8th Grade Parent Night

W ELCO ME PARENTS O F TH E CLASS O F 2 0 2 4!

Agenda

◦ Admin Welcome and Intro

◦ Athletics and Activities

◦ Counselor Introduction and Schedule Information

◦ Choir performance

◦ Department Presentations

◦ Drama Performance

Administration Team

Sonia Bell

Principal

Mike Couto Assistant PrincipalA-K

Bethany BarrettAssistant PrincipalL-Z

Kim Kirk

Dean of Students

Locker InformationLocker forms will be sent down to all the middle schools sometime in May.

Please complete the form and return to the middle school office if your child would like a locker.

Students will be assigned a locker and provided the information at Freshmen Orientation in August.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

▪ ALL FRESHMAN STAY ON CAMPUS AT ALL TIMES (HELPS STAFF GET TO KNOW WHO STUDENTS ARE AS WELL AS KEEPING THEM SAFE)

▪ SPEED LIMIT IS 5 MPH IN THE PARKING LOT

▪PARENT PICKUP IS ALONG THE SIDEWALK IN THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING (PLEASE PULL FORWARD)

▪ ALL EVENT PARKING IS IN OUR MAIN LOT WHERE YOU CAN ENTER OUR BUILDING FROM OUR MAIN ENTRANCE. (EAST ENTRANCE IS LOCKED AT ALL TIMES FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY PURPOSES)

▪ THE BUS LOOP IS FOR BUSES and EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY.

▪PLEASE EXCUSE YOUR CHILDS ATTENDANCE WITHIN 48 HOURS

▪IF YOU NEED TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD GIVE US A CALL AHEAD SO WE CAN SEND FOR THEM

Athletics & ActivitiesOur Goal is to get every student involved with at least one activity or sport

The more your kids are involved the more connected to Sehome they will feel

Clearance for sports and activities is done through Final Forms. For those who participated at the middle school this will information will transfer to Sehome, but you are required to update each year

Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Track, Wrestling, Softball, Volleyball, Cheer and Dance all have summer programs. These start immediately following the conclusion of middle school sports (6/1 for girls and 6/10 for boys)

See the coach contact list for information about summer programs.

We have a multitude of Club options. Most clubs start in October. All clubs and information are listed on the Sehome webpage under activities

https://sehome.bellinghamschools.org/athletics/clubs/

Colin CushmanAthletics & Activities Coordinator

Sports OfferedFall Sports start on Monday 8/24/20

Boys Tennis, Football, Cross Country, Girls Swimming, Girls Volleyball, Girls Soccer and Girls Softball

Winter Sports start on Monday 11/16/20

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Swimming, Girls Bowling, Boys Wrestling, Girls Wrestling and Girls Gymnastics

Spring Sports start on Monday 02/28/21

Track, Baseball, Fastpitch Softball, Boys Soccer, Boys Golf, Girls Golf, Boys Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Rowing

Cheer and Dance have tryouts in April and May (2020) and they have summer and activities throughout the year.

Competitive Club Activities

Competitive Clubs start in September or October:

Robotics, Debate, Chess, Knowledge Bowl, Model UN, Math, Drama, DECA and FBLA

Check the link for more information

https://sehome.bellinghamschools.org/athletics/clubs/

Counseling Team

Jeff Smith

9th Grade

Amy Hjelt10-12th GradeA-G

Hana Schutz10-12th GradeH-M

John VanderMolen10-12th GradeN-Z

Middle School to High School Transition Support

▪Counseling advising and support▪Scheduling support

▪High School and Beyond Plan in Tech Literacy

▪Individual appointments, Parent meetings, Teacher-student meetings

▪Advocacy for students

▪Prevention and intervention support: Meghan Lever

Course Selection

- https://sehome.bellinghamschools.org/students/counseling/

- Students selecting courses now for 9th

grade classes- March 20th deadline- Returning this week to KMS and FMS- Create Master Schedule - Schedule students- Schedules available at Orientation in August

A/B Schedule and school day Overview

Start at 8:30, end at 3:15

8 classes each semester

2 semesters per year

30 Credits total to

graduate

Each class =

.5 credit

A-day 1-4

B-day 5-8

Academic Supports at SHS❖Teachers

❖Administrators and Counselors

❖ Student Learning Center – Free Tutoring!

