Middle School Registration School year 2020 2021 Welcome

Middle School Registration School year: 2020 -2021 Welcome to the Longhorn Family! JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL RISING 8 TH GRADE INFORMATION

Meet the Johnson Middle School Counseling Department v Jessica Moose – 7 th Grade School Counselor v Karen Tsairis – 8 th Grade School Counselor v Janice Waltemeyer – School Based Social Worker v Veronica Fechas – Registrar v Mercedita Ortiz – Guidance Services Professional

Middle School Hours of Operation Ø Hours are 9: 30 AM to 4: 15 PM Ø Friday 9: 30 AM to 3: 00 PM Ø We offer free breakfast to all students from 9: 00 AM to 9: 25 AM Ø The first bell rings at 9: 25 AM which signals students to report to class Ø The tardy bell rings at 9: 30 AM indicating the start of school Ø Class will not be interrupted for messages or dropped off items. Items/messages will be delivered to student during lunch.

Johnson Middle School Bell Schedule Class (Hour) 1 Time 9: 30 am – 10: 20 am 2 10: 24 am – 11: 26 am 3 11: 17 am – 12: 06 pm 7 th Lunch 4 12: 08 pm – 12: 45 pm 12: 47 pm – 1: 37 pm 4 8 th Lunch 12: 10 pm – 1: 00 pm – 1: 37 pm 5 6 7 1: 41 pm – 2: 29 pm 2: 33 pm – 3: 21 pm 3: 25 pm – 4: 15 pm

Johnson Middle School Rotation Schedule Rotates Every Day

What to Expect in Middle School Rules and Procedures Dress Code Dress Homework Policy An Code Policy in the registration packet average of 10 minutes of homework per subject per night Transitioning from class to class Watch your time and adjust your route as needed Concentrate One on going from point A to point B Directional Hallways (Follow the arrows on the wall) Entering and exiting the cafeteria Walk in an orderly fashion

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BLUE INK When filling out the registration paperwork, you will need to complete ALL documents in blue ink. Dates of registration packet distribution are to be determined.

Notes from the Nurse Tdap Vaccine – Students will not be allowed to enter school without this vaccine. This is a 7 th grade requirement, so if you are a returning student then you have already met this requirement. Students must also have an updated health card.

8 th Grade Academic Courses 2019 -2020 English Math Pre-Algebra I Honors Geometry Honors Science Language Arts 3 Advanced Comprehensive Science 3 Advanced Social Studies US History Advanced

High School Level Courses at Johnson Math Algebra I Honors (7 th/8 th Grade) Geometry Honors (8 th Grade) World Languages Spanish I (7 th/8 th Grade) Spanish II (8 th Grade) Technology Digital Information Technology (DIT) (8 th Grade) Students can leave Johnson Middle School earning up to 5 high school credits toward graduation

7 th & 8 th Grade Required Elective Courses Physical Education One semester taken in both 7 th and 8 th grade Students change into PE uniforms Locks are required for PE lockers and must be purchased from the school for security reasons. Students are NOT required to shower PE Waivers are available for academic necessity. If your child meets the criteria and it is your intention to request a waiver, please contact the guidance office to obtain a form. PE Waivers Due May 28 th, 2020 Please send completed, signed, & dated PE Waivers to Conneely. Tanza@brevardschools. org

7 th & 8 th Grade Elective Courses 2020 -2021 v Technology *Application required to be enrolled. § Computer Applications 1&2 § Coding Fundamentals & Exploring Technology § TV Production (TVN)* § Digital Information Technology (DIT) o Open to 8 th Grade Students o High School Credit o Pre-requisite: Computer Applications 1&2

7 th & 8 th Grade Elective Courses 2020 -2021 Continued v v v v Spanish (High School Credit) § Spanish 1* & 2* § Heritage Spanish 1* & 2* Art § Visual Art § Advanced Art* Yearbook * AVID** PIT Crew (Peer Inclusion Team)** Drama (Acting) Culinary v Intro to Culinary v Advanced Culinary Science Research *Application required to be enrolled. **Application and Interview Required

Join the Johnson Band! • NO MUSIC EXPERIENCE NEEDED! • Try 13 different instruments, you choose your favorite! • Work hard, Play hard! • Perform concerts, play in Jazz Band, perform with professionals! • Trips to DISNEY, Universal, Lakeside Jazz Festival, MPA’s, and so much more! • Want to be in more than one music class? You can! Most music students are in 2 music classes at Johnson!

How do I join? • ANYONE can join, no matter what! • Put BAND as one of your 5 elective choices to ensure a spot in the band! • Summer Camp for anyone who wants to start early!

7 th & 8 th Grade Elective Courses 2020 -2021 Continued v. Music § Band Beginning Band o Intermediate Band* o Symphonic Band* o Jazz Band* o § Chorus Beginning Chorus o Mixed Chorus* o Men’s Chorus* o Show Choir * o § Orchestra 1 o Orchestra 2* o *Auditions required to be enrolled in higher level music courses

How to Access Elective Form For Incoming 8 th Graders v If you are a current student, you can find the elective form on your launch pad. The application looks like this: v If you are new to Johnson, you can access the application through this link: v https: //forms. gle/P 2 ai. J 45 wo. BDir. Fg. J 7

Online Elective Form

Online Elective Form

Johnson Middle School Athletics v. Fall Sports v. Boy’s Basketball v. Girl’s Basketball v. Cheerleading v. Spring Sports v. Boy’s Track v. Girl’s Track

What do you wish you knew going into middle school? v “Get to know your teachers and counselor, because if you are struggling they can help get you on track. ” v “If you want an easy way to make friends, join sports and clubs to get to know other students on campus. ” v “Drama is NOT worth your time. Go to guidance if you need help. ” v “It will be easier to get good grades if you are attending school and paying attention in class. ” v “Don’t worry about getting lost, because the adults are really nice and can help you figure out where you need to go. All the teachers stand by their door to help students in the hallways and there are several adults on the patio to point you in the right direction. ” v “I learned this the hard way, but if you get your classwork done in class, then you don’t have as much homework to do when you get home. ”

Questions? v If you have questions about the elective choices or online form, please contact: v v v Mrs. Tsairis – 7 th Grade School Counselor v Tsairis. karen@brevardscholls. org v 321 -242 -6430 x 33024 v Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9 am-12 pm Mrs. Moose – 8 th Grade School Counselor v Moose. Jessica@brevardschools. org v 321 -236 -1232 v Office Hours: 10 am– 1 pm If you have questions regarding registration, please contact: v Mrs. Vee – Guidance Registrar/Data Clerk v Fechas. veronica@brevardschools. org v 321 -242 -6430 x 33023