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Welcome Class of 2014 Registration

Welcome Class of 2014 Registration. Stillwater Junior High 8 th to 9 th Grade Registration Informational Meeting February 11, 2010. Overview of the Presentation. Welcome-Introductions Mr. Wippler Mr. Ochocki About SJHS Mr. Ochocki

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Welcome Class of 2014 Registration

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  1. Welcome Class of 2014Registration Stillwater Junior High 8th to 9th Grade Registration Informational Meeting February 11, 2010

  2. Overview of the Presentation • Welcome-Introductions Mr. Wippler Mr. Ochocki • About SJHS Mr. Ochocki • Graduation Credit Requirements Mr. Wippler and Mr. Ochocki • Course Choices Mr. Ochocki • Assessment Information Mr. Ochocki • About SJHS part 2 Ms. Bjornberg • Important Dates Mr. Ochocki • Parent Involvement Mr. Ochocki • Closing Mr. Ochocki

  3. About SJHS:Daily Schedule 2010-2011 Doors to the school open at 7:30 a.m. 0. 8:00-8:20 Advisory 1. 8:25-9:15 2. 9:20-10:10 3. 10:10-11:45 4. 11:50-12:40 Lunch/Class 5. 12:45-1:35 6. 1:40-2:30 Students must leave the building by 2:45 p.m. unless under the direct supervision of a school employee

  4. About SJHS:Advisory Advisories provide students with opportunities to build positive relationships and promote academic preparedness. Components: • First 20 minutes of each day. • Time allocated to preparing for student led conferences • Weekly Schedule: • Monday SJHS Orientation & Homework Help • Tuesday 9th grade Math skill building • Wednesday 9th grade Reading • Thursday 9th grade Eagle Pride • Friday 9th grade Activity day

  5. Why do Math skill building during Advisory? Math Questions on the ACT

  6. Plan and Prepare for your Future • Education opens doors! • Start talking about the future and what you want for your student after high school. • While there are many factors that will determine the kinds of opportunities that will come your way, the most significant determining factor will be your education.

  7. High School Credit Graduation Requirements: Mr. Wippler and Mr. Ochocki • Based on grades 9-12 • Students are required to earn 43 credits to graduate from District #834 • 32 credits are required courses • 11 credits are elective courses • Credit opportunities: • 12 credit opportunities in Grade 9 • 36 credit opportunities in Grades 10-12

  8. Credit Requirements in Specific Areas • Number of credits required each area: • Language Arts 8 credits • Social Studies 8 credits • Mathematics 6 credits • Science 6 credits (including Biology) • Health 1 credit • Physical Ed. 1 credit • Art 2 credits Total required courses 32 credits Total elective courses 11 credits Total courses required 43 out of 48 possible opportunities

  9. Requirements for College Entrance Cumulative GPA is calculated for grades 9-12. Beginning with the Class of 2010, Stillwater Area High School has a dual ranking system for grading in all of our Advanced Placement (AP) and College in the Schools (CIS) courses. These courses are weighted with a 1.2 multiplier to establish the weighted rank. SAHS awards academic letters to students who earn a GPA of 3.6 or above.

  10. Decile Ranges • Purpose of Deciles: The decile system is used in place of class rank so colleges can estimate where in the class the student fell. • Decile Calculation; The decile system shows which tenth of the class the student falls based on his/her GPA.

  11. Requirements for College Entrance Success on Standardized Tests • ACT

  12. Requirements for College Entrance Success on Standardized Tests • SAT

  13. Requirements for College Entrance Success on Standardized Tests

  14. Requirements for College Entrance Success on Standardized Tests

  15. Course Suggestions for College • More than 3 years of Math • More than 3 years of Science-2 lab based • More than 2 years of World Language • More than 3 years of Language Arts

  16. Required Courses2010-11: Mr. Ochocki • English/Honors English 2 Semesters • Geography/AP Geography 2 Semesters • Physical Science 2 Semesters • Math (Alg., Geo. Adv. Alg.) 2 Semesters

  17. World Language (2 Semesters) Spanish I, II French I, II German I, II Music (2 Semesters) Band Choir Orchestra Additional Courses (1 Semester) Physical Education IT 9(Industrial Technology) FACS 9 Creative Living Speech/Theater Speech/Debate Video Production Art 9A & 9B ICS DAPE Assistant Elective Courses

  18. Honors English • Must apply for Honors English • Get application from Counselor or English teacher • Submit application with registration on February 18, 2010 • April 6-9, 2010, students will write their application essay in their English class • May/June-applications reviewed and letters with English placements sent out

  19. AP Geography • AP Human Geography • AP Scores: 83% of SJHS students passed the AP exam. Internationally, only 51.5% of students passed • http://sjhs.stillwater.k12.mn.us/damons%20

