th 8 grade Billinghurst Middle School 2020 2021

th 8 grade Billinghurst Middle School 2020 -2021 class registration

Which classes are required for 8 th grade? ELA 8 Math 8 (or Algebra with teacher approval) Science 8 Social Studies 8

How many elective classes can I take? Students will choose from a list of electives during online registration. You get to choose up to 5 classes in order of preference. You will have a total of 3 electives per semester. *Some classes (i. e. student aide, etc. ) require additional forms or applications.

What are the electives that I can take? Semester Classes Year-Long Classes Art Concert Choir Basketball Advanced Band Computer applications Advanced Strings Home Economics French 2 P. E. Spanish 2 STEM lab Volleyball

How do I register for classes? All students will register online: The registration form is on the Billinghurst homepage: https: //www. washoeschools. net/billinghurst Or, you can scan the QR code on the form

Online Registration https: //www. washoeschools. net/Page/14313

What about Enrichment? MOST Enrichment classes are academic support classes. You will receive support in the areas of : Math, Reading, Writing, Study Skills, etc. from your team teachers Some classes require an application or audition. These classes are: THINK KINDNESS- Ms. Kinzie (room 540) LEADERSHIP-Ms. Peraldo (room 840) BNN-Mr. Moss (room 240) Guitar-Mr. Garcia (room 420) JAZZ CHOIR-Ms. Heglund (room 1016) GOLDEN STRINGS-Ms. Neidhold (room 920) JAZZ BAND-Mr. Scarbrough (room 1011) *Please see the class instructor directly to apply.

Audition and Application Classes– NOT available online

What if I want to become a student aide? Being an office aide, student aide, or peer tutor for Billinghurst Middle School is a privilege, not a right. Students may only aide for one position per semester. Applications are in the front office. Office Aide: Only 2 students period may aide in the office. You need administration approval. Peer Tutor: Must have a “B” in citizenship and no academic grades below a C average. You need teacher approval (Ms. Ress, Mr. Moss, Mr. Tankersly) Student Aide: Must have a “B” in citizenship and no academic grades below a C average. You must have teacher approval for this position.

What is the deadline to register for classes? The DUE date for class registration is Fri. , April 10 th.

What if I miss the deadline for registration?

Oops! If you miss the deadline for registration, you may not get the electives that you want. We will have a LATE registration session held in the BDB library for all students who do not enroll by the April 10 th deadline (TBA).

The bell schedule is changing next year! Enrichment will be at the beginning of the day. Anything new?

Any questions?