Transcript Newport`s 8th Grade Parent Night

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Newport’s
Grade
Parent Night
Welcome
Future Knights!
February 28, 2017
We Are Newport!
Principal
Dion Yahoudy
Assistant Principals
Myra Arnone, Thomas Gangle & Kevin Takisaki
Counselors
Laura Klein (A-Cl)
Heather Erickson (Co-Hs)
Diane Lindsay (Hu-Li)
Karen LaLonde (Lia-Pa)
Karen Schulz (Pe-Te)
John VanderMolen (Th-Z)
Athletic/Activities
Director
Trevor Leopold
General Information
Comprehensive 9-12 high school (185 courses)
 1760+students members of KingCo 4A League
 Extensive extracurricular opportunities
 Experienced staff
 Active Parent Community
 State-of-the-Art Facility; CISCO Networking, Culinary,
Robotics
 Washington State School of Distinction, College Boards,
University Recruitment
 2016 Newsweek Rankings: #2 WA State, #52 Nationwide
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Academic Achievement
Some Highlights
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Graduation Rate: 96% 4-year on-time
SBA/EOC: 98% meet standard in ELA, Math and
Science
PSAT: 100% participation
SAT: (92% participation) exceeds national
standards
AP: 95% take one class before graduation
2016 AP pass rate was 85.4% (1,030 students;
2520 tests)
College Enrollment: 98%
Curricular Offerings
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Approx. 185 course offerings
27 AP & various honors classes
4 on-site WaNIC Courses
Tech Prep and College-Credit
classes in Math, Science, WL
International Spanish Academy
Specialty classes—Leadership, Link
Crew, ASPEN, AVID, Social Coach
Olympic & ELL Programs
All Students Need Support
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Parent Support (PTSA/Aspen
grades/attendance/curriculum)
Transitioning to Newport: Link Crew
Personnel: Alpha Counselors and Administrators
Beyond the Classroom: VIBES Mentors, College Corps,
Peer Tutoring, Career Specialist, Core Team, Behavioral
Health Specialist
SRO (School Resource Officer)
Morning Daily Tutorial
Graduation Success Coach and Multiple Credit Retrieval
Options
NHS PTSA
Vision of the Newport PTSA
 Monthly PTSA Meetings
 Academic Support
 Fundraisers (Ski Swap, Pass the Hat)
 Class Liaisons
 Membership
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NHS PTSA
NHS PTSA: www.newportptsa.org
 Lisa Shank
 Class of 2021 Information
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– register @ PTSA website
Beyond Academic Achievement:
Importance of Extra-Curricular Opportunities
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Newport students are
highly engaged.
Incoming 9th Grade Knight
Wednesday June 7, 2017 7:00 PM
NHS Main Gym
Help your student…
 Get Involved
 Maintain balance
 Once in a lifetime
 Life Lessons
Medical and Health Reqs
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Physical required for all 9th grade athletes
– Includes Drill/Cheer
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Schedule physical by end of June
– BSD Physical form available on sports website
– Return this form to the Athletic Secretary
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Valid for 2 years
Complete emergency and medical forms and
return to school in August at “Back to School
Day” Family ID
Link Crew: Welcoming the
Newest Knights
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Beginning of the year orientation and
campus tour
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Field day fun
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Year round contact and check in
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Parent information session
Students’ Perspectives on
“Balance”: Making the Most
of Newport’s Opportunities
Registration Process
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Registration Packets distributed to students
in the middle schools.
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On-line registration closes
Wednesday, March 8th
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Return Registration Packets to middle school:
– Tyee & Tillicum -Thursday, March 9th in LA class
– Other Middle Schools TBD
Minimum Graduation Requirements
Class of 2021 (Catalog page 8)
Subject
Semesters
Credits
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English
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Career/Tech Ed
Fine Arts or PPR
Health
Physical Education
World Language or PPR
Electives
TOTAL
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2
4
1
3
4
7
48
4.0
3.0
3.5
3.0
1.0
2.0
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1.5
2.0
3.5
24
Community Service
40 hours required
GPA
2.0 GPA required
Pass State Assessments in English Language Arts, Math & Science
Middle School Grades
Must request grades to HS transcript
(not automatic)
 Not always recommended/needed
 MS classes that count for HS credit
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– World Language (1A & 1B are .5 credit ea)
 ISA 7th & 8th grade Literature
– Biology
– Algebra 1 & higher
– GMSP English & .5 History
Special Programs
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IEP Students
– We will work with Case Managers
– Courses are based on Goal Areas
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ELL Students
– English placement is determined by testing
Registration Form
PE (page 68)
All 9th graders take 1 year of Foundations of
Fitness & Sport
 10th - 12th graders have 3 options for .5 credit
– PE class at NHS (many options available)
– School JV or Varsity Sport for Credit
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 Must log 80 hours & pass a test (fee applies)
– Community based Sport for Credit
 Must log 80 hours & pass a test (fee applies)
9th Grade English
(page 33)
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Honors Freshman Composition &
Literature
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GMSP - Honors Sophomore Comp.
