Transcript Scheduling for 9th Grade Class of 2014

Welcome
to
Stoney Creek
High School
th
8 Grade Parent Night
March 19th, 2015
Dr. Cathryn
Skedel
Mr. John Kelley
Dr. Amanda McKay
Mr. Cook (A - Da)
Mrs. Veeser (Db - H)
Mrs. Wilson (I - Mc)
Mrs. Bissett (Md - Se)
Mr. Carlin (Sf - Z)
PTSA President:
Sabrina Marshall
Booster Club President:
Sandy Pollack
&
Graduation Requirements Overview
Option #1
Language Arts 9
Option #2
HONORS Language Arts 9
Selection process includes application and online
writing assessment
Summer Reading will be assigned
See current English teacher for Application to take
assessment
4 years/credits
LA 9
LA 10
11th Composition & Literature
12th Composition & Literature
Option #1:
World History
Option #2:
Big History
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Big History is a year-long cross-curricular view of history that focuses on testing
and evaluating the modern science perspective of our history. It is an inquirybased course that requires students to research and analyze scientific and
historical theories.
Big history looks at the history of the Universe, from the Big Bang to modernity,
and explores common themes and patterns that can help us better understand
people, civilizations and the world we live in.
Students interested in taking Big History must have:
– strong interest and academic performance in social studies and science
– strong written communication skills (there is a document-based essay at the
conclusion of each unit in addition to a semester-long research paper)
– willingness to discuss/present information
– excellent study skills and be conscientious with due dates
– mature, self-motivated attitude
– consistent access to online resources (there is no textbook)
3 credits/years
World History/Big History-1 credit (9th)
US History- 1 credit (10th)
Government- .5 credit (11th)
Economics-.5 credit (11th)
Option #1:
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(One Semester Chemistry/One Semester Physics)
Option #2 : Physical Science/Biology Block
Students will have Physical Science 1st
semester for 2 hours & Biology 2nd semester
for 2 hours (4 semesters total)
Students must fill out an application for
consideration!
In 8th grade, students should have high
marks in Algebra and in Science
It is recommended that students choosing
Block Science be taking Geometry in 9th
grade (future science classes require
certain level math skills)
Have strong writing skills for lab write-ups
Students should consult with their current
science teacher and current counselor to
make sure it’s an appropriate placement
3 credits/years
Physical Science-1 credit (9th)
Biology -1 credit (10th)
Chemistry or Physics or 3rd Science 1 credit (11th)
If a student is successful in their current
math class it is common for them to move
on to the next math level in sequence
Math teachers will make
recommendations!
• Algebra 1
• Geometry (or Honors)
• Algebra 2 (or Honors)
• Introduction to College Math (Stats/Trig)
• Pre-Calculus (or Honors)
• AP Calculus/AP Stats
4 credits/years
Each student must minimally complete
coursework through Algebra 2
A math or “math related” course must
be taken in the final year of high school
See pg. 4 of Registration Information
brochure for examples of “math related”
2 credits/years
All students in the Class of 2019 must
earn 2.0 credits in a World Language. The
two credits must be in the same language.
Flex Option - Students may substitute an
additional 1.0 credit of VPAA for their 2nd
year of World Language
High School courses taken in Middle
School will count for High School credit
Grades will not be calculated into GPA
Examples:
Algebra 1, Geometry, World Language, P.E. Sport:
Fitness
Visual, Performing and Applied Arts
1 credit (2 semesters) – courses are listed
on page 4 in the registration brochure
Health and Physical Education
1 credit (2 semesters) – students must take
either:
Option 1 - Wellness 1and Wellness 2
OR
Option 2 - .5 Health and a .5 Physical Activity
OR
Flex Option - .5 Health and 2 successfully completed
seasons of an MHSAA endorsed sport or Marching
Band (equals .5 Physical Activity)
See back of course selection card for 9th grade elective
choices
Art
Business
Design and Technology
English
Family and Consumer Science
Music
World Language
Course Description Books are solely online (to stay
Green  ).
