Welcome to RHS 8 th Grade Parent Night A-Da – Jennifer O’Toole-Seyka A-Da – Jennifer O’Toole-Seyka Db – H – Aliyah Caggins Db – H – Aliyah Caggins I-Me – Christopher Green I-Me – Christopher Green Mf – Sh – Laura Zotos Mf – Sh – Laura Zotos Si-Z – Kelly Messing-Mirabito Si-Z – Kelly Messing-Mirabito

TOPICS FOR THIS EVENING 9 TH Grade Requirements & Schedule 9 TH Grade Requirements & Schedule Overview of Graduation Requirements Overview of Graduation Requirements Four Year Plan Four Year Plan Summer Learning Program Summer Learning Program Career Cruising & EDPs Career Cruising & EDPs Tips for Student Success Tips for Student Success Parent Resources Parent Resources

9 TH GRADE ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS Choice #1: Language Arts 9 Choice #2: HONORS Language Arts 9 Selection process includes application & writing sample. Selection process includes application & writing sample. Summer Reading Summer Reading

English Graduation Requirements 4 years/credits 4 years/credits Language Arts 9 Language Arts 9 Language Arts 10 Language Arts 10 Language Arts 11 Language Arts 11 Language Arts 12 Language Arts 12

9 TH GRADE Social Studies REQUIREMENTS Students need 1 credit of: World History World History (Early World History & Modern World History) Or Big History (Big Bang theory to events in modern times, consider the world from many different perspectives, science and technology involved) Big History (Big Bang theory to events in modern times, consider the world from many different perspectives, science and technology involved)

Social Studies Graduation Requirements 3 credits/years 3 credits/years World History - 1 credit (9th) World History - 1 credit (9th) US History - 1 credit (10th) US History - 1 credit (10th) Government -.5 credit (11th) Government -.5 credit (11th) Economics -.5 credit (11th) Economics -.5 credit (11th)

9 TH GRADE SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS Choice #1:PHYSICAL SCIENCE Choice #2:PHYSICAL SCIENCE/BIOLOGY BLOCK Students will have Physical Science 1 st semester for 2 hours & Biology 2 nd semester for 2 hours. (4 semesters total) Students will have Physical Science 1 st semester for 2 hours & Biology 2 nd semester for 2 hours. (4 semesters total) Students should consult with science teachers and current counselor to make sure it’s an appropriate placement. Students should consult with science teachers and current counselor to make sure it’s an appropriate placement. Students must have the prerequisite of Algebra 1 or a higher math in 8 th grade to be considered. *exception – see middle school counselor Students must have the prerequisite of Algebra 1 or a higher math in 8 th grade to be considered. *exception – see middle school counselor

Science Graduation Requirements 3 credits/years 3 credits/years Physical Science (Intro to Chemistry, Intro to Physics) - 1 credit (9 th ) Physical Science (Intro to Chemistry, Intro to Physics) - 1 credit (9 th ) Biology - 1 credit (10 th ) Biology - 1 credit (10 th ) 3 rd Year Science – 1 credit 3 rd Year Science – 1 credit Recommended: Chemistry or Physics - (11 th or 12 th ) Recommended: Chemistry or Physics - (11 th or 12 th )

9 TH GRADE MATH REQUIREMENTS If a student is successful in their current math class it is common for them to move on to the next math level. If a student is successful in their current math class it is common for them to move on to the next math level. Math teachers will make recommendations. Math teachers will make recommendations.

Math Sequence Algebra Algebra Geometry Geometry Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Algebra 2A and Algebra 2B Algebra 2A and Algebra 2B Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus AP Calculus or AP Statistics AP Calculus or AP Statistics

Math Graduation Requirements 4 credits/years 4 credits/years Each student must minimally complete coursework through Algebra 2. Each student must minimally complete coursework through Algebra 2. A math or math related course must be taken in the final year of high school. A math or math related course must be taken in the final year of high school. High school courses taken in middle school may be used to satisfy the MMC requirement and credits, and will be counted towards the 22 total credits needed to graduate. They will not be calculated into the GPA. High school courses taken in middle school may be used to satisfy the MMC requirement and credits, and will be counted towards the 22 total credits needed to graduate. They will not be calculated into the GPA.

More Graduation Requirements Visual, Performing, Applied Arts - 1 credit (2 semesters) Visual, Performing, Applied Arts - 1 credit (2 semesters) Modern World Language – 2 credits Modern World Language – 2 credits Health & Physical Education- 1 credit – 2 different options Health & Physical Education- 1 credit – 2 different options Wellness 1 and Wellness 2 Wellness 1 and Wellness 2OR Physical Activity Course and Health Physical Activity Course and Health

Modern World Languages Choices: German, Spanish, French, American Sign Language and Chinese Students who are successful in level 1 of a modern world language will be recommended to go on to level 2. *private schools Students who are successful in level 1 of a modern world language will be recommended to go on to level 2. *private schools Students should get teacher recommendations/signatures Students should get teacher recommendations/signatures Students must complete 2.0 credits of the same language. Students must complete 2.0 credits of the same language.

