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8th Grade Center
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Orientation Video
Power Point Presentation
2013 – 2014 9th Grade Course Selection Book
Student Perspective Video Presentation
Link to 8th Grade Transition Video
Ms. Cooper:
Students (A – K)
Mrs. Flynn:
Students (L – Z)
Mr. Moyer:
House Principal
Mrs. Bradfield:
School Nurse
Mr. Siggins:
Principal
Mrs. Evans:
Main Office Secretary
Mrs. Allen:
Main Office Secretary
Ms. Daw:
Guidance Secretary
Mr. Doherty:
Head Custodian
Each Day starts with Homeroom Period
Teams – 2 Teachers 5 Major Subjects
No Lockers
Escorted Throughout the Building
Daily Recess
Report Card – No Cumulative Impact
Academic Responsibility – Teacher
No Homeroom Period
No Teams
Assigned Lockers
Movement Throughout the Building
No Daily Recess
Report Card – Cumulative Impact
Academic Responsibility – Student
Introduce Students to the Following:
Academic – Social Responsibility
Multiple Content – Specific Teachers
Increased Academic Workload
Meeting Multiple Deadlines
Challenging Academic Material
Academic Responsibility – Shift
Ensure That Students Are Academically
and Socially Prepared to be Successful
in High School
Facility – Lockers
Facility – Lockers
Professional – Support Staff
Facility – Lockers
Professional – Support Staff
Academic Rigor
7TH GRADE
15% - Algebra
0% - French/Spanish
0% - Both
8TH GRADE
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE
15% - Algebra
35% - Algebra/Geo
0% - French/Spanish
85% - French/Spanish
0% - Both
35% - Both
7TH GRADE
8TH GRADE
15% - Algebra
35% - Algebra/Geo
0% - French/Spanish
85% - French/Spanish
0% - Both
35% - Both
Physical Science
English
World Geography
Facility – Lockers
Professional – Support Staff
Academic Rigor
High-Stakes Testing
Algebra I – Keystone (15% of students)
PSSA Mathematics
(All Students)
PSSA Reading
(All Students)
Algebra I, Geometry, French I, and Spanish I
H. S. Mid – Term (10% of Final Grade)
H. S. Final Exam (10% of Final Grade)
Algebra I – Keystone Exam (Grad. Req.)
PSSA Mathematics
(All Students)
PSSA Reading
(All Students)
PSSA Science
(All Students)
PSSA Writing
(All Students)
ELA
4/13 – 4/17
Math
4/20 – 4/24
Science
4/27 – 5/1
Students scoring Basic or Below Basic on
the Math and/or Reading PSSA will have
their 9th grade schedules adjusted to
include a support class in place of a
previously selected minor elective
Non-Proficient Geometry students will
re-take the Keystone Exam during the
testing period:
12/3 – 12/17
Current Algebra I students will take the
Keystone Exam during the testing
period:
5/13 – 5/27
Mid – Terms will be conducted during
late January through early February
Mid – Term review packets will be
distributed in late December
Final Exams will be conducted during
early June
Final Exam review packets will be
distributed in mid – May
Facility – Lockers
Professional – Support Staff
Academic Rigor
High – Stakes Testing
Student Schedules
SSS and Homeroom
8:05 AM – 8:20 AM
Homeroom
8:20 AM – 8:43 AM
SSS
Not to be Used for Homework
Computer Lab, Remediation,
Meetings, Band – Chorus, Media
Center, Make-Up Work/Testing
Process Begins in Early February
9th Grade Honors Prerequisites
Two Marking Periods to Earn Prerequisite
Grades – Parent Monitoring Encouraged
9th Grade Course Selection Book on
School Website
Distinguished Honors – 95% or above
grade point average with all “A’s” (90% or
above) in major subjects and must not
have more than one “B” (80% - 89%) in
minor subjects
Honors – 90% or above grade point
average with all grades of “A’s” (90% or
above) or “B’s” (80% - 89%) in all major
and minor subjects
Scholar’s Banquet
105 vs. 50
95% Cumulative Average in 7th Grade
Student Informational Meeting
Parent Video
Process Completed by 3rd Quarter
Induction Ceremony in May
Regular Completion of Homework
Limited Impact on Quarterly Grades
Essential Practice for Skill Development
Self – Assess True Understanding
Specific Remediation with Teacher
Teacher Fusion Pages
Regular Completion of Homework
Make – Up Work
Regular Completion of Homework
Make – Up Work
Short – Long Term Planning
Regular Completion of Homework
Make – Up Work
Short – Long Term Planning
“Knowing the Score”
Fusion is used for accessing
homework and teacher webpages
Skyward is used for accessing grades,
attendance, cafeteria balances
Same Logon Information Used for
Fusion and Skyward
Student User ID = Student Number
Student Password = First Initial, Last
Initial, Day of Month Born. An example
is Dave Arnold born on May 15th. His
password would be da15.
Regular Completion of Homework
Make – Up Work
Short – Long Term Planning
“Knowing the Score”
Seeking Immediate Help When
Experiencing Academic Difficulty
Consistently Give Your Best Effort
Do The Right Thing
Golden Rule
Extracurricular Activities
Work
Peer – Social Groups
Autonomy vs. Parent Supervision
Interscholastic and Intramural Athletics
Band and Chorus
Theatre
Math Counts and Reading Olympics
Clubs and Organizations
8th Grade Dance
Dorney Park Class Trip
Academically and Behaviorally Eligible
All Financial Obligations Are Resolved
Guidance Counselors
Student Assistance Team
Spring – Ford Counseling Services
Friend Watch
Contact Teacher Directly
Maintain Accurate Contact Information in
Skyward
School Website and E-mail Primary Tools
Telephone Messages Limited
Since its inception 30 years ago, only
7,110 schools have received this award.
In 2012, only 314 schools out of 162,000
eligible schools received this recognition.
Highest possible recognition that the
federal government can bestow to a
school.
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Student Schedules - Skyward at 4:00 PM on 8/15
Self – Guided Building Tours
Bring a Pre-Printed Copy of Student Schedule
Monday, August 18th from 11:00 AM through 5:00 PM
Annual “Meet the Teacher - Open-House” on
August 27, 2014 beginning at 7:00 PM