Davis Drive Middle School Rising 9 th Grade Information Session February 16,

Objectives  Future Ready Graduation Requirements  Give General High School Information  Registration Process & Registration Folder Contents

Future Ready? What Is It?  It is the NEW Course of Study developed to provide a strong academic foundation so that students are prepared and have many options when they graduate from high school whether they go to college or to work. The main idea is that students graduate.... Future Ready!

Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements Earn 22 Units of Credit under the Future Ready Core + 4 Elective Credits from any area = 26 Units

Future Ready Core Courses Credits Courses Credits  English 4 –English I, II, III, IV  Math4  Science3 –Biology, Earth/Environmental, a physical science a physical science  Social Studies4 –World History; American History I: The Founding Principles; American History II; Civics & Econ

Future Ready Core CoursesCredits Healthful Living 1 Electives 6 *Choosing 2 electives from Career/Tech, Art Ed, World Language. *Choosing 2 electives from Career/Tech, Art Ed, World Language. * World Language not required for graduation; however, 2 credits required to meet minimum admission requirements for UNC system. however, 2 credits required to meet minimum admission requirements for UNC system. * 4 credits strongly recommended in an Area of concentration (CTE, JROTC, Art ED, or other subject areas) known as a Career Cluster subject areas) known as a Career Cluster Additional Electives 4 Totaling 26 Totaling 26

Math Requirements Math Requirements  Common Core Math I  Common Core Math II  Common Core Math III  a 4 th Math Course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans  After CCM III, current Math terms apply. Ex: Discrete Math, Statistics, Calculus, etc.

CCM I and CCM II Student’s Graduation Requirements Current CCM I Students Pass CCM I = earn 1 credit CCM II, CCM III, and a higher level math course Totaling 4 Math Credits Current CCM II Students Already passed CCM I (1 credit) & Pass CCM II (1 credit) CCM III and a higher level math course Totaling 4 Math Credits

High School Course Levels  Level 1- Academic  Level 2- Honors  Level 3- Advanced Placement (AP)

Grade Point Average (GPA) is one of the three most important factors in college admissions. EVERY GRADE COUNTS!

Block Schedule  Students take 4 courses/credits each semester.  Each course is 90 minutes.  An entire year’s worth of curriculum is compressed into one semester.  Grades start accumulating from day one! No time to “catch up” later in the year!!

Block Schedule Sample Schedule for a student who has followed the teacher recommendation for Math Fall Term Fall Term Core Class ElectiveElective Spring Term Core Class ElectiveElective

Block Schedule Sample Schedule for a student who has followed the teacher recommendation for Math Fall Term Fall Term CCM I A World History Health/PE Band I Spring Term CCM I B Earth Science English Band II

Block Schedule Sample Schedule for a student who has followed the teacher recommendation for Math Fall Term Fall Term Special Topics in Math World History (H) Health/PEElective Spring Term CC Math II (H) Biology (H) English (H) Elective

9 th GRADE REGISTRATION 8 th grade teachers have made recommendations for core classes based on high school guidelines and student performance

 English  Math  Science  Social  Social Studies  Healthful  Healthful Living (Includes Health and PE) Required Courses for 9 th Graders

Recommendation Options: - English I (Standard) - Honors English I (Honors) English — 9 th Grade

Recommendation Options: Fundamental Math I + Intro to High School Math (PCHS) – year long class --CC Math 8 with a 76 or below --earn elective credits for both courses Common Core Math IA (Foundations of Math) and IB – year long class --Students in CC Math 8 with C / D / F Test Average --Math IA/Foundations = 1 semester; Math 1B = 1 semester; must register for BOTH classes Common Core Math I – semester long class --Strong Math 8 students with A/B Test Average --Students in CCM I with F Test Average Math — 9 th Grade

Recommendation Options : Special Topics in Math – semester long --for those that have earned credit (passed) for CCM I but lack a strong foundation (low B/C/D Test Average) – Fall Semester (Elective credit) --Taken in conjunction with Common Core Math II (Standard or Honors) – Spring Semester (Math Credit) Common Core Math II Honors – semester long --For those that have passed 8 th grade CCM I with a high B/A Test Average Common Core Math III (Standard or Honors) – semester long --For those that have passed CC Math II Math — 9 th Grade

Recommendation Options: - Earth/Environmental Science - Honors Earth/Environmental Science - Honors Biology* * To be recommended for Honors Biology, a student must be also recommended for a certain math class (typically CC Math II Honors or higher) Science — 9 th Grade

Recommendation Options: - World History (Standard) - World History (Honors) World History is the 9 th Grade Social Studies curriculum. Social Studies — 9 th Grade

 Foreign Language classes are taught by semester. For example Spanish I and Spanish II are taught in consecutive semesters, usually 1 st and 2 nd Semesters.  Any level beyond level 2 counts as an honor level class (colleges suggest students take as many levels possible through their senior year). Foreign Languages? When to do it?

