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Scheduling Presentation 2012. La Follette High School. 9 th Grade is… -scary. -exciting. -a fresh start. -a chance to make new lifelong connections and friendships. -a step in defining yourself as a young adult. New Beginnings. Start the year off well Study Habits Attendance Friends
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Scheduling Presentation 2012 La Follette High School
9th Grade is… -scary. -exciting. -a fresh start. -a chance to make new lifelong connections and friendships. -a step in defining yourself as a young adult.
New Beginnings • Start the year off well • Study Habits • Attendance • Friends • Extra curricular activities • Get to know your teachers and counselor (s) • Challenge yourself!
Some words to prepare you “If you don’t know, ask!”
“The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.”Vince Lombardi
Scheduling Process • Students selected classes • 8th Grade Teacher recommendations • MMSD students or staff will input them in the computer • Students from Parochial schools • Changes to courses • Unscheduled students • Individualized Special Education transition occurs later this year
FOUR BLOCK SCHEDULE Block 1 8:20-9:50 CLASS TIME Block 2 9:57- 11:31 ANNOUNCEMENTS CLASS TIME LUNCH 11:31-12:26 (Clubs & Tutoring) Block 3 12:26-1:56 CLASS TIME Block 4 2:03-3:33 CLASS TIME (7 minute passing time)
Credits • Earned when a student receives a grade of A-D in a class • 1 Term= 9 week quarter in 8th grade • Class meets every day for 1 term=1/2 credit • Class meets every day for 2 terms = 1 credit
Required Classes for 9th Grade Students • English 1 • Regular • Honors • US History • Regular • Honors • Biology • Regular • Honors • Math • Algebra • Geometry • Honors Geometry • Other • Physical Education 1 • Health Education 5 Credits!!!
Graduation Requirements • Earn a minimum of 26 credits • Meet the following specific subject and credit requirements: • 4 credits of English • 3 credits of Social Studies • 2 credits of Math (Algebra and Geometry - 3 for college) • 2 credits of Science (3 for college) • 1.5 credits of Physical Education • .5 credit of Health • .5 credit of Computer Literacy • Option A: 1 credit of fine arts and 1 credit of career and technical Education OR • Option B: 2 credits of world language, .5 credit of fine arts and .5 credit of Career and Technical Education.
How Rigorous? • Teacher recommendations • Post high-school planning • Test scores • Subject strengths • Likes & dislikes
What about World Languages? • Post High School Planning • Options include: • French • Spanish • German • American Sign Language
What about Music? • Music is offered for a “skinny” (45 minute) block everyday for the entire year • Band and Orchestra can be taken for a full 90 minute block. (Sign up for extended-2 credits) • There is no extended chorus option • Skinny Courses-algebra and geometry honors • Students may only register for a skinny math class if music is one of their selections.
Website! http://lafolletteweb.madison.k12.wi.us/guidance_scheduling • Presentations • Tonight’s information • Middle school transition meeting • Scheduling materials • Curriculum Guide
Curriculum Guide • Online! http://lafolletteweb.madison.k12.wi.us/guidance_scheduling • Information about policies, procedures and educational programs • Graduation Requirements • Course offerings • Grade level requirement • Recommendations • Credits • Graduation requirement fulfillment
What’s Next? • Academic Rotation – rooms are highlighted in yellow on the map • Elective Rotation – rooms/areas are highlighted in pink on the map • Elective subject teachers • Explore the building • Representatives in the Commons • LHS student ambassadors in Lancer shirts are stationed at the wings to assist with directions.
Additional Resource Areas… • The following resource areas are available on a drop-in basis for questions and/or further information (areas/rooms are highlighted in orangeon the map): • Scheduling assistance • Athletics & Extracurricular • Infinite Campus Parent Portal • Booster Club • Library Media Center (LMC) • Community Learning Center (CLC) • REaL Grant
LAST NAMES A-M Start with Academic Rotation 6:24-7:10 • A-E start in B16 English • F-I start in B24 Social Studies • J-M start in A12 Science • ESL start in A1 Math • Special Education in B6 At 7:12 A-M visit Elective subject areas
LAST NAMES N-Z Start with Elective Area Rotation 6:24-7:10 Electives Areas are set up on a drop-in basis At 7:12 Visit Academic Classrooms • N-Q start in B16 English • R-U start in B24 Social Studies • V-Z start in A12 Science • ESL start in A1 Math • Special Education in B6
Families Needing ELL Assistance • Spanish -Daniela Poro • Hmong - start in room B35 Cov niam txiv hmoob leeg twg xav tau kev pab nrog txhais lus no mus rau chav B35.