency in a course. By passing acredit exam (with a 90 percent), students can then“skip” or “test-out” of that course and move on to thenext level. These exams are offered twice yearly – atthe beginning and the conclusion of each school year.Pre-registration is required. Contact the counselingoffice for more information.Jenks Public Schools prohibits discrimination in the educationalprograms and activities, admission programs ofstudents, recruitment, selection, and/or employment onthe basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin,veteran status, or disability.6