FLEX Options Math Math Completion of Algebra 2 through CTE Program or Algebra 2 over two years Completion of Algebra 2 through CTE Program or Algebra 2 over two years Health & PE Health & PE Two completed seasons of a MHSAA sport or 2 completed seasons of marching band =.5 PE. Two completed seasons of a MHSAA sport or 2 completed seasons of marching band =.5 PE. Health is not a FLEX option. Health is not a FLEX option. Science Science 3 rd Year Science, Computer Programming or CTE Program 3 rd Year Science, Computer Programming or CTE Program Modern World Language Modern World Language CTE Program or 1.0 additional VPAA = 1.0 MWL CTE Program or 1.0 additional VPAA = 1.0 MWL

Oakland Technical School Engineering/Emerging Technologies Engineering/Emerging Technologies Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Advanced Marketing (iTEAM) Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Advanced Marketing (iTEAM) Health Sciences Health Sciences Transportation Technology Transportation Technology Construction Technology Construction Technology Cosmetology/Human Services Cosmetology/Human Services Culinary Arts/Hospitality Culinary Arts/Hospitality Visual Imaging at Clarkston Campus Visual Imaging at Clarkston Campus Biotechnology and Environment Science at Clarkston Campus Biotechnology and Environment Science at Clarkston Campus

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Other Electives See back of card for complete list See back of card for complete list Art Art Business Business Design & Technology Design & Technology English English Family & Consumer Science Family & Consumer Science Performing Arts Department Performing Arts Department Physical Education Physical Education Modern World Language Modern World Language

Scheduling Card Details Alternates are needed. Alternates are needed. Signatures needed for students currently in their first year of a modern world language class and looking to take a second year. Also, for math classes where students are currently taking Algebra 1 or higher at the middle school. Signatures needed for students currently in their first year of a modern world language class and looking to take a second year. Also, for math classes where students are currently taking Algebra 1 or higher at the middle school. Science block applications must be turned in with the schedule card at student input. Science block applications must be turned in with the schedule card at student input.

Four Year Plan 9 th grade10 th grade Course 1 st semester2 nd semesterCred it Course1 st semester2 nd semesterCredit 1.EnglishLA 9 1EnglishLA MathAlgebra 1 1MathGeometry 1 3.SciencePhysical Science 1ScienceBiology 1 4.Social Studies World History 1Social Studies US History 1 5.Elective *Modern World Language Elective 6.ElectiveElective

Four Year Plan 11 th grade12 th grade Course1 st semester2 nd semesterCredi t Course1 st semester2 nd semesterCredit 1. EnglishLA 11 1English LA MathAlgebra 2 1MathPre-CalculusPre-Calculus1 3. Social Studies GovernmentEconomic1Elective 4.Science Chemistry or Physics 1Elective 5.ElectiveElective 6.ElectiveElective

Academic Recognition Scholars of Highest Distinction GPA 3.9 – 4.0 AP: 4 or more courses ACT composite of 32 or higher Scholars of Distinction GPA 3.8 – or higher AP: 3 or more courses ACT Composite of 28 or higher Scholars of Achievement GPA 3.5 – or higher AP: 2 or more courses ACT composite of 26 or higher

College Recommendations College are looking for: College are looking for: 4 years of English 4 years of English 4 years of Math 4 years of Math Minimum 3 years of Science* Minimum 3 years of Science* Minimum 3 years of Social Studies* Minimum 3 years of Social Studies* Minimum 2 years of Modern World Language Minimum 2 years of Modern World Language Competitive schools look for AP classes in areas of strength and interest Competitive schools look for AP classes in areas of strength and interest * Students who are doing well and have the capacity of being successful at the next level should continue on for a 4th year!

What are colleges looking for? GPA GPA Rigor Rigor ACT ACT Extracurricular Activities Extracurricular Activities Commitment Commitment

Other Options Summer Learning Program Summer Learning Program Credit by Exam Credit by Exam Students can take summer classes for high school credit Students can take summer classes for high school credit Credit Recovery Credit Recovery Credit Ahead thru e20/20 Credit Ahead thru e20/20 View summer learning program brochures online in late March. View summer learning program brochures online in late March.

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Student Success Skills Arrive to class prepared Arrive to class prepared Stay organized Stay organized Use a planner everyday! Use a planner everyday! Understand assignments and homework Understand assignments and homework Listen and focus in class Listen and focus in class Keep track of attendance Keep track of attendance Keep track of grades - MyRCS Keep track of grades - MyRCS Communicate with teachers Communicate with teachers Ask for help! Ask for help! Use Mentors! (transition program) Use Mentors! (transition program) Have a dependable study buddy Have a dependable study buddy Ask the teacher for help! Ask the teacher for help! Study everyday after school! mins. per core subject, more before a quiz/test Study everyday after school! mins. per core subject, more before a quiz/test

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