Follow this link to go directly to the CDB:
http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/stoney-creek-highschool/pages/9804/course-description-book
Use course description book while creating a 4 year
plan.
Note prerequisites for certain courses including AP
courses.
Students need to earn 22 credits to
graduate.
Students will earn 6 credits each year
by passing all classes (6 credits x 4
years = 24 possible credits)
There are opportunities in the Summer
Learning Program to take classes
towards graduation requirements.
See page 10 (the back page) in
Registration Information brochure
Sample schedule with 4 years of a
Music emphasis
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
1st period
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
2nd period
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Math or Math-related
3rd period
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Elective
4th period
World History
US History
Govt./Econ.
Elective
5th period
French 1
French 2
PE
Health
6th period
Band or Choir
Band or Choir
Band or Choir
Band or Choir
Sample schedule with 4 years of a
World Language emphasis
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
1st period
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
2nd period
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Math or Math-related
3rd period
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Elective
4th period
World History
US History
Govt./Econ.
Elective
5th period
Wellness 1
Visual &
Perf. Arts
Wellness 2
Visual &
Perf. Arts
6th period
World Language
World Language
World Language
World Language
Sample schedule with 4 years of Yearbook or
Newspaper emphasis
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
1st period
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
2nd period
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Math or Math-related
3rd period
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Elective
4th period
World History
US History
Govt./Econ.
Elective
5th period
World Language
World Language
Health
PE Activity
6th period
Writing for Publication
Yearbook
Yearbook
Yearbook
Sample schedule over 4 years with OSTC in
11th and 12th.
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
1st period
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
2nd period
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Math or Math-related
3rd period
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Govt/Economics
4th period
World History
US History
OSTC
OSTC
5th period
World Language
World Language
OSTC
OSTC
6th period
PE Activity
Health
OSTC
OSTC
• Scholars of Highest Distinction:
GPA 3.9-4.0
4 AP courses
ACT composite of 32 or higher (SAT score TBD)
• Scholars of Distinction:
GPA 3.8
3 AP Courses
ACT composite of 28 or higher (SAT score TBD)
• Scholars of Achievement:
GPA 3.5
2 AP Courses
ACT composite of 26 or higher (SAT score TBD)
It is strongly recommended for students to maintain
an academic schedule every year, including their
senior year of high school (4 out of 6 classes
minimum).
Seniors need to have a full credit of English &
Math, and should consider taking Science and
Social Studies as well.
Students looking for admission into a competitive
university need to keep an academically rigorous
schedule throughout high school.
A student’s schedule should be driven by their EDP
(career choices, college choices, etc.)
DUE DATE
Stoney Creek High School
Turn in to your Science teacher
by:
GRADE 9
Course Selections 2015-2016
Required Courses (2 semesters each)
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L1052
L7332
o
L6054
Language Arts 9
World History or
L7332B Big History
Physical Science
Monday, March 23rd
A
(Application/Assessment process required)
Honors Language Arts 9
Block Science – Physical Science/Biology,
2 Hour Block
C
Elective Choices – select from side two only, in order of preference.
Course #
World Language (2 years of a world language is required):
□ L2514 American Sign Language 1
□ L2614 Chinese 1
□ L2814 Spanish 1
□ L2314 French 1
□ L2414 German 1
□ L2824 Spanish 2
□ L2324 French 2
□ L2424 German 2
WL Teacher Signature _____________________
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□
Phone No. _______________ Student # ________
Please note that you may not need to use all 4 spaces. You need 12 total semesters.
