Transcript Slide 1
Introduction to Mercer
Island High School
Today’s Activities
Review Registration Materials
Review Important Dates
Discuss Course Requirements
Consider Elective Options
Develop a draft of 9th grade schedule
Materials Received
1.
Course Catalog – “Program of Studies”
2.
electronic version available on MIHS website
Registration Worksheet
Timeline
Thursday 2/10
Thursday 2/17
Friday
2/18
Presentation Day
Review and Q&A
Q&A with Parents
(IMS Library – 9:00a-10:30a)
February 10th – March 4th Registration Period
March 1st –3rd
Registration Open Lab
(Computer Lab 205)
Goal
To develop a meaningful daily life schedule
for high school that meets your academic
and personal needs.
Think about the courses you choose in
relation to the following:
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Extracurricular Activity
Outside School Responsibilities
Personal Goals
Your High School Counselors
Susie Brown
Susan Sutherin
Deborah Kraft
Kathleen Stearns
A-D
E-K
L-R
S-Z
What’s in a 9th grade schedule?
1.
Minimum of Six (6) classes each semester
2.
3 required courses (English, Math and Science)
3 elective courses that match your interests and goals
One (1) open period
Optional
Provides down-time to help adjust to high school
Helps reduce stress
Allows time during the day to talk to teachers and counselors
3.
B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Advisory Group
Assigned randomly to multi-grade groups
Key Facts About The Daily Schedule
8:00am – 3:00pm
Except Early Dismissal Mondays (8:00a - 1:30p)
7 period schedule
Each
class meets 4x per week
Each class has one 105 minute “block period”
per week
B.R.I.D.G.E.S. meet once a week
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
1/3 Intellect or Brain Power
1/3 Motivation
1/3 Self Discipline & Time Management Skills
Characteristics of an Honors Student
Intellectual and highly capable
Passionate about subject
Self-Motivated
Looks for academic challenges outside of class
Diligent homework habits
Able to complete more independent work outside class
Critical Thinking & Analysis
Demonstrates strong ability to comprehend complex materials
Able to relate and expand ideas & concept
Able to apply abstract ideas to new situations
Strong Reading and Writing Skills
Well-Developed Organizational and Time Management Skills
Strong Self-Advocate
English
Regular
1. English 9/Applied Technology (2 periods)
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2.
English Credit and 1 CTE Credit
English 9 (1 period)
1
(p. 14)
English Credit
Honors
1. English 9 Honors/Applied Tech. (2 periods)
1
2.
English Credit and 1 CTE Credit
English 9 Honors (1 period)
1
English Credit
Math
(p.29)
(Talk to your current math teacher for recommendation)
Current IMS Course 9th Grade Options
Math 8
Algebra 1
Algebra P1 (extended)
Algebra
Algebra 1
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Algebra 2 Honors
Algebra 2
Science
Chemistry 1 Options
1.
2.
Regular
Honors – Completion of Algebra 1 highly
recommended
Physics 1 Options
1.
2.
(p.34)
Regular
Honors – Completion of Algebra 1 highly
recommended
The computer randomly chooses which
science is taken first.
Why Take Electives?
Intellectual Curiosity
Connection to Personal Interest
Academic Schedule with Rigor
College Entrance Requirement
Graduation Requirement
Social Studies
(p.22)
Global History (0.5)/Global Studies (1.0)
-Elective credit only
-Either course meets the one semester prerequisite for the 10th grade Honors World History
course
Washington State History/Government
(PNW)
-Take only if you have not already taken this at IMS
-If you passed 7th grade Soc Studies, then you’ve met
this requirement.
World Language
(p.39)
MIHS offers 3 languages:
French
Mandarin Chinese
Spanish
2 years of middle school Spanish allows
you to enroll in Spanish 2
Other 9th Grade Electives
Academic Elective
Journalism 1, Debate
Fine Arts – Visual & Performing (2 sem. P.55)
Visual Arts – Ceramics, Photography, Drawing & Painting
Before taking a visual art class, must complete either:
Introduction to Art
OR
3 trimesters of Art I, II and III at IMS
Performing Arts – Band, Choir and Drama
Career & Technical Ed - CTE (2 sem p. 45)
Accounting, Multi-Media, Computers, Radio, Gas-Engine Repair
Other 9th Grade Electives (cont.)
Family & Consumer Science (1 semester)(p.48)
“Image” is the name of the health class for freshm
Physical Education (3 semesters)(p.65)
A semester of PE Core is required before taking any PE class
Special Education Classes
Non-Departmental Classes
Leadership, Teacher’s Assistant
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: MUST GET A “B” OR BETTER
In Summary….
You received:
Information on how to create your 9th grade
schedule
A Program of Studies (course catalog)
A blank registration worksheet
You created a first draft of your 9th grade
schedule for next year.
This PowerPoint presentation will be available on
the MIHS website after February 10th.
What Happens Now?
Review this information with your parents
Formulate questions for next week’s Q&A
Get advice from:
Your parents, teachers, counselors, siblings
and MIHS students
Finalize your course selections and identify
alternative electives
Dates to Remember
Thursday 2/17
Friday
2/18
Review and Q&A
Q&A with Parents
(IMS Library – 9:00a-10:30a)
February 10th – March 4th Registration Period
March 1st –3rd
Registration Open Lab
(Computer Lab 205)
Q & A Session
How to register for classes on Skyward.
Questions???
Reminders…..
Sign up for:
3 required classes (English, Math, Science)
3 elective classes
Register by 3pm, March 4th