Transcript Class of 2016 (9th Grade)

Lakeside School
Class of 2016
Curriculum Night
January 11, 2012
Kent Evans Auditorium
Getting Connected: Students
 Visits from Bryan, Student Support Team and US
students (this spring)
 New Student Orientation (August)
 1st Day of School
 Program and Club Fair (September)
 9th Grade Retreat (September)
 Lakeside 101 (Fall)
 Advisor groups, Activities, Outdoor Trips
Getting Connected: Families
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Family Picnics (Summer)
Class Picnics (September)
Back-to-School Night (September)
Upper School Administrator Breakfasts (All Year)
Advisor Conferences (October)
Family Potlucks (Fall)
ROAR (Fall)
Rummage (Fall and Spring)
Pawprints, Lion Talk, and Class Reps
Advising Program
 Program goals: sense of inclusion and belonging;
adult and group connection
 Approximately ten students per group
 Students assigned based on input from the
Middle School Student Support Team
 Advisor travels with student for four years
Student Support Team
 Meets weekly to discuss academic and socialemotional needs of students
 Counselors, learning resources coordinator, family
support liaison, athletic trainer, director of diversity
 Goal is to provide safety net for all students
Course Selection
 The higher the grade level, the more options
 Requirements leave room for student choice
 No “right” or “standard” set of courses
 5 course minimum (includes PE and Art)
Principles To Keep In Mind
 Students responsible for their own learning
 Many (and varied) paths toward graduation
 Keep outside activities in mind
 Strive for balance
Distribution Requirements
Arts: 2 years, 3 years with specialization
English: 4 years
History: 3 years (2 World, 1 U.S.)
Math: 3 years in sequence
Languages: Through Level III, at least two years
at Upper School
 Science: 1 year Biology, 1 year Physics or 1 year
Chemistry (A year-long science course is
required in the 11th or 12th grade year.)
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More Distribution Requirements
 Physical Education: 2 years in grades 9 and 10
 Outdoor Education: One week trip or longer
 Service Learning: 80 hours submitted and
approved; at least 60 with an out-of-school
organization
Daily Schedule (6 courses)
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T
W
Th
F
1st
(8:10 – 8:55)
1st
(8:10 – 8:55)
1st
(8:10 – 9:25)
2nd
(8:10 – 9:25)
1st
(8:10 – 8:55)
2nd
(9:00 – 9:45)
2nd
(9:00 – 9:45)
Advisor Period
(9:50 – 10:00)
Advisor Period
(9:50 – 10:00)
3rd
(10:05 – 10:50)
3rd
(10:05 – 10:50)
4th
(10:55 – 11:40)
4th
(10:55 – 11:40)
5th
(11:45 – 12:30)
5th
(11:45 – 12:30)
6th
(12:35 – 1:20)
6th
(12:35 – 1:20)
5th (11:35 – 12:50)
6th (11:35 – 12:50)
6th
(12:35 – 1:20)
7th
(1:25 – 2:10)
7th
(1:25 – 2:10)
Assembly
(12:55 – 1:45)
8th
(12:55 – 2:10)
7th
(1:25 – 2:10)
8th
(2:15 – 3:00)
8th
(2:15 – 3:00)
7th
(1:50 – 3:05)
Activity
(2:15 – 3:05)
8th
(2:15 – 3:00)
2nd
(9:00 – 9:45)
3rd
(9:35 – 10:50)
4th
(9:35 – 10:50)
Advisor Period
(9:50 – 10:00)
3rd
(10:05 – 10:50)
5th (10:55- 12:10)
6th (10:55 – 12:10)
4th
(10:55 – 11:40)
5th
(11:45 – 12:30)
Daily Schedule (7 courses)
M
T
W
Th
F
1st
(8:10 – 8:55)
1st
(8:10 – 8:55)
1st
(8:10 – 9:25)
2nd
(8:10 – 9:25)
1st
(8:10 – 8:55)
2nd
(9:00 – 9:45)
2nd
(9:00 – 9:45)
Advisor Period
(9:50 – 10:00)
Advisor Period
(9:50 – 10:00)
3rd
(10:05 – 10:50)
3rd
(10:05 – 10:50)
4th
(10:55 – 11:40)
4th
(10:55 – 11:40)
5th
(11:45 – 12:30)
5th
(11:45 – 12:30)
6th
(12:35 – 1:20)
6th
(12:35 – 1:20)
5th (11:35 – 12:50)
6th (11:35 – 12:50)
