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Maryville Junior High School
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Academic Expectations and Data Results –Lisa McGinley
General Information –Lisa McGinley
Registration Process and Timeline –Kim Taylor
Athletics and Eligibility –MJHS/MHS
Summer School –Nate Lee
Questions –Freshmen Faculty
Tonight’s Agenda
Expectations and Data Results
Lisa McGinley, Principal
Academic Performance
Attainment
Achievement
Status
Where are
they?
How’d they
get there?
Progress
Growth
Gains
The academic intensity of the
student’s high school curriculum still
counts more than anything else in
relation to completing a bachelor’s
degree.
Clifford Adelman
U.S. Department of Education
What do I want my
child to get out of high
school?
College and Career Ready
vs.
College and Career Eligible
MHS Class of 2013
36% graduated
with at least 3
hours college
credit
77% enrolled in
postsecondary
institution after
graduation
16% graduated
with 12 or more
hours of college
credit
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GRADE
EXPLORE TEST
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Explore Test is one part of the
Educational Planning and Assessment
System (EPAS) from ACT
 Explore (8th Grade)
 Plan (10th Grade)
 ACT (11th Grade)
Format of EPAS
 Four Subtests
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English
Mathematics
Reading
Science Reasoning
 Common content and skills
 Scales Relationship
EPAS Scales Relationship
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25
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36
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EXPLORE
PLAN
ACT
EXPLORE
Score Report
What do Your Scores Mean?
Composite Score
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2013 Explore – Mean Scores
MJHS
Nation
English
18.2
14.7
Math
17.6
15.5
Reading
16.9
14.6
Science
18.8
16.6
Composite
18.0
15.5
Your Estimated PLAN
Composite Score Range
Your Plans for High
School and Beyond
2013-14 8th Graders - HS Plans
Training
Percent
College
82%
Graduate School
51%
Military
4%
Undecided
14%
College (Apprentice, Career Technical, 2-yr and
4-yr Colleges and Graduate School)
The Benchmarks are scores on the ACT subject-area tests
that represent the level of achievement required for students
to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a
75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding
credit-bearing first-year college courses.
ACT College Readiness
Benchmarks
College Readiness
Benchmarks
College Course
ACT
PLAN
English Composition
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College Algebra
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College Social Sciences
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18
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College Biology
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EXPLORE
Am I “on track” to being ready for
college courses?
MJHS Explore vs National – Percent
Meeting College Readiness Standards
89%
68%
64%
64%
57%
36%
English
Math
National
36%
Reading
2013
37%
Science
Your Career Possibilities
High School Assessments
High School Assessments
 TCAP End of Course Tests
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Count as 25% of course grade
9th - English 1, Biology 1, Algebra 1
10th - English 2, Chemistry
11th - English 3, Algebra 2, U.S. History
 ACT
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10th – PLAN
11th – ACT
 TCAP Writing (11th)
PARCC (2014-15)
Freshmen Specifics
Lisa McGinley, Principal
“Building a bridge to success for every student through
unified efforts”
Mission Statement
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Trust Us
Parental Support
Number 1 Priority Academic Study
Open Communication (Student/Teacher/Parent)
Increased Student Ownership of Academic Performance
Development of Student Self-Advocacy Skills
We Need Your Help
MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Required Courses
Grade Taken
28 Required Credits
English 1, 2, 3, 4
9, 10, 11, 12
4 Credits
Math
9, 10, 11, 12
4 Credits
Science
9, 10, 11, 12
3 Credits
Lifetime Wellness
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1 Credit
Social Studies
9
1 Credit
U.S. History
11
1 Credit
U.S. Government
12
½ Credit
Economics
12
½ Credit
Foreign Language
9-12
2 Credits
Fine Arts
9-12
1 Credit
Personal Finance/Strategic Rdg
10
(½ Credit) (½ Credit)
Physical Education
9 –12
½ Credit
Computer Application
9
1 Credit
Elective Focus
Additional Electives
9 –12
3 Credits
8 Credits
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Fine Arts
Humanities
Math and Science
Advanced Placement
Dual Enrollment
Exercise/Safety
Engineering
Marketing
Business Management
• Architecture
Construction
• Finance
• Health Science
• Information
Technology
• Media/Communications
• Human Services
• Law Enforcement
Elective Focus Areas
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Opportunity to earn 8 credits
Classes worth 1 credit
Twenty-eight (28) credits required for graduation
Courses failed = no credit, must be retaken if required for
graduation
• Must meet both academic and attendance requirements to
earn a course credit
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9 Grade Credits
• Credit for each course taught at MJHS/MHS is based on the
Carnegie Unit.
