Transcript 8th Grade Registration Powerpoint

WELCOME
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9
Rising
Grade
Registration
The Facts
What is a credit?
A credit is awarded for
completion of a
high school course
with a minimum grade of 70.
Why do I need credits?
You need 28 credits
to obtain
a high school diploma
From Carteret County
Public Schools.
What might get in my way of
earning credits?
–If you earn a grade in a course
below 70, you will not receive
credit for that course.
–If you miss more than 8 class
periods for a course, you will not
receive credit for that course. Each
tardy is counted as an absence.
The Fun Stuff
Clubs &
Organizations
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ASB – Associated Student Body
African American History
DECA – Marketing
FBLA – Future Business Leaders of
America
FCA – Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FFA – Future Farmers of America
FTA – Future Teachers of America
Guitar Club
HUNS – Hear Us Now Environmental Club
History Club
Interact – Rotary Club
• International Club
• Key Club – Kiwanis
• Lacrosse Club
Clubs &
Organizations
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National Art Honor Society
NHS – National Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society
Outdoor Service Club
Pink Ladies – Family and Consumer Sciences
Quiz Bowl – Academic Team
Radicals – Math Club
SADD – Students Against Drunk Driving
Spanish Club
Thespian Society – Drama Club
Skills USA – Trade and Industry
Young Democrats
Young Republicans
Athletic Teams
• Baseball – JV, Varsity
• Softball – JV, Varsity
• Basketball, Boys – JV, Varsity
• Soccer, Boys – JV, Varsity
• Basketball, Girls – JV, Varsity
• Soccer, Girls – JV, Varsity
• Cheerleaders – JV, Varsity
• Swimming – Boys, Girls
• Cross Country – Boys and Girls
• Tennis – Boys, Girls
• Football – JV, Varsity
• Track – Boys and Girls
• Golf – Boys, Girls
• Volleyball – JV, Varsity
• Wrestling
NJROTC
Presentation
Colorguard
Presentation
Colorguard Organizational
Meeting
Date: Monday, March 23, 2009
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Place: West Carteret High School
Band Room
Who: All interested students and parents
Graduation Requirements
All students entering 9th grade
during the school year 20092010, will follow the NC
Graduation Requirements for
Future Ready Core diploma.
What are the requirements for
the Future Ready Core
diploma?
All students will need to:
Achieve 28 credits in the
following areas:
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
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4 math course - unspecified
Earth/Environmental Science
Biology
Physical Science or Chemistry
or Physics
World History
Civics and Economics
U.S. History
Health/Physical Education
Second Language is NOT
required for Future Ready Core
diploma nor graduation
BUT is required for entrance
into 4 year
colleges/universities.
2 Elective Credits in any
combination:
Career and Technical Education
Arts Education
Second Language
4 Elective credits as a four course
concentration:
Career and Technical Education
Arts Education
Math or Science or History or English
JROTC
7 credits in Electives:
These electives may be chosen
from any area, including Dual
Enrollment courses and second
languages to meet 4 year
college/university admission
requirements.
In addition to 28 credits,
students must also pass the
following requirements:
Pass the NC Computer Skills
Test either in 8th grade or in
high school.
Meet proficiency on
End of Course Exams for:
English I
Algebra I
Biology
Civics and Economics
U.S. History
Must pass the NC Graduation
Project.
Students will begin acquiring
the research skills that are so
important to the completion of
the hardest part of the project,
the research paper,
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during 9 grade.
Students can begin
brainstorming ideas
for their project, but the actual
process takes place during the
senior year.
Students should try to think of a
project that would be fun, but
also something that they don't
already know how to do.
Specific questions about the
project should be addressed to
Ms. Nancy Reynolds at West
Carteret High School.
To accomplish all of these Future
Ready Core requirements,
students and parents need to work
together with their high school
counselor to ensure the correct and
proper courses are chosen each
school year.
The Counselors
at West Carteret High School:
Ms. Peggy Montuori
Ms. Susan Phillips
Mr. Robert Lancaster
Ms. Aileen Lindogan
Mrs. Rhonda Scibal
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AIG Specialist
Registration
The Process
The Registration
Form
All information on the cover page is
important.
Phone numbers and email addresses are
used during the summer to assist if
there are course issues.
Please be sure that Student and Parent
signs the bottom of the page.
The Registration
Form
On the back cover is the Honors & Advanced
Placement Contract. Student must meet 3 of
the 4 criteria.
These courses are typically the most
demanding and require additional work in
and out of the classroom.
Please print the title of each course.
Student and Parent need to sign after reading
the Contract.
The Registration
Form
Criteria for placement in an Honors course at West Carteret:
• A final average of 90 in a related course in 8th grade
– For example, 90 in Science to be recommended for Honors Earth
Science
– For Algebra I, students may have a final average of 85 or better
• EOG Reading scores from 7th grade – Level 4 (since 8th
grade scores are not yet available) – for Honors English,
Honors World History, and Honors Earth Science
– EOG scores in Math from 7th grade must be used as a guide for
math courses.
– Algebra I EOC scores may be used when they become available.
• Teacher Recommendation
• Parent Recommendation
The Registration
Form
Inside, on the left side, are frequently
asked questions and notes to assist
student and parent in choosing which
courses to choose for 9th grade.