❖Mariner Mentors

❖Academic Workshop

Choir Performance

Fine Arts (2.0 Arts credits)§ Classes that are open to 9th graders:

§ Art 1

§ Drawing

§ Ceramics 1

§ Jewelry Making

§ Unified Art

§ Contact Person: Collen King

Performing ArtsClasses that are open to 9th graders:◦ Drama 1 and Drama 2 (each one

semester)

◦ Symphonic Band and Jazz Band

◦ Mixed Choir

◦ Intermediate Orchestra

◦ Guitar 1 and 2 (each one semester)

Contact Person: Kirstin Doud

CTE Classes for 9th Grade Students(1.5 credits)▪ Business & Marketing▪ AP Computer Science

▪ Computer Programming

▪ Computer Support Specialist

▪ Marketing

▪ Technical Literacy

▪ Web Design

▪ Contact Person: Kevin Criez

CTE▪Family & Consumer Sciences▪ ASL 1

▪ Career Choices Online

▪ Interior Design

▪ Nutrition & Wellness

▪ Health Sciences▪ Medical Terminology

CTE▪Skilled & Technical Sciences▪ Architecture

▪ Theater Technology

▪ Video Game Design

▪ Video Productions

▪ Visual Communications

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

CTEScience Technology Engineering & Math

- Applied Technology

- Engineering Technology

- Manufacturing

Traffic Safety Education & Financial Literacy Semester Long Course

Course Code: TSE 240/241

Meets Public Schools Requirements for TSE

Must be 15 at the start of the class, for next year;◦ 15 by August 2020 OR◦ 15 by January 2021

Contact Person: Derek Hahn

Once enrolled we will assist students to;◦ Get their permit◦ Pass TSE◦ Pass the State Knowledge

Exam

English (4.0 credits)

9th graders take

English 101.

10th graders take

English 201.

11th and 12th grades have a variety of choices they can take to fulfill their English requirements, including AP courses.

English▪ The above outlined path is the best way for Sehome students to grow and develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually as readers, writers, and thinkers. The English Department does not support students skipping or altering the progression.

▪ History and data show that Sehome’s strongest and most successful students- those who have gone on to the most prestigious universities- do not skip or alter the above progression.

▪ Contact Person: Scott Schroyer

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Tips for Student Success in English 101 and beyond▪ Attend class daily. If you are going to be absent, email your teacher to keep up with missed work.

▪ Put your cell phone away before you come into class.

▪ Be open, honest, and curious. Be willing to share your thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

▪ Be sure do advocate for yourself. Seek help from teacher when struggling. Inform your teacher of personal and family challenges that might impede school performance so teachers can make accommodations and work to support you.

▪ Be a learner not a grade focused student. Don't try to be perfect. 4.0 GPAs are overrated and a dime a dozen these days. Teachers give recommendations on what kind of student and person you are not whether you got an A in a class or not.

▪ Give yourself grace and self-compassion.

Tips for Parent Success in 9th Grade and Beyond▪ Your child’s attendance matters. Please help them be at school every day.

▪ Don’t text or call your child during class.

▪ Let your student communicate with their teacher via email when they are absent to keep up with missed work.

▪ Let your student do the work, self-advocate, and communicate.

▪ Allow your kids to make mistakes and take responsibility for their mistakes.

▪ Give yourself grace and self-compassion.

Exceptional EducationInclusion Model

◦ Service Delivery Model

◦ Resource (Co-taught, Skills classes)

◦ Life Skills Program

◦ Access to high quality learning opportunities and general education experts

◦ Individualized Education Programs

◦ IEP case manager (four years)

◦ Support students across classes

◦ Accommodations/modifications

◦ Post-secondary goals and plan

Contact Person: Monique Carpenter

Inclusion in Action- Unified Basketball Game

Tips for Student Success in

Mathematics(3.0 credits)

9th Grade Courses:Algebra 1

orGeometry

Value the LEARNING process: making mistakes, getting feedback and improving.

✓ Check in with your student on their progress. Ask them what they learned in class and what they might be stuck on. Have your student show you their digital notebook.

✓ Promote student independence and self-advocacy. If there is a bump in the road, TALK to the teacher! We are here to help.

✓Maintain Excellent ATTENDANCE – engaging in learning during class for 80 minutes.

✓Adopt a positive mindset about your student's ability to learn and do math.

Contact Person: Angie Desler

PE (1.5 credits) & Health (0.5 credits)

Yoga• Learn various sequences leading up to a student led flowTeam Sports• Badminton, Tennis, Volleyball, Pickleball, Ultimate Frisbee,Racket Sports• Tennis, Pickleball, BadmintonInternational Games• Hockey, Lacrosse, Archery, Yard GamesWeight Training• High Intensity Interval TrainingPower Lifting• Olympic LiftsDance• Swing, Salsa, Hip-Hop, Line Dancing, Waltzing, Social, and FolkWalking and Hiking• Walking off campus with a hiking skills piece (ex. knots, navigation)Contact Person: Kristy Van Egdom

Tips for Student Success

in Biology(3.0 credits)

9th Grade Course:

Biology

How can students be successful in Science:

✓Come to class! Attendance is key to success in biology.

