Transcript File 8th grade parent night

Welcome
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North Pontotoc
High School
Faculty and Staff
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Roger Smith - Principal
Brian Sutton - Administrative Assistant
Allison Baker - Reading
Rodney Bell - Biology I, Science Skills and Reasoning
Joe Bergeron - Special Services
Donna Brown - English IV, Acc. English IV, Creative Writing, MS Writers
• Steve Brown - Driver’s Ed., PE
• Laura Butts – English I, English III, Learning Strategies
• Mandy Carr – Business, STEM, Graphic Design
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Rich Dilling - Chemistry, Physical Science, Environmental/Field Study
Vivian Flamenco - Spanish, English I,Acc. EnglishI
Ryan Finch – Trans. To Alg.
LaDonna Griggs – Special Services
Cindy Harrington –Algebra II
Felecia Haulcomb – Biblical History of Middle East, Advanced World Geography
Trey Hill – Geography, Economics
Shelly Howell – English III, English II, Acc. English II
Joe Hunsucker –Algebra I
Jim Matthews – Geometry
Kelly Matthews – Physics, Earth Science
Geometry
• Scott McCord – A&P, Biology II,
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Karen McLaughlin – US Government/Economics
Shane Montgomery –PE
Gail Morton – Art I, Art II, Art III, AP Art
Chris Pettit – Health, PE
Mary Ann Quillian – Career Center
Tabatha Quillian – Study Hall
Sheila Ryan – Special Services
Nickie Sanders – MSIS, Records
Eric Simmons - Band
Pam Simmons – Business Office
Debbie Stepp – Algebra II, Advanced Algebra./ Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus/Introduction To Engineering
Jeannie Thompson – Librarian
Heather Uithoven - Counselor
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Jason Varnon –Journalism, General Music
Jim Varnon – ISS
Justin Varnon – World History
Kim Waldrop – US History
Joe Waller – Mississippi Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Family Dynamics, Child Development
Paula Webb – Secretary
Anne Wells – Science Skills and Reasoning, Biology I
Transitions
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High
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Block Schedule
*4 classes per day
*Classes meet every other day
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A Days :
1st
3rd
5th
7th
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B Days :
2nd
4th
6th
8th
Graduation Requirements
Required Classes
English (4)
English I
English II
English III
English IV
History (4)
Mississippi Studies/Geography
World History
US History
US Gov’t/Economics
Math (4)
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
_________ (Pre or Trans Alg. will
count here)
Required Classes
Science (4)
Biology I
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Other Required
Health (1/2 credit)
PE (1/2 credit)
Fine Art
Computer (8th grade Comp. Dis. will
count)
Elective Classes
(24 credits required to graduate)
Subject Area Tests
High Stakes Testing
Subject Area Tests
• Algebra
• Biology I
• English II
*Writing Component
*Multiple Choice Component
• US History
*** Passage of all tests is a graduation requirement
9th Grade
Choice Forms
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Electives
English I or Acc. English I
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Trans. to Algebra, Algebra I, or Algebra II
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Pre- Biology or Biology I
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World Geography and MS Studies
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STEM
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Health/PE
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Reading
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Art I
Band
General Music
Theatre
Newspaper Journalism
Biblical History of Ancient Middle East
Keyboarding/ Computer Applications
Family Dynamics/ Child Development
Athletics
Grading Scale
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90 – 100
80 – 89
70 – 79
65 – 69
64 and Below
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Extracurricular Activities
Athletics
• Archery
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Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Fast-Pitch Softball
Football
Golf
Power Lifting
Slow-Pitch Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Clubs
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Annual
Art
Beta
FCA
Journalism
Library
Living Clay
Mock Trial
Mu Alpha Theta
Scholar’s Bowl
Science
Student Council
Handbook Topics
• Discipline
• Attendance/Tardy Policies
• Dress Code