Course ID:  80180B
SM
Course Name: Yearbook
Credit: .5
Grade Placement: 8

Required Prerequisite(s): Application is required

What's Next: None

This semester long course is designed for students who wish to create and market a yearbook that records their middle school’s memories and events. Students will learn design, technology, journalism, photography, advertising, and interpersonal skills.Students have the opportunity to design page layouts, learn basic photography and computer skills, interview peers and staff, write stories and photo captions, learn time management and organization skills, and create sales campaigns. Yearbook production is a creative process that also incorporates real–world skills like working as a team and meeting deadlines. This course may not be offered on every campus.

Course ID:  801801
YR
Course Name: Yearbook/Journalism
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 8

Required Prerequisite(s): Application is required

What's Next: None

This year long course is designed for students who wish to create and market a yearbook that records their middle school’s memories and events. Students will learn design, technology, journalism, photography, advertising, and interpersonal skills.Students have the opportunity to design page layouts, learn basic photography and computer skills, interview peers and staff, write stories and photo captions, learn time management and organization skills, and create sales campaigns. Yearbook production is a creative process that also incorporates real–world skills like working as a team and meeting deadlines. This course may not be offered on every campus.

Course ID:  809101
YR
Course Name: 8th Grade What I Need (WIN)
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 8

Required Prerequisite(s): This course is designated for students who did not meet proficiency standards on math and/or English STAAR.

What's Next: None

A new course offering that utilizes a blended learning model that is designed to be flexible and align with each child’s unique needs, A multi-faceted aggressive approach, designed to achieve one year’s worth of growth for every student. The 8th WIN class will be offered to 8th grade students only. The purpose of this class will be to accelerate learning and support students who did not meet proficiency standards on math and/or English STAAR.

Course ID:  808371
YR
Course Name: 8th Grade AVID EXCEL
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 8

Required Prerequisite(s): None

What's Next: None

AVID Excel is an elective class designed for 8th grade Emergent Bilingual (EB) students at the Advanced and Advanced High proficiency levels. This course aims to prepare these students for success in advanced academic courses by focusing on academic language development, critical thinking, and study skills. Through targeted instruction in writing, reading, and oral communication, students build essential skills to excel in rigorous coursework.Additionally, the course fosters a college-going mindset, equipping students with the tools and confidence needed to pursue higher education opportunities.

Course ID:  809101
YR
Course Name: 8th Grade Intervention & Enrichment
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 8

Required Prerequisite(s): None

What's Next: None

This course is a class offering for any student in grades 6–8 that supports intervention and enrichment for middle school students beginning in the fall of 2023. The class will also provide opportunities for students to develop academic habits that will help them take ownership of their learning and set them up for success throughout middle school and beyond.