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Welcome to Kingsford High School’s 8 th Grade Parent Night January 25 th , 2012

Welcome to Kingsford High School’s 8 th Grade Parent Night January 25 th , 2012. Introductions. Ms. Jayne Counselor. Mr. Smithson Principal. Mr. Usitalo Assistant Principal. Graduation Requirements. Need to have 24 credits to graduate . English: 4 Credits Math: 4 Credits

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Welcome to Kingsford High School’s 8 th Grade Parent Night January 25 th , 2012

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  1. Welcome toKingsford High School’s8th Grade Parent NightJanuary 25th, 2012

  2. Introductions Ms. Jayne Counselor Mr. Smithson Principal Mr. Usitalo Assistant Principal

  3. Graduation Requirements • Need to have 24 credits to graduate • English: 4 Credits • Math: 4 Credits • (Alg/Geom/Alg II/Math related) • Science: 3 Credits • (Sci 9/Bio/Chem or Physics) • S. Studies: 3 Credits • (U.S. History/Civics & Econ/World History) • P.E./Health: 1 Credit • Intro to Micro: 1 Credit • VPAA credit: 1 Credit • World Language: 2 Credits • Other: 1 Flivver Foundations • 1 Earth Science

  4. Scheduling • Course Descriptions are Online • Typical 9th Grade Schedule (non IEP): • English 9 • Science 9 (Intro to Chemistry/Physics) • Math (Teacher Recommended) • US History • (?) P.E/Health (?) • (?) Intro to Microcomputers (?) • Elective (see handout) • DUE ASAP (no later than Feb 2nd). Turn into your Primetime Teachers. WWW.KINGSFORD.ORG

  5. Differences HS v. MS • Must retake classes if you fail/Summer School • No extra credit/study guides • No test retakes/late work accepted • Grading policies (homework vs tests) • Saturday School (attendance/discipline) • Must READ the textbook • Homework nightly in most classes (bell to bell) • Time Management: How to study?/Extracurriculars • Final Exam Prep starts the first day (40/40/20) • Scholarships/Volunteer Hours (April 1st Count)

  6. Study Resources • Teachers (before/after school)/Study Groups/Emails • Online Textbooks • Pre-reading information (BIG HELP) • KHS-O tutors (free help!) • After School Tutoring • Tests: Learn from mistakes

  7. Testing • 8th grade: Explore (Practice PLAN) • 9th grade: MEAP Social Studies • 10th grade: PLAN (Practice ACT) • 11th grade: • ASVAB: Used for Career Aptitude and possibly Military • PSAT: Optional as practice for SAT • MME: State Test • Includes ACT/Work Keys/Wrap-Around • March • Michigan Department of Education • ACT/SAT: • Which one do I take? With Writing? • Can I retake it? How often? Fees? • Test Preps/Tutorials Free • www.march2success.com • KnowHow2Gowisconson.org

  8. Counseling Office Homepage Career Cruising: Kingsford/Career • Record Keeping On-line (EDP) • Online EDPs Created in 8th grade (to plan future years/view college requirements) • Find Careers Nationwide • Find Schools Nationwide • Develop Resumes

  9. Summer Programs • Girls State • Boys State • MTU Youth Programs • Inland Seas • Youth Leadership Forums • …….ETC

  10. Any Questions?

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