mjhs rising 8th grade parent registration night information (2-3-15)
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Tonight’s Agenda
• The Path to College and Career –Charmin Lee,
Educational Mentor and Consultant
• College and Career Readiness –Lisa McGinley, Principal
• General School Information –Lisa McGinley, Principal
• Registration Process and Timeline –Lisa McGinley,
Principal and Andy Lombardo, TC
• Online Registration Help Sessions –Andy Lombardo, TC
Introduction to the Path to College
PlacementCharmin Lee, Educational Mentor and Consultant
• Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Rigor
• Testing
• Resume
• Essay
• Recommendations
The academic intensity of the student’s high school curriculum still counts more than anything else in relation to completing a bachelor’s degree.
Clifford Adelman
U.S. Department of Education
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Explore Test is one part of the
Educational Planning and
Assessment System (EPAS) from ACT
• Explore (8th Grade)
• Plan (10th Grade)
• ACT (11th Grade)
2014 Explore – Mean Scores
MJHS Nation
English 17.0 14.7
Math 16.7 15.5
Reading 15.8 14.6
Science 18.9 16.6
Composite 17.2 15.5
8th Grade Assessments
ACT Explore (October)
Semester Exams (15% of 1st semester average)
Quarterly benchmarking assessments (progress)
TCAP Writing Assessment (February)
TCAP Achievement (April)
Counts as 15% of 2nd semester average
TCAP End of Course Exam (May)
Students enrolled in Algebra 1
5-Period Day
• Building Opens 7:30
• Breakfast 7:50 -8:10
• Dismissal to Class 8:10
• Tardy Bell 8:20
• 1st Period 8:20 -9:34
• 2nd Period 9:39 -10:53
• 3rd Period 10:58 -12:42
• A Lunch 11:05 -11:35
• B Lunch 11:35 -12:05
• C Lunch 12:05 -12:35
• 4th Period 12:47 -2:01
• 5th Period 2:06 -3:20
• First Bus 3:20
• Second Bus/Cars/Walkers 3:25
Sample 8th Grade Schedule
• 1st Period (English)
• 2nd Period (Math)
• 3rd Period (Wellness/Social Studies)
• 3rd Period Lunch (30 minutes)
• 4th Period (Science)
• 5th Period (Elective/Elective) or (Elective/Academic
Success) or (Academic Success/Academic Success)
Grading Practices
MJHS uses letter grades (A, B, C, D, F, P) to report student progress.
Letter Grade College Prep Quality Points Advanced Placement Quality Points
A+ 100 4 100 5
A 94 4 89 5
A- 93 4 88 5
B+ 92 3 87 4
B 86 3 81 4
B- 85 3 80 4
C+ 84 2 79 3
C 76 2 71 3
C- 75 2 70 3
D+ 74 1 69 2
D 71 1 66 2
D- 70 1 65 2
F 0 0 0 0
Q1(42.5%) + Q2(42.5) + Sem. Ex (15%) = S1
Q3(42.5%) + Q4(42.5%) + TCAP or Course Exam (15%) = S2
S1(50%)+S2(50%)=Final Grade
Academic Study Time
• There is no perfect formula for determining the proper amount of academic study for each student. It is not unreasonable to expect a student to routinely have academic study each night and some weekends.
• When completing projects, papers, and/or preparing for examinations; the amount of academic study may become significant.
• The time required for completion of academic study will vary with student ability, class schedule, and proper budgeting of time.
• Students can expect to spend two hours each night of the five (5) day school week and on some weekends completing academic study.
• Students enrolled in honors and advanced placement (AP) classes may experience an increase in academic study.
• Due dates for academic work and deadlines for the issuance of partial credit for late work will be determined by the individual teacher, department, and/or instructional team.
