Liberty Middle School’s Registration Packet for 8th Graders 2015-2016 School Year Dr. Dee Fowler, Superintendent of Madison City Schools Mr. Nelson Brown, Principal, Liberty 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 Liberty Middle School      July 21 - 7/8th Gr. Last Names with Letters K-Z Schedule Pick-up – 10am until 2pm July 22 – 7/8th Gr. Last Names with Letters A-J Schedule Pick-up – 10am until 2pm July 23 – 7th Grade Orientation 5pm until 6:30 July 24 – New Student Orientation – For students who have enrolled in MCS in the summer. 5-6pm in the LMS Gym Aug. 11 – Open House (All Students) – 6pm until 7:30pm – Assembly in Gym at 6pm *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 L i b e r t 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 To be completed by 7th Grade Teacher English 8 Math 8 Honors English 8 Algebra I (HS Credit) Math Team Honors Algebra I (HS Credit) Science Social Studies Teacher Recommendation World History 8 NA Physical Science 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. 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. 9WK/SEM/YR ________________________________________________ Student Signature _________________ Date Parent/Guardian Last Name: ____________________________________________________ First Name: ______________________________ Cell Phone: __________________________ Parent Email: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Parent Signature __________________ Date REGISTRATION FORM DUE: April 24th The following elective courses are open to rising LMS 8th grade students: Language Arts Electives Fee Fine Arts Fee School Publications-Yearbook/ Newspaper Year $10 Performing Arts – Exploring Theatre Semester $10 Digital Communications Year $10 Performing Arts – Exploring Theatre 9 Week NA Creative Writing (Writer’s Workshop) 9 Week NA Performing Arts – Theatrical Makeup 9 Week $50 Introduction to Public Speaking 9 Week NA Visual Arts Survey Semester $10 NA Art in 3-D – Sculpting Advanced Art (Prerequisite Req.) 9 Week Semester $20 $10 Chorus Year $100 Reading Lab 9 Week Math Electives Money! 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Personal Finance Math Lab 3D Geometry Art Elective 9 Weeks 9 Week 9 Week NA NA NA Beginning Band I Concert Band I (Audition Only) Symphonic Band I (Audition Only) Year Year Year $100 Semester $10 Physical Education Electives (9 Week Required) Uniform $25 Fitness PE 9 week Strength and Conditioning- Level 1 Basic 9 Week $100 $100 Science Elective “To the Moon and Back” Survey of Physical Science Career Prep Electives STEM II (Science Tech Engineering Math) Semester $10 Computer Programming Semester NA Study Skills/Organization Elective Study Skills Indoor Sports 9 Week NA Academic Team Elective (Select One) Robotics Destination Imagination Intro Chess Class Competition Chess USFC # ______________________ Scholar’s Bowl Semester Semester 9 Week 9 Week Semester TBD Foreign Language Elective Spanish I (HS Credit) Year Social Studies Elective Pre AP World Writing Seminar Strength & Conditioning – Level 2 Intermediate Recreational Activities Outdoor Team Sports 9 Week $20 9 Week 9 Week 9 Week 9 Week 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 2015-2016 school year very carefully. I have put alternate elective choices in priority order. I understand that I am not guaranteed all of my 1st 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 2015-2016 school year. 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 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 Liberty Middle School 281 Dock Murphy Drive Madison, AL 35758 256-430-0001 Nelson Brown Principal nbrown@madisoncity.k12.al.us Heather Donaldson Madison City Schools Central Office Coordinator of Secondary Instruction 211 Celtic Drive Madison, AL 35758 256-464-8370 hdonaldson@madisoncity.k12.al.us Karen Clayton Counselor kaclayton@madisoncity.k12.al.us Please note that the full catalog is available on the LMS Website. http://lms.madisoncity.k12.al.us