The Registration
Form
Inside, on the right side, student and parent will
find a listing of all courses available to 9th grade
students.
Any course with a short line after it, requires a
teacher’s signature.
Any course with a * after it has a prerequisite or
requirement.
Let’s look at each subject area:
The Registration
Form
ENGLISH
ALL STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE:
• 102521 Grammar & Composition
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• 102120 English I
or
102150 Honors English I* _____
• 100610 Language Arts Competency _____
– Who? Students with score on 7th Grade EOG that is below grade
level. Must also select Grammar & Composition and English I
The Registration
Form
MATH
ALL STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE COURSE:
• 202020 Introduction to Math _____
– Who? Student who scores Level I, II, or low III on 7th Grade and/or 8th Grade
EOG.
– Must also enroll in Foundation of Algebra x1
• 201820 Foundation of Algebra x1 x2 _____
– x1 is for the student who grasps math concepts quickly
– x2 is for the student who needs more time and a slower pace
• 203020 Geometry* _____
or
203050 Honors Geometry* _____
The Registration
Form
May I repeat Algebra I in the 9th grade
if I already passed it in the 8th grade?
No.
The Registration
Form
SCIENCE
ALL STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE:
• 303820 Earth/Environmental Science
or
• 303850 Honors Earth/Environmental Science* _____
Students approved for Honors Earth Science MAY choose
Honors Biology for a second science course during 9th grade.
• 302050 Honors Biology* _____
The Registration
Form
SOCIAL STUDIES
ALL STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE:
• 402420 World History
or
• 402450 Honors World History _____
EXCEPTION: Students who choose Language Arts Competency
should not take this course until 10th grade
The Registration
Form
HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ALL STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE ONE
• 901121 Boy’s Health & PE
or
• 901122 Girl’s Health & PE
EXCEPTION: This may be taken in 10th grade if there are too many
other options for 9th grade. Please talk with your high school
counselor.
The Registration
Form
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Only required for 4 year college/university admission
• 104120 French I _____
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• 105120 Spanish I _____
or
• 108020 Latin I _____
It is NOT recommended to take a Foreign Language in 9th grade
unless your English grammar skills are exceptionally strong.
8th Grade Language Arts Teacher must initial approval.
The Registration
Form
FOR THESE ELECTIVES, STUDENTS MUST CIRCLE BOTH
523020 Chorus I (1st semester)
and
• 523120 Chorus II (2nd semester)
• 525520 Marching Band (1st semester) _____
• 525750 Concert Band (2nd semester) _____
511520 Flag & Rifle* (must audition) x1 x2 _____
The Registration
Form
• Drama I: This course is for those students who wish to
participate in acting.
• Theatre Arts I: This course is for those students interested
in set design, set construction, scene and property painting,
theatre and shop safety, costume design, sewing, makeup
design, light design, and other technical aspects of the
theatre.
• Art I: This course is offered to all students and artistic
talent is not required
The Registration
Form
• Principles of Business and Personal Finance: This course
introduces the major principles and concepts that are the
foundation for future study of business and management.
• Digital Communication Systems: This course is designed to
teach basic digital input skills including keying using the touch
method, speech recognition, and use of handheld devices. This
course is required for all higher level computer courses.
The Registration
Form
• Agriscience Applications: This course focuses on integrating
biological/physical sciences with technology as related to the
environment, natural resources, food production, science and
agribusiness
The Registration
Form
• Teen Living: This course examines life management skills in the
areas of personal and family living; wellness, nutrition, and foods;
financial management; living environments; appropriate child
development practices; fashion and clothing; and job readiness.
• Foods I: This course examines the nutritional needs of the
individual with emphasis on the relationship of diet to health,
kitchen and meal management, and food preparation.
• Parenting & Child Development: This course introduces
students to responsible nurturing and basic applications of child
development theory with emphasis on the parents’ responsibilities
and the influences they have on children while providing care and
guidance.
The Registration
Form
• Construction I: This course provides a basic introduction to
construction work and the technical aspects of carpentry. Topics
include safety, measurement and identification, selection and use
of tools, equipment, lumber, materials, and fasteners.
The Registration
Form
• NJROTC I: This course covers citizenship, leadership and the
value of scholarship in attaining life goals.
• NJROTC II: This course builds on Naval Science I. It develops
citizenship and leadership and introduces technical areas of naval
science. The course includes maritime history, oceanography,
meteorology, astronomy, and physical science.
The Registration
Form
• Introduction to Engineering Design: Students discover the
world of Engineering through planning, building and analyzing
models and learning to use design software. This course is a real
world “hands –on” problem solving course and is offered at
standard and honors levels. It is the first course in the Project
Lead the Way program and is appropriate to students interested
in pursuing a bachelors or associates degree in Engineering or
who want to strengthen their knowledge of math, science and
technology.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE:
Use pencil
Circle 8 courses
Choose 4 alternates in case courses are full, are in conflict with other
courses you choose, or are cancelled.
Obtain all necessary signatures
Contact the high school if you have additional questions
Questions?
Open House for Rising 9th Graders
Monday, March 2, 2009
West Carteret High School
Auditorium