8th GRADE PARENT NIGHT

COUSINO HIGH SCHOOL – CLASS OF 2017

WELCOME COUSINO PARENTS!

COUNSELORS Mrs. Mariani

A – C Ms. Dodero

D – I Mr. Kuczynski

J – Ml Mr. Facione

Mm – Sg Mr. Davidson

Sh - Z

Principal – Mr. Bigelow Assistant Principals –

Attendance and Discipline Mr. Abraham

A – Gn Mrs. Callahan

Go – O Mr. Cwayna

P – Z Phone numbers and

email addresses available on Cousino’s website

http://www.wcs.k12.mi.us/cousino/

Agenda

Graduation Requirements Scheduling/Course Offering Grades/Credits

High School credit from 8th Grade Transition To High School Athletics Communication/Help is Available Questions???

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS**All students are required to remain enrolled in six (6) credits per year and are expected to earn a total of 24 credits. A student must earn a minimum of 22.5 credits and meet the graduation requirements listed below:

English Language Arts 4.0 credits English 9 1.0 credit English 10 1.0 credit English 11 1.0 credit English 12 1.0 credit

Mathematics 4.0 credits Algebra I 1.0 credit Geometry 1.0 credit Algebra II 1.0 credit Additional Math Elective1.0 credit

Science 3.0 credits Biology 1.0 credit Chemistry or Physics 1.0 credit Additional Science Credit 1.0

credit

Social Studies 3.0 credits American History1.0 credit World History1.0 credit American Government 0.5 credit Economics 0.5 credit

World Languages 2.0 credits Physical Education 0.5 credit Health Education 0.5 credit Visual, Performing or Applied

Arts 1.0 credit Elective Credits 4.5 credits

**MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 22.5 CREDITS

9th Grade Course Offerings

English Language Arts English 9 English 9-SpEd

Mathematics Algebra 1 Algebra 1-SpEd Geometry Acc. Geometry

Science Biology 1

9th Grade Course Offerings

Social Studies American History Govern Practices

World Languages Spanish 1 Spanish 2

Physical Education Team Sports Lifetime Sports Aerobics & Body Shaping Health

WCSPA-Must Audition (SHHS) Level 1

Radio/TV Broadcast (Cousino) Radio 1/TV Broad 1

9th Grade Course Offerings

VPA-Art Art Foundations Draw/Paint 1 3-D Art Art History

VPA-Music Cadet Band

Other Intro to

Newspaper/Yearbook (VPA) Power Reading 1

Business – Business Tech & Mgt. (VPA) Integrated Tech I (VPA) Web Design 1 (VPA) Web Design 2 (VPA)

Family Consumer Science Foods and Nutrition 1(VPA)

MMSTC MMSTC AM MMSTC PM

EDP- Typical 4 Year Plan

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

English 9 English 9

Biology 1 Biology 1

American History American History

Math (Algebra, Acc Geometry ) Math (Algebra, Acc Geometry)

Physical Education or Health Physical Education or Health

Spanish 1 or 2 Spanish 1 or 2

English 10 English 10

Chemistry 1 or Honors Chem. 1 Chemistry 1 or Honors Chem.

World History World History

Math (Geometry, Acc Geometry, or Algebra 2/Trig)

Math (Geometry, Acc Geometry, or Algebra 2/Trig)

Spanish 2 or Elective/VPA Spanish 2 or Elective/VPA

Elective/VPA Elective/VAP

English 11 or AP English English 11 or AP English

Science Elective Science Elective

Math (Algebra 2 or Pre Calc) Math (Algebra 2 or Pre Calc)

Am. Government or Econ. Am. Government or Econ.

Elective/VPA Elective/VPA

Elective/VPA Elective/VPA

English 12A or AP English English 12B or AP English

Math or Math Related Math or Math Related

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

Elective Elective

8TH GRADE COUNTS!!