6th
(12:35 – 1:20)
7th
(1:25 – 2:10)
7th
(1:25 – 2:10)
Assembly
(12:55 – 1:45)
8th
(12:55 – 2:10)
7th
(1:25 – 2:10)
8th
(2:15 – 3:00)
8th
(2:15 – 3:00)
7th
(1:50 – 3:05)
Activity
(2:15 – 3:05)
8th
(2:15 – 3:00)
2nd
(9:00 – 9:45)
3rd
(9:35 – 10:50)
4th
(9:35 – 10:50)
Advisor Period
(9:50 – 10:00)
3rd
(10:05 – 10:50)
5th (10:55- 12:10)
6th (10:55 – 12:10)
4th
(10:55 – 11:40)
5th
(11:45 – 12:30)
Grade 9 Statistics for 2011-2012
Students taking certain courses (out of a class of 135)
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Arts: 132
English: 135
Modern World History: 113
Big History: 20
Language: 136
Math: 136
Freshman PE: 133
Biology: 123
Physics: 4
Honors Physics: 4
Scheduling Timeline
 Friday, January 27th: Course sign-up forms due
(electronic & paper, with all signatures)
 Mid-August: Schedules mailed home to students;
open course change period begins
 First day of school: Schedules handed out during
Advisory period first thing in the morning
 Two weeks into school: Course change period ends
for first semester
Summer School Information
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Upper School course offerings are on the handout you
received tonight.
Financial Aid available.
Course registration will begin for Lakeside students on
February 6th. Open registration begins on February 27th.
Some courses may not run due to low enrollment.
Regular updates available through June 1.
All registration materials will be available online in
February.
An informational e-mail from Chris Hartley will be sent
at the end of this month.
Summer School:
Things to consider
 Courses that earn Lakeside credit will
become part of the student’s transcript.
 Strict attendance policy.
 Students should sign up for courses as if
there were no summer school. Schedules
can be adjusted.
LAKESIDE ACADEMIC BRIDGES
A specialized two week Middle to Upper School transition
program** covering:
“Writing Across the Curriculum” and “Algebraic Thinking”
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Open to incoming 9th grade Lakeside students only.
Get to know some of your peers, teachers, and how to access some of the
Upper School educational resources even before the school year begins!
Review math and firm up writing skills according to Lakeside expectations in
English, History and Science.
Program Dates: Mid August**
Days: Monday - Friday (5 days per week)
Times: 9 a.m. – 12:40 a.m.
Cost = Free!!! Snacks will be provided.
FLYER AND APPLICATION COMING SOON
TO A MAILBOX NEAR YOU…
**Note: It differs from our regular summer school program and doesn’t
interfere with fall athletics.
Testing and College
 Don’t worry about it!!!!
 PSATs, SAT Subject Tests (SAT IIs) start
sophomore year
 Testing at this age has little (if any) ultimate
relevance in the college process
Schedule Worksheet
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Grade 9
Arts: Full Year (Optional)
English: Full Year (Required)
History: Full Year (World History)
Language: Full Year (Level 1 or 2)
Math & Computer Studies : Full Year (Algebra 1,
Algebra 2, Geometry)
Physical Education: Full Year (Required)
Science: Full Year (Biology or Physics)
Interscholastic Sports: Fall/Winter/Spring
Other Activities: ITA, Student Govt., Judicial Comm.
What Can You Do?
 Read Curriculum Guide (each student received a
paper copy; also available online)
 Take an active role in course sign-ups all four years
 Know graduation requirements
 Communicate with students, advisors, department
heads, administrators