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Welcome to 9
th
Grade Orientation for the Class of 2016!
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda por favor llame a la Sra.Wellman al teléfono (425) 335-1565 Gracias.
Cavelero Mission Statement: “Ensuring academic success through positive relationships in the classroom, school and community.”
Commitment to Graduation 2016
P.U.S.H.
LSHS Vikings
Lake Stevens High School Graduation Requirements:
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23.5 credits required to graduate 1 class for 1 full year = 1credit - Possible to earn 6 credits per yr.
-College Entry Requirements are more specific – look into each college Pass Washington State History requirement to earn diploma and to get into Washington Colleges (8 th Grade).
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Break Down of Credits 4.0 Language Arts ( new -11 th Grade English) 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 Mathematics 1.5 Physical Education .5 Health 1.5 Occupational (Must include .5 in Computer Applications, Drafting, Digital Design, or Journalism) Technological Literacy 2.0 Science 1.0 Fine Arts 7.0 Electives 23.5 Credits
Additional Graduation Requirements
0.5 credits of
Occ. Ed
must be Technology Literacy: Comp. Apps, Dig. Design or Drafting Complete a
13 th Year Plan
– 9th thru 12 th Meet Standard on
VIP Paper
– 11 th Grade Gr.
Successfully complete a
Culminating Exhibition (CE)
as part of Viking Experience during 12 th Grade (archives too) Meet Standard on Geometry) in 9 afterward th
State Assessments
Reading, Writing, Science & Math State Assessments (EOC in Algebra and or 10 th Grade – options 45
Community Service Hrs
(10 th -12th grade - starts in the summer after 9 th grade)
9
th
Grade Requirements:
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Archives
to Viking Portfolio (9-12) • Complete a
13 th
(in 9 th
Year Plan
Grade Health class) • Pass
Health
class in 9 th Grade • Student has already met
Washington State History
requirement (should have been completed in 8 th grade).
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Earn 6 credits during 9 th – be a 10 th grade year Grader at end of year!
LSSD Graduation Requirement vs. WA ST. 4 Year College Minimum Admissions Standards Requirement Fine Arts Social Science LSHS 1.0 years 3.0 years CADR* 1.0 years 3.0 years English 4.0 years 4.0 years Math Science 3.0 years 2.0 years 4.0 years 2.0 yrs Lab Sci. min.
World Lang. 0.0 years 2.0 yrs (check college) Other *PE/HEALTH - 1.5/.5
*OCC. ED 1.5 (.5 Tech Lit) SAT, ACT *College Academic Distribution Req. -Check w/ ea. college
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Registration Process
Counselors met with 8 th grade students Monday during their History classes. Students received Registration Forms and Course information.
These materials should have been brought home. Great opportunity to clean out the backpack. On-line registration this Thursday - 3/15 during History classes. Students can do at home as well.
Decisions for you and your student: 1. Electives Choices (i.e. Pre-AP English or History, Spanish, POE, Drafting, Math Support & Study Skills, etc) 9 th Grade Course Handbook is on our website 1. “Proposed” Courses
Typical 9
th
Grade Schedule
Period 1. 2. 3. 1 st Sem English Math Science 2 nd Sem English Math Science 4.
Health
PE 5. Elective Elective 6. Elective Elective ****If you don’t know what classes to take wait until Thursday****
Student Planner/Handbook
-Resources *Calendar *Academic -Hall pass -School Policies * Respect * Dress code
ATTENDANCE -
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10 absences in class = loss of credit
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Three unexcused Tardies = absence
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May recover up to 5 EXCUSED absences through Sat. School or after school opportunities
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May make up credit in summer school (some classes)
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May also make up credit in Credit Retrieval class second semester (some classes) - Attendance must be excused by note or phone within 3 days of absence
Interscholastic Sports
*****Athletic Code***** **June’s Grades Impact Fall Eligibility** 9 th Grade: Normal High School Program Fall Season:
Soccer, Cross Country, boys Tennis, girls Swimming Football, Volleyball, girls
Winter Season:
Basketball (boys and girls), Wrestling, boys Swimming
Spring Season:
Baseball, Softball, boys Soccer, girls Tennis, Track and Field, Golf
• Alg, Geo and Trig Summer Workshops • Minority Achievement Program – A partnership with YMCA • College Bound Scholarship for families that financially qualify – must sign up by end of 8 th grade • Finish 8 th grade strong – grades and scores will be reviewed • MSP in May – 8 th , 15 th , 22 nd attendance – must be in • Library Books – Overdue Help please
QUESTIONS?
•If you have individual questions you can meet in SW wing •AP Session is next
AP TRACK
Pre-AP History Pre-AP English & 11 th Grade English ALG, GEO, TRIG – Have strong grades Biology EOC Colleges – All are different