Transcript Parent Meeting 8th PPT - Northwestern Middle School

Zachary High School
Class of 2020
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8 Grade Parent Night
March 15, 2016
Objectives for Tonight’s Meeting
• To share information regarding Freshman Academy
resources for incoming freshman students and parents
• To review Graduation Requirements and TOPS
curriculum
• To prepare for 9th grade scheduling
• To browse Electives Showcase
Consent Form
• Students are now REQUIRED to have a consent
form on file (effective 2014-2015 school year) to
allow the school to release information pertaining to:
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TOPS
Scholarship Opportunities
Grants
Aid Programs
College Admissions
Importance of Rigor
• Honors courses
• Challenge
• AP (Advanced
Placement) courses
• Exposure
• In-depth
• College Readiness
Grading Scale
Regular Classes
• A=4
• B=3
• C=2
• D=1
• F=0
Honors/DE Classes
• A=4.5
• B=3.5
• C=2.5
• D=1.5
• F=0
AP Classes
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A=5
B=4
C=3
D=2
F=0
AP Human Geography Course Description
• AP Human Geography is a year-long course which
is equivalent to an introductory college-level course in human
geography. The course introduces students to the systematic
study of patterns and processes that have shaped human
understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. Students
employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine
socioeconomic organization and its environmental
consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools
geographers use in their research and applications. The
curriculum reflects the goals of the National Geography
Standards (2012). The course uses a college text and college level supplemental readings.
AP/Honors Course Sequence for
9th-12th grade
• World Geography Honors or AP Human
Geography
• Civics Honors or AP Government
• U.S. History Honors or U.S. History AP
• World History Honors or World History AP
Suggested criteria for enrolling AP Human
Geography-this is a college course
• Strong standardized/state test scores (Advanced and
Mastery)
• Enrolling in other honors coursework (Preferably
English I Honors)
• Independent reader, thinker, and learner
• Ability to handle a rigorous course-load
Honors and AP Courses: Summer
Assignments
• Available at the end of May/Early June
• Due the 1st week of school (August)
• Required
• Awarded a grade for the summer assignment
• Teachers/Counselors/Administrators are available via email
over the summer to answer questions pertaining to the summer
assignment
Resources
• Freshman Academy website
• Remind 101 service
• Freshman counselor
College Diploma Graduation Requirements
• English
4 Units
Must be I, II, III, and IV
• Mathematics
4 Units
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 4th Math
• Science
Biology, Chemistry,
4 Units
3rd
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4th
Science
• Social Studies
4 Units
World Geography, Civics,
American History, 4th Social Studies
• Physical Education
1½ Units
Can substitute ROTC I and II
• Health
• Foreign Language
½ Unit
2 Units
Two years in the same language
• Art Elective
1 Unit
Fine Art Survey, Art, Music, or Drama
• Electives
3 Units
24 Units
EOC Graduation Requirements
• All students must take and pass the Louisiana End-Of-Course
Tests in order to further meet graduation requirements.
• Starting with Algebra I, students will take SIX EOC Tests
throughout high school; they are required to pass at least one
math, one English, and one of the science or social studies
tests.
– Algebra I or Geometry
– English II or English III
– Biology or US History
• We prepare students to pass all six!
Grading System
• 18-week cumulative grading
period
Semester 1(Aug.-Dec.)
Semester 2 (Jan.-May)
• Progress reports are provided
to students at the end of a 6week period (parents should
check JPAMS Parent
Command Center on a regular
basis)
• Final grades are awarded at the
end of each semester. These
are official transcript grades
that will follow students to all
post-secondary options.
TOPS Curriculum & Requirements
Graduates of 2014 and thereafter
• English – 4 Units
 English I, II, III and English IV
• Mathematics – 4 Units
 Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry,
Advanced Math, Probability & Statistics,
or Calculus
• Science – 4 Units
 Biology, Chemistry, and Physical
Science, Environmental Science, Earth
Science, Anatomy & Physiology,
Biology II (AP), Chemistry II (AP),
Agriscience II, or Physics
• Social Studies - 4 Units
 Civics, American History, World
Geography, and World History
• Foreign Language – 2
Units
 2 units from same language
• Arts – 1 Unit
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Total – 19 Units
Level 1 Award: 2.5 Core GPA, 20 ACT
Level 2 Award: 3.0 Core GPA, 23 ACT
Level 3 Award: 3.0 Core GPA, 27 ACT
Sample Freshman Schedule
• English I (Honors)
• Physical Science (Honors)
• World Geography (Honors or AP Human Geography)
• Algebra I (Honors)
• IBCA
• P.E./Health (JROTC or a Sport)
• Elective
Mathematics
• 9th-12th Grades: follow the sequence of
courses
Algebra I → Geometry → Algebra II →
Advanced Math → Calculus AB →
Calculus BC
Elective Choices
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Agriscience I
Basic Wood Tech
FACS I (Home Ec.)
Introduction to Health
Occupations
Principles of Business
Beginning Band
Speech I
Art I
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Fine Art Survey
Beginning Choir
Advanced Band
Guitar (must have guitar)
Percussion I
Theatre I/Theatre II
Computer Architecture
• Instructor- Joe Rush
• Overview of the course
• Prerequisite
• Next course sequence
Registration March 16th @ NMS
• Course selections should be driven by the
student’s academic record, standardized test
scores, career interests and postsecondary
plans
• Student will be given a printout of courses they
requested after all scheduling is done; please
review and either sign or request changes on
this form.
Student Perspective
• Kyleigh Hankton
– Grades/Study Skills
• Kelsie Littles
– Staying on Track
• Ian Granger
– Balancing
• Meredith Long
– Extracurricular Activities
Upcoming Events
• May – begin checking online for summer assignments (all
incoming 9th graders) and sports information
• End of July, Early August–
– Freshman Orientation/ Parent University sessions
– Freshmen Only Day
Gifted students need to meet in Mrs.
Masterson's room (P132)
immediately after tonight's meeting.
Questions?
[email protected]
[email protected]
225-654-2776