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Welcome toEast Ridge High School
Agenda for Raptor Evening of Opportunity● 6:00-6:30 Class of 2024 Registration Information
● 6:45-7:00 Breakout Session 1
■ See Handout As You Leave for Breakout Session Info
● 7:05-7:20 Breakout Session 2
● 6:00-8:00 Curriculum Fair
AdministratorsPrincipal: Jim Smokrovich
Activities/Athletics: Sara Palodichuk
Assistant Principals:
Jason Gonnion (A-Ha)
Brian Boothe (He-Pa)
Ashley Ruka (Pe-Z)
Counselors
Kayla Pedersen
(A-D)
Melissa Muñoz
(E-Joo)Raeann Schultz
(Si-Z)
Carolle Huttemier
(Mot-Sh)
Michelle Kimpton
(Jop-Mos)
School Counselors and Registration
● Role of School Counselors
● Planning for a great year
● Registration Information
School Counselors
Provide support in the following areas...
● Career and College Planning - classroom lessons
● Academics
● Social Emotional
Planning for a great high school experience!Encourage your student to
● Be involved and explore options
● Try to find BALANCE
● Choose classes appropriately
● Ask questions
● Work hard
REGISTRATION - What we will be covering● Factors to consider when choosing classes
● Resources when choosing classes
● Choosing core classes
● Elective choices
● Zero hour, summer and orientation
● Process
Factors to consider when choosing classes
● Students strengths
● Time commitments and activities
● Graduation requirements
● Long term goals
○ Explore career interest areas
○ College entrance requirements
Resources when choosing classes
● Middle School Teachers and Staff
● High School Counselors
● High School Teachers - tonight
● Program of Studies
● ERHS website
A Great Place To Start! Want to look at some career fields and pathways that may be a good fit to consider?
Take a close look at the document below and identify introductory courses offered:
Scan for direct access to this resource.
General Schedule Information● ERHS is on a trimester schedule
● 6 classes a day
● Courses are the same every day
● Changes at trimester break
● Health
English
● English is a full year course
● Students will choose from
● English 9 or
● Honors English 9
Math
● Math is a full year course
● The 9th grade class chosen is dependant on the 8th grade
math course
Science
● Science is a full year course
● Students can choose from:
● Physical Science with Earth Science
● Honors Physical Science with Earth Science
● Biology
Honors Physical Science or Biology?Some things to think about when deciding
● Honors Physical Science
○ Students learn basic chemistry and physics concepts
helpful for entry into Chemistry and Physics Courses
● Biology
○ Students will be able to access AP Science courses earlier
○ Students that bypass Honors Physical Science may have
difficulty in Chemistry and/or Physics. More outside
learning may be necessary.
Social Studies
● Social Studies is either a 2 trimester OR full year course
● Students will choose
● Human Geography (2 trimesters) or
● Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography (3
trimesters)
Students successful in Honors and AP classes ● Work well independently
● Strong work ethic
● Creative
● Responds positively to challenging situations
● Likes to analyze
● Likes to read and write
● Shows a high degree of interest and motivation
● Shows above average ability in oral and written expression
● Likes to do homework (APHG 45min- 1hr nightly)
● Has excellent time management skills
● Has an interest in the subject area
World Language● World Language courses are full year
● World Language is not required to graduate
● HOWEVER, most 4 year colleges require at least 2 consecutive years of the same
World Language
● ERHS offers:
○ French
○ German
○ Mandarin
○ Spanish
○ ASL
Other Electives● Students will choose electives
○ Art
○ AVID
○ Business Education
○ English Electives
○ Family and Consumer Science
○ Music
○ Physical Education
○ Project Lead the Way
(PLTW)
○ Technology Education
○ World Language
Remember - 1 trimester of
General Phy. Ed. and
2 trimesters of Fine Arts are
required for graduation
Alternates● Students need to choose 5 alternate electives
● Sometimes the electives chosen are not available or do not fit
in the student’s schedule. This is why we ask for alternate
choices
● Alternates are used frequently, so please choose carefully
Zero Hour● Provides flexibility for students who want to attend school hours 0-5 or 0-6*
● Transportation is the responsibility of the student and family
● Courses offered for 20/21 school year for freshman
○ Algebra 2 - ZMA023, ZMA024, ZMA025
○ Pre Calculus - ZMA053, AMZ054, ZMA055
○ Principles of Biomedical Science - ZPL010, ZPL011, ZPL012
*Priority is given to students requesting a 0-5 schedule
*Students who have requested a 7th course (hours 0-6) will be placed if space is available
Other Important Things to Know
● Choose carefully! Courses can not be changed in the future
● Core subject teachers may change from trimester to
trimester
● Requests for specific teachers cannot be accommodated
● Keep in mind that these are course requests. Elective
choices are not guaranteed.
● Students…..choose electives that YOU are interested in
Steps for Registration
STEP 1
Decide on courses
● Use materials in Ninth Grade
Packet
STEP 2
Complete the Registration Card
(parents please sign)
● Given to students in December
STEP 3 Enter courses in Infinite Campus Student/Parent Portal
at home (or MS) ** Note updated process
STEP 4 Return Registration Card to Middle School by due date
Lake MS January 14
Woodbury MS January 15
Oltman MS January 15
Cottage Grove MS January 16
Review course requests and ask questions
Mark Your Calendar! Freshman Orientation
Only Freshman at East Ridge on August 31
(grades 10-12 start September 1)
Breakout Sessions6:45-7:00 Session 1
7:05-7:20 Session 2
Curriculum Fair is
open until 8:00 pm
Thank you for attending this evening.Welcome to East Ridge!
If you are new to the District,
please attend the “New to
SoWashCo” breakout session
for further information about
registration.
PSEO Breakout Session is
suggested for students in
grades 10 and 11.