science hill high school 9 th grade academy

Science Hill High School 9th Grade Academy

Character

Exertion

Relationships Self Discipline

Enthusiasm Diligence

Exertion – Success finds its roots in hard work.

Relationships – Building positive connections with people provides a wide safety    net for those who dare to reach for great things.

Enthusiasm – Energy and excitement fuel success.

Self Discipline – The person who can control themselves is in position to push  harder towards great achievement.

Diligence – Never quit, never give up, learn from your mistakes and grow, keep  picking yourself up and you will never fail.

Character – It is our choices that ultimately decide who we are far more than our  ability.  Ability is what you are able to do, but character determines what you  ultimately accomplish.

9thGrade

Reach For the Stars

“The greatest differences in the K-12 organizational cultures exist in the gap between middle school

and high school.

• Pre-school feels like kindergarten• 5th grade feels like 6th grade

• The Senior year is similar to being a Freshman in college but…..

The 8th grade is nothing like the 9th grade!”

Jay Hertzog on a quote from Whitefish Bay Schools, Wis.

What Are The Major Differences in 8th Grade and 9th Grade?• Size of the Campus.• Scheduling & Class Changes: Students are scheduled individually instead of in

teams.• Academic Competition: Students compete for GPA & Class Ranking for College

entrance & Scholarship money.• Classroom Expectations: Different system of instruction, rules & expectations.• May be in some classes with older students.• Discipline policy often includes more severe consequences.• Often parents become less involved than they were in elementary and middle

levels.

What 8th Graders Are Worried About….• Bullying• Mean Teachers (Lots of Home Work)• Finding a Boy Friend / Girl Friend• Getting Lost• Being Late to Class• Time to Eat• Homework• Harder Tests• Graduating• Extracurricular Activities

What 9th Graders Find Out…• High School Was Different From What They Expected.• Bullying wasn’t an issue, most older students were helpful.• Getting lost wasn’t a problem. It only took a few days to learn their way around.• Teachers want me to do well.

What Became Major Concerns for 9th Graders…•How to Study.

•How to Manage Their Time.

• 4 Year Plans• On Line Program of Studies• Campus Tours• Freshman Friday• Student Ambassadors• Topper Tidbits• First Day of School• Orientation• Web Page• 9th Grade Academy Twitter & Blog• Clubs & Organizations• Student Recognition• Tutoring & LEAPS• Parent Portal

9th Grade Academy

Career Technical Education Office

Science Hill Gymnasium

Science Hill High School1509 John Exum ParkwayJohnson City, Tn  37604423-232-2190FAX 423-434-5570

Science Hill

Main Office

Alumni Memorial

Admin Office Hallway Courtyard

Library

Gym

Cafeteria & Dinning Hall

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"Motivating Young People To Be Better Citizens"

Motivating Young People To Be Better Citizens.

FINE ARTSBANDCHOIR

DRAMAORCHESTRA

SHHS AthleticsKeith Turner

Athletic DirectorTurnerk@jcschools.org

423-232-2195

Final Thoughts…•Get Active & Stay Involved.•GPA Is Great But It Is Not The Most Important Thing.

•Praise The Effort More Than The Final Result.•Know That We Will Care About Your Child Like They Were Our Own.