curiosity thrives here parent meeting: 9 th grade registration february 2 nd, 2015
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PARENT MEETING: 9TH GRADE
REGISTRATIONFebruary 2nd, 2015
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9th GRADE REGISTRATION FACTS
• In 9th grade, students will…– Begin their high school career as a freshman– Earn required credits for high school graduation– Begin their high school Grade Point Average (GPA)– Have the opportunity to earn weighted grades– Begin their high school transcript– Self-select English and Social Studies courses
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HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
• To graduate, each student must earn a minimum of 43 credits
• Each class = 1 credit– Semester 1 = 6 credits– Semester 2 = 6 credits– TOTAL = 12 credits per year
• 12 credits x 4 years = 48 credit opportunities
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SUBJECT REQUIRED CREDITS
Language Arts 8
Social Studies 8
Mathematics 6
Science 6
Health 1
Physical Education 1
Art 2
Required 32
Elective 11
Total 43
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HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
• Most students graduate with 48 credits
• Earning credit in required courses is very important – students cannot and will not graduate without these
• Success in 8th grade translates into success in 9th grade
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SUBJECT REQUIRED CREDITS
Language Arts 8
Social Studies 8
Mathematics 6
Science 6
Health 1
Physical Education 1
Art 2
Required 32
Elective 11
Total 43
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REQUIRED 9TH GRADE COURSES
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COURSE(S) CREDITS
ENGLISH 9/HONORS ENGLISH 9 2
MATH 2
PHYSICAL SCIENCE/STEM PHYSICAL SCIENCE 2
GLOBAL STUDIES/AP HUMAN GEO. 2
ELECTIVES 4
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ENGLISH COURSE OPTIONS
• Honors English 9• English 9• Strategic English &
Reading*
*This course will replace an elective course and will be in addition to the core English course.
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MATH COURSE OPTIONS
• Algebra w/Quadratics• Geometry• Algebra 2• Algebra 3• Pre-Calculus
Note: Students move sequentially through the above levels of math coursework. See the registration guide for a complete math flow chart and course descriptions.
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SCIENCE COURSE OPTIONS
• Physical Science• STEM Physical Science– Note: Students who are placed in Algebra 2 will also be
placed in STEM Physical Science• Chemistry– Note: Students who successfully complete LEaP II in 8th
grade will be placed in Chemistry
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SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE OPTIONS
• Global Studies• Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography
– Students who are successful in AP Human Geography:• Have a high level of academic curiosity and motivation• Want to pursue knowledge further and deeper• Are able to maintain a high level of organization with time, class materials, and
assignments• Have a mature, focused work ethic and are able to maximize learning time in and
out of the classroom• Have strong reading, notetaking and writing skills and are able to read a college
level text, create summarizing notes and express themselves clearly in writing
– Weighted grade– AP Exam in the Spring
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ELECTIVE COURSE OPTIONS
Notes:•Courses with an asterisk require an application•AFNR & I580 are offered through SAHS and students who register for these courses will be transported to SAHS for 1st hour•World Language – level one may not be offered in 10th grade at SAHS so start now!
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SAMPLE STUDENT SCHEDULE
Note: The letters A and B behind a course title refer to semester 1 and semester 2, respectively.
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HOUR SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
0 ADVISORY
1 ENGLISH A & B
2 MATH A & B
3 PHYSICAL SCIENCE A & B
4 GLOBAL STUDIES A & B
5 ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
6 ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
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HOW TO REGISTER
• Students selects the following…– Social Studies course– Language Arts course– Elective courses
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REGISTRATION PROCESS
• Tuesday, February 3rd
– Counselor presentations in Science classes– Registration form & “My 6-Year-Plan” form distributed to
students• Thursday, February 5th
– Counselor visits in Science classes to complete registration in Skyward and to enter “My 6-Year-Plan” in Naviance Family Connection
– Registration forms & “My 6-Year-Plan” DUE!
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REGISTRATION RESOURCES• Stillwater Junior High School webpage– “Registration” in left toolbar• 9th grade registration form• SJHS Registration Guide
• Current teachers• School Counselor• Family & friends
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POST-SECONDARY PLANNING• College admissions considerations:– High GPA & Class Rank• 3.0 (B average) = top 50% of graduating class
– High score on College Entrance Exam• ACT and/or SAT
– Academic Rigor• Appropriate amount of rigor for student skill set• Goal is to earn A grades and B grades
– World Language• 2+ consecutive years of a single World Language
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MY 6-YEAR PLAN:WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?
• Students identify:– Goal after high school (i.e., employment,
military, post-secondary education)– Intended course plan to achieve goal
• Considerations:– Almost all goals require high school diploma– Most jobs require some type of college education– High school coursework helps achieve your goal
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IMPORTANT DATES
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DATE EVENT
February 3 & 5, 2015 Counselor visits to complete registration & 6-year planRegistration Form and “My 6-Year-Plan” due on February 5th!!!
May 2015 Class placements in Math, Science
June & July 2015 Schedules finalized
August 2015 9th Grade Schedule Pick-Up
August 2015 1st Day of School
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QUESTIONS?CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR!
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FIRST INITIAL OF LAST NAME SCHOOL COUNSELOR
A – G MS. LORI [email protected]
H – N MS. JENNY [email protected]
O – Z MS. CHRIS [email protected]