Transcript 8th Grade Parent meeting - Norway

Welcome!
Sandi Lefebvre
High School
Counselor
563-9542, Ext. 21
[email protected]
12.mi.us
Joe Tinti
Grade 6 to 12
Principal
563-9542, Ext. 15
[email protected].
mi.us
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4 credits of English
4 credits of Math, including Algebra,
Geometry and Algebra II (a math or mathrelated class must be taken during senior
year)
3 credits of Science, including Biology,
Chemistry or Physics and a third Science
class
3 credits of Social Studies, including World
History/Geog. (1), US History/Geog. (1),
Civics (1/2), and Economics (1/2)
• 1/2 credit Michigan Merit Curriculum
PE
• 1/2 credit Michigan Merit Curriculum
Health
• 1 credit VPAA (Visual, Performing or
Applied Arts
• Starting with the class of 2016, 2 credits
of World Languages
• On-line Learning Experience
Norway Graduation Requirements
Students must earn 24-1/2 credits during
their 9th to 12th grade years to graduate.
If the following classes are taken in 8th Grade
and passed, the student will earn credit
toward their MMC completion, but the
credits will not count toward their 24-1/2
needed to graduate:
Algebra, Earth Science and Spanish I
• No Additional Requirements beyond the
Michigan Merit Curriculum
• Once the student has met the MMC
requirements, the student may choose
their course selection
• Parents are encouraged to go to
careercruising.com with the student to aid
in course selection, based on the student
career goals.
Math (Algebra or Geometry)
 English
 World History/Geography
 Biology (or Integrated Science)
 Spanish II (or Spanish I)*
 PE/Health*
 Learning Outcomes (Study Hall)*
*PE, Health, Spanish I and Spanish II are required
for graduation, but may be taken in a later year to
substitute an elective or 2
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Students have an account with
Careercruising.com
 Record Keeping On-line (EDP)
 Online EDPs Created in 8th grade (to plan
future years/view college requirements)
 Find Careers Nationwide
 Find Schools Nationwide
 Develop Resumes
When deciding on what electives to take,
consider the following:
• What classes would be best for the
student’s career goals
• What classes should be taken to meet the
admission requirements for the chosen
college (go to the college web site to find
this information)
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Must retake classes if you fail
No extra credit/study guides
No test retakes/late work accepted
Grading policies (homework vs tests)
Must READ the textbook
Homework nightly in most classes (bell to
bell)
Time Management: How to
study?/Extracurriculars
Final Exam Prep starts the first day
(40/40/20)
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8th Grade—Explore (pre-pre-ACT)
9th Grade—Social Studies MEAP
10th Grade—PLAN (pre-ACT)
11th Grade
 ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational
Aptitude Battery), used by the military and
for career exploration
 MME: Given in March, 3 components
including the ACT, ACT Work-keys, and
Michigan MME Testing
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Students must complete 400 hours of
volunteer service during their 9th to 12th
grade years
Documentation is due by March 1st
Guidelines for what does and does not
count will be available in the fall (DISCA
is working on a checklist)