8th Grade Parent Night

1/28/10

Welcome and Introductions Jeff Gustason, Principal Kim Buelt, Associate Principal

Tonight’s Purpose To provide information

related to course selection for next year.

Why so early? Course selection

determines # of sections of each course.

# sections determine # of staff needed.

Our goal…to have the BEST TEACHERS!

Tonight’s Plan Overview of

course selection process

Overview of Registration Booklet

Introduce online registration

High School Philosophy

L-MHS is a comprehensive high school. Students are encouraged to take a wide

variety of course work, get involved in athletics, fine arts, and clubs/organizations.

The high school task is to provide a well-rounded set of tools for each student…not to produce “specialists”.

The changing workplace, the changing economy, the need for lifelong learning require this approach.

High School Opportunities

Our daily schedule will provide nearly unlimited opportunities for: course acceleration college credit or Advanced Placement

(AP) credit internships or other community-based

experiences wide array of co-curricular experiences

Course Acceleration Options English

English 9 or English I Science

Earth/Physical Science or Biology Social Studies

U.S. History or U.S. History I Math

Per math series choice in middle school Foreign Language

Per foreign language choice in middle school

Counseling Staff

Greg Hall 9th Grade (A-K) 447-

3074

Laura Gallo 9th Grade (L-Z) 447-

3175

David Kennedy Grade 10-12 (A-F) 447-3104

Denae Zigtema Grade 10-12 (G-K) 447-3098

Steve Schuett Grade 10-12 (L-R) 447-3071

Mary Griswold Grade 10-12 (S-Z) 447-3072

Todd Goodell Academic Counselor 447-3073

Registration Booklet Overview Academic Guidelines Course Descriptions Menu pages Daily Schedule Regents University Admission

requirements*Full Program of Studies, for grades 9-12,

available online; hard copies are on reserve in the Counseling office & Media Centers at the HS & at OR & EX.

Graduation Requirements

250 credits 40 English (E9 or EI, EII, EIII,

Speech or Acting) 30 Social Studies (US, World, Govt) 30 Math 30 Science (Biology, physical) 20 PE plus Health

Minimum course Load

70 credits (82.5 possible) for students in grades 9,10,11

60 credits for seniors Internships PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Act) Volunteering

Modified Block Schedule Quarter Block Classes (PE, Art,

Construction) Semester Block Classes (Eng. 9,

Science) Traditional Classes-All Year (Math,

Choir, Band)

Daily Schedule: Early Bird Start: 7:15 End: 7:55 Early Session Start: 8:00 End: 8:45

Period 1 8:45 - 9:25 Block 1 8:45 – 10:10

Period 2 9:30 – 10:10 Period 3 10:15 – 11:00

(announcements) Block 2 10:15 - 11:45 Period 4 11:05 - 11:45 Period 5 11:50 - 12:55 (Lunch/Channel 1)

Block 3 11:50 - 1:40 Period 6 1:00 - 1:40 Period 7 1:45 - 2:25

Block 4 1:45 – 3:10 Period 8 2:30 – 3:10

Lunch from: Class from:

Lunch A: 11:45 - 12:10 12:15 - 12:55 or 12:15 - 1:40

Lunch B: 12:30 - 12:55 11:50 - 12:30

Lunch C: 1:15 - 1:40 11:50 - 1:15

FRESHMAN 2010-2011

9th grade students in 2010-2011 may begin online registration at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 25. The online registration window will end at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 29. This worksheet MUST be signed and returned to your middle school counseling office after you have completed your online registration and no later than Monday, February 1.

Course # Course Name Credits SOC110 US History (SOC 110) or US History I (SOC 130) 10 ENG110 English 9 ( ENG 110) or English I (ENG 130) 10 PHY110 PE (9th) 5

MAT __ __ __ (Math Choice) 10

CIRCLE TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE YEAR ***Freshmen are required to take at least 70 credits for the year, with the maximum being 80 credits.

70 75 80

Student Signature ___________________________________________________ Parent Signature ______________________________________________________

Alternates: You must list two additional courses in case one of your courses is not available.

Course # Course Name Credits

Student Name Label

Department Course Title Course Number

Pre-Req. Cr. Hrs.