Current 8th grade Math Class __________________
Check next math class in sequence:
□ L4164 Algebra 1
□ L4602 Geometry
□ L4605 Honors Geometry
□ L4175 Algebra 2
□ L4185 Honors Algebra 2
Math Teacher Signature____________________
Check box if you are interested in either of the
following choices:
Name ____________________________________
Course Name
#1 ___________ _____________________________
semesters ____
#2 ___________ _____________________________
semesters ____
#3 ___________ _____________________________
semesters ____
#4 ___________ _____________________________
semesters ____
□
Check for zero hour Marching Band (not included in total of 4)
Alternate Choices – Please realize that there is a strong possibility that
you may be scheduled into an alternate class. Please choose alternates that
you are willing to take.
Course #
Course Name
#1 ___________ ______________________________
semesters ____
B
#2 ___________ ______________________________
semesters ____
#3 ___________ ______________________________
semesters ____
#4 ___________ ______________________________
semesters ____
Parent Signature confirms the following
 Involvement in course selections with student.
 Complete review of Career Cruising EDP with student.
 Understanding that alternates may be used in case of unavailable electives or conflicts.
 Advise that students complete a 4-year plan.
D
E
Signatures: ___________________________ _________________________ _________
9TH GRADE COURSE OFFERINGS
Course No. & Nam e
# of Sem .
Art Departm ent
Course No. & Nam e
# of Sem .
Business Departm ent
# of Sem .
Fam ily & Consum er Sciences Departm ent
05602
2D Art Ex ploration
(1)
00332
Business Functions and Operation (1)
05612
3D Art Ex ploration
(1)
00532
Computer Operations in Business
05632
Draw ing/Painting
(1)
800112
Computer Operations in Business
5582
Photography 1 (Darkroom)
(1)
5662
Graphic Design
(1)
5802
Printmkng (at SCHS)
(1)
5722
Jew elry (at RHS/AHS)
(1)
5702
Ceramics
5852
Sculpture
805632
& Web Dev lpmt and Social Media
2015-2016
Course No. & Nam e
(1)
08002
808312
08212
(2)
8062
(1)
03002
Health
(1)
Foods & Cuisines-World
(2)
03322
Personal Fitness: Agility
(1)
Fashion Design
(1)
03012
Sports Activ ity : Indiv idual
(1)
Independent Liv ing
(1)
03022
Sports Activ ity : Team
(1)
03691C
Per Fit. Aerobics - coed
(1)
03691G
Per Fit. Aerobics - girls
(1)
L5114
Treble Choir
(2)
L5104
Men's Choir
(2)
L5204
Concert Band
(2)
08702
CAD 3D Animation
(1)
(1)
08532
Engineering Design 1
(1)
(1)
808542
Engineering Design 1&2
(2)
2D Art Ex p. & Draw /Paint
(2)
08732
Architecture 1
(1)
05042
805582
2D Art Ex p. & Photo
(2)
808742
Architecture 1&2
(2)
5002
805662
2D & Graphic Design
(2)
08442
Woodw orking Fund. (At RHS)
(1)
805802
2D Art Ex p. &Printmkng(at SCHS) (2)
04422
Computer Programming 1
(1)
805722
3D Art Ex p. &Jew elry (at RHS/AHS)(2)
805702
3D Art Ex p. & Ceramics
(2)
805852
3D Art Ex p & Sculpture
(2)
Semester courses:
01832
Multimedia Communication
L2314
French 1
(2)
(1)
L2414
German 1
(2)
Music Appreciation
(1)
L2514
Amer.Sign Lang. 1
(2)
01512
Theater 1
(1)
L2614
Chinese 1
(2)
05182
Marching Band (Zero hr.)
(1)
L2814
Spanish 1
(2)
L2324
French 2
(2)
03112
(1)
BLOCK SCIENCE INFORMATION – 2 Hour Block
The Physical Science/Biology Block class is a two hour a day freshman science
class. Students complete Physical Science one semester and Biology the other
semester. This course presents the curriculum at an accelerated pace with less
content processing time than the traditional academic path. Algebra 1 is strongly
recommended as a prerequisite for this class. Scheduling priority will be given to
those students with the recommended math level. All students interested must
complete an application process. The science progression for sophomore year
for students who take Block Science is Chemistry.
