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Welcome to
Mercer Island High School
IMS Pre-Registration Info Night
Class of 2018
February 3, 2014
Transition for Parents
Pre-teen
Child
Adolescent/
Adult
Transition for Students
Middle
School
Elementary
High
School
Goal
To develop a meaningful daily life schedule for
entry into high school that meets your academic
and personal needs.
Think about the courses you choose in relation
to the following:
• Placement
• Balance
Today’s Activities
Review Registration Materials
 Review Important Dates
 Discuss Course Requirements
 Consider Elective Options
 Develop a draft of 9th grade schedule with
alternate choices
 Department Head Forum
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Materials Received
1.
Course Catalog
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electronic version available on MIHS website
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Draft Registration Worksheet
3.
Calendar of Registration Events
Schedule of Events
WEEK 1
COMPLETE PAPER REGISTRATION WORKSHEET
WEEK 2
COMPLETE SKYWARD ONLINE REGISTRATION
REVIEW AND REVISE
WEEK 1
COMPLETE PAPER REGISTRATION WORKSHEET
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Monday
2/3
Pre-Registration Info Night
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Tuesday
2/4
Student Q&A (Social Studies class)
Parent Q&A (IMS Library 3:15-4:15p)
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Wednesday 2/5 Visit IMS Algebra & Geometry classes
Student Q&A (during lunch)
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Thursday
2/6
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Friday
2/7 Student Q&A (during lunch)
Paper Registration DUE (Sci class)
Student Q&A (during lunch)
WEEK 2
COMPLETE SKYWARD ONLINE REGISTRATION
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Monday
2/10
Tuesday*
2/11
Wednesday* 2/12
Thursday*
Friday*
2/13
2/14
Skyward Registration Day (Sci. class)
Student Q&A (during lunch)
Skyward Registration Make-up Day
Student Q&A (during lunch)
Student Q&A (during lunch)
Student Q&A (during lunch)
Skyward Registration closes @ 5pm
Skyward remains open ALL WEEK
for review and revisions
Themes to Keep in Mind for a
Successful Freshman Year
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Balance
 Find
balance between stress, opportunity,
happiness and challenge.
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Proper Placement in Classes
 Choose
appropriate classes that match your
academic skills AND your commitment to each
course.
Balance – Sample Time Budget
Sleep
 Meals
 School
 Honors class
 Regular class
 Family commitments
 Friends
 Sports
 Misc. Extra-Curricular
(work, clubs, volunteer,
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8 hrs
2 hrs (30 min/B & L and 1 hr D)
7 hrs (8am - 3pm)
30+ min/class
20+ min/class
1 hr
1 hr
2 hrs
1 hr/activity
etc.)
NOTE: This means 24+ to 24.5+ hrs/day spent on being a
typical teenager going to high school taking 6 regular
classes. SOMETHING HAS TO GIVE!!
Proper Placement in Classes
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Academic Skill Level
 Reading
 Writing
 Math
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Commitment to the Course
 Time
Management Skills
 Organizational Skills
 Accountability
What’s in a 9th grade schedule?
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Six (6) classes each semester is a full schedule
3 required courses (English, Math and Science)
 3 elective courses that match your interests and
goals
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One (1) open period
Provides down-time to help adjust to high school
 Allows time during the day to talk to teachers and
counselors
 Allows time to study
 Allows time for assigned group work
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B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Advisory Group
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Assigned randomly to multi-grade groups
Honors Classes
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Transition from Concrete to
Conceptual Thinking
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Challenging Coursework
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Comfortable with abstract concepts
Ability to make connections and “leaps of logic”
Able to draw conclusions from facts
Curriculum is covered with more depth
In-depth analysis
More Independent Homework
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Students are expected to find answers and solutions
on their own
3 Parts To An Honors Student
Intellect or
Brain Power
Self
Discipline/
Time Mgmt
Skills
Motivation
Characteristics of an Honors Student
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Intellect or Brain Power
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Motivation
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Strong reading and writing skills
Able to complete more independent work outside of class
Demonstrates strong ability to comprehend complex
materials
Able to relate and expand ideas and concepts
Able to apply abstract ideas to new situations
Passionate about subject
Looks for academic challenges outside of class
Self Discipline/Time Management Skills
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Diligent homework habits
Well-developed organizational skills
Strong self-advocate
English
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REGULAR
1. English 9
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English Credit + 1 CCR Credit = 2 class periods
HONORS
1. English 9 Honors
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English Credit = 1 class period
English 9 Honors with Business Comm & Tech
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English Credit = 1 class period
English 9 with Business Communication & Tech
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(p11)
English Credit +1 CCR Credit = 2 class periods
NOTE: English class is the same with or without the
Business Communication & Technology class
Business Communication & Technology
“Bus Tech” (p41)
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Use writing assignments in English class to
develop:
 Technical
Writing Skills
 Writing Mechanics
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Career Unit
 Resume
Writing
 Career Exploration
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Developing Technical Documents
Math
(p24)
(Please consult with your current math teacher for math placement)
Current IMS Class 9th Grade Options
Math 8
Algebra P1 (pre-Alg/Alg)
Algebra 1
Algebra
Algebra 1
Geometry Honors
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Algebra 2 Honors
Science
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Chemistry 1 Options
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(p30)
Regular
Honors – Completion of Algebra 1 with a B+
or better is highly recommended
Physics 1 Options
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Regular
Honors – Completion of Algebra 1 with a B+
or better is highly recommended
Must do ALL Honors or ALL Non-Honors
 The computer randomly chooses which
science is taken first.