Format Length Grade(s)

Agri/Aqua Science Gen. Ag Science AGR110 None 5 Block 2 Qtr 9-12

Art Design: Art Basics/Art Fundamentals ART110 None 5 Block 1 Qtr 9-12

Beginning Drawing ART115 ART110 5 Block 1 Qtr 9-12

Beginning Ceramics ART125 ART110 5 Block 1Qtr 9-12

Beginning Painting ART135 ART110 5 Block 1 Qtr 9-12

3-D Art ART145 ART110 5 Block 1 Qtr 9-12

Business Business for Teens BUS110 None 5 Block 1Qtr 9-10

Computer Business Application BUS115 None 5 Block 1Qtr 9-12

Adv. Computer Business Application BUS215 BUS115 5 Block 1Qtr 9-12

Web Design Principles BUS315 BUS215 5 Block 1 Qtr 9-12

PowerPoint Multimedia BUS405 None 5 Block 1Qtr 9-12

English English 9 ENG110 None 10 Block 2Qtr 9

English I ENG130 None 10 Block 2Qtr 9

Academic Lit. I ENG105 Approval 5 Block 1Qtr 9

English Language Learner

English Language Learner I ENG140 Approval 10 40 Min. 2 Sem. 9-12

English Language Learner II ENG 245 Approval 10 40 Min. 2 Sem. 9-12

Family & Consumer Science

Teen Living FAM110 None 10 Block 2 Qtr 9

Foreign Language French I FOR110 None 10 40 Min. 2 Sem. 9-12

Spanish I FOR130 None 10 40 Min. 2 Sem. 9-12

French II FOR210 FOR110>75% 10 40 Min. 2 Sem. 9-12

Spanish II FOR230 FOR130>75% 10 40 Min. 2 Sem. 9-12

P.E. P.E. 9 HPE110 None 5 Block 1 Qtr 9

Course: Design:Art Basics/Art FundamentalsCourse #: ART110Grade Level: 9-12 Credits: 5 Length: 1 quarter Format: BlockPrerequisite: None

Considerations: This course is a basic design class which is required for all students before they take any of the art classes. Sections of ART110U for 11th and 12th graders only. 11th and 12th may sign up for either ART110 or ART110U.

Course Description: This course is designed around the seven elements and principles of art. Projects will give students a better understanding of these art elements and principles through direct application. Students will develop art skills through the use of a variety of mediums.

Skills Needed to be Successful:Love of art and making thingsAbility to listen to and follow directionsProductive work ethic

Expectations: Students will:Consider what art is and practice how to judge it.Develop basic drawing skills.Demonstrate application of design elements and principles using a variety of media, including computer technology.Create works of art that reflect knowledge of particular cultures or artists.Develop critical thinking skills through the study of art criticism.

Career Pathway(s) Related to Content:All Career Pathways

Course: Beginning DrawingCourse #: ART115Grade Level: 9-12 Credits: 5 Length: 1 quarter Format: BlockPrerequisite: Art 110

Considerations: This course will require writing assignments, research, and weekly drawings in a sketchbook.

Course Description: Students will draw from both life and photographic images. Emphasis will be placed on tone, line, value, and proportion. Students will also learn linear perspective drawing. The works of other artists, past and present, will be studied.

Skills Needed to be Successful:Ability to follow directionsCreativity and imaginationDesire to improve visual art problem solving skills

Expectations: Students will:apply media, techniques, and processes with skill and confidence.use one linear perspective correctly.identify how other cultures use design.create artwork that is specifically related to particular elements and principles of art.describe and analyze artwork using correct art vocabulary.

Career Pathway(s) Related to Content:All Career Pathways

FRESHMAN 2010-2011

9th grade students in 2010-2011 may begin online registration at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 25. The online registration window will end at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 29. This worksheet MUST be signed and returned to your middle school counseling office after you have completed your online registration and no later than Monday, February 1.

Course # Course Name Credits SOC110 US History (SOC 110) or US History I (SOC 130) 10 ENG110 English 9 ( ENG 110) or English I (ENG 130) 10 PHY110 PE (9th) 5

MAT __ __ __ (Math Choice) 10

CIRCLE TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE YEAR ***Freshmen are required to take at least 70 credits for the year, with the maximum being 80 credits.

70 75 80

Student Signature ___________________________________________________ Parent Signature ______________________________________________________

Alternates: You must list two additional courses in case one of your courses is not available.

Course # Course Name Credits

Student Name Label

FRESHMAN 2010-2011

9th grade students in 2010-2011 may begin online registration at 7:30 p.m. on

Monday, January 25. The online registration window will end at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 29. This worksheet MUST be signed and returned to your middle school counseling office after you have completed your online registration and no later than Monday, February 1.

Course # Course Name Credits SOC110 US History (SOC 110) or US History I (130) 10 ENG110 English 9 (ENG 110) or English I (ENG130) 10 PHY110 PE (9th) 5

MAT 1 7 0 Algebra 10 SCI 1 1 0 Earth Science 10

MUS 1 1 0 Freshman Band 10 ART 1 1 0 Design: Art Basics 5 FOR 1 3 0 Spanish I 10

CIRCLE TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE YEAR ***Freshmen are required to take at least 70 credits for the year, with the maximum being 80 credits.

