1. Orientation for Parents: January 2017
You’re about to become a Memorial Spartan!!!
Orientation for Parents: January 2017 1

2. What we’ll do today: Learn about graduation requirements.
Learn about elective classes.
Explore our clubs & sports.
Give you your registration materials.
Answer your questions. 2

3. Your Job = Graduation!
It’s all about earning
22 credits. 3

4. You earn a credit when... 1. Attend class everyday;
2. Do the work; and
3. Earn a passing grade.
If you don’t pass the class then you don’t get the credit! 4

5. Want to play sports??? You must:
Attend your classes everyday;
Do your daily work;
3. Earn a passing grade.
If you’re not passing, …you’re not playing. 5

6. High School Graduation Requirements
22 total credits:
4 credits of English
3 credits of Social St
3 credits of Math
3 credits of Science
1.5 credits of Phy. Ed.
.5 credit of Health
1 credit of Humanities ( world language, visual arts, music, and/or theater) 6

7. Grade 9 Requirements English 1 U. S. History Integrated Science
Math (Gr. 8 teacher will recommend)
One semester of Physical Education
One and one half credit of electives, …
(You can take more if you want to.) 7

8. Grade 9 “Honors” Opportunities:
English 1 Honors
U.S. History Honors
Integrated Science Honors
Honors Math 8

9. See handouts for suggested guidelines.
Is Honors right for me?
See handouts for suggested guidelines. 9

10. A caution about selecting an “Honors section”
Changes to a different level will only be made in extreme situations and only if class size allows;
Success is about a manageable overall load. 10

11. What Will a Typical Grade 9 Daily Schedule Look Like?
Period
Starts at:
Semester #1
Semester #2 1
8:14
English 1 2
9:13
US History 3
10:11
Science 4
11:09
*Phy. Ed.
*Half year elective*
Lunch 12 5
12:50
Math 6
1:44
*Elective 7
2:42 11

12. Big Decision: Do I need a Study Hall?
As you decide about a study hall, think about these things—
Homework average of 1-2 hours
each school night
School sports/clubs/activities take time!
Balance school, home, friends, health.
Are you taking Music? World Language?
The 7 Week Drop Policy
Tutoring? 12

13. Plan how you will fill those five * empty spots.
Period
Starts at:
Semester #1
Semester #2 1
8:14
English 1 2
9:13
US History 3
10:11
Science 4
11:09
*Phy. Ed.
*Half year elective*
Lunch 12 5
12:50
Math 6
1:44
*Elective 7
2:42 13

15. When you choose an elective, remember that …
Some classes are
full year classes.
half year classes. 15

16. Don’t Miss “Electives Discovery Night” on Tuesday, January 31st!
Visit all electives departments! It’s your best way to choose your electives!
Tuesday, January 31st
7 PM
at Memorial
(Please arrive at 6:50pm) 16

17. Which grade 9 Electives will you choose?
ART
BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MARKETING
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
MUSIC
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
WORLD LANGUAGE

18. Technology and Engineering
Wood Fabrication 1 & 2
Home Maintenance & Improvement
Intro to Engineering (PLTW)
Design and Drafting
Outdoor Power Equipment Technology
Auto 18

19. Art Art Experiences ComputerArt: Illustration
ComputerArt: Digital Imagery
ComputerArt: Animation
ComputerArt: Video Production
Drawing 1 and 2
Ceramic&Sculpture 1 and 2
Painting 1
Art Metal & Glass: 1 & 2
Photography 1 & 2
Fashion Design – Clothing Construction
Art 19

20. Business & Info Technology
Intro to Business and Marketing
Innovation Zone 1
Career Exploration
Digital Technologies
Bits and Bytes
Intro to Programming
Business Technologies 20

21. World Languages
Chinese
French
German
Spanish 21

22. Family & Consumer Education
Culinary Basics
Fashion & Sewing
Parenting and Children
Health Science Occupations 22

23. Marketing
Marketing and Sales
Advertising and Social Media 23

24. Music Concert Band I Concert Band II Concert Orchestra Jazz Ensemble
Chorale
Guitar I and 2 24

25. Science
Principles of Biomedical Sciences 25

26. Social Studies
US Ethnic Studies 26

27. Use the The Curriculum Guide!
Pages : Frequently asked questions: credits, youth options,
4 year plan, colleges, tech schools,
AP information, transcripts.
Pages 12-73: Course descriptions. 27

28. Let’s start to fill out the yellow cards.
Pencils only, please. Print carefully.
Print your name on the card right now. 28

29. How To Complete the Yellow Course Selection Card:
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE NAME
1.0
(CIRCLE ONE)
ENG1010
Eng 1020
(CIRCLE ONE) ENGLISH 1
ENGLISH 1 HONORS
SOC1010
SOC 1030
U S HISTORY 1
U S HISTORY HONORS
SCI 6040
SCI 6050
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
INTEGRATED SCIENCE HONORS
MAT 1010
MAT 1020
MAT 2020
ALGEBRA 1
ALGEBRA 1 HONORS
GEOMETRY HONORS .5
PHY1013
PHYSICAL ED 1
Sign. 29