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Chemistry 1/Physics 1 Challenge Test
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Must have content knowledge and skills (e.g.,
summer lab work) to move directly to Biology in
9th grade.
This test provides placement into Biology, not
credit for chemistry 1 and physics 1.
All 8th grade students will be sent a letter on
February 4th.
Register by March 1st on MISD website.
Test Date – Wed., March 12th at 1:30p-3:30p
Location: IMS
Why Take Electives?
Intellectual Curiosity
 Connection to Personal Interest
 Academic Schedule with Rigor
 College Entrance Requirement
 Graduation Requirement
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World Language
(p35)
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MIHS offers 3 languages:
French
Mandarin Chinese
Spanish
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Successful completion of 2 years of middle
school Spanish or Mandarin Chinese allows
for enrollment into Level 2 (B or better is
highly recommended).
Social Studies
(p18)
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Early Civilization (1 semester)
 Study history from early civilization through middle
ages in Europe.
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Early Civilization (2 semesters)
 Continued study of Islam, Japan, Medieval Europe,
Africa and Pre-Columbia America. There is also an
emphasis on developing research skills.
(NOTE: Either class is highly recommended for 10th
grade Honors Social Studies course)
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Washington State History (PNW) (1 sem)
(NOTE: Take only if you did not take or pass 7th grade
LASS. See your high school counselor during 1st sem.)
Other 9th Grade Electives
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Academic Elective
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Journalism, Debate
Fine Arts – Visual & Performing (2 sem) (p55)
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Performing Arts – Instrumental Music, Vocal Music and
Drama.
(NOTE: Band Camp will be the week of August 18-22)
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Visual Arts – Ceramics, Digital Photography, Drawing &
Painting, Glass Art, Graphic Design, Metal & Jewelry Design,
Yearbook
College & Career Readiness - CCR (2 sem)
(formerly CTE)
(p41)
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Business Tech & Communication, Accounting, Engineering Tech,
Radio Broadcasting & Tech, Automotive/Gas-Engine Repair,
Video Arts
Brand New 9th Grade Electives
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Music Technology
Topics related to the recording process, live sound
reinforcement, and digital music creation
(NOTE: This course can count toward either the Fine Arts or
CCR graduation requirement
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UWHS Computer Science Principles CSE 120
Project-based course where students learn the
fundamentals of computer science and computational
thinking.
(Note: completion of Geometry or concurrent enrollment is
highly recommended)
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CCR 9th Grade Classes That Offer
Community College Credit
“Tech Prep Program”
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Accounting
Video Arts
Radio Broadcasting & Technology
Engineering Technology 1 & 2
UWHS Computer Science Principles CSE 120
Digital Photography
Note: PROGRAM FEE APPLIES
MUST GET A “B” OR BETTER TO
QUALIFY
Other 9th Grade Electives (cont.)
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Health Science (1 sem) (p44)
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Physical Education (3 sem) (p65)
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PE Core, Survey of Fitness Activities & Games, Net Sports,
Personal Fitness, Team Sports, Yoga
Directed Athletics (In or Outside School Sport, Drill, Cheer)
Special Education Classes (p68)
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“Image” is the name of the health class for freshman
Individual Family Meetings – review IEPs and answer questions
Non-Departmental Classes
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Leadership, Teacher’s Assistant
Alternate Courses
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Elective courses are not guaranteed,
except:
 World
Language, Social Studies, Band &
Orchestra
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Must choose at least 2 courses; max 3
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Be mindful that some courses are
semester-long and some are year-long.
In Summary….
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You received:
 Information on how to create your 9th grade
schedule
 Course Catalog
 Blank Paper Registration Worksheet
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You created a first draft of your 9th grade
schedule for freshman year.
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This presentation is now available on the MIHS
website
Caroline Douglass
Freshman Student
Guest Speaker
What Happens Now?
 Department Head Forum
 Location: Main Hallway
 Special Student Q&A Table