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9th Grade Orientation
Leah Heidemann – [email protected]
(515) 989-5389
Traci Lee – [email protected]
(515) 989-5386
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9th Grade Orientation Part I
– Transition from Middle School to High School
– State and college academic requirements
– 9th grade registration information
– 4 year plans
9th Grade Orientation Part II
9th grade
registration forms
4 year plans
High School Tours
What Students Can Expect of Counselors
• Help with registration and scheduling• Discussion of academic progress• Knowledge of drop/add course procedures• Knowledge of graduation requirements• Help with transferring or withdrawing• Help with personal problems• Help with study skills• Help in obtaining tutoring assistance• Identifying courses that fit student’s abilities• Financial aid information
Academics
• Strive to be your best!– High School vs. Middle School– Student Planners– Online grades– Standardized Testing
IOWA ASSESSMENTS
PSAT ACT ASVAB
PLAN COMPASS
ACTIVITIES– Music– Sports– Drama– Speech– Debate– Art Club– FCCLA– Improve Club
– Mathletes– Multimedia/Yearbook– Student Council– STAND– Culture Club– Spanish Club– Student
Ambassadors
Silver Cord
• The purpose of the Silver Cord Program is to encourage students to make a contribution to their community through service/volunteer hours and to recognize those efforts.
• The award can be earned by completing 200 hours of approved community service with non-profit organizations.
• It is suggested that students complete a minimum of 50 hours of approved service activities per year
• More information is available at www.carlisleactivities.org
College & Career Readiness
• Get Good Grades– Impacts admission– Scholarships and grants
• Take Challenging Courses– Take advantage of opportunities– May earn college credit– Easier transition to college
courses
College & Career Readiness• 80% of all jobs will require some type of
postsecondary education• The workforce is more demanding than ever
of technical expertise and basic foundational skills
• Half of all jobs today require more than a high school diploma but less than a four year degree
Regent Admissions Index
• A Regent Admission Index (RAI) score will be calculated for each applicant, based on the following equation:
• RAI = (2 x ACT composite score) +
(1 x high school rank) + (20 x high school grade point average) +
(5 x number of high school courses completed in the core subject areas)
*Students must have a score of 245 or higher for admission
Course Requirements for Admission to 4 year Colleges &
Universities
• 4 years English• 3 years Math • 3 years Science• 3 years Social Studies• 2 years of single Foreign Language*• ACT test
Requirements for Admission to Community Colleges
• High School Diploma• COMPASS or ACT test• ALEKS Math Placement test
Graduation Requirements
47 CREDITS
LANGUAGE ARTS 8 Credits Lang Arts 9, Lang Arts 10, Lang Arts 11, Lang Arts 12 OR
Composition I & elective SCIENCE 6 Credits
MATHEMATICS 6 Credits
SOCIAL STUDIES 6 Credits World History, US History,Government, elective
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
4 Credits 1 credit each of the 4 years of HighSchool
PRACTICAL ARTS 2 Credits Industrial Technology, Art, FCS, Business
BUSINESS 1 Credit Financial Literacy & Employability Skills
ELECTIVES To meet requirements
Required Courses – Class of 2018
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
DISTINGUISHED DIPLOMA
53 CREDITS 4 years of English (Composition I, AND Composition II OR Intro to
Literature)
4 years of Math (must include Algebra II or higher)
4 years of Science (including Chemistry AND Anatomy, AP Physics, or AP Chemistry)
3 years of Social Studies 2 years of Foreign Language
Starting with Class Of 2015
Basic Freshman Plan
2 credits Language Arts 92 credits Math2 credits Science2 credits Practical Arts(Industrial Tech, FCS, Art, Business)1 credit Physical Education5 credits Elective credits
9th Grade Practical ArtsIndustrial Tech
Woods I/II
CADD I/II
FCS
Intro to FCS
Food & Nutrition
Business
Applied Computer I/II
Intro to Business
Web Publishing
ArtIntro to DesignDrawingColor DrawingGraphic ArtCartooningPaintingSurfaces & Structures
*CHOOSE AT LEAST 2 COURSES
Physical Education• Physical Education, Personal Fitness, or Athletic
Weights
• Classes meet every day for one semester.
