Transcript 2016-17 8th Grade Parent Night - Carroll County Public Schools

WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL
HOW IS HIGH SCHOOL
DIFFERENT?
Students have choices in coursework
Students earn credits for courses completed
Grade promotion is based on credits earned
Students take courses in mixed grade groups
The school day goes from 7:30 until 2:20
Athletic and Extra-Curricular Eligibility
GPA calculations are weighted based on academic level
WHAT ARE WE WORKING
TOWARD?
Advanced Placement Classes
Internship Experiences
Dual Enrollment (Grades 11 & 12)
Job Shadowing/Release Time
Mentorships
Counselors at Outdoor School
College and Career Ready
GRADUATION!!!!
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9
GRADE COUNTS!
CCCTC applications
Transcripts & Resumes
Credit counts
Attendance record
Discipline record
Extra-curricular activities
Service Learning Hours
Reputation
Legacy
A REVIEW OF THE 4 MOD DAY
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Mod 1
Conceptual
Physics
Mod 2
Phys Ed I
English I
Health I
U.S. History
Advisory/
Flex Mod
Mod 3
(lunch)
Algebra I
Spanish I
Mod 4
Art I
Found. of
Tech
ADVISORY/FLEX
PROGRAM
When?
 35 minute time slot between mods 1 and 2
 Every day
What?
 Advisory lessons: Study skills, homecoming
planning, college and career information, resume
tips, guest speakers, etc…
 Extra Help: makeup work/tests, homework,
tutoring, study groups
 Club meetings
Why?
 Connect with a caring adult/advisor (for job
references, college letters of recommendation)
 Develop new friendships
GET INVOLVED!
Studies show that students involved in clubs,
sports, or organizations:
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Are more likely to stay in school
Have a higher GPA
Score better on standardized tests
Go on to college and earn a degree
Make more friends
Enjoy school more
Fall Sports
In order to participate in athletics at Westminster High
School you must complete the Carroll County Athletic
Forms Packet and turn it into the head coach or our
Athletic Director Mr. Molloy.
How do I get a packet?
-You must print one out!
-www.carrollk12.org (Quick Links and Athletics)
-www.carrollk12.org/whs (Forms)
-www.carrollcounty.mval.org (Athletic Forms)
Concussion Testing
All athletes must have a completed concussion baseline test. The test is
good for two years from the date of the test. You also need to complete
the Sports Concussion Testing Program and Release Information form
Physical
All athletes must have a current physical completed on a CCPS physical
form, which is part of your packet that you print.
Try Outs
Start August 10th-All athletes must attend try outs to be considered for
the team.
MARYLAND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Subject
Required Credits
Required Courses
English
4
English 9
English 10
English 11 or AP Language
English 12 or AP Literature
Social Studies
3
Government or AP Government
US History or AP US History
World History or AP World
History
Science
3
Conceptual Physics
Chemistry I
Biology I
Mathematics
4
All students shall enroll in a
mathematics course each year
of high school
Two credits of Algebra
One credit of Geometry
One additional credit
Physical Education
1
PE I (.5 credit)
Health
.5
Health I
Fine Arts
1
Any Fine Arts course
Technology Education
1
Foundations of Tech.
World Languages
2
Two credits in the same
language
Financial Literacy
.5
Financial Literacy or Managing
Personal Finances Using Excel
Electives
5-12
Total Credits Required
25
Graduation Requirements
Students have an opportunity to earn 32 credits,
but must earn at least 25 credits including a
completer program
Students must attend 4 years of high school
beyond the 8th grade
Students must take and PASS all High School
Assessment Tests (Biology and Government) as well
as participate in PARCC assessments TBD.
