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Welcome Bienvenido Ku soo Dhowow. Course registration in English: Gymnasium Inscripción del curso en Español : La Habitación #017 Diiwaangelinta Fasalka ee Soomaali : Room #015. Welcome Class of 2021. 9 th Grade Course Registration. Class of 2021 Counselor Assignments.
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WelcomeBienvenidoKu soo Dhowow Course registration in English: Gymnasium Inscripción del curso en Español: La Habitación #017 DiiwaangelintaFasalkaeeSoomaali: Room #015
Welcome Class of 2021 9th Grade Course Registration
Class of 2021Counselor Assignments Student Last Names A-D Loretta Collins Student Last Names E-J Herb Crowell Student Last Names K-M Amy Webster Student Last Names N-Sa John Pemberton Student Last Names Sb-Z Teresa Savage
Get Involved! Find an extracurricular activity in which you might have any interest in and join as soon as possible
Athletics • Postcards will be sent out to all families with athletics registration information. Registration event in early August (Aug. 1st or 2nd). • Monday, August 14th is the first day of Fall sports • Some fall sports captains may initiate optional practices prior to August 14th. Contact coach’s listed on the postcard for more information. • Do not rely on the middle schools to forward the physical. Bring hard copy to athletic office by Aug. 14th. • Students are able to receive a physical in our school-based clinic which has summer hours.
Course Registration • English Lang. Learner (ELL): Room 007 • Special Education (IEP): Room 007 • 504 Plans- Jason Kurtz (612)668-3420 • Portal may not reflect your schedule • Schedules available August 23rd
Materials for Registration • Freshman Course Selection Card- leave in the box near the exit • 9th Grade Planning Sheet • “Form 13” All current non-MPS families- leave in the box near the exit • Annotated course information sheet • Full course descriptions and sequencing can be found on our website
Schedule Change Policy • Until June 16th: All requests for changes for any course will be accepted via e-mail or phone call. • June 16th- August 25th: Students who make a request during this time will be put on a wait-list. Counselors will attempt to place students in classes based on availability. • August 28th First Day of School • August 28th- September 1st: Students, not parents, must make the request in person by filling out a Schedule Change Request Form. Students put on the secondary waitlist. Counselors will attempt to place students in classes based on availability. • September 2nd All Schedules Final • One week prior to the end of each quarter: Only changes to core classes (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) based on level will be considered.
Graduation Requirements Minimum 21.5 total credits needed from the following subject areas: • English 4 credits • Social Studies 3.5 credits • Math 3 credits • Science 3 credits • Physical Ed .5 credit • Health .5 credits • Fine Arts* 1 credit • Electives 6 credits * PLTW courses can cover FA requirements Counselors will ensure that you have the courses scheduled that you need to graduate.
Course Registration Considerations • Know that there are no 9th grade pre-requisitesfor 10th, 11th, or 12th grade Honors, IB, or AP courses in English, Social Studies, or Science. • When choosing courses, be sure to consider balance in your life so that you can develop your whole self. • Make and keep friends • Keep family commitments • Ability to exlpore other interests beyond school assignments • Maintain good physical and emotional health
Academic Support Homework Lab • Teachers and tutors available • Quiet space to work independently or in small groups • Wednesdays and Fridays Before School 7:00am-8:00am • Tuesdays and Thursday After School 3:15-4:45pm Writing Center
Course Selection (English) 2. English (circle one) English 9 Honors English 9 HOW IS HONORS ENGLISH DIFFERENT? • Will read additional texts beyond English 9 • Will include oral and written analyses • All reading and writing occurs outside of class • 75-100 pages reading weekly and/or weekly essay
Course Selection (Social Studies) 3. Social Studies (circle one) Human Geography AP Human Geography HOW IS AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY DIFFERENT THAN STANDARD? • Same text but much faster paced • An hour of homework a night versus an hour of homework a week • Strong reading and writing background • College-level course; college credit may be earned
Course Selection (Math) 3. Math (circle one) Intermediate Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra • Placements received from MPS Middle Schools • Mastery of Linear Equalities, Exponents, Functions, Transformations, and Quadratics result in placement into Geometry. • Mastery of Geometry results in placement into Advanced Algebra.
Course Selection (World Language) • World Language is NOT a requirement for graduation. • Most 4-Year colleges will want to minimally see at least two years of a World Language on a HS transcript. • Placements received from MPS Middle Schools if continuing in the same language. • Can always choose a lower level than recommended. • 2 years everyday= Level 2 or 3 • 3 years every other day= Level 2 or 3
What’s Next? • Please drop Green Course Selection Card and any Form 13’s in a metal box by the door when you leave. • Erica Lebens-Englund, Parent Liaison • Sign up for the Parent Newsletter • Visit Clubs/Activities tables • Take Interest Survey • Fill out Athletic Interest Forms (cafeteria) • School Tours (5:30 and 6:30) • August 23rd: Welcome Back • August 28th: First Day • September 1st: Picture Day (ID’s)