Transcript McKinney High School Open House September 13, 2004

8th Grade Parent Meeting
Class of 2017
What Sets MHS Apart
Traditions: Homecoming, Beat the Drum, Fill the
Bus, Deck the Halls, Senior Picnic, First in
Family Recognition
11 Career & Technology Strands: offer relevant
and engaging learning experiences, professional
certifications and/or college credits
Student Organizations & Activities: competitive
at district, regional and state levels
“Healthy Mind—Healthy Body—Healthy Lion” : A
Coordinated Health program designed to
encourage healthy habits
Strong Academics
MHS students earn average SAT (1585) & ACT
(23.9) scores exceeding state and national scores
MHS performance on Advanced Placement (AP)
testing for 2012 showed a 5-year high for test takers
(651), exams (1,601), and percentage of scores 3,
4, & 5 (59%).
In 2012, the AP program at MHS produced more
than 200 AP Scholars
The Collegeboard honored MHS students with:
– 4 National Merit Semifinalists
– 3 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars
– 11 Commended Scholars
Student Panel
What do you feel makes MHS unique?
What’s the most important thing to do to
prepare for 9th grade?
What is your favorite MHS tradition?
Registration for
2013/2014
Overview of Registration
Guidance Presentations
Review Academic Planning Guide (APG)
Four Year Planning
MHS Showcase
Course Selection/Counselor Appointments
Hardcards reviewed & submitted to MS
counselor
Course Verifications
Two Ingredients for Graduation
Credits (26 specific credits)
Satisfactory Performance on each STAAR
End of Course (EOC) exam:
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English I Reading; English II Reading; English III Reading
English I Writing; English II Writing; English III Writing
Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra II
Biology; Chemistry; Physics
World Geography; World History; US History
Requirements for Graduation:
see Academic Planning Guide
4 credits English
4 credits Math
4 credits Science
4 credits Social Studies
2 years of the same Language Other Than English
1 credit Fine Arts
.5 credit Professional Communications
.5 credit Health
1 credit P.E. or Athletics
5 credits of electives
26 Credits TOTAL
Recommended Vs. DAP
Both Plans Require:
26 credits total
Successful completion of state testing requirements
Distinguished Achievement Plan ALSO requires:
One of your electives must be a 3rd year of your current world
language
IPC and Math Models cannot be used as core credits on the
DAP
You must score at Advanced Academic Performance level for
English III and Algebra II STAAR EOC tests
You must complete any combination of 4 of the following
advanced measures:
 Original Research Project
 Test Data (AP Exam with 3 or higher)
 College Courses (Eng, Gov or Econ) with grade of 80+
Additional Details in the Academic Planning Guide.
www.mckinneyisd.net
“Parents”
Click
Look for the links
“2012-2013 MISD Spring
Registration” &
Academic Planning
Guide (APG)
“Click” to
Visit our
Registration
Page
Find Contact Sheets
and Applications
Example Completed Card
Academic Planning
3 “Tasks” for Freshman Year
Earn the best grades you are capable of
getting
Conquer time management and
organization
Get connected to the life of the school and
community
High School Policies
Must attend 90% of class days and earn a
grade of 70 or better for the year in order
to earn credit
Promotion is based on number of credits
earned (See the APG)
UIL Rules in Academic Planning Guide
(APG)
Seven period school day (7:30-2:30)
– 7 periods over 4 years = 28 possible
credits
Work must be turned in on time
Formative & Summative Grades
Formative grades are focused on gathering information
(reading or “flipped” lessons”), processing ideas, and
applying the information learned to classroom activities.
Formative grades count for 30% of the quarter average.
Summative assignments comprise 70% of the quarter
average, assess learning over time and may include:
– Written Activities
– Critical Thinking Tasks
– Inquiry-Based Projects
Pre-AP Expectations
Advanced coursework requires significant
additional preparation outside of the school day of
up to 6 hours per course per week
Heavy emphasis on critical reading (silent,
sustained reading), writing, and higher order
thinking skills. Summer reading may be required
(see APG)
Requires strong organizational and time
management skills
There are strict guidelines in the APG regarding
policies and procedures for the course, including
information on how to exit a course if necessary.
So, how many advanced
courses should be taken?
Students and parents should
carefully consider:
Student abilities and previous performance
Student interest in a particular discipline
Involvement in extracurricular activities
Time requirement for each class
In-Class Tutorials
Critical Reading
Cornell Note Taking
Writing for all Classes
Developing Relationships
College Visits
Guest Speakers
Extra-Curricular Activities
Career Preparation
SAT Preparation
College Workshops
Overnight College Visit
Mr. Jason Braddy
[email protected]
Applications on the MHS website
Ways to Get Ahead
Summer School
Both sessions will be in July (dates TBD)
Costs are TBD
Limited course selections.
Check with MS counselors in April
Possible courses for acceleration:
Fine Arts
PE
Communications
Online Courses
Current Course Offerings:
Health
Psychology
Sociology
First available in the spring of junior year:
Government
Economics
English IV
If you are interested in taking a course online,
stop by the MS counseling office in April to pick
up an application!
Early Graduation
If you are interested in pursuing
early graduation, plan ahead and
meet with your HS counselor
before the end of 9th grade
Naviance is COMING SOON!
Personalized Academic, Career & College
Planning
Launching later this spring
Staying Informed
At the Counselors’ Table :
Program Contact Sheets
College Planning Information
PSAT/SAT/ACT information
Career Planning Information
EOC Testing Information
Bring Us Your Questions!
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