7 th Grade Parent Meeting Stillwater Junior High School

Presenters: John Fields, Principal Penny Mayberry, Math Department Head Heather Anderson, Pre-AP English teacher Debbie Smith, Counselor Leslie McSpadden, Counselor

Physicals Free Physicals for Stillwater Athletes Grades 7- Stillwater High School Free Physicals for Stillwater Athletes Grades 7- Stillwater High School Girls: May 10, 2016 – 5: p.m. Girls: May 10, 2016 – 5: p.m. Boys: May 17, 2016 – 5: p.m. Boys: May 17, 2016 – 5: p.m. Do not arrive before 5 p.m.!

Eligibility 1. If a student fails more than one class this semester, he or she will be ineligible for the first six weeks of 8 th grade. 2. Weekly eligibility – starts the 4 th week of the semester. Students must be passing all classes in order to participate in a sport or activity.

Weekly Eligibility 1 st time failing – probation 1 st time failing – probation Failing two weeks in a row (any class or combination of classes) – ineligible until passing all classes Failing two weeks in a row (any class or combination of classes) – ineligible until passing all classes Eligibility runs Monday – Sunday Eligibility runs Monday – Sunday Questions? Contact Brian Warwick

Pre-Enrollment Packet Given to students Monday, March 21 Given to students Monday, March 21 Requires 5 signatures Requires 5 signatures Check core class choices. Check core class choices. Rank elective choices 1, 2, 3, 4 Rank elective choices 1, 2, 3, 4 Return to science teacher by Friday, March 25. Return to science teacher by Friday, March 25.

Core Subjects Elective Subjects

Core Subjects Math Math English English Social Studies Social Studies Science Science

What is best for my child? Grade Level Grade Level –All core subjects –Aligned with state curriculum –rigorous Pre-AP Pre-AP –Math, social studies, and English –College Board – –More advanced topics, materials, and reading

Grade Level/Pre-AP Important Considerations: Important Considerations: –Outside commitments and time available for homework –Attitude toward homework –Ability to work through material not immediately easy –Previous grades and test scores –Organizational skills and motivation

Pre-AP Classes Pre-AP Classes: Algebra I, English, US History Pre-AP Permission form required for: Pre-AP Algebra I (attached to packet) Pre-AP English Pre-AP History Summer Assignment for: Pre-AP English Pre-AP History

Pre-AP Permission Slips Available from the Middle School Guidance office. Must be turned in with the enrollment packet. Complete only for the class(es) your student wishes to take.

English 8 th Grade English 8 th Grade English 8 th Grade Pre-AP English (signed form required) 8 th Grade Pre-AP English (signed form required) 8 th English – (S) 8 th English – (S)

Math 8 th Grade Math 8 th Grade Math Pre-AP Algebra 1 Pre-AP Algebra 1 8 th Grade Math (M) 8 th Grade Math (M)

Algebra I – Important considerations High school level course High school level course Counts as high school elective credit Counts as high school elective credit Students are required to take three math credits in 9 th -12 th grade. Students are required to take three math credits in 9 th -12 th grade. Grade is recorded on high school transcript and becomes a part of the high school GPA Grade is recorded on high school transcript and becomes a part of the high school GPA End-of-instruction test taken at completion of course. End-of-instruction test taken at completion of course.

End of Instruction Tests Students will take EOI tests after completing the following high school courses: Algebra I* Algebra I* Algebra II Algebra II Geometry Geometry Biology I Biology I U.S. History U.S. History English II* English II* English III English III

EOI (continued) To receive a diploma: Algebra I and English II tests must be passed. Algebra I and English II tests must be passed. Two of the other five remaining tests must be passed. Two of the other five remaining tests must be passed. Students may re-take tests as many times as necessary. Students may re-take tests as many times as necessary.

Algebra I Enrollment Process: Students currently taking 7 th grade Pre-AP Math - complete and return form attached to enrollment packet. Check “8 th Grade Math” on enrollment form – we will change to Pre-AP Algebra 1

Algebra I Enrollment Process: Students not currently enrolled in 7 th grade Pre-AP math: – –On blue enrollment sheet, check 8 th Grade Math. To be able to enroll in Pre-AP Algebra I student must take the 8 th grade math proficiency test and score 90%.

