Welcome to Mercer Island High School

IMS Pre-Registration Night Class of 2017

January 28, 2013

Transition for Parents

Child Pre-teen Adolescent/ Adult

Transition for Students

Elementary Middle School 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 9 th alternate choices grade schedule with  Department Head Forum

Materials Received

1.

Course Catalog – “Program of Studies”  electronic version available on MIHS website 2.

Draft Registration Worksheet 3.

Skyward Registration Instructions with Student Skyward Password

Schedule of Events

      Monday 1/28 Tuesday 1/29 Thursday 1/31 Friday 2/1 Pre-Registration Night On-Line Registration Opens Student Q&A at IMS (IMS Library – during math) Parent Q&A at IMS (IMS Library – 2:00p-3:30p) Wednesday 2/6 On-Line Registration Closes Wednesday 2/27 The High School Journey (hosted by the PTSA)

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 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 Sports Misc. Extra-Curricular 2 hrs 1 hr/activity (work, clubs, volunteer, etc.) NOTE: This means that 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

 Academic Skill Level  reading, writing, math  Commitment to the Course  Time Management Skills  Organizational Skills  Accountability

What’s in a 9

th

grade schedule?

1.

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 2.

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 3.

B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Advisory Group  Assigned randomly to multi-grade groups

Honors Classes

   Curriculum is covered with more depth Challenging Coursework     In-Depth Analysis Comfortable with abstract concepts Ability to make connections and “leaps of logic” Able to draw conclusions from facts More Independent Homework  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 Intellect or Brain Power      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  Motivation   Passionate about subject Looks for academic challenges outside of class  Self Discipline/Time Management Skills  Diligent homework habits   Well-developed organizational skills Strong self-advocate

English

(p15)   REGULAR 1.

English 9  1 English Credit = 1 class period 2.

English 9 with Applied Technology  1 English Credit + 1 CTE Credit = 2 class periods HONORS 1.

2.

English 9 Honors  1 English Credit = 1 class period English 9 Honors with Applied Technology  1 English Credit +1 CTE Credit = 2 class periods  NOTE: English class is the same with or without Applied Technology

Applied Technology Communication “Applied Tech” (p46)

 Use writing assignments in English class to develop:  Technical Writing Skills  Writing Mechanics  Career Unit  Resume Writing  Career Exploration  Developing Technical Documents

Math

(p29) (Please talk to your current math teacher for recommendation)

Current IMS Course 9 th Grade Options

Math 8 Algebra 1 Algebra P1 (extended) Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry Honors Geometry Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors

Science

(p35)  Chemistry 1 Options 1.

2.

Regular Honors – Completion of Algebra 1 with a B+ or better is highly recommended  Physics 1 Options 1.

2.

Regular Honors – Completion of Algebra 1 with a B+ or better is highly recommended  The computer randomly chooses which science is taken first.

Chemistry 1/Physics 1 Challenge Test

     Must have content knowledge and skills (e.g., summer lab work) to move directly to Biology in 9 th grade.

This test provides placement into Biology, not credit for chemistry 1 and physics 1. All 8 th grade students will be sent a letter on February 4 th .

Register by March 1 st on MISD website. Test Date – Wed., March 6 th Location: IMS at 1:30p-3:30p

Why Take Electives?

 Intellectual Curiosity  Connection to Personal Interest  Academic Schedule with Rigor  College Entrance Requirement  Graduation Requirement

World Language

(p39)  MIHS offers 3 languages:  French  Mandarin Chinese  Spanish  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

(p22)  Global Studies (1 year)  Global History (1 semester) (NOTE: Either course meets the pre-requisite for 10 th Honors World History/World Cultures) grade  Washington State History (PNW) (1 sem) (NOTE: Take only if you did not take or pass 7 th LASS.) grade

Other 9

th

Grade Electives

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Academic Elective

 Journalism 1, Debate 

Fine Arts – Visual & Performing (2 sem) (p59)

   Visual Arts – Ceramics, Photography, Drawing & Painting Performing Arts – Instrumental Music, Vocal Music and Drama NOTE: Band Camp is the week of August 19 th 

Career & Technical Ed - CTE (2 sem) (p45)

 Applied Tech, Accounting, Multi-Media, Computers, Radio, Gas-Engine Repair

      CTE Classes That Offer Community College Credit “Tech Prep Program” Accounting 1 Video Arts Adobe Photoshop Engineering Technology 1 & 2 Computer Programming 1 & 2 Web Multimedia  Note: PROGRAM FEE APPLIES MUST GET A “B” OR BETTER TO QUALIFY

Other 9

th

Grade Electives (cont.)

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Family & Consumer Science (1 sem) (p48)

 “Image” is the name of the health class for freshman 

Physical Education (3 sem) (p69)

 PE Core, Team Sports, Net Sports, Yoga, Cheer, Drill  Directed Athletics (On and Off Campus) 

Special Education Classes (p72)

 Individual Family Meetings – review IEPs and answer questions 

Non-Departmental Classes

 Leadership, Teacher’s Assistant

Alternate Courses

 Elective courses are not guaranteed, except:  World Language, Social Studies, Band & Orchestra  Must choose at least 2 courses; max 3  Be mindful that some courses are semester-long and some are year-long.

In Summary….

 You received:  Information on how to create your 9 th schedule    grade Program of Studies (course catalog) Blank Registration Worksheet Skyward Access Registration Instruction w/ Student Skyward Password (DO NOT LOSE!)  You created a first draft of your 9 th schedule for next year.

grade  A video and this PowerPoint presentation will be available on the MIHS website after January 31 st

Adrienne Suhm

Sophomore Student Guest Speaker

What Happens Now?

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Department Head Forum

 Location: Main Hallway  Special Student Q&A Table