• One unit is earned for the successful completion of one term of
study in one course.
• One-half unit is earned for the successful completion of one
semester of study in one course.
• A term at MJHS is one academic year (2 semesters) and is
eighteen weeks in length at MHS.
• A semester at MJHS is eighteen weeks (2 quarters) and a
semester is nine weeks in length at MHS.
• Exceptions include classes on an A/B schedule.
UNIT OF CREDIT
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MJHS uses letter grades (A, B, C, D, F, P) to report student progress. Plus/minus may
be added to the letter grade as an incentive/warning. The plus/minus will appear on
the student’s record, but will have no quality point value when computing the GPA.
Grades reflect the level of mastery on course specific curriculum standards.
Letter Grade
College Prep
Quality Points
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AB+
B
BC+
C
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D
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100
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Advanced
Placement
100
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Quality Points
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To calculate the Grade Point Average (GPA) add up all of the quality points for the courses
taken and divide by the total number of credits that have been earned.
Q1(37.5%) + Q2(37.5) + Sem. Ex (25%) = S1
S1(50%)+S2(50%)=Final Grade
Q3(37.5%) + Q4(37.5%) + TCAP or Course Exam (25%) = S2
Grades
• First (1st) Semester Exams will compose 25% of first semester
average
• As per the State of Tennessee, state issued End-of-Course (EOC)
exams will compose 25% of second semester average in the subject
areas of English 1, Algebra 1, and Biology.
• Courses without State Mandated assessments will issue course
generated EOC exams that will compose 25% of the second
semester average.
• Course specific benchmark assessments will be given to assess
student academic growth over the course of the school year.
REQUIRED ASSESSMENTS
• According to School Board Policy –to receive credit for
passing any grade or course students must attend 90% of
class time
• Decreased flexibility regarding Prior Approvals
• MJHS attendance policy requires students with excessive
absences to complete time-for-time
School Attendance
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There is no perfect formula for determining the proper amount of academic study for each
student. It is not unreasonable to expect a student to routinely have academic study each
night and some weekends.
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When completing projects, papers, and/or preparing for examinations; the amount of
academic study may become significant for brief periods.
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The time required for completion of academic study will vary with student ability, class
schedule, and proper budgeting of time.
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Students can expect to spend two hours each night of the five (5) day school week and on
some weekends completing academic study.
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Students enrolled in advanced classes may experience an increased academic study
workload.
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Due dates for academic work and deadlines and the issuance of partial credit for late work
will be determined by the individual teacher, department, or instructional team
Academic Study Time
• 74 –minutes every other day or
everyday
• Required for students performing
below grade level in reading
and/or math
• Read Intervention
• Math Intervention
• Study/Organization
• Flexible Scheduling
• Response to Intervention and
Standardized Progress Monitoring
• Replaces 1 or 2 Electives
Academic Success Suite
• Comprehensive Development
Class (CDC)
• Organized Behavior Support
Class
• Full Inclusion with Support
• ESL Courses
• Bridge Courses
• Tutoring
• Organizational Skills Support
• School Nurse
• School Counselors
• Maryville Academy
• Academic Success Class
Special Services
Registration Process and Timeline
Kim Taylor, School Counselor
• Registration/Placement Information Send Home Feb. 14th
• Registration/Placement Information Returned Feb. 24th
• Registration Data Entry Begins March
• Development of Master Schedule April
• Schedules Generated and Attempts to Resolve Conflicts May
• Schedules Mailed Home Prior to 1st Day of School
Registration Timeline
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2012 -2013 ACT Projections (State Percentile)
EXPLORE (ACT) Assessment
Current Academic Performance
Teacher Recommendation
Change of Placement Request
Initial Placement Criteria
Recommendations
Electives
• English -91 H, 92 CP, 93 CP,
ESL
• Algebra 1 -92 CP, 93 CP, 1A
• Geometry -91 H, 92 CP
• Biology -91 H, 92 CP
• Environmental Sc. -93 CP
• World History -91 H, 92 CP,
ESL
• AP Human Geography
• Computer Apps –embedded
• Wellness
• Academic Success
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French 1 & 2
Latin 1 & 2
Spanish 1 & 2
Art 1
Drama 1 & 2
Band, Orchestra, Chorus
Introduction To Engineering
Design
Yearbook
Family and Consumer Science
Leadership and Marketing
Construction Core
Physical Education
Freshmen Course Offerings
• The master schedule is made on the basis of student course requests
received during the spring registration.
