1. Welcome Stoney Creek High School 8th Grade Parent Night to
March 19th, 2015

2. SCHS Principal
Dr. Cathryn Skedel

3. SCHS Assistant Principals
Mr. John Kelley
Dr. Amanda McKay

4. SCHS Counselors Mr. Cook (A - Da) Mrs. Veeser (Db - H)
Mrs. Wilson (I - Mc)
Mrs. Bissett (Md - Se)
Mr. Carlin (Sf - Z)

5. PTSA President:
Sabrina Marshall
Booster Club President: Sandy Pollack

6. Scheduling Information for 9th Grade Class of 2019
&
Graduation Requirements Overview

9. 9th Grade English
Option #1
Language Arts 9 `

10. 9th Grade English Option #2 HONORS Language Arts 9
Selection process includes application and online writing assessment
Summer Reading will be assigned
See current English teacher for Application to take assessment

11. Graduation Requirements: English
4 years/credits
LA 9
LA 10
11th Composition & Literature
12th Composition & Literature

12. 9th Grade Social Studies
Option #1:
World History

13. 9th Grade Social Studies
Option #2:
Big History
Big History is a year-long cross-curricular view of history that focuses on testing and evaluating the modern science perspective of our history. It is an inquiry-based course that requires students to research and analyze scientific and historical theories.
Big history looks at the history of the Universe, from the Big Bang to modernity, and explores common themes and patterns that can help us better understand people, civilizations and the world we live in.
Students interested in taking Big History must have:
strong interest and academic performance in social studies and science
strong written communication skills (there is a document-based essay at the conclusion of each unit in addition to a semester-long research paper)
willingness to discuss/present information
excellent study skills and be conscientious with due dates
mature, self-motivated attitude
consistent access to online resources (there is no textbook)

14. Graduation Requirements: Social Studies
3 credits/years
World History/Big History-1 credit (9th)
US History- 1 credit (10th)
Government- .5 credit (11th)
Economics-.5 credit (11th)

15. (One Semester Chemistry/One Semester Physics)
9th Grade Science
Option #1:
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(One Semester Chemistry/One Semester Physics)

16. Option #2 : Physical Science/Biology Block
Students will have Physical Science 1st semester for 2 hours & Biology 2nd semester for 2 hours (4 semesters total)
Students must fill out an application for consideration!
In 8th grade, students should have high marks in Algebra and in Science

17. Option #2 : Physical Science/Biology Block
It is recommended that students choosing Block Science be taking Geometry in 9th grade (future science classes require certain level math skills)
Have strong writing skills for lab write-ups
Students should consult with their current science teacher and current counselor to make sure it’s an appropriate placement

19. Graduation Requirements: Science
3 credits/years
Physical Science-1 credit (9th)
Biology -1 credit (10th)
Chemistry or Physics or 3rd Science credit (11th)

21. 9th Grade Requirement Math
If a student is successful in their current math class it is common for them to move on to the next math level in sequence
Math teachers will make recommendations!

22. Math Sequence Algebra 1 Geometry (or Honors) Algebra 2 (or Honors)
Introduction to College Math (Stats/Trig)
Pre-Calculus (or Honors)
AP Calculus/AP Stats

23. Graduation Requirements: Math
4 credits/years
Each student must minimally complete coursework through Algebra 2
A math or “math related” course must be taken in the final year of high school
See pg. 4 of Registration Information brochure for examples of “math related”

24. Graduation Requirements: World Language
2 credits/years
All students in the Class of 2019 must earn 2.0 credits in a World Language. The two credits must be in the same language.
Flex Option - Students may substitute an additional 1.0 credit of VPAA for their 2nd year of World Language

25. Middle School classes for High School credit
High School courses taken in Middle School will count for High School credit
Grades will not be calculated into GPA
Examples:
Algebra 1, Geometry, World Language, P.E. Sport: Fitness

26. More Graduation Requirements
Visual, Performing and Applied Arts
1 credit (2 semesters) – courses are listed on page 4 in the registration brochure

28. More Graduation Requirements
Health and Physical Education
1 credit (2 semesters) – students must take either:
Option 1 - Wellness 1and Wellness 2 OR
Option Health and a .5 Physical Activity
Flex Option - .5 Health and 2 successfully completed seasons of an MHSAA endorsed sport or Marching Band (equals .5 Physical Activity)

33. Electives Art Business Design and Technology English
See back of course selection card for 9th grade elective choices
Art
Business
Design and Technology
English
Family and Consumer Science
Music
World Language

34. Course Description Book
Course Description Books are solely online (to stay Green  ).
Follow this link to go directly to the CDB:
Use course description book while creating a 4 year plan.
Note prerequisites for certain courses including AP courses.

35. Total Credits Needed to Graduate
Students need to earn 22 credits to graduate.
Students will earn 6 credits each year by passing all classes (6 credits x 4 years = 24 possible credits)
There are opportunities in the Summer Learning Program to take classes towards graduation requirements.