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IEP Students – based on goal areas
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ELL - Freshman Comp, Lit & Comm.
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English Language Development (ELD) may be
required for Beg. & Intermediate ELL students
9th Grade Social Studies (page 84)
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Foundations of World History
– 1 semester
– Teaches discussion and persuasive writing skills
– Prepares students for AP World History
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AP Human Geography
– 1 year
– Teaches political, economic & social influences in history
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GMSP students take AP World History or
either option above
- 1 semester or 1 year
Mathematics (page 61)
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Next course in sequence
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Algebra 1*
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre Calculus
*Algebra 1/Geometry block
 Require Signature from current Math
teacher
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Science (page 78)
Biology→ Chemistry → Physics
 Biology
- if in 8th Grade Physics
 Chemistry - if in Biology
– Biology is a prerequisite for Chemistry
World Language (page 80)
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What level is right for you?
– Retake level 1 or 2?
– Not sure? Consult current teacher
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College Pathway:
– 2 years required, 3-4 recommended
– At least 1 year MUST be taken in High
School
International Spanish Academy
 Spanish
4
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 AP
Spanish Language
*Placement is based on testing and
teacher recommendation
Electives
 See
elective course offerings on
back of Course Selection Form
 Refer to the Online Course Catalog
at the BSD website homepage for
descriptions
 Choose to fill up to 7.0 total credits
Planning and Balance to
Achieve your goals!
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Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance
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What does Balance mean?
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Pursue passion area (elective or club)
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Take classes in areas of interest
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**Strong Start! - 9th grade grades matter**
– Budget time –
homework/friends/work/rest/hobbies
Planning Worksheet –
(page 12)
Electronic Resources
Online Course Catalog
This PPT Presentation
• Posted on NHS website
• www.bsd405.org/nhs
Online Course Selection
You must choose courses using the online
course selection system by Wednesday,
March 8th
and
 Turn in the completed Course Selection Form
& BSD Enrollment Form to LA teachers by
March 9th.
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https://myclass.bsd405.org
Online Course Selection
Reminders
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Select 7.0 regular credits and at least 2.0
alternate credits
Alternate selections are not prioritized.
When you are complete, click Turn In.
Complete your online selections by
Wednesday, March 8th
Course Catalog at bsd405.org
Registration Reminder
 Choose
carefully!
 We build the schedule and hire
teachers to meet student requests.
 Once the schedule is set (early
May) changes will be made only for
exceptional circumstances (ie:
incorrect level, lack of pre-req.)
Questions?
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Talk to your student’s current teachers
– Math Teacher Signature is REQUIRED
Consult their middle school counselor
 Review the Online Course Catalog: bsd405.org
 Together COMPLETE online registration no
later than March 8th
 Student will return completed and signed
Course Selection Form & BSD Enrollment
Form on March 9th to LA Teacher.
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AVID PROGRAM
ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION
• Designed to increase school wide learning and
performance.
• The mission of AVID is to ensure that all
students, especially students in the academic
middle, become college and career ready by:
 Succeeding in rigorous curriculum,
 Leading activities of the school,
 Increasing their enrollment in four-year colleges
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Year long elective Class
Application required – talk to MS Counselor
Additional Information
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AP Human Geography Vs. Foundations of
World History: Lecture Hall 2201
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Culinary Essentials/CTE Info Table:
Commons
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World Language Info Table: Commons
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PTSA Info Table: Commons
Thank you for attending the
evening with us.
GO Class of 2021
KNIGHTS!