30. Talk With Your Parent, Then Circle Which Required Classes You’ll Take:
Sign.
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE NAME
1.0
ENG1010
Eng 1020
(CIRCLE ONE) ENGLISH 1
ENGLISH 1 HONORS
SOC1010
SOC 1030
(CIRCLE ONE)
U S HISTORY
U S HISTORY HONORS
SCI 6040
SCI 6050
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
INTEGRATED SCIENCE HONORS
MAT 1010
MAT 1020
MAT 2020
ALGEBRA 1
ALGEBRA 1 HONORS
GEOMETRY HONORS .5
PHY1013
PHYSICAL ED 1 30

31. Then list your electives in the blank spaces:
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE NAME
1.0
ENG1010
Eng 1020
(CIRCLE ONE) ENGLISH 1
ENGLISH 1 HONORS
SOC1010
SOC 1030
(CIRCLE ONE)
U S HISTORY
U S HISTORY HONORS
SCI 6040
SCI 6050
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
INTEGRATED SCIENCE HONORS
MAT 1010
MAT 1020
MAT 2020
ALGEBRA 1
ALGEBRA 1 HONORS
GEOMETRY HONORS .5
PHY1013
PHYSICAL ED 1
Sign.
Then list your electives in the blank spaces:
Please also circle your electives on the back of the card 31

32. Talk with all of your teachers about your selections.
We would like your math teacher’s signature next to your math choice to show whether they agree with your selection.
Sign.
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE NAME
1.0
ENG1010
Eng 1020
(CIRCLE ONE) ENGLISH 1
ENGLISH 1 HONORS
SOC1010
SOC 1030
(CIRCLE ONE)
U S HISTORY
U S HISTORY HONORS
SCI 6040
SCI 6050
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
INTEGRATED SCIENCE HONORS
MAT 1010
MAT 1020
MAT 2020
ALGEBRA 1
ALGEBRA 1 HONORS
GEOMETRY HONORS .5
PHY1013
PHYSICAL ED 1 32

33. Completing the card correctly:
Course code is 3 letters and 4 numbers: such as “ENG1010”
Math teacher should initial your math class selection.
Sign with your parent in the grey box.
If not going to Memorial next year,
tell us! 33

34. How many credits should I take?
Minimum: 6.0
Maximum: 7.0
Most students need a study hall.
What other commitments do you have?
Don’t overstress yourself. 34

35. After you do a good job of choosing classes, there is one more really important thing to do …35

36. Promise yourself:
…that you will join at least one club or one sport during the first semester!!!
Look at these choices … 36

37. Extra Curriculars: Athletics
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Wrestling
Cheerleading
Pom Pon
Ultimate Frisbee 37

38. Want to play sports??? You must:
Attend your classes everyday;
Do your daily work;
3. Earn a passing grade.
If you’re not passing, …you’re not playing. 38

39. Extra Curricular: Clubs
Music/Drama/Dance:
Pep Band
Drama
Forensics
Stage Crew
Dance Club
Bag Up (HipHop)
Jazz Band
Jazz Singers
Academic Clubs:
Math Team
National Honor Society
French Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society/Club
ASPIRA
Science Olympiad
MATC Pre-Collegiate 39

40. Extra Curricular: Clubs
Student Newspapers:
Sword & Shield
The Independent
Community Service Clubs:
Spartan Youth Service
Amnesty International
Peer Tutoring
School Store
Athletic Booster Club
Environmental Club
T.A.T.U.
Interact Club
Yearbook:
--The Olympian
Creative Writing:
-- Pressions 40

41. Extra Curricular: Clubs
Student Government:
-- 9th Grade Class Councils
-- Neighborhoods Council
More Student Leadership Groups:
Black Student Union
Gay/Straight Alliance
-- Asian Council
Latinos Unidos
K.I.T.S 41

42. Extra Curricular: Clubs
Captains Club
Chess Club
Chinese Club
Computer Club
DECA (Marketing)
Environmental Club
Fencing Club
HOSA
International Club
Mock Trial
Model U.N.
Anime’ Club
Pancake Club
Memorial Bikers
Young Republicans
Young Democrats
Bowling Club
Rock Climbing Club
Seinfeld Club
Dr. Who Club
Ultimate Frisbee
Table Tennis
Ski Team
Ski Club 42

43. “Spartan 101” Summer Class
-a summer class that helps you learn the habits and skills you’ll need to do well in high school!
-Book through MSCR.ORG 43

44. “Spartan 101” Summer Class
Activities Covering:
-time management
-backyard/neighborhood structure
-literacy skill development
-extra-curricular options
-Upperclassmen explaning academic support opportunities
Variety of fun activities that promote:
-team building
-meeting new friends
-making the transition to high
school less stressful. 44

45. Wanna see
something else
cool? 45

46. Can you earn a spot in Memorial’s National Honor Society?
Reach these three goals by junior year:
Earn a “B” average or better,
Do some community service,
Be a good citizen.  46

47. What will my first day be like?
Be sure to pick up your schedule in August.
On the first day, Spartan Mentors and your teachers will show you around and answer all of your questions. 47

48. What to do now: Talk it over with your parent(s)/guardian(s).
Choose your elective(s).
Get all the necessary signatures.
Turn in your course-request card when your counselor directs you to. 48

49. Don’t Miss “Electives Discovery Night” on Tuesday, January 31st!
Visit all electives departments! It’s your best way to choose your electives!
Tuesday, January 31st
7 PM
at Memorial
(Please arrive at 6:50pm) 49

50. Thanks!!! Best wishes to the class of 2021 from the Memorial
9th Grade Support Team! 50