36. See page 10 (the back page) in Registration Information brochure
FOUR YEAR PLAN
See page 10 (the back page) in Registration Information brochure

38. Sample Four Year Plan Sample schedule with 4 years of a Music emphasis
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
1st period
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
2nd period
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Math or Math-related
3rd period
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Elective
4th period
World History
US History
Govt./Econ.
5th period
French 1
French 2 PE
Health
6th period
Band or Choir

39. Sample Four Year Plan
Sample schedule with 4 years of a World Language emphasis
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
1st period
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
2nd period
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Math or Math-related
3rd period
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Elective
4th period
World History
US History
Govt./Econ.
5th period
Wellness 1
Visual &
Perf. Arts
Wellness 2
6th period
World Language

40. Sample Four Year Plan
Sample schedule with 4 years of Yearbook or Newspaper emphasis
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
1st period
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
2nd period
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Math or Math-related
3rd period
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Elective
4th period
World History
US History
Govt./Econ.
5th period
World Language
Health
PE Activity
6th period
Writing for Publication
Yearbook

41. Sample Four Year Plan
Sample schedule over 4 years with OSTC in 11th and 12th.
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
1st period
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
2nd period
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Math or Math-related
3rd period
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Govt/Economics
4th period
World History
US History
OSTC
5th period
World Language
6th period
PE Activity
Health

42. Academic Recognition Scholars of Highest Distinction:
GPA
4 AP courses
ACT composite of 32 or higher (SAT score TBD)
Scholars of Distinction:
GPA 3.8
3 AP Courses
ACT composite of 28 or higher (SAT score TBD)
Scholars of Achievement:
GPA 3.5
2 AP Courses
ACT composite of 26 or higher (SAT score TBD)

45. Myth: Senior year is a blow-off.

46. Recommended Preparation for College Success
It is strongly recommended for students to maintain an academic schedule every year, including their senior year of high school (4 out of 6 classes minimum).
Seniors need to have a full credit of English & Math, and should consider taking Science and Social Studies as well.
Students looking for admission into a competitive university need to keep an academically rigorous schedule throughout high school.
A student’s schedule should be driven by their EDP (career choices, college choices, etc.)
Scheduling presentations and information will delivered to students each year. Review of the graduation requirements and explanations of coursework will be provided. Student needs to make decisions based on their abilities and future goals and always use discretion when selecting classes.
This slide is just a recommendation from the President Council on the number of recommended academics one should try to achieve in high school . The idea is for students to take as many academics as possible, but appropriate, so that students will have a strong well-rounded academic back ground as they head to college. 46

49. COMMUNICATIONS

50. Stay Informed and Connected!
SCHS webpage: Cougar Call, daily announcements, key information on the Counseling webpage.
MyRCS
Sign up for district “Mail out”
Update school to SCHS
PTSA Weekly Communications ( s)
The SCHS PTSA Blast

51. Stay Informed and Connected!
Attend Parent Teacher Conferences
1st & 3rd quarters
Staff addresses:
Available under ‘Key Information’ on SCHS webpage, and on the myRCS hotlink
District Webpage:
Parent & Community link

52. Academic Support
There are ways for students to access support at Stoney Creek. Teachers will go over options at Curriculum Night.
Grades are monitored.
When students struggle, counselors and the Academic Center teacher will meet with them to problem solve.
Students who require more targeted support are identified during the spring move-up meetings. Students who are eligible for more intense interventions will be notified before school ends in June.

53. STONEY CREEK H.S.

54. Freshmen Transition Before school begins After school begins
Back to school shopping-dress code
Attend freshmen registration & orientation:
Freshman Registration
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
12:30-3 p.m. 
Freshman Orientation/Kick-Off
Thursday, August 27, 2015
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
Tour the school
Locker combination
Find classrooms-walk schedule
Leave books in lockers
Attend Curriculum Night
Make checking MyRCS a habit but learn teacher posting trends
Sign up for clubs and sports
Encourage students to attend and participate in school wide events
Communicate with teachers
Reach out for supports

55. Freshman Locker Area

56. CAFETERIA

58. POLICE LIAISON
OFFICER DREHMER
ROCHESTER POLICE

59. SECURITY

60. Differences Between High School & Middle School
Classes change at the semester break, even year-long classes change (this could include hour & teacher change).
Students are assigned a counselor at SCHS by their last name.
Chill Time.
Lunch (one of three lunch periods, based on 4th hour teacher).

61. Additional Info
See Registration Information brochure given to students for graduation requirements, four year plan and other scheduling information
The Registration Information brochure is also available on the district web site
This PowerPoint presentation will be available on the SCHS Counseling website.

62. WE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS
WE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS. ************* PARENTS OF STUDENT-ATHLETES, PLEASE GO TO THE BAND ROOM (E148) TO MEET COACHES & GET INFORMATION ON ATHLETICS.

63. and Welcome to Stoney Creek!