Students must complete 75 service learning hours
ALTERNATIVE PATHS TO
GRADUATION
State Approved Career and Technology Completer Program at the
CCCTC or WHS
Advanced Technology Completer
WHS COMPLETERS
Accounting
Administrative Services
Agricultural Sciences – Animal or Plant
Business Administration & Management
Early Childhood Education
Education MS-HS / Teacher Academy of MD
GIST: Geographic Information Systems and Technology
Marketing
Wildlife & Natural Resources
Financial Services / Academy of Finance
COMPLETER PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
Very competitive for career or college bound
students
Looking for:
 Good grades- at least 2.0 GPA
 Good attendance - 94%
 Good behavior
 Meet prerequisites for program
Applications will be mailed home in Fall of
10th Grade. (also available in Counseling
Center)
Open House – Every October at CCCTC
CCCTC COMPLETERS
Academy of Health Professions
Engineering / PLTW
Auto Service Technology
Homeland Security
Biomedical Science / PLTW
Heavy Equipment & Truck
Building Maintenance
Technology
Carpentry
HVAC
Cisco Networking Academy
Manufacturing & Machine
Collision Repair Technology
Technologies
Computer Science
Masonry
Culinary Arts
Print Production
Drafting
Video Production
Electrical Construction
Welding
Textiles & Fashion Careers
Course Levels
Level 1:
Level 6:
Level 8:
Level 9:
Basic or Below Grade Level
Academic
Honors
Advanced Placement
EDUCATIONAL CAREER
PLAN
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Always read the directions, take your time
Select required course work prior to
selecting optional electives
Credit total must equal 8 credits
Use a PENCIL
2 alternate course selections are required
as all courses requested may not schedule
 Please select 1 full credit and one half
credit
4-YEAR EDUCATIONAL CAREER PLAN
ECP
Select courses appropriate to meet the needs and goals of each individual
student
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Input from current teachers
Results from standardized tests
Current grades
Discussion with school counselors and advisors
COURSE SELECTION
PROCESS
Use Program of Studies (blue booklet) to get information about career
pathways, graduation requirements, completers, courses available, and
descriptions.
Use the Educational Career Worksheet to select desired courses and
levels.
Transfer course numbers to the Educational Career Plan
Turn your child’s completed Educational Career Plan in to the main
office of the middle school they currently attend by February 2nd.
HOW DO I SELECT
CLASSES?
Read course descriptions in the Program of Studies.
Begin with academic classes (English, Math, History,
Science)
Consider your current grades and performance.
Get teacher recommendations on course sign up sheet
Course Levels:
 Level 1 = Basic (teacher permission required)
 Level 6 = Academic/College Prep
 Level 8 = Honors
(You do not have to select all your academics at the same
level.)
HOW DO I SELECT
CLASSES?
Everyone Must Take…
 English 9
 Government or US History (level 1 only)
 Conceptual Physics
 At least one Math class
What about a World Language?
 Not required to take in the 9th grade
 Consider Spanish II if you’re taking Spanish I or French II if you’re
taking French I– but may switch to another language
 If going to college, you need at least 2 credits of language
HOW DO I SELECT
CLASSES?
Physical Education I
 Required before you can take any other gym class
Health
 Required for graduation, but you do not have to take
it in the 9th grade
Foundations of Technology
 Required for graduation, other advance technology
classes, and many Career & Tech Programs
Fine Arts
 1 credit is required for graduation (but can take
more)
 Consider Art I, Dance, Drama or Electronic Music if
you are not comfortable with vocal or instrumental
music
HOW DO I SELECT
CLASSES?
Freshman Seminar (Not required)
 Topics include: Transitioning to high school, study
skills, goal setting, career development, decision making,
conflict resolution, the media center, counseling services,
career center, writing center, the learning center,
developing a comprehensive portfolio
 Honors Art I: This course is designed for students who
have a deeper interest in the visual arts or who simply
want the rigor of an honors class. This course does count
toward the required 1.0 credits of a fine art.
HOW DO I SELECT
CLASSES?