Academic Success Suite
• 74 –minutes every other day or everyday
• Required for students performing below grade level in reading and/or math
• Read Intervention
• Math Intervention
• Study/Organization
• Flexible Scheduling
• Response to Intervention and Standardized Progress Monitoring
• Replaces 1 or 2 Electives
Special Services
• Comprehensive Development Class (CDC)
• Organized Behavior Support Class
• Full Inclusion with Support
• ESL Courses
• Tutoring
• Organizational Skills Support
• School Nurse
• School Counselors
• Olweus Class Meetings/wellness
• Maryville Academy
• Academic Success Class
Academic Honor Distinctions
• Principal’s List
• Honors Principal’s List
• Highest Honors
Principal’s List
• Honors Society
Code of Conduct
Rebel Rules
• Be Responsible for You
• Be Everything You Can Be
• Be Balanced
• Be Encouraging to Others
• Be Lieve in Yourself
• Be Safe
Guiding Principles• Responsibility
• Contemplation
• Initiative
• Perseverance
• Optimism
• Courage
• Respect
• Compassion
• Adaptability
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Loyalty
Academic Competitions
• Energy Bowl Teams
• Math Bowl Teams
• Science Fair
• Geography Bee
• Patriots Pen Essay Contest
• Spelling Bee
• NCTE Writing and Poetry Contests
• Health and Safety Poster Contests
• Robotics (STEM) Competitions
• Coding Competitions
• Construction Competitions
Clubs
• Anime Club
• Art Club
• Archery Club
• Bass Club
• Climbing Team
• Equestrian Club
• Math Competitions
• Science Competitions
• Student Council
• Fellowship of
Christian Athletes
• Robotics
• Rowing Team
• Cornerstone Club
Timeline
• Registration Information Mailed Home Jan. 21st.
• Window for Online Student Registration Feb. 2nd –Feb. 8th
• Student Registration Verifications Mailed Home Feb. 27th
• Window for Online Elective Changes March 6th –March 10th
• Window for Placement Review March 23rd –April 10th
• Development of Master Schedule April -May
• Schedules Mailed Home Prior to 1st Day of School
Initial Placement Criteria
• 2012 -2013 ACT Projections (State Percentile)
• DEA Benchmark Assessment (Test B)
• Current Academic Performance
• Teacher Recommendation
• Change of Placement Request (March 23rd –April 10th)
8th Grade Courses
REQUIRED COURSES
• English: LA H LA820, LA CP LA830, or LA CP LA840
• Math: Algebra 1 H MA810, MA CP MA820, or MA CP
MA830
• Science: SCI H SC810, SCI CP SC820, or SCI CP
SC830
• Social Studies: SS H SS810 or SS CP SS820
• Technology: Computer Applications/Tech CTT80
• Wellness: Wellness PEWE0
8th Grade Courses
• Academic Success
• Academic Success Tutoring
• Art
• Band
• CDC
• Chorus
• Concert Choir
• Construction Core
• Drama
• French 1
• Gateway to Technology
• Latin 1
• Orchestra
• Peer Tutoring
• Shop
• Spanish 1
• Teen Living
• Yearbook
ELECTIVE COURSES
Change of Schedule
• The Master Schedule is made on the basis of student course recommendations and requests received during annual registration.
• Normally, scheduling all student course requests is possible. Should unavoidable conflicts arise, students will be given an alternative request.
• Schedules will be adjusted within the first ten (10) days of the fall semester for students who are misplaced in a course. A schedule change request form will be available in the school counseling/main office and online.
• Changes in level can only take place prior to the end of the first quarter (1st 9 weeks) of the term through a collaborative process to include the student, parent, and teacher.
• After that time, level changes will only take place through a collaborative process with administrative approval following a student/parent/teacher/school counselor conference.
Registration Help Available
To receive teacher assistance in the
registration process, we will be
available to help after this presentation
in the following locations:
• Rooms 211 & 212; Lab 4 (overflow
if needed)
Parent Volunteer
Opportunities
• Classroom
• Career Fair
• Appreciation
• Library
• Book Fair
• Art
• STEM/Engineering
• Open House
• Field Days/Field Trips
• Science Fair
• Fundraising
• East TN Band Tryouts
• School Dances
• Red Ribbon Week
• Spur of the Moment
• Box Tops for Education
• Music Boosters (Encore)
• Technology
• Drama
• Cafeteria
• Guest Speaker
• New Family Welcome Wagon
Stay Connected
• MJHS Daily Announcements
• Set-up Power School Account (Grades Online)
• Set-up Blackboard Account (Course and Class
Information)
• Keep contact number and e-mail address current with the
school office to receive School Messenger calls and e-
mails from MJHS and MCS
• MJHS Website
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram