Parent & Students Orientation 8th Grade Registration 2013 – 2014 Grace Malek ~ 5 – 8 counselor Parent Night Orientation Monday April 8th , 2013 @ 6:00 – 7:00

RISING 8TH GRADERS!!!

Registration Form

SUBJECTS: Requirement 1. Mathematics Pre-Algebra 8 Algebra I - 8   Requirement 1. Mathematics Pre-Algebra 8 Algebra I - 8 Semester 1 & 2 2. English 8 Pre-Honors English 8 3. Science 8 Pre-Honors Science 8 4. History 8 5 Physical Education 8 6. or Band 8 Check two only! Computer Essentials 8 Visual Arts 8 Vocals 8 Semester 1 or 2

COURSE OFFERINGS: CORE ELECTIVES

Regular Core Classes: Math 8 English 8 Science 8 History 8 Physical Education 8

Math Path Chart Postsecondary/Dual Enrollment Requirements: Grades Path 1 Path 2 Path 3 Path 4 Path 5 Path 6 Grade 7 Pre-Honors Math7 Math 7 Grade 8 Algebra I Math 8 Grade 9 Geometry Algebra A Grade 10 Algebra II w/Trig Algebra B Grade 11 PreCalculus/ postsecondary equivalent courses MTH112 & MTH113 Pre-Calculus/ Grade 12 AP Calculus/ postsecondary equivalent courses MTH125 & MTH126 OR no math course Approved CTE Math Math Path Chart    Postsecondary/Dual Enrollment Requirements: Students shall pay normal tuition as required by the postsecondary institution. GPA 3.0 or higher Written approval from student’s principal and superintendent. Students shall be in grade 10, 11, or 12. Students must meet requirements of the postsecondary institution for admission under that institution’s dual enrollment credit program.

Combined score from 3 components Recommendation Algebra I 6 - 9 points Algebra I – 8th Recommendations: GRADE 8 Combined score from 3 components MATH AVERAGE 96-100=3 90-95=2 85-89=1 <84=0 CLASSWORKS BENCHMARK >1580 = 3 1550-1580=2 1520-1549=1 <1520=0 PLACEMENT TEST 27-30=3 24-26=2 21-23=1 <21=0 Recommendation Algebra I 6 - 9 points Pre-Honor classes require rigorous assignments, and place the students on an advanced math path. 8: Algebra I 9: Geometry 10: Algebra II/Trig 11: Pre-Cal 12: AP Cal The Math COS has changed to become part of the College Career Readiness Standards. The teachers are working vertically across the grade levels to make sure that the standards that shifted up or down are covered in each grade level to prepare the students for the next level.

Suggested CRITERIA Meet 4/5 Pre- Honors English 8 Recommendations: Please refer to the Honors Placement Recommendation posted on the school website, in order to understand the criteria and guidelines. Go the OHS tab, find “News & Events”, click on “Forms” and find the documents. Pre-Honor classes require rigorous summer assignments and students are expected to achieve on a higher level in preparation for advanced path in high school. GRADE 8 Four out of Five Suggested CRITERIA Meet 4/5 English 3 Quarters Average 90 or above Classworks Benchmark 1620 or above ARMT 4 STAR LEVEL 9.0 or above Literature Test 80% or above

Pre-honors science 8 RECOMMENTATIONS: Applicants should meet the guidelines of Algebra I-8 and Pre- Honors English 8. Students may check their interest on the registration form. Counselor will determine who meets both guidelines and conference with the students desiring to attend Pre-Honors Science 8.

Process of Eligibility Counselor collects the data following the guidelines. Students will be notified by letter about scores in English and Math placement. You will need to verify with Yes or No about your students’ participation in regular or pre-honors courses. In order for the change to take place on the request, the student will have to turn in the verification letter to the counselor. Students will have an advisement session about their scores should they have any questions about the guidelines. Once the course begins, students are to remain in the Pre-Honors class the entire year. An opt out is a last resort if student fails the course. Process of Eligibility

ELECTIVES: 2 Options

Electives Option 1: Band 8 or Option 2: Computer Essentials 8 Visual Arts 8 Vocal 8

Option 1: Band 8 Semester one and two Must have had band in 6th or in 7th grade to march Signed up for Band but did not attend 6th or 7th band Will attend beginners’ band

Option 2: Possible electives 8 Consists 2 out of 3 rotations: Computer Essentials 8 Visual Arts 8 Vocal 8

INOW – Schedule Requests Students are assigned their core subjects by default and electives requests per their registration form. Also, pre-honors’ classes are selected after students/counselor advisement take place, and returning the signed verification form.

Access INOW Home Portal Students or Parents will be using their username and password to access their individual account. STEP 1 Go to http://inow-oneonta.asc.edu/InformationNow Or to www.oneontacityschools.com Click on the STI student grades icon on the top left corner Enter the username: “ocsparent” Enter the password “parent” Click “OK” STEP 2 Parents: You should be on the INOW webpage to login User Name: your INow user name is the code that you picked up from the office. Password: “oneonta1” You can access all your children’s account! Students: User Name: was given to you during our class session Password: “redskins18” You can only access your account!

Students’ Instructions to accessing INOW at school! Find the INOW icon on your desktop Double click on it to open the INOW website Enter the username: example gmalek2760 Enter the password: “redskins18”

Sample of a student’s request on INOW home portal

Note: Oneonta High School reserves the right to revise, change, or place students based on course of study standards mandated by Alabama State Department of Education.  

Home: ___________________________ Business: _________________________ Parents/Guardians: Please check the appropriate box below I approve the above schedule for my child. At this time, I do not plan on my child returning to Oneonta for the upcoming school year.      _______________________________________ Signature of Parent or Guardian   Telephone numbers: Home: ___________________________ Business: _________________________ Cell: ____________________________ Email: ____________________________

Completed Forms are due Friday April 19, 2013 in Mrs. Malek’s office Completed Forms are due Friday April 19, 2013 in Mrs. Malek’s office. (otherwise, a schedule will be made for you)

Resource & Information: Contact Grace Malek’s office @ 205 – 625 – 5259 www.oneontacityschools.com go to Oneonta High School, go to school staff, find and click on my name. Check presentations or files … or contact me via e-mail. http://homework.apls.state.al.us www.alsde.edu www.alabamacounseling.org www.schoolcounselor.org

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