Curiosity Thrives Here PARENT MEETING: 9 TH GRADE REGISTRATION February 2 nd, 2015

9 th GRADE REGISTRATION FACTS In 9 th grade, students will… – Begin their high school career as a freshman – Earn required credits for high school graduation – Begin their high school Grade Point Average (GPA) – Have the opportunity to earn weighted grades – Begin their high school transcript – Self-select English and Social Studies courses Curiosity Thrives Here

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS To graduate, each student must earn a minimum of 43 credits Each class = 1 credit – Semester 1 = 6 credits – Semester 2 = 6 credits – TOTAL = 12 credits per year 12 credits x 4 years = 48 credit opportunities Curiosity Thrives Here SUBJECTREQUIRED CREDITS Language Arts8 Social Studies8 Mathematics6 Science6 Health1 Physical Education1 Art2 Required32 Elective11 Total43

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Most students graduate with 48 credits Earning credit in required courses is very important – students cannot and will not graduate without these Success in 8 th grade translates into success in 9 th grade Curiosity Thrives Here SUBJECTREQUIRED CREDITS Language Arts8 Social Studies8 Mathematics6 Science6 Health1 Physical Education1 Art2 Required32 Elective11 Total43

REQUIRED 9 TH GRADE COURSES Curiosity Thrives Here COURSE(S)CREDITS ENGLISH 9/HONORS ENGLISH 92 MATH2 PHYSICAL SCIENCE/STEM PHYSICAL SCIENCE2 GLOBAL STUDIES/AP HUMAN GEO.2 ELECTIVES4

ENGLISH COURSE OPTIONS Honors English 9 English 9 Strategic English & Reading* *This course will replace an elective course and will be in addition to the core English course. Curiosity Thrives Here

MATH COURSE OPTIONS Algebra w/Quadratics Geometry Algebra 2 Algebra 3 Pre-Calculus Note: Students move sequentially through the above levels of math coursework. See the registration guide for a complete math flow chart and course descriptions. Curiosity Thrives Here

SCIENCE COURSE OPTIONS Physical Science STEM Physical Science – Note: Students who are placed in Algebra 2 will also be placed in STEM Physical Science Chemistry – Note: Students who successfully complete LEaP II in 8 th grade will be placed in Chemistry Curiosity Thrives Here

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE OPTIONS Global Studies Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography – Students who are successful in AP Human Geography: Have a high level of academic curiosity and motivation Want to pursue knowledge further and deeper Are able to maintain a high level of organization with time, class materials, and assignments Have a mature, focused work ethic and are able to maximize learning time in and out of the classroom Have strong reading, notetaking and writing skills and are able to read a college level text, create summarizing notes and express themselves clearly in writing – Weighted grade – AP Exam in the Spring Curiosity Thrives Here

ELECTIVE COURSE OPTIONS Notes: Courses with an asterisk require an application AFNR & I580 are offered through SAHS and students who register for these courses will be transported to SAHS for 1 st hour World Language – level one may not be offered in 10 th grade at SAHS so start now! Curiosity Thrives Here

SAMPLE STUDENT SCHEDULE Note: The letters A and B behind a course title refer to semester 1 and semester 2, respectively. Curiosity Thrives Here HOURSEMESTER 1SEMESTER 2 0ADVISORY 1ENGLISH A & B 2MATH A & B 3PHYSICAL SCIENCE A & B 4GLOBAL STUDIES A & B 5ELECTIVE 6

HOW TO REGISTER Students selects the following… – Social Studies course – Language Arts course – Elective courses Curiosity Thrives Here

REGISTRATION PROCESS Tuesday, February 3 rd – Counselor presentations in Science classes – Registration form & “My 6-Year-Plan” form distributed to students Thursday, February 5 th – Counselor visits in Science classes to complete registration in Skyward and to enter “My 6-Year-Plan” in Naviance Family Connection – Registration forms & “My 6-Year-Plan” DUE! Curiosity Thrives Here

REGISTRATION RESOURCES Stillwater Junior High School webpage – “Registration” in left toolbar 9 th grade registration form SJHS Registration Guide Current teachers School Counselor Family & friends Curiosity Thrives Here 

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING College admissions considerations: – High GPA & Class Rank 3.0 (B average) = top 50% of graduating class – High score on College Entrance Exam ACT and/or SAT – Academic Rigor Appropriate amount of rigor for student skill set Goal is to earn A grades and B grades – World Language 2+ consecutive years of a single World Language Curiosity Thrives Here

MY 6-YEAR PLAN: WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Students identify: – Goal after high school (i.e., employment, military, post-secondary education) – Intended course plan to achieve goal Considerations: – Almost all goals require high school diploma – Most jobs require some type of college education – High school coursework helps achieve your goal Curiosity Thrives Here

IMPORTANT DATES Curiosity Thrives Here DATEEVENT February 3 & 5, 2015Counselor visits to complete registration & 6-year plan Registration Form and “My 6-Year-Plan” due on February 5th!!! May 2015Class placements in Math, Science June & July 2015Schedules finalized August th Grade Schedule Pick-Up August st Day of School

QUESTIONS? CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR! Curiosity Thrives Here FIRST INITIAL OF LAST NAMESCHOOL COUNSELOR A – G MS. LORI DELAHUNT H – N MS. JENNY HANSON O – Z MS. CHRIS OTTO