8TH GRADE PATH FOR SUCCESS
CALENDAR FOR GRADE 8 December/January 2013/14
Classroom Presentation from Counselors February/March 2014
SMHS Field Trip 2/13 MHHS Field Trip 2/20
SMHS Presentation SMHS Select 9th grade classes
MHHS Presentation MHHS Select 9th grade classes
June 2013 Promotion Ceremony
PROMOTION CEREMONY Promotion ceremony is important to parents and
students Last activity for middle school Celebrate with family and friends Recognized for your hard work and effort
Participation in promotion ceremony and 8th grade activities you need to do the following: Act appropriately in your classrooms and at school Participate appropriately in class Complete your assignments Study for tests and quizzes
DISTRICT POLICY for PROMOTION
Any 8th grade student who receives two failing grades (F’s) or two unsatisfactory (U) citizenship grades in the same two classes for the first semester will have his/her progress reviewed in those classes at the last progress report of the 2nd semester.
If the “F” and “U” grade remain in both classes, the student shall be excluded from all promotion exercises, activities, and ceremonies.
Students suspended from school during the last 9 weeks may be excluded from promotion exercises and end of year activities.
4 years of history/social science (40 credits)
4 years of English (40 credits)
2 years of math (20 credits)
Algebra
2 years of science (20 credits)
Biological & Physical
1 year language or performing arts (10 credits)
80 elective credits
2 years of P.E. (20 credits)
SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL230 CREDITS
SMHS CLASSES
Poor test scores or grades in middle school, you will be placed in remediation classes
These classes are not college prep. courses
If you want to play team sports, you must have a 2.0 GPA or higher and no F’s
HONORS CLASSES
Prerequisites for honors and AP classes include :
High score in language arts/reading test
Good study/work habits
Satisfactory citizenship
A or B grade in 8th grade
Teacher Recommendation
CAHSEE
California High School Exit Examination
Taken in grade 10
Can be repeated in grades 11 and 12
Focus on language arts and math
Math mostly at Algebra level
Need to pass the test to graduate
ACADEMIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE
o A-G Subject
Requirement
o GPA Requirement
o Exam Requirement
o 15 Units must be
taken in 11th & 12th
grade (UC)
o 11 college prep
courses must be
completed by senior
year (UC)
History/Social Science
English
Mathematics
Laboratory Science
Language Other Than English
Visual and Performing Arts
College Prep. Elective
2 Years Required
4 Years Required
3 Years Required (Alg., Geo., Alg. 2)
4 Years Recommended
2 Years Required3-4 Years Recommended
2 Years Required (Of the Same Language)
3 Years Recommended
1 Year Required (dance, theatre, music, visual arts)
1 Year Required
A-G COURSES 7th & 8th Graders
Algebra I, Geometry, & Foreign Language
(Spanish/Chinese )
Official Transcript
A/B Semester Grades to move to the next level
9th Graders English (World Studies)
History (World Studies)
Math (Algebra I / Geometry / Algebra II)
Laboratory Science (Biology)
Physical Education
College Prep Elective
Language other than English
Music
NON-ACADEMIC COLLEGE ADMISSIONS FACTORS
High School Clubs Extra Curricular Activities Leadership Honors and Awards Volunteer / Community Service Employment Experience Socio-Economic Status
low income, first generation, school of attendance
2.0 average in grades 7 and 8
C or higher in math and English
grades 7 and 8
Guaranteed admission to CSUSM
4 years of high school in SMUSD
Early Admission Program as
junior
Take SAT or ACT
A-G with minimum C grade
PACE PROMISE
CHOICES at SEMS
Path to success – grades and behavior
Focus on school – effort and motivation
Choose friends who care about grades and
complete homework
Make healthy choices for your body
Choose positive activities outside school
Doing well at SEMS allows you more choices in
high school
8th Grade Matters!!
PATH TO SUCCESS
Set goals
Complete assignments
Monitor grades
Manage time wisely
Take advantage of programs
Communicate/ask for help
Be proud of your accomplishments
Student A Student BA-G 9th 10th 11th 12th
History World US
English Eng. 1
Eng. 2 Eng. 3 Eng. 4
Math Alg. Geo. Alg. 2
Science Bio. Chem.
Language
Span. 1
Span. 2
Arts Band I
Elective Journ.
CHOICES in High School
A-G 9th 10th 11th 12th
History World US
English Eng. 1 Eng. 2 Eng. 3 Eng. 4
Math Geo. Alg. 2 Pre-Cal.
Calculus
Science Bio. Chem. Physics
Language
Span. 1 Span. 2 Span. 3 Span. 4
Arts Theater 1
Theater 2
Acting
Elective Phy. Sci. Psych. Journ.AP/Honors
• Two examples of high school students’ coursework.
• Each student has the requirements to go to college.
• Which one is more likely to be accepted to the college of
his/her choice? Choices you make in high school affect your future……
START NOW You can’t wait till high school to be
successful You need the materials you are learning
now to survive high school Organizational skills Work habits Time management Testing strategies Class knowledge Social Skills Motivation
REALITY CHECK What does your future hold? Let’s check your reality….
Reality Check worksheet (Money Choices) www.cacareerzone.com