Family & Consumer Science (Not
required)
 Intro to Foods is required for anyone interested in
Culinary Arts
Agriscience (Not required)
 Intro to Ag, Food, & Natural Resources is required
for the CASE Completer Programs
Subject Area
(credits required)
English
Social Studies
Science
Mathematics
Physical Education*
Health*
Tech Education*
Fine Arts*
World
Language*
Elective Course*
Elective Course*
Alternate #1*
(.5 credit)
Alternate #2*
(1 credit)
Completed in 8th Grade
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Course Number
CR
Honors
Algebra I
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Spanish I
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9.5
8th Grade→
9th Grade→
Course Name
Getting started with core courses:
Honors
Example
Completed
in 8th
Grade
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CR
Course
Number
CR
Course
Name
XXX
050018
1.0
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100119
1.0
Science
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155318
1.0
Mathemati
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Honors
Algebra I
1.0
203918
1.0
Honors
English 9
AP
Governmen
t
Honors
Conceptual
Physics
Honors
Geometry
Subject
Area
English
Social
Studies
Academic
Example
Subject
Area
English
Social
Studies
Science
Mathemati
cs
Completed
in 8th
Grade
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CR
Course
Number
CR
Course
Name
XXX
XXX
050116
100116
1.0
1.0
English 9
Government
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XXX
155316
1.0
201816
1.0
Conceptual
Physics
Algebra I
Honors
Algebra I
Now fill in additional courses based off of your child’s needs so that
their Educational Career Plan has a total of 9.5 credits
Honors
Example
Physical
Education
al
Health
Tech
Education
Fine Arts
World
Language
Elective
Course
Elective
Course
Alternate
#1
(.50 credit)
Alternate
#2
(1.0 credit)
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250006
.50
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Physical
Education
I
Health I
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Spanish I
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1.0
600016
700116
1.0
1.0
Art I
Spanish II
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XXX
151618
1.0
Honors
Chemistry I
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653608
.50
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450216
1.0
Honors
Music
Theory
Foundation
s of
Technology
Academic
Example
Physical
Education
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250006
.50
Health
Tech
Education
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300006
450216
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1.0
Fine Arts
World
Language
Elective
Course
Elective
Course
Alternate
#1
(.50 credit)
Alternate
#2
(1.0 credit)
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Spanish I
XXX
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700016
1.0
1.0
Physical
Education
I
Health I
Foundation
s of
Technology
Art I
Spanish I
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Drama I
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700116
1.0
Spanish II
Subject Area
(credits required)
English
Social Studies
Science
Mathematics
Physical Education*
Health*
Tech Education*
Fine Arts*
World
Language*
Elective Course*
Elective Course*
Alternate #1*
(.5 credit)
Alternate #2*
(1 credit)
Completed in 8th Grade
XXXXXXXXXX
CR
XXX
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Honors
Algebra I
1.0
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Spanish I
1.0
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8th Grade→
Course Number
CR
Course Name
050018
100119
155318
1.0
1.0
1.0
Honors English 9
AP Government
Honors Conceptual Physics
203918
250006
300006
1.0
.5
.5
Honors Geometry
PE I
Health I
600016
1.0
Art I
700116
700618
1.0
1.0
Spanish II
Honors Spanish III
653608
.5
Honors Music Theory
450216
1.0
Foundations of Technology
XXX
2.0
9th Grade→
9.5
Honors Example
Subject Area
(credits required)
English
Social Studies
Science
Mathematics
Physical Education*
Health*
Tech Education*
Fine Arts*
World
Language*
Elective Course*
Elective Course*
Alternate #1*
(.5 credit)
Alternate #2*
(1 credit)
Completed in 8th Grade
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CR
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Honors
Algebra I
0
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Spanish I
0
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8th Grade→
Course Number
CR
Course Name
050116
100116
155316
1.0
1.0
1.0
English 9
Government
Conceptual Physics
201816
250006
300006
450216
600016
1.0
.5
.5
1.0
1.0
Algebra I
PE I
Health I
Foundations of Technology
Art I
700016
1.0
Spanish I
060506
.5
Drama I
700116
1.0
Spanish II
XXX
0
9th Grade→
9.5
Academic Example
WHS SUPPORT PROGRAMS
FLEX
Peer Tutoring
After school support
2:30-3:45 EVERY DAY!
Content teachers are there to help Monday through
Thursday!
WHAT’S NEXT??
Review materials that will be coming home with your students
Talk to your child’s teachers about recommendations for course levels
Counselors will be visiting middle schools this week
Turn your child’s completed ECP into their middle school by
February 2
Questions????????
We are here to help, and understand
that this can be a very overwhelming
and rather daunting task. Do not
stress, we are happy to work with
you and your child to make this a
successful process!!