 Most schools prefer you take these type classes all year, which will give 2 elective credits each year Band/Chorus

Each student will select 8 courses and 3 alternate elective courses. 1.English 2.Math 3.Science 4.Social Studies 5.Healthful Living 6-8. Additional Courses/Electives Plus 3 alternate electives Plus 3 alternate electives 9 th Grade Registration

Please remember in selecting courses, that the alternate choices that the student selects are extremely important. In most cases, Rising 9 th Graders will receive their Core Courses but the student may not receive the additional electives classes that they choose because many of the classes are not grade-level sensitive. So please make sure that the classes that the student select as alternate classes are classes that they really want. 9 th Grade Registration

Registration Folders  Teacher recommendations  9 th grade course selection guide  High School Registration Work Plan  4 Year Graduation Plan Worksheet  Sample 4 Year Graduation Plan  Sample Core Course Graduation Plan  WCPSS Math Placement Guide

 Students will register using PowerSchool.  Students will go into PowerSchool with their own log-in information  It must be the student’s account, not parent’s. Parent log-ins will not work. Have your student log in for you and show you their grades and attendance. Registering for Classes

PowerSchools Registration Do your “homework”  Look at your teacher recommendations.  Look over the Course Selection list for 9 th graders at your HS  Use the High School Planning Guide posted on the DDMS website to choose elective courses available at your HS.  Using this information, complete the course selection worksheet.  SIGN THIS FORM – STUDENT AND PARENT Register at School  Bring your registration packet, including the SIGNED course selection worksheet, back to school.  Finalization will take place March 13 th and March 16th via Social Studies Classes  Students will complete registration at school & will print out a copy for parents to review at home.

Finalization Dates  Friday, March 13 –Mr. Glancy –Ms. Wood  Monday, March 16 –Ms. McGoldrick Students will be called down during class.

Registering for Classes  Teacher recommendations for core classes are included in the registration folders. –Copy of the recommendations will go to the high school.  Choose courses that are available to 9 th graders.  Record the classes you will register for on the High School Registration Work Plan. Both STUDENTS and PARENTS need to sign this form!

A Word to the Wise for Parents  Remember to help your student balance their academic and social life.  GET INVOLVED (join PTA, check school website, monitor progress on PowerSchool).  Know your child’s high school counselor.  Monitor your child’s behavior online - colleges may do Internet searches to gain more information about them later on!

Parent/Guardian Lunch Sessions Lunch Info Session Wednesday, March 11 1pm – 2pm (No appointment needed)

High School Survival   Ask questions   Be respectful   Get lots of sleep   Manage time set goals   Take notes   Attend school daily   Be responsible   Visit counselor   Get involved   Monitor grades   Show character   Talk to parents   Be positive   Eat healthy   Never give up   Study hard

Attendance By state law…  Attendance is mandatory. Any student that has more than 10 absences in a block or modified block class (or 20 absences in a traditional year long class) will be subject to automatic failure (FF)

Course Withdrawal  Students are not allowed to drop a course after the first ten days of school.  If a student withdraws after the ten-day period, a failure (WF) is noted as the grade, and the course is counted as a course attempted with no quality points earned. This action will result in a lower grade point average for the student.

ATHLETIC REQUIREMENTS 85% Attendance required during the semester prior.85% Attendance required during the semester prior. Under 19 on or before October 16 thUnder 19 on or before October 16 th Must have passed 3 core courses during the previous semesterMust have passed 3 core courses during the previous semester Must maintain overall 1.5 GPAMust maintain overall 1.5 GPA Must not be convicted of a felonyMust not be convicted of a felony Must live in the school district and enroll no later than the 15 th day of the semesterMust live in the school district and enroll no later than the 15 th day of the semester May not participate in practice or play if assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS) or Out-of-school Suspension (OSS).May not participate in practice or play if assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS) or Out-of-school Suspension (OSS).

LEARNER’S PERMIT  Students who enroll in driver education will have to pay a $55 fee to take the course  14 ½ Years old  30 hours in the driver’s ed classroom  6 hours actual driving  Takes about 4 months to complete  There are no academic requirements in order to take the driver education class.  There are academic requirements in order to apply for a permit or license after finishing the driver education class  More info:

To Download all forms go to the Student Services website

Go to the 9 th Grade Registration tab for documents.

“He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying.” -Nietzsche

THANK YOU Please talk with your student, decide on course selections together. Contact with questions (919)