Transitions and Scheduling Presented by: EDA School Counselors

Introductions 8th grade school counselors 9th grade school counselors Allison VanSant: Red and Blue Teams Traci Hartke: Green and Gray Teams 9th grade school counselors Laura Johnson: Students with last name A-k Steve Mastronardi: Students with last name l-Z

9th grade classes Elective courses Studio in Art Required courses English 9 (ela) Global history I/ Global II (optional for 9th) Science Environmental science (criteria pending) Earth Science (if passed Liv. Env.) Living environment biology Mathematics Pre-algebra (criteria pending) Algebra Geometry Spanish iB Physical Education Elective courses Studio in Art Design and Drawing for Production Vex robotics

Areas of advancement Core classes Electives Global Ii Mathematics ELA Pre-algebra to algebra Algebra to geometry ELA Digital communications Electives Studio in art to studio in ceramics

Pre-algebra & environmental science Students will be placed in pre-algebra and environmental science based on the previous school years’ grade as well as test scores. Data is reviewed by administration and then students are scheduled accordingly.

Important points for 2018-19 There will be no honors courses for 9th grade, only opportunities to advance with credits. Parent portal and students portal are available for use. 9th grade runs on an 80-minute block schedule.

Helpful tips for 8th to 9th grade transition Avoid absences. Prepare yourself to have more assignments and work to complete. Take responsibility for your own learning. Get into the habit of studying on your own time. Work on scheduling and prioritizing. Use time management and keep your materials organized. The agenda is a great tool. Follow all classroom expectations and rules. Take advantage of the times provided for tutoring Utilize your school counselor if you need help!! 

10th grade required courses *English 10 (1.0) *Global 2 (1.0) *Algebra, Geometry, or Algebra II (1.0) *Living Environment 1.0 or Earth Science (1.0) *Spanish 2 (1.0) (if on Advanced Regents diploma track) *Health (.5) *Careers (.5) *PE (.5) *Elective (1.0 or 2.0 if no language)

10TH GRADE ELECTIVE AREAS *ART *TECHNOLOGY (PROJECT LEAD THE WAY) *MUSIC (VOCAL OR INSTRUMENTAL) *BUSINESS *FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE  

Important points to know for 2018-19 Students will not be permitted to change or drop courses. Parent portal and student portal are available for use. 10th grade is an 80-minute block schedule for classes.

Ernie Davis Academy SCHEDULING PROCESS Each student will meet with their school counselor individually to select courses. All students will receive a copy of the courses they selected to bring home to parents. Every parent is invited to attend this meeting to schedule courses (by appointment only) to be part of the process.