• State Law requires all students to take a Physical Education course every year of high school.
Scheduling Considerations
• Full Schedules– Band, Choir, Spanish
• ELP
• Special Education
• Advanced courses in 8th grade
COURSE LIST
• Pay attention to the prerequisite
• Notice which classes offered at your grade level
Schedule Changes
Schedules will only be changed for the following reasons:1. Failure in a previous/prerequisite course2. Computer or clerical error3. Missed graduation requirement4. Course conflict• All changes must be completed by the 2nd day of the
semester
* All exceptional or unusual circumstance concerning scheduling must be evaluated by the counselor.
Basic Sophomore Plan
2 credits Language Arts 10
2 credits Math
2 credits Science
2 credits World History
1 credit Physical Education
5 Elective credits
Basic Junior Plan
2 credits Language Arts 11
2 credits U.S. History
2 credits Math
2 credits Science
1 credit Physical Education
3-5 Elective credits
Basic Senior Plan
2 credits English (Composition I OR Language Arts 12 & elective)
1 credit Government
1 Social Studies Elective
1 credit Physical Education
7-10 Elective credits
DUAL CREDIT COURSESHS Course Course # Course Name Credit
Accounting ACC 111 Intro to Accounting 3
Composition I ENG 105 Composition I 3
Composition II ENG 106 Composition II 3
Intro to Literature LIT 101 Intro to Literature 3
Communication Skills COM 703 Communication Skills 3
DM Drawing ART 133 Drawing 3
DM Painting ART 143 Painting 3
Marketing MKT 140 Selling 3
MOC Class ADM 221 Career Development Skills 3
MOC Work Experience ADM 936 Occupational Experience 3
AP COURSES
• Students must have demonstrated strong academic record to enroll in AP courses.
• Students must be proficient on the core areas of the Iowa Assessment
• Score on exam determines amount of college credit
AP COURSES
• AP Physics 1• AP Chemistry• AP Statistics• AP Calculus A/B• AP Calculus B/C• AP Psychology• AP Government
DMACC CAREER ADVANTAGE PROGRAMS
• Auto Collision
• Auto Technology
• Building Trades/Finish Carpentry
• Computer Programming
• Criminal Justice
• Fashion & Design
• Health Occupations
• Visual Communications
• Welding
• Teacher Academy
Senior Year PlusOnline courses can be taken through DMACC.
On campus courses can also be taken.
Students must be proficient on the Iowa Assessments
Students must take any entrance exams required by the college before enrolling
Freshman Final Registration
Registration forms due to Mr. Barry
by Tuesday, February 25th.
Students will register on the computer with the high school counselors February 27th.
Fall 2014
Open House
Homeroom
Counselors in the Classroom
9th Grade Orientation Part II
9th grade
registration forms
4 year plans
High School Tours
Course # Course Name Credits
English Language Arts 9 2
Science Physical Science 2
Math Algebra I 2
PE Personal Fitness 1
Practical Arts
Intro to Design 1
Practical Arts
CADD I 1
Elective Spanish I 2
Elective Choir 2
Elective Applied Computer I 1
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
*Total credits must be a minimum of 14 Total: 14
2014-2015 Freshman RegistrationStudent Name Printed _______________________________List courses in priority order.
I understand the importance of reserving courses for next year. I know I will be unable to make changes after completing this registration form.
Student's SignatureMy son/daughter and I have discussed the class requests for next year. I understand that this is an important step in setting and meeting the educational and vocational goals for my son/daughter.
Parent's Signature
Course SequencingScience Math
Chemistry in the Community Geometry/Applied Math
Chemistry Algebra II/Pre-Calculus
AP Physics I Must have completed Algebra II
Pre-Algebra Algebra I Algebra I Geometry Geometry
Algebra I Geometry Geometry Algebra II Algebra II
Geometry or Applied Math
Applied Math Algebra II Pre Calculus Prob & Stats
Pre Calculus or Prob & Stats
AP Calculus Pre-Calculus
Math Sequence
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Mrs. Ferrel
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Ms. Hillebrand
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Mrs. Miller
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Mr. LaPage
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Mr. Barry
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Ms. Cosimo
Last names V-Z