1. Welcome to the 8th Grade Parent Meeting October 4th , 2017
Class of 2022

2. The Importance of Communication
EQUALS Success!
Parent
Student
School
Let’s Talk!!
Progress Reports and Report Cards = Grades
Clubs, Sports =Participation
Friends and involvement = Social
Course Selection = What classes are requested for next year

3. Academic Assistance
Homework Center - After school (Monday-Thursday) 3pm - 4pm in room 227
Assessment and Regents Review- TBD
Teachers’ Extra Help Schedule
National Honor Society Tutors

4. Where can you go for more information about your child’s progress?
Parent Portal
Team Meeting
/Call Individual Teacher
Weekly Progress Reports
Daily Progress Reports

5. Honor Roll High Honor Roll = 93 average with no grade lower than 85
Principal’s List = 85 average with no grade lower than 75
At the conclusion of 8th grade, certificates are awarded at the Academic Awards Assembly to the students who achieve an average of 90 or higher for the first three MP’s.
Starting in 9th grade points toward Academic Medals can be earned
High Honor Roll = 2 Points
Honor Roll = 1 Point
Principal’s List = No Points
Gold = 16 Points
Silver = 11 Points
Bronze = 6 Points

6. National Junior Honor Society
Students are considered for membership who have an accumulated average of 90 or higher by the third marking period of 8th grade, 9th grade or 10th grade.

7. ARE ON THE SCHOOL CALENDAR
8th Grade Assessments
Exam Schedule:
-English: April 11th – April 13th
-Math: May 1st - May 3rd
-Science: NYS Written Exam June 4th
Performance section of the Science exam will be approximately 2 weeks prior to science written exam
ALL DATES LISTED ABOVE
ARE ON THE SCHOOL CALENDAR

8. Course Selection Process
Review Course Catalog on NHP Website
Meet with Counselor to go over placement and pick electives, bring home course list to parents
Parents will be able to view course selections through their Parent Portal accounts in May.
Board policy to be recommended for an advanced class is 2 out of the following 3 criteria- 85 class average, motivation/student interest, teacher recommendation
Teacher recommendations are made in January and again in May
Board policy states that, after June 25th, a course may not be dropped except for extenuating circumstances
We encourage all parents to set up an appointment with their child’s counselor to address any issues or concerns.

9. 9th Grade Electives Must Choose One as a Graduation Requirement:
Studio In Art
Performing Music - Band, Chorus, Orchestra
Architectural Drawing/Technical Drawing
Other Electives:
Computer Essentials
Computer Applications
Career & Financial Management (1/2 year)
Business Communications (1/2 year)
*** Academy of Finance- by application only
***AP Human Geography and Model UN – by Social Studies recommendation only

10. Sample 9th Grade Schedule
Math
English
Social Studies
Science
Phys Ed/ Lab
Art/Music/Tech
Lunch
Foreign Language
Elective

12. NAVIANCE 7th Grade: Learning Styles Inventory 8th Grade:
Fall- Multiple Intelligence Advantage
Spring- Strengths Explorer

13. Junior High/Junior Varsity Sports
Winter I (Nov.-Jan): Girls Volleyball, Boys Basketball, Track Winter II (Jan.-Mar.): Girls Basketball, Boys Volleyball, Wrestling Spring (Mar. –June.): Girls Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Boys Lacrosse, Track, Gymnastics (district) Tryouts for Junior Varsity Sports begins in late August, ALL students must have a Physical, the school supervises a visit to LIJ on 6/11 at 7:15am

14. District Attendance Policy
Credit will be denied for any student who exceeds:
12 absences in ½ credit course
24 absences in full credit course
3 lates = 1 absence
Cutting class = no appeal process
EVEN EXCUSED ABSENCES COUNT!!

15. DATES TO REMEMBER
October 6th : Progress Reports available on the Parent Portal
November 17th: Report Cards available on the Parent Portal
Living Environment Regents Exam: June 13th, PM
Algebra Regents Exam: June 12TH, PM
FLACS A Exam-June 18th, AM