• Normally, scheduling all student course requests is possible. Should
unavoidable conflicts arise, students will be given an alternative requests.
• Schedules will be adjusted within the first five (10) days of the fall
semester for students who are misplaced in a course. A schedule change
request form will be available in the school counseling office.
• Changes in level can only take place prior to the end of the first
quarter (1st 9 weeks) of the term through a collaborative process to
include the student, parent and teacher.
• After that time, level changes will only take place through a
collaborative process with administrative approval following a
student/parent/teacher/school counselor conference with or without
administrative presence at a minimum.
Change of Schedule
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1st Period (English)
2nd Period (Math)
3rd Period (Wellness//Social Studies)
3rd Period Lunch (30 minutes)
4th Period (Science)
5th Period (Elective/Elective) or (Elective/Academic
Success) or (Academic Success/Academic Success)
Sample Freshmen Schedule
Athletics and Eligibility
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Football
Basketball
Volleyball
Track and Field
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
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Cross-country
Swimming
Golf
Wrestling
Tennis
Cheerleading
Freshmen Athletics TSSAA
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Announced via Daily Announcements
Announced in Wellness Classes
Announced via Athletic Coaches
Announced via MJHS/MHS Websites
Spring Try-Outs
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Energy Bowl Teams
Math Bowl Teams
Science Fair
Science Olympiad
Geography Bee
Patriots Pen Essay Contest
Spelling Bee
NCTE Writing and Poetry Contests
Health and Safety Poster Contests
Robotics (STEM) Competitions
Academic Competitions
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Anime Club
Art Club
Archery Club
Bass Club
Climbing Team
Equestrian Club
Frisbee Club
Math Competitions
Clubs
• Running Club
• Science
Olympiad/Competitions
• Student Council
• Fellowship of Christian
Athletes
• Robotics
• Rowing Team
• Cornerstone Club
• Wellness (H.S.
Credit)
• Opens up schedule
for more elective
opportunities
• Promotion/Credit
Recovery
• Location MJHS
Campus
• May Registration
2014 Summer School
Parent Advisory Council
Beth Pankratz
The purpose of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is to be
a support organization to Maryville Junior High School
faculty, staff, and families by providing feedback, assistance
and opportunities that will contribute to the success of every
student
PAC Mission Statement
• Parent to parent communication and education: bridging the
gap between school and families regarding news, updates, and
events.
• To create a consistent protocol for reaching out to new families
at MJHS in the form of a Welcome Wagon.
• Identify community assets and ways to foster a two-way
alliance that translates into enrichment and mentoring
opportunities inside the classroom.
• To create and maintain a volunteer resource list.
• To fund and operate a budget to perpetuate PAC goals and to
provide above and beyond experiences for the student body.
PAC Goals
• Four Elected 8th Grade
Parents
• Four Elected 9th Grade
Parents
• 2 At-large Members
(Flexible)
• One 8th Grade Teacher
• Once 9th Grade Teacher
• Parent Liaison
• Administrative Team
• Open Meetings are held
monthly at 12:00
(noon)
• PAC Website
• Brochure
• Involvement
Opportunities
Parent Advisory Council
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Classroom
Career Fair
Appreciation
Library
Book Fair
Art
STEM/Engineering
Open House
Field Days/Field Trips
Science Fair
Science Olympiad
Fundraising
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East TN Band Tryouts
School Dances
Red Ribbon Week
Spur of the Moment
Box Tops for Education
Music Boosters (Encore)
Technology
Drama
Cafeteria Monitoring
Guest Speaker
New Family Welcome Wagon
Parent Volunteer
Opportunities
• MJHS Daily Announcements
• Set-up Planet High School Account (Set-up your custom page
to follow your child’s classes, clubs, and teams)
• Keep contact number and e-mail address current with the
school office to receive School Messenger calls and e-mails
from MJHS and MCS
• MJHS Website
• MJHS Information Handout
• Review 4-year Plan Handout
• Grades Online (monitor at least every two weeks)
• Attend MJHS/MHS Events
• Volunteer in school
Stay Connected Now
Maryville Junior High School &
Maryville High School
MJHS/MHS Band Announcement
Table Questions –Freshmen Faculty