Proficiency Promotion Application Deadline for Spring Ap: May 16, 2016 Deadline for Spring Ap: May 16, 2016 –Test Date – Monday, May 23, 8:30 a.m. Deadline for Fall Ap: July 25, Test Date – Monday, August 1, 8:30 a.m. Applications and more information available at: Departments/Educational Services/Proficiency Based Promotion

Social Studies U.S. History U.S. History or or Pre-AP U.S. History (signed form required) Pre-AP U.S. History (signed form required)

Science 8 th Grade Science 8 th Grade Science No Pre-AP option No Pre-AP option

Paired Electives Speech/Drama & Art Speech/Drama & Art Visual Design & 8 th Grade Technology Systems Visual Design & 8 th Grade Technology Systems Design & Modeling/Auto & Robotics Design & Modeling/Auto & Robotics Science and Technology (GTT) – entry course Science and Technology (GTT) – entry course Magic of Electrons & Science and Magic of Electrons & Science and Technology (GTT) – already in GTT at SMS Technology (GTT) – already in GTT at SMS

Year-Long Electives Student Computer Student Computer Ladies’ Choir Ladies’ Choir Gentlemen’s Choir Gentlemen’s Choir Band * Band * Orchestra* Orchestra* Physical Education Physical Education Life Management Skills Life Management Skills Agricultural Exploration Agricultural Exploration

Assistant Positions Main Office Main Office Guidance Office Guidance Office Library Library

Student Involvement Sports Sports Sports (Physical Required) Activities Activities Activities

Fall Sports Boys ’ & Girls’ Cross Country Boys ’ & Girls’ Cross Country Volleyball Volleyball Football Football Softball Softball Cheer Cheer Swimming (9 th only) Swimming (9 th only)

Winter Sports Girls’ & Boys’ Basketball Girls’ & Boys’ Basketball Wrestling Wrestling Swimming (9 th only) Swimming (9 th only) Cheer Cheer

Spring Sports Boys’ & Girls’ Track Boys’ & Girls’ Track Boys’ & Girls’ Golf Boys’ & Girls’ Golf Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Baseball (9 th only) Baseball (9 th only) Soccer (9 th only) Soccer (9 th only)

Activities Band Band Orchestra Orchestra Choir Choir Academic Bowl Team Academic Bowl Team Mock Trial Team Mock Trial Team

Activities Student Council Student Council Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA – formerly FHA) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA – formerly FHA) National FFA Association National FFA Association Technology Student Association (TSA) Technology Student Association (TSA) Native American Student Association Native American Student Association

Activities continued World Languages/Cultures Club World Languages/Cultures Club Beta Club – 9 th grade Beta Club – 9 th grade Youth & Government Club—9 th grade Youth & Government Club—9 th grade Creative Reading and Writing Club Creative Reading and Writing Club Students Working Against Tobacco Students Working Against Tobacco Origami Origami Book Club; Reading and Writing Club Book Club; Reading and Writing Club Aficionados (Theater Appreciation) Club Aficionados (Theater Appreciation) Club Unplugged Board Game Club Unplugged Board Game Club Guitar Club Guitar Club

Oklahoma’s Promise This program, established by the Oklahoma Legislature, has set up a fund that will pay for a student’s college tuition if his or her family’s total yearly income is $50,000 or less.

How to qualify Family income is $50,000 or less Family income is $50,000 or less Achieve an overall GPA of 2.5 Achieve an overall GPA of 2.5 Take 17 units of college preparatory classes including 2 units of a foreign language or technology and 1 unit of fine arts. Take 17 units of college preparatory classes including 2 units of a foreign language or technology and 1 unit of fine arts. Submit an application in 8 th, 9 th or 10 th grade. Submit an application in 8 th, 9 th or 10 th grade.

For more information Information will be available to all 8 th & 9 th graders in the Fall. Information will be available to all 8 th & 9 th graders in the Fall. Call Call Web site: Web site:

5 Parent signatures Return to science teacher. Due – Friday, March 25 Don’t Forget!

Guidance Office Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Phone: Phone: Webpage: Webpage: Counselors:Debbie Smith Counselors:Debbie Smith Leslie McSpadden

Foreign Languages High school level course High school level course Counts as high school credit Counts as high school credit Grade is recorded on high school transcript and becomes a part of the high school GPA. Grade is recorded on high school transcript and becomes a part of the high school GPA.

Foreign Languages – Important Considerations Homework, quizzes and exams. Homework, quizzes and exams. Vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension. Vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension. Read, write, speak the language. Read, write, speak the language. Consider current grades in core/required classes. Consider current grades in core/required classes.

PACE Pioneers Achieving Classroom Excellence PACE Literacy PACE Literacy PACE Pre-Algebra PACE Pre-Algebra Enrollment in these classes is determined by a student’s score on his/her 7 th grade reading and math state-mandated tests (OCCT).

Health Information School Nurse, Kira Frisby