✓Also participate in class! Be an active part of the learning process.

How parents can support:

✓ Check in with your child on their progress. Ask them what they learned in class and what they might be stuck on. Have your student show you their Lab book or OneNote.

✓However, don't panic if an assignment in Skyward shows this symbol *

✓ Promote student independence and self-advocacy. If you have concerns, contact the biology teacher! We are here to help.

Contact Person: Carter Maden

Social Studies (3.0 credits)

Questions: Kevin Ryan

Email: kevin.ryan@bellinghamschools.org

-Open to all freshmen

-Year long course

-typically about 1/3rd of freshmen take class

-90% pass rate on AP Test

-Pace: 30-35 page chapter every two weeks

Theme - Human interaction with the environment:

Population, Migration, Culture, Ethnicity,

Agriculture, Economic Development, Industry,

Services & Settlements, Urban Development

AP Human Geography

Criminology -1 semesterGeneral overview of crime and punishment.

History of Sports in America – 1 semesterExplores the role of sports in American life and the history of this country.

WWII through Film & Literature – 1 semesterThematic exploration of WWII through feature films, primary sources, and literature.

No Homework Classes

-Open to all grades, typically 30-50% freshmen

- No homework course

-1 Semester Course

-Theories of Punishment

- ACES: Adverse Childhood Experiences

-Prison System and Mass Incarceration

- drugs & their impact on crime, Opioid Epidemic

- organized crime and gangs

- deviance, human trafficking, serial killers, impact on society, & more.

Criminology

-Open to all grades -One semester course

-Jack Johnson and the Jim Crow Era

-Boys in the Boat – working class America & the Great Depression

-Jesse Owens – race in America and the Nazi Olympics

-Jackie Robinson and the color barrier in professional athletics

-Katherine Switzer, Billy Jean King, and Title IX

-Muhammed Ali and the Vietnam War

-Miracle on Ice and the Cold War

-Native Americans and the Mascot Controversy

-Concussions, Gambling, and more…

History of Sports in AmericaExplores the role of sports in American life and the history of this country. This is a course in

America social and cultural history exploring issues such as race, class, gender, foreign policy, nationalism, religion, and social protest.

-Open to all freshmen -one semester course

-War in Europe -The Pacific -Post War

Stalingrad Imitation Game Dunkirk

Army of Shadows Band of Brothers

Sophie Scholl and the White Rose Downfall

Letters from Iwo Jima Heartbreak Ridge

Grave of the Fireflies The Pacific

Schindler’s List Night and Fog

English Patient Land of Mine Phoenix

World War II through Film & LitThematic exploration of WWII through feature films, primary sources, & literature.

World Geography – 1 semesterUnlike AP Human Geography, World Geography focuses on physical geography –location of countries, bodies of waters, land features, etc. Additional time will be spent covering topical world issues.

Sociology – 1 semesterTheme: The scientific study of human behavior in groups. Guided notes and a few tests. Light homework about once a week and a few mini projects.

-How & why do humans conform when in groups-Extreme conformity can result in cult behavior-What is “Culture” and how is it created?-How has the digital world changed culture?-What does race / ethnicity mean?-What does gender mean and how is it different from our biology?-What is bigotry and prejudice and how have they impacted America?

Light Homework Classes

Both Classes are year long and have no pre-requisites

Differences:AP Psych Intro to Psych14 Chapters VS. 2-3 Chapters of college text

7 Unit Exams VS. 4 tests, some projects

Homework for each class VS. Light homework once a week

AP Calendar sets sched. VS. Teacher sets the schedule, easy pace!

AP Exam over all VS. End of semester activity, no exam!material!

Detailed note taking VS. Pre-organized note packets

Some documentary clips, VS. Movies: Soloist, A Beautiful Mind2 films after AP exam Awakenings, documentary clips

1 chapter <<<<<<Abnormal Psych>>>>>>> Most of 2nd semester

Passing AP Test may earn VS. Grades 10-12 can earn college creditcollege credit

AP Psychology v. Psychology

World Language (2.0 Credits)CONTACT PERSON:

MARY HOOKERThis Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

World Language (2.0 credits)

Drama Performance