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8 th Grade Expectations Presented By: Ms. Zmek & Mr. Proffitt Warm Springs Middle School

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Page 1: 8 th Grade Expectations Presented By: Ms. Zmek & Mr. Proffitt Ms. Zmek & Mr. Proffitt

8th GradeExpectations

Presented By:

Ms. Zmek & Mr. Proffitt

Warm Springs Middle School

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Agenda Entry 2014 Important Dates

10/12-10/17 Parent/Teacher Conferences10/17/14 8th Grade Contracts Due11/24-11/28 THANKSGIVING BREAK12/08-12/12 Mid-Terms12/23/14 Semester Grades Posted12/22-01/09 WINTER BREAK03/30-04/10 SPRING BREAKJune 5th Grade Check (all debts must be

cleared)June 8th PROMOTION CEREMONY06/8-06/12 PROMOTION ACTIVITIES

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Expectations for Promotion

In order to participate in any promotion activities (including the Promotion Ceremony)

students must:

Make payment for all library books, textbooks, equipment, and any owned lunch money by June 5th.

Clear all outstanding discipline debts By June 5th.

Fulfill all attendance, behavior and academic expectations.

** A GPA less than a 2.0 or an F in ANY class will prohibit you from participating!

Abide by all school rules and policies before and during all promotion activities.

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8th Grade ContractPlease sign and return to Student Services prior to

October 17th!** not submitting your contract will prohibit you from participating in all

promotion events including the promotion ceremony!!

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TRANSCRIPT REVIEW

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Transcripts Step 1A=4B=3C=2D=1F=0

Step 2Add upGrade values3+2+4+4+3+3 = 19

Step 3Divide by 619/6 = 3.167

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Individual

Learning Plan

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English 40 creditsMathematics 30 creditsScience (Physical and Life) 30 creditsSocial Science 30 creditsVisual/Performing Art 10 creditsForeign Language 10 creditsP.E. 20 creditsHealth Careers/Intro Computers 10 creditsElectives 50 credits

High School Graduation Requirements

Classes are 10 credits per year or 5 credits per semester to equal a total of 230 credits!

- Pass CAHSEE- Complete 40 hours of community service- Senior Project and Exit Interview

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What Does the MVUSD Exit Interview Entail?

• Part I: Reflective Essay• A coherent, organized, reflective essay

addressing the question: How will you be a solution in this ever-changing world?

• Part II: Oral Presentation• A presentation for a panel addressing the

question: Why do you want to be what you want to be?

• Part III: Project Demonstration• A demonstration for a panel addressing the

question: Can you demonstrate how your contribution reveals your passion?

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You create your own LIFE!