2.  Introductions

3.  The Schedule for Your Day  Everything COUNTS for CREDIT  You must have at least 24 credits in order to graduate  95% attendance required for A+ and College Readiness Diploma  Opportunities to do NEW things and try new classes. This is your last “Free” education!

4.  These 2 terms mean the same thing.  Full-year Class = 1 credit  Semester Class = ½ credit Remember, EVERYTHING COUNTS so come to school and pass all your classes!

5.  50 cents = ½ credit  $1.00 = 1 credit  How many dollars can you earn in one year if you come to school and pass your classes?  How many dollars do you need to earn to graduate?

6. Saving Money = Dollars/Cents Diploma Goal = Credits/Units 24 credits!

7.  North Kansas City Schools Diploma  College Readiness Diploma  Gold Medallion Honors Diploma  International Baccalaureate Diploma Summary-pg. 8 of Program of Studies

8. Graduates: meet the state requirements for graduation from high school are ready to enter community colleges, vocational-technical schools and many state colleges.

9. Graduates are recognized for: meeting entrance requirements for most Missouri universities start comparing four-year colleges and universities now for admission requirements.

10. Graduate with Honors! Graduates receive honors and are recognized for: completing a rigorous program meeting all entrance requirements for the University of Missouri system as well as most universities nationwide.

11. Graduates receive honors and are recognized for: completing rigorous international curricula meeting the entrance requirements of the world’s best universities. Graduate with Honors!

12. To work on the IB diploma, students must enroll at North Kansas City High School regardless of current middle school. Students should be academically able, highly motivated and willing to learn time-management and study skills. Graduate with Honors!

13. These evenings will provide an opportunity to hear more about the North Kansas City School District’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Wednesday, February 26 th 7:00 pm North Kansas City High School Auditorium For more information, contact: Mrs. Darci Epperson, Administrative Assistant—816.413.6052

14. ACADEMICALLY and FINANCIALLY!

15. Available with ALL diplomas and at each high school.  Tuition paid to any of Missouri’s 2-year public community colleges or vocational-technical schools  Scholarship options to some 4-year universities Sign up at your high school when you pick up your schedule.

16.  Come to school at least 95% of the time  Be a good citizen  Earn a minimum 2.5 (C+) grade point average  Advanced or Proficient on Algebra I EOC  Volunteer to tutor or mentor other students See the A+ Coordinator next fall if you have questions.

17. Who should go for A+? EVERY STUDENT!!! Prepare for college and career success both ACADEMICALLY & FINANCIALLY!

18. Notice the Diploma Pathways This can help you make decisions

19. Be sure to check this area for credits and prerequisites.

20. These symbols will be found by some classes and they indicate: eCampus, Dual Credit, Gold Medallion or Monarch Academy

21. Honors and Pre-IB Honors and Pre-IB All students may take Honors Courses! Challenge to your strengths & interests. If choosing Gold Medallion, take 1, 2, or 3 core honors courses each year. If choosing IB, all core courses are Honors courses.

22.  How Do I Decide? (p. 16) › Do I have A’s or B’s in the class(es) I’m considering taking? › Do I have 95% or higher average attendance? › Do I score well on tests? › Am I organized and turn in completed homework? › Can I plan and prioritize my time? › Does this class interest me?

23.  English Language Arts I or Honors ELA  World History or Honors World History  Physics or Honors Physics  Math Course: Algebra I unless you have completed it in middle school

24. Current CourseNext Year 8 th Grade Math or Challenge 8 th Grade Math Algebra I (Algebra I - Repeat) Geometry or Honors Geometry Geometry or Challenge Geometry Algebra II or Honors Algebra II

25. All students must take 1 credit of PE and.5 of Health in order to graduate. All students are encouraged to complete their PE and Health requirements by the end of their 10 th grade year.

26. One credit required for all diplomas. Does not have to be in Grade 9. Art I Visual Arts Photography Visual Arts Band Freshman Choir (NT, OP, WT) or Mixed Choir Music Appreciation Music Theater Orchestra Music Competitive Drama Theater I Speech & Theater

27. One credit required for all diplomas. Does not have to be in Grade 9. Foods I Child Development Clothing and Fashion Family and Consumer Sciences Woodworking I Introduction to Engineering Design Home Maintenance & Repair Drafting Tech Industrial Technology Computer Programming Computer Science & Software Engineering Computer Technology Business Law Computer Applications Journalism I Broadcast Journalism I Photography Media

28.  NKCS Diploma -- Not required, counts as elective credit.  College Readiness Diploma -- Not required, but two units strongly recommended.  Gold Medallion Honors Diploma--Two units of same language required.  IB Diploma--Required every year

32. Freshman Course Selection Worksheet ½ credit = Semester Classes 1 full credit = Full Year Class

33. Freshman Course Selection Worksheet HS coursework completed during MS.

34. Freshman Course Selection Worksheet Required Core Classes

35. Freshman Course Selection Worksheet Elective Classes

36. Very important to pick alternates you would enjoy taking, as class availability will determine an alternate in the case of a conflict. You will not be able to switch classes in the Fall! Freshman Course Selection Worksheet Alternate Classes

37.  Must be filled out.  Include semester and full-year courses.  Alternates will be selected for you if not completed on this part of the form.  Select carefully!! If first choice course request is replaced with alternate, there might not be an option to change your schedule.

38. Turn in your Freshman Course Selection Worksheet at your designated enrollment evening. High SchoolDate and TimeLocation North Kansas City Mon., Mar 3 4PM – 7:30 PM Norclay Building Oak Park Tue., Feb. 26 5PM – 8 PM Thur., Feb 28 6PM – 8 PM Media Center Staley Thurs., Feb 27 6:00 PM Staley HS Parent Info Night Winnetonka Mon, Mar 3 7 PM – 8 PM WHS

39.  What to Bring: › Freshman Course Selection Worksheet › Program of Studies › YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN !

40.  Ask your middle school counselor.  Ask your current teacher(s) for subject area advice.  Ask your parent/guardian.  Go to your high school’s Website.  Call your high school and ask for the counseling office.  NKCHS: 413-5903  OPHS: 413-5303  SHS: 413-4103  WHS: 413-5503