World Language Departm ent
Guitar
Physical Education Departm ent
English/Lang. Arts Departm ent
# of Sem .
Foods
Perform ing Arts Departm ent
Design and Technology Departm ent
Course No. & Nam e
Physical Education Departm ent (Continued)
Wellness 1
(1)
L2424
German 2
(2)
803102
Wellness1 & Wellness2/Sports
(2)
L2824
Spanish 2
(2)
803152
803162
Wellness1 & Welnessl2/Aerobics(2)
Wellness1 & Wellness2/Fitness (2)
HONORS LANGUAGE ARTS 9 INFORMATION
Higher level thinking, reading, and writing skills are needed for this class. Students
are selected through an application and assessment process. The middle school will
communicate information and dates for both the application and the assessment, and
any other factors to be considered in the placement process. Students do have
required reading over the summer and may be asked to complete some assignments
based on that reading over the summer as well. For students who need to improve
their writing skills, it is recommended that they take the general LA 9 class and may
enter into the honors and AP curriculum in a different year.
BIG HISTORY
Big History is a year-long course about the significant questions and changes in
the history of the world -- from the Big Bang theory (as taught in 8th grade Earth
Science) to events in modern times. From the subatomic to the universal, from the
local to the global, Big History teaches students to consider their world from many
different perspectives and to look for patterns to make sense of how change
occurred. This course is interdisciplinary and appeals to those who have an
interest in science as well.
TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Toward the end of the 2014-2015 school year, the middle school teachers will be
providing input on course selections for the Class of 2019. Please be advised that
these teachers have the best educational interests in mind when recommending
students for specific courses. The middle school teachers will be notifying parents if
they are suggesting changes in recommendations for students of the Class of 2019.
SCHS webpage: Cougar Call, daily
announcements, key information on the Counseling
webpage.
MyRCS http://myrcs.rochester.k12.mi.us
Sign up for district “Mail out”
www.rochester.k12.mi.us
Update school to SCHS
PTSA Weekly Communications (emails)
 The SCHS PTSA Blast
Attend Parent Teacher Conferences
1st & 3rd quarters
Staff email addresses:
Available under ‘Key Information’ on SCHS webpage,
and on the myRCS hotlink
District Webpage:
Parent & Community link
There are ways for students to access support at
Stoney Creek. Teachers will go over options at
Curriculum Night.
Grades are monitored.
When students struggle, counselors and the
Academic Center teacher will meet with them to
problem solve.
Students who require more targeted support are
identified during the spring move-up meetings.
Students who are eligible for more intense
interventions will be notified before school ends in
June.
Before school begins
• Back to school shopping-dress code
• Attend freshmen registration &
orientation:
• Freshman Registration
• Wednesday, August 26, 2015
• 12:30-3 p.m.
• Freshman Orientation/Kick-Off
• Thursday, August 27, 2015
• 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Tour the school
• Locker combination
• Find classrooms-walk schedule
• Leave books in lockers
After school begins
• Attend Curriculum Night
• Make checking MyRCS a
habit but learn teacher
posting trends
• Sign up for clubs and sports
• Encourage students to attend
and participate in school
wide events
• Communicate with teachers
• Reach out for supports
OFFICER DREHMER
ROCHESTER POLICE
Classes change at the semester break, even
year-long classes change (this could include
hour & teacher change).
Students are assigned a counselor at SCHS by
their last name.
Chill Time.
Lunch (one of three lunch periods, based on 4th
hour teacher).
See Registration Information brochure given to
students for graduation requirements, four year
plan and other scheduling information
The Registration Information brochure is also
available on the district web site
This PowerPoint presentation will be available
on the SCHS Counseling website.
and
Welcome to
Stoney Creek!