2. 8 Weeks and counting... Presented By: Ms. Zmek & Mr. Proffitt Ms. Zmek & Mr. Proffitt

3. Agenda Entry 2014 Important Dates Agenda Entry 2014 Important Dates NOWSBAC Testing April 188 th Grade Contract Due April 30 th 12 wk Progress Reports E-mailed Home June 9Promotion Rehearsal June 9Promotion @ Murrieta Mesa High School 6:00 p.m. June 10Yearbooks and 8th Grade Field Trip (TBD) June 11Field Day (Early Release) June 128th Grade Breakfast/Dodge ball Game (Early Release) June 12Promotion Dance 6pm June 13Awards Ceremony

4. Expectations for Promotion In order to participate in any promotion activities (including the Promotion Ceremony) students must: Make payment for all library books, textbooks, equipment, and any owned lunch money by June 2 nd. Clear all outstanding discipline debts By June 4 th. Fulfill all attendance, behavior and academic expectations. ** An F in any class will prohibit you from participating! Abide by all school rules and policies before and during all promotion activities.

5. 8 th Grade Contract (Agreement) Please sign and return to Student Services prior to April 18 th ! ** not submitting your contract will prohibit you from participating in all promotion events including the promotion ceremony!!

6. TRANSCRIPT REVIEW

7. Transcripts Step 1 A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0 Step 2 Add up Grade values 3+2+4+4+3+3 = 19 Step 3 Divide by 6 19/6 = 3.167

8. High School is right around the corner. College is right down the block. Be prepared. Math placement: what you do today DOES matterMath placement: what you do today DOES matter High School Requirements: Plan Ahead!High School Requirements: Plan Ahead! University Requirements: Keep all doors OPENUniversity Requirements: Keep all doors OPEN

9. Individual Learning Plan

10. English 40 credits Mathematics30 credits Science (Physical and Life)30 credits Social Science30 credits Visual/Performing Art 10 credits Foreign Language10 credits P.E.20 credits Health Careers/Intro Computers 10 credits Electives50 credits High School Graduation Requirements Classes are 10 credits per year or 5 credits per semester to equal a total of 230 credits! to equal a total of 230 credits! - Pass CAHSEE - Complete 40 hours of community service - Pass Algebra 1 - Senior Project and Exit Interview

11. UC/Cal State A-G requirements (a) History = 2 years (World and U.S.)(a) History = 2 years (World and U.S.) (b) English = 4 years(b) English = 4 years (c) Math = 3 years (Alg I, Geo, Alg II)(c) Math = 3 years (Alg I, Geo, Alg II) (d) Science = 2 years (Bio and Chem)(d) Science = 2 years (Bio and Chem) (e) World Language = 2 years of same(e) World Language = 2 years of same (f) Visual and Performing Arts = 1 year(f) Visual and Performing Arts = 1 year (g) UC Elective Course = From UC List(g) UC Elective Course = From UC List

12. What Does the MVUSD Exit Interview Entail? Part I: Reflective Essay Part I: Reflective Essay A coherent, organized, reflective essay addressing the question: How will you be a solution in this ever- changing world?A coherent, organized, reflective essay addressing the question: How will you be a solution in this ever- changing world? Part II: Oral Presentation Part II: Oral Presentation A presentation for a panel addressing the question: Why do you want to be what you want to be?A presentation for a panel addressing the question: Why do you want to be what you want to be? Part III: Project Demonstration Part III: Project Demonstration A demonstration for a panel addressing the question: Can you demonstrate how your contribution reveals your passion?A demonstration for a panel addressing the question: Can you demonstrate how your contribution reveals your passion?

13. I create my own LIFE!