Transcript 9th Grade Registration - Marshfield School District

9th Grade Registration
School Counselors
Jenessa Reid A-Hi
Dave Roeglin/Krystal Salzmann Hj-R
Jeanna Carlson S-Z
9th grade Registration Overview
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Pick up registration folder containing registration
card, teacher recommendation form, and instruction
sheet
Make your choices and complete the pink card
Return all registration materials by March 7 to your
Career Quest teacher.
Student requests are entered into the scheduling
system in early March and the 2014-15 schedule is
built around student requests during the months of
March through July.
Schedules are generally available in mid-August and
there is a one week period for limited adjustments
due to conflicts
Resources on the Marshfield High
School Website
This powerpoint is online and can be accessed from the
Counseling Department link.
2. Information about the AP program is available on the
Advanced Placement link.
3. The course of study guide can be accessed under the
Handbooks link.
4. Complete information about summer school can be
accessed from the Summer School link.
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Recommendation Sheets in MMS
Student Folders
• Teacher recommendations in the 4 core areas (English, Math,
Social Science, Science) and Computer Applications and
World Languages.
• Parents and students should discuss grades, teacher
recommendations, test scores, extra-curricular
commitments, study habits, and organizational skills.
• Computer Application suggestions based on Mr. Akin’s or
Special Education teacher suggestions
Course Catalogue Overview
 Daily Time Schedule pg. 2
 Graduation Requirements pg. 4
 Schedule change policy pg. 5
 Class Rank and GPA pg.6
 Career Pathway information pg. 8
 Individual Learning Plan pg. 16
 English, Math, and Social Studies Course Sequences pg. 32,
pg. 39, pg. 53
 Alphabetical Index
Math Selections
 Refer the course guide to view the math sequences
 Progress (or lack of) in the next 3 months may influence
your math course selection. You can adjust your selection by
contacting your MHS counselor prior to June 1.
 Students taking algebra this year who have consistently
earned less than a grade of “C-” should consider retaking
Algebra in grade 9. Strong Algebra skills are the foundation
of high school math success.
Algebra 1 R or H Skills for Success
 Minimum of 15-30 minutes per day outside of class for each
assignment given
 Assertiveness to ask questions when they encounter difficulty
 Patience to do substantial repetition of review problems to
prepare for tests
 Willingness to participate in feedback loop (retakes)
Geometry Honors Skills for Success
 Candidates should have earned an A/A- in Algebra 1
 Be comfortable with challenge and frustration, it is part of
this course
 Have time in your schedule when you can get extra help such
as a study hall or before or after school
 Commit at least half an hour to homework for this class each
night
 Be able to focus on developing your skills, not just on getting
an “A”.
Social Science Selection
 US Hist & Am Gov R 301 is a regulars level American
Government class that will challenge the average student
 Advanced Placement Hist Am Gov & Pol H 302 is a rigorous,
in-depth survey of government that is designed to prepare
students for their first AP exam in May of 2015. Students
must have a grade of an A or B in Global Studies along with a
teacher recommendation.
 US History & Am Gov Foundations 400 must be taken with
English I Essentials and is for students who are developing
their reading and writing skills and require a slower pace and
more structure in the classroom.
English Selections
 English I 401 is an regulars literature composition course
designed to challenge the average student
 English I 402 is an honors course for students with strong
interest and motivation in literature and writing
 English I Essentials 400 must be taken with US History & Am
Gov Foundations and is for students who are developing their
reading and writing skills and require a slower pace and more
structure in the classroom.
English 1 Honors Skills for Success
 Willingness to write multiple drafts of lengthy papers
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without whining
Initiative to contact instructor for direction or feedback
when needed
Self confidence to accept criticism and use it constructively
to improve their writing
Motivation to read and process literature independently
Organization to work on lengthy projects over several weeks
Biology Honors Skill for Success
 Organizational Skills sufficient enough to keep handouts,
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notes, labs accessible
Willingness to take notes and the motivation to get better at
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The self-discipline to review these notes regularly
The self-discipline to read a textbook to prepare for the next
days lecture
Test preparation over multiple days
Consistent, complete work on lab write ups
Resilience to respond to a low test score by participating in a
feedback loop
Summer School Registration
 Summer school registration will be through
Skyward Student Access
 Registration will open on Thursday, February
27th at 6:00pm and close on Friday, March 21st at
5:59pm.
 Classes will fill on a first come, first serve basis.
After March 21st, there will be a waiting list in
guidance for classes that are filled.
Summer School Registration Cont.
 Do not register on the pink card for classes you intend to
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take in Summer School. Write Summer School classes in the
box on the registration card.
Classes will begin June 16th and conclude July 25th
You may only miss 5 days of Summer School
Summer School options include: Fit for Life, Healthy
Choices, Computer Applications, Tailor Made Math, and
Food Around the World
If you drop a Summer School class and it is a required class
for graduation, you may need to adjust your fall schedule.
QUESTIONS?
Jenessa Reid – [email protected]
Dave Roeglin – [email protected]
Krystal Salzmann – [email protected]
Jeanna Carlson - [email protected]
Guidance Phone: 715-387-4332