70 75 80

Student Signature __________________________________________________ Parent Signature __________________________________________________

Alternates: You must list two additional courses in case Course # Course Name Credits

Student Name Label

DUE DATE: February 1, 2010

Student Name Label

LINN-MAR FRESHMAN PRACTICE COPY

Please use pencil.

Semester 1 Semester 2

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

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Course Name Course Name Course Name Course Name

1

2

1

US HISTORY

Or

US History I

US HISTORY

Or

US History I

ENGLISH I

Or English 9

ENGLISH I

Or English 9

3

(Math Choice)

(Math Choice)

(Math Choice)

(Math Choice)

4

2

5

6

3

(Physical or Life)

(Physical or Life)

PE (9TH)

7

8

4

Year Total Credits ***Freshmen are required to take at least 70 credits

for the year, with the maximum being 80 credits.

*Add the total quarter credits to arrive at the total credits for the year. Circle total credits for the year

70 75 80 Revised: 1/8/04

PLEASE NOTE: Actual class periods and quarters will be randomly selected by the computer. Freshmen will be assigned US History and English I for a semester block, and PE for a quarter block. Counselors will assign Guidance 9 sometime during the year. Math, Foreign Language, and Music classes meet as a skinny all year.

LINN-MAR FRESHMAN PRACTICE COPY

Please use pencil.

Semester 1 Semester 2

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

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Course Name Course Name Course Name Course Name

1

2

1

US HISTORY (Choice)

US HISTORY (Choice)

ENGLISH (Choice)

ENGLISH (Choice)

3

Algebra g

--

(Math Choice)

--

(Math Choice)

4

2 BAND

5

6

3

Earth

Science

PE (9th)

Design: Art Basics

7 Spanish I

8

4 Study Hall

Year Total Credits ***Freshmen are required to take at least 70 credits

for the year, with the maximum being 80 credits.

*Add the total quarter credits to arrive at the total credits for the year. Circle total credits for the year

70 75 80 Revised: 1/8/04

PLEASE NOTE: Actual class periods and quarters will be randomly selected by the computer. Freshmen will be assigned US History and English I for a semester block, and PE for a quarter block. Counselors will assign Guidance 9 sometime during the year. Math, Foreign Language, and Music classes meet as a skinny all year.

LINN-MAR FRESHMAN PRACTICE COPY

Please use pencil.

Semester 1 Semester 2

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

Skin

ny

Blo

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Course Name Course Name Course Name Course Name

1

2

1

US HISTORY

US HISTORY

ENGLISH I

ENGLISH I

3

Algebra

--

(Math Choice)

--

__ __ __ (Math Choice)

4

2 BAND

5

6

3 Earth

Science

PE (9th)

Beg Ceramics

7

8

4 Bus for Teens

Study Hall

Design: Art Basics

Study Hall

Year Total Credits ***Freshmen are required to take at least 70 credits

for the year, with the maximum being 80 credits.

*Add the total quarter credits to arrive at the total credits for the year. Circle total credits for the year

70 75 80 Revised: 1/8/04

PLEASE NOTE: Actual class periods and quarters will be randomly selected by the computer. Freshmen will be assigned US History and English I for a semester block, and PE for a quarter block. Counselors will assign Guidance 9 sometime during the year. Math, Foreign Language, and Music classes meet as a skinny all year.

Registration Process Step one: The high school counselors will be going to the

middle schools to hand out and to go over the registration materials.

If you do not currently attend a LM middle school, please contact Greg Hall or Laura Gallo for registration information

Step two: The students will take the material home and work with their parents on selecting courses that they want to take for the following school year.

Step three: Fill out the course request sheet.

Step four: The students will register on-line using their Powerschool page (from home or at school if they do not have internet access) and the “window” is open from Jan. 25th at 7:00 PM and it ends on Feb. 5th at 3:00 PM.

Step five: Turn in the signed (Parent & Student) course request sheet to middle school guidance office.

Getting Started!! Linn-Mar Community School District

Website:http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us Schools, High School, Web Site Power School, Public Enter student or parent username &

password Click on Registration Choose courses as provided via drop

down menu

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 Welcome to Linn-Mar Community Schools  

Registration Assistance

Office HoursOffice Hours: : ConnectionsConnections

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CallCall:: A-K A-K Greg Hall Greg Hall

447-3074447-3074

L-ZL-Z Laura Gallo Laura Gallo 447- 447-

31753175

Scheduling IssuesStarting May ?

Office Hours: Excelsior- Connections

Oak Ridge-Connections

HS – call Greg or Laura

Upcoming opportunities for 8th grade students and parents: High School visit: May 9th grade orientation: Aug. 13 Registration/fee payments: early

August First day of school: Aug. 18