The Middle School to High School Transition Transitions 101: The Middle School to High School Transition

Meet the GLCs…………………………….2022 Nathan Newman A-LI Ruthhellyn Whittington LO-Z Aaron Williams GLC Intern

Graduation Requirements 4 - years of English 2 - years of Math (completion of Algebra 1) 3 - years of Social Science World History U.S. History Civics/Economics 2 - years of Science Physical Science Life Science 2 - years of Physical Education (3rd year is waived) 1 - year of a Foreign Language or Visual and Performing Arts 1 ½ - years of Applied Arts (3 semesters; can be a VPA) 1 - semester Health

A-G Requirements:

Pathways

Freshmen Pathways: Pre IB, PLTW & Academic Foundations Application Geometry (minimum) World History H or Biology H PLTW Computer Science Algebra 1 (minimum) 2.5 GPA Academic Foundations Algebra 1 (minimum) World History English Biology

Pre-IB 1. English 1 H 2. World History H/Biology H (Highly recommended- take one in summer and the other in the regular year) 3. Math (pre-requisite – Algebra 1) 4. Foreign Language 5. Elective (Recommended – VPA or Health/Elective) 6. PE/Athletics

College Prep 1. English 1 2. Science 3. Math 4. Foreign Language/Elective 5. Elective (Recommended – VPA or Health/Elective) 6. PE/Athletics

9th Grade Recommendations Biology Honors Math level at or above Geometry “A’s” in 8th grade science AND Teacher recommendation Biology Math level at or above Algebra 1 “A” or “B” in 8th grade science Environmental Science Math Level at Intro to Algebra or Algebra 1 “C” or “D” in 8th grade science English 1 Honors Teacher Recommendation Algebra 2 Honors Placement Test

Important Dates Pre-Registration - South Pointe 3/13/18 Pick up 3/20/18 Pre-Registration - Suzanne 3/21/18 Pick up 3/27/18 Registration Appointment Release Date - 3/29/18 Freshman Orientation – 5/11/18 Summer SChool Schedule - 6/11-7/19 Summer Registration - 7/3-7/27