Transcript Academic Planning for Middle School

Academic Planning for
Middle School Students
SO…why should you do your
best in Middle School??
• Your progress/grades in 8th
grade will determine which
classes you take next year, and
middle school sets the
foundation for high school.
For Example……
• 9th grade math level is determined by 8th
grade teacher recommendation
– Honors Math II—A in Math I + recommendation
• Biology/Biology H--Concurrent enrollment in
Math II in 9th grade
• Foreign language—A or B in 8th grade
English or recommendation
• Honors English—A + recommendation + high
test scores + summer reading
Academic Planning
• Make Middle School a PRIORITY!
• Stay on top of your homework
• Study for tests
• Get help when you need it
– Teachers
– Tutors
– Study groups
– Friends
• Get organized… Binder, backpack,
assignments, manage your time, etc.
Everything Counts!
High School Graduates Must:
Earn 230 Credits in different subjects
English, Math, Science, Health, PE, Social Studies,
Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Electives
Credits are earned with passing grades, not F’s.
Pass the California High School Exit Exam
Middle school is the foundation for
preparation for the English Language Arts
and Mathematics parts of the exam
University of California &
California State University
Admission Requirements
a. History/Social Science: 2 yrs.
b. English: 4 yrs college prep.
c. Mathematics: 3-4 yrs
d. Laboratory Science: 2-3 yrs
e. Foreign Language: 2-3 yrs
f. Visual & Performing Arts: 1yr.
g. College Prep Electives: 1 yr.
For planning go to
www.csumentor.edu
Choosing Your Courses
Your selections should be based on
the following criteria:
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Past achievement
Test scores
Teacher recommendation
Career goals
College entrance requirements
Individual interests
Balanced program
2015 - 2016
Online Registration
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Registration Forms will be given out on February
24th at the parent information night.
General meeting is at 6:00 pm in the VHS
Auditorium.
Attending this meeting is very important so that you can register
online prior to meeting with your counselor at your middle school
and get your questions answered.
Counselors will be at your middle school on:
DATA: Monday, March 30th
Anacapa: Wednesday, April 1st
Balboa & Sunset: Thursday, April 2nd
Cabrillo: Tuesday, March 31st
Online Registration Window: March 17 – March 21
Registration Confirmation
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You will meet with a VHS counselor on your
campus.
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Bring your completed registration sheet with
a parent signature and 2 proofs of residence.
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You will very briefly meet with your counselor
to confirm that you selected the correct
classes and correctly registered online.
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Being responsible for your online registration
is part of your growth process.
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Personal Planning
• Set high expectations for yourself!
• Get involved in activities that you enjoy:
• Sports
Band/music
Clubs
• Make goals and have an action plan on
how to reach them
• Make sure that your actions match your
goals
Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular activities include sports,
music, drama, work permits and some
contract dances
•2.0 grade point average in June of previous year
•Coach recommendation plus tryouts
•Passing four classes
•Band requires a recommendation from the music
teacher
Academic Probation
Starts the last quarter of 8th grade if your
grades are below a 2.0 and/or you don’t
pass at least 4 classes.
Academic Probation does not go away.
Once you are on it, you are always on it
because if your grades are below 2.0
anytime after that, you are ineligible until the
next quarter.
It’s good to think about your
future…………..
Go to College
Play Sports
Find a Career
Meet new friends
It all starts in
8th grade!
Education pays in higher earnings and
lower unemployment rates
Learn from your experiences
• If you make mistakes, learn from them,
the most successful people do…
• Making the same mistake over and over is
not the way to success…
• Find a way to deal with situations when
they don’t go your way