North Shore High School 9 th Grade Center Parent Information Meeting/Fish Camp August 21, 2008

Welcome Mr. John Moore, Principal

Introductions Mr. Pierson, –Administrator Ms. De la Cruz-Garcia, –Administrator Mr. Gardea –Administrator Ms. Hensarling –Administrator Mr. Allen –Administrator

Introductions - Continued Ms. Cannick, Counselor Ms. Davis, Counselor Ms. Johnson, Counselor Dr. Briggs, Math Instructional Specialist Ms. Mathew, Science Instructional Specialist

Bell Schedule A Day 1 st 7:15 – 8:00 2 nd 8:05 – 8:50 3 rd 8:55 – 9:40 4 th 9:45 – 10:30 5 th 10:35 – 12:50 6 th 12:55 – 1:40 7 th 1:45 – 2:30 B Day 1 st 7:15 – 8:00 2 nd 8:05 – 8:50 3 rd 8:55 – 9:40 4 th 9:45 – 10:30 5 th 10:35 – 12:50 6 th 12:55 – 1:40 7 th 1:45 – 2:30

Sample Schedule A Day 1 st English 1 2 nd Algebra 1 3 rd Biology 4 th Geography 5 th Art 6 th Spanish 7 th Mktg Yourself B Day 1 st English 1 2 nd Algebra 1 3 rd Biology 4 th Geography 5 th PE 6 th Spanish 7 th Mktg Yourself

Marketing Yourself 4 Year Plan College Prep Career and Technology Bridges Software Community/Business Partnerships Semester Course = 0.5 Credits

Earning “Credits” 1 st 6-Weeks Grade = 65 2 nd 6-Weeks Grade = 70 3 rd 6-weeks Grade = 80 Semester Exam = 53 Semester Grade = 72 – No Credit Earned for the Semester * 28% = 18 pts * 28% = 20 pts * 28% = 22 pts * 16% = 8 pts = 68 pts

Grading 6-Week Grading Period –Progress Reports at 3 weeks –All late work due by 5 th week of grading period –Impact on participation in UIL activities

Teaming 8 Teams Each team consists 4 teachers –English, Math, Science, Social Studies Each team will be assigned a Counselor Each team will be assigned an Administrator

Why Teaming? Academic Student Conferencing More Parent/Teacher Communication Student Planners Coordinated Parent/Teacher Conferencing Collaboration Between Elective & Core Teachers Better Student/Teacher Relationships Integrate Learning Across Curriculum

Operations Attendance Discipline Foundations Program

Attendance Attendance is Mandatory After 3 unexcused absences truancy charges will be filed Students with excessive absences will be denied credit for the semester

Discipline Be Proactive Maintain an open line of communication

Foundations Dress Code Tardies I.D. Badges Sweep Stations

Graduation Requirements Recommended Program (26 Credits) –4 CreditsEnglish –4 CreditsMathematics –4 CreditsScience –4 CreditsSocial Studies –0.5 CreditsHealth –1.5 CreditsPhysical Education –2.0 CreditsOther Languages –1.0 CreditsTechnology Application –1.0 CreditsFine Arts –3.5 CreditsElectives

Graduation Requirements Distinguished Achievement Program (26 Credits) –4 CreditsEnglish –4 CreditsMathematics –4 CreditsScience –4 CreditsSocial Studies –0.5 CreditsHealth –1.5 CreditsPhysical Education –3.0 CreditsOther Languages –1.0 CreditsTechnology Application –1.0 CreditsFine Arts –2.5 CreditsElectives

Distinguished Achievement Program Score “3” or higher on a College Board AP Exam A Grade of “B” or higher in a “Dual Credit” class Original research project PSAT score = Commended Scholar, or National Merit Semi-finalist or Finalist

Thank You!