8th Grade Parent Information Night Katie Billet, School Counselor

Graduation Requirements Minimum of 21 credits required for graduation 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math (including Algebra I and II) 3 credits of Science 3 credits of Social Studies (including American History and Govt./Econ.) 0.5 credit of Health 0.5 credit of PE or PE waiver 1 credit of Fine Art (students following a career-technical pathway are exempt from fine art requirement) Plus Electives Meet one of three assessment requirements Graduation Requirements

Assessments Earn a total of 18 points on end-of-year assessments 7 subject tests English I English II Algebra I Geometry Biology American History Government Points earned range from 1 – 5 Assessments

Assessment Alternatives Earn a remediation-free score on a national college admission test (ACT) Earn an industry-recognized credential and achieve a workforce-readiness score on a related job skills assessment (Drage) Assessment Alternatives

Grades Grading Scale ProgressBook – Parent viewer Weighted courses Repeating courses - PLATO Transcript Grades

Course Catalog Accessible through district website http://www.mlsd.sparcc.org/1/Department/8 Course descriptions Course Catalog

9th Grade Scheduling Course requirements 1 credit of English 1 credit of Math 1 credit of Science 1 credit of Social Studies 0.25 credit of PE (or intention to obtain PE waiver) Plus electives 9th Grade Scheduling

Scheduling (con’t.) 5.75 minimum credits per year 8 period school day PE Waiver Schedule changes Scheduling (con’t.)

College Drage Military Course Options

Miscellaneous Athletic Eligibility Honors Diploma National Honor Society Clubs Fees Miscellaneous

Mock school day Receive schedules and lockers Freshmen Orientation