8TH GRADE PATH FOR SUCCESS

CALENDAR FOR GRADE 8 December/January 2013/14

Classroom Presentation from Counselors February/March 2014

SMHS Field Trip 2/13 MHHS Field Trip 2/20

SMHS Presentation SMHS Select 9th grade classes

MHHS Presentation MHHS Select 9th grade classes

June 2013 Promotion Ceremony

PROMOTION CEREMONY Promotion ceremony is important to parents and

students Last activity for middle school Celebrate with family and friends Recognized for your hard work and effort

Participation in promotion ceremony and 8th grade activities you need to do the following: Act appropriately in your classrooms and at school Participate appropriately in class Complete your assignments Study for tests and quizzes

DISTRICT POLICY for PROMOTION

Any 8th grade student who receives two failing grades (F’s) or two unsatisfactory (U) citizenship grades in the same two classes for the first semester will have his/her progress reviewed in those classes at the last progress report of the 2nd semester.

If the “F” and “U” grade remain in both classes, the student shall be excluded from all promotion exercises, activities, and ceremonies.

Students suspended from school during the last 9 weeks may be excluded from promotion exercises and end of year activities.

4 years of history/social science (40 credits)

4 years of English (40 credits)

2 years of math (20 credits)

Algebra

2 years of science (20 credits)

Biological & Physical

1 year language or performing arts (10 credits)

80 elective credits

2 years of P.E. (20 credits)

SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL230 CREDITS

SMHS CLASSES

Poor test scores or grades in middle school, you will be placed in remediation classes

These classes are not college prep. courses

If you want to play team sports, you must have a 2.0 GPA or higher and no F’s

HONORS CLASSES

Prerequisites for honors and AP classes include :

High score in language arts/reading test

Good study/work habits

Satisfactory citizenship

A or B grade in 8th grade

Teacher Recommendation

CAHSEE

California High School Exit Examination

Taken in grade 10

Can be repeated in grades 11 and 12

Focus on language arts and math

Math mostly at Algebra level

Need to pass the test to graduate

ACADEMIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE

o A-G Subject

Requirement

o GPA Requirement

o Exam Requirement

o 15 Units must be

taken in 11th & 12th

grade (UC)

o 11 college prep

courses must be

completed by senior

year (UC)

History/Social Science

English

Mathematics

Laboratory Science

Language Other Than English

Visual and Performing Arts

College Prep. Elective

2 Years Required

4 Years Required

3 Years Required (Alg., Geo., Alg. 2)

4 Years Recommended

2 Years Required3-4 Years Recommended

2 Years Required (Of the Same Language)

3 Years Recommended

1 Year Required (dance, theatre, music, visual arts)

1 Year Required

A-G COURSES 7th & 8th Graders

Algebra I, Geometry, & Foreign Language

(Spanish/Chinese )

Official Transcript

A/B Semester Grades to move to the next level

9th Graders English (World Studies)

History (World Studies)

Math (Algebra I / Geometry / Algebra II)

Laboratory Science (Biology)

Physical Education

College Prep Elective

Language other than English

Music

NON-ACADEMIC COLLEGE ADMISSIONS FACTORS

High School Clubs Extra Curricular Activities Leadership Honors and Awards Volunteer / Community Service Employment Experience Socio-Economic Status

low income, first generation, school of attendance

2.0 average in grades 7 and 8

C or higher in math and English

grades 7 and 8

Guaranteed admission to CSUSM

4 years of high school in SMUSD

Early Admission Program as

junior

Take SAT or ACT

A-G with minimum C grade

PACE PROMISE

CHOICES at SEMS

Path to success – grades and behavior

Focus on school – effort and motivation

Choose friends who care about grades and

complete homework

Make healthy choices for your body

Choose positive activities outside school

Doing well at SEMS allows you more choices in

high school

8th Grade Matters!!

PATH TO SUCCESS

Set goals

Complete assignments

Monitor grades

Manage time wisely

Take advantage of programs

Communicate/ask for help

Be proud of your accomplishments

Student A Student BA-G 9th 10th 11th 12th

History World US

English Eng. 1

Eng. 2 Eng. 3 Eng. 4

Math Alg. Geo. Alg. 2

Science Bio. Chem.

Language

Span. 1

Span. 2

Arts Band I

Elective Journ.

CHOICES in High School

A-G 9th 10th 11th 12th

History World US

English Eng. 1 Eng. 2 Eng. 3 Eng. 4

Math Geo. Alg. 2 Pre-Cal.

Calculus

Science Bio. Chem. Physics

Language

Span. 1 Span. 2 Span. 3 Span. 4

Arts Theater 1

Theater 2

Acting

Elective Phy. Sci. Psych. Journ.AP/Honors

• Two examples of high school students’ coursework.

• Each student has the requirements to go to college.

• Which one is more likely to be accepted to the college of

his/her choice? Choices you make in high school affect your future……

START NOW You can’t wait till high school to be

successful You need the materials you are learning

now to survive high school Organizational skills Work habits Time management Testing strategies Class knowledge Social Skills Motivation

REALITY CHECK What does your future hold? Let’s check your reality….

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