CLASS OF 20178th GRADE

SPANISH, SCIENCE, AND ALGEBRA CLASSES ARE INCLUDED ON THE HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT AS CREDIT ONLY. The grade is not counted in the High School GPA.

Encourage Good Study Habits for your Student!

1. To be successful students should study 1-2 hours each night. Even if a “homework” isn’t given, spend about 20 minutes every night reviewing.

2. Provide a distraction-free and well-lit place for your student to study. Do NOT allow them to study in front of the TV or with their phone.

3. Help your student prioritize their work. It’s usually best to study for tests first. After that, tackle the hardest homework.

4. Help your student to get organized - use an agenda and colored binders.

5. Help them create note cards to review class notes.

6. To do well on tests –review all along, be prepared, and arrive on time.

7. Remember the importance of rest, relaxation, exercise, and a proper diet. A nutritious breakfast will help your student stay focus.

Tips on Helping your Student Transition to High School Successfully

Provide love & understanding – express your support and LISTEN to their concerns

Help your student get organized and use an agenda routinely to mark down assignments

Help your student establish a distraction-free place to study with a regular study routine.

Set clear limits and establish firm, but fair expectations. Role model good behaviors.

Discuss their four year and beyond plan – college, trade or specialty school? – talk to the school counselor.

Communicate with teachers: attend open house, conferences and utilize emails, parent portal and websites.

Provide healthy nutritious meals & encourage regular exercise & consistent sleep.

Talk about the dangers of alcohol, tobacco or other drug use; role play these scenarios & make clear the consequences.

Get involved & encourage your student to do the same – Enjoy Cousino High School!

Athletics Athletic Director – Aaron Setlak 586-698-4585 setlak@wcskids.net

Football (Varsity, JV, Freshmen) Cheerleading (Varsity, JV,

Freshmen) Boy’s & Girl’s Basketball (Varsity,

JV, Freshmen) Boy’s Soccer & Girl’s Soccer

(Varsity, JV) Boy’s & Girl’s Cross Country Boy’s & Girl’s Swimming & Diving Boy’s Tennis & Girl’s Tennis Golf Volleyball (Varsity, JV, Freshmen) Wrestling (Varsity, JV) Boy’s Baseball & Girl’s Softball (V,

JV) Boy’s & Girl’s Track Dance Team (V, JV) Boy’s & Girl’s Bowling (Varsity, JV) **Boy's Lacrosse **Bowling

Communication & Help

Teachers: Communicate w/ your student’s teacher – they are the best source of help and can recommend strategies to help your student. Parent Portal

NHS tutors: Junior & Senior students volunteer time tutoring students as part of their community service requirement – Wednesdays from 7-8 in the Media Center. Sign up in the Main office before attending.

Macomb Community College Learning Center:

College students provide tutoring services for a fee.

Need Help Studying?

SUBJECT CLASS WEBSITE INFORMATION All Subjects Core

Classes www.brightstorm.com Free homework

help - English Math Science - Textbook links This is an excellent resource!

All Subjects Core Classes

http://www.khanacademy.org

Instructional videos on all subjects and levels. Outstanding site- all subjects!

All Subjects Internet Resource

http://www.internetessentials.com/

Low cost internet for families with a child on reduced lunch.

All Subjects Core Classes

http://ub-counseling.buffalo.edu/stressstudy.shtml

Test Anxiety

English All English

http://owl.english.purdue.edu

Purdue online writing lab – this is the “go to” site for all English questions

Mathematics Algebra 1 www.algebrahelp.com

Lessons, calculators, and worksheets created to assist students

Mathematics All Math www.purplemath.com

Algebra and other Mathematics topics; Great list of other online resources

Mathematics Geometry www.my.hrw.com

Username - geometry432 Password - n8r8x

Science Biology http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/biology/bio2004/index.html

Bio 1 Textbook - User: BDOL04 / Password: zAfaqase5u

Questions/Discussions