  20. Math Sequence Grade 8: If… Algebra Standards Algebra Geometry Grade 9 Then… Algebra Extensions Geometry Adv. Algebra

  21. Assessment Information This year: • 8th grade MCA Assessment April (Reading and Math) • MCA II Science Assessment April-May • End of Course Assessments May-June Common End of Course Assessments in all subject areas Next year: • 9th grade GRAD Assessment in written composition April • End of Course Assessments May/June In All Subject Areas

  22. All About SJHS:Before School Activities:Ms. Bjornberg • Chamber Choir • Jazz Band- Duke, Basie • Fiddlers • Open and staffed Media Center • Open and staffed computer lab

  23. Cheerleading Drama Game Club and homework help (Thursdays) Literature/Fine Arts Publication- Summer Teeth Math League Merit Projects National Junior Honor Society Newspaper Open computer lab before/after Outdoor Adventure Club Science Club Ski Club Stock Market Club Student Government Talent Show Yearbook Homework Club All About SJHS:After School Activities

  24. Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports Cross Country (boys/girls) Basketball (boys/girls) Baseball (boys - 8th & 9th) Football (boys) Gymnastics (girls - 9th) Softball (girls - 8th & 9th) • Soccer (boys/girls) • 8th & 9th Swimming (boys) Synchronized Swim (girls) Tennis (girls) Wrestling (boys) Tennis (boys) Swimming (girls) Hockey (boys/girls - 9th) Track (boys/girls) Volleyball (girls) Alpine Ski (boys/girls) Golf (boys/girls - 9th) Cheerleading Cheerleading Dance Team (9th) Athletics

  25. All About SJHS: Activities and Athletics • Registration for all activities and athletics take place at the beginning of the school year (early August) and through-out the year (prior to the season/activity beginning) • 9th grade athletic registrations take place at the SAHS Athletic office • Fall 9th sports begin August 23, 2010

  26. New to SJHS: See a Concert or a Play • Thursday, February 18 Ensemble Festival Tour • Thursday, March 4 Jazz Band Festival • March 8 & 9 Band Clinic / Concert on 3/9 (All Bands) • March 24 & 25 Choir Clinic (Concert on 25th) (All Choirs) • Thursday, May 6 7th Grade & Novella Orchestra • Tuesday, May 11 Camerata Orchestra Concert • Thursday, May 13 Enterprise & 7th Grade Bands • Tuesday, May 18 Northstar & Eagle Band • Tuesday, June 1 Treble & Cambiata Choir Concert • Wednesday, June 2 Con Brio Choir Concert • Tuesday, June 8 7th Grade Choir Concert

  27. Important Dates 2010:Mr. Ochocki • February 18, 2010 Register Online in Math Class • April, 2010 MCA II/GRAD Assessments • August 24, 2010 9th Grade Schedule Pick-up • September 7, 2010 1st Day of School (subject to change) • September 16, 2010 Open House – 6:30-8:15 pm 5:30-6:30- Internet Safety with Tim Harris, PLANNER training with Jeff Hudson, or NAVIANCE training with a school guidance counselor

  28. Parent Involvement • P.I.E. (Parents Involved in Education) Committee • 9/27, 11/22, 1/10, 3/21, 4/18 • Volunteer opportunities • Tutoring • Assist with Standardized Assessment • MCA II/GRAD - • Office Mailings • Staff Luncheons • Chaperone Dances • Teacher assistant

  29. Registration Process • Feb.10 and 11, 2010: 9th grade registration materials & presentation to grade 8 in math classes • Feb 11, 2010: 8th into 9th Grade Parent Night (7:00 - 8:00 pm) • Feb 18, 2010 8th graders register for 9th grade in math classes

  30. Registration Forms are dueThursday Feb. 18, 2010

  31. Still Have Questions? • Questions about 9th grade: • Arica Bjornberg, Counselor 351-6931 bjornberga@stillwater.k12.mn.us • Chris Otto, Counselor 351-6907 ottoc@stillwater.k12.mn.us • Chuck Ochocki , Assist. Principal 351-6901 ochockic@stillwater.k12.mn.us • Rick Wippler, Principal 351-6901 wipplerr@stillwater.k12.mn.us • Questions about Technology: • Jeff Hudson, SJHS Tech. Coordinator 351-6911 hudsonj@stillwater.k12.mn.us • Chuck Ochocki , Assist. Principal 351-6901 ochockic@stillwater.k12.mn.us • Rick Wippler, Principal 351-6901 wipplerr@stillwater.k12.mn.us

  32. Still Have Questions? • Activities: • Kevin Seim 351-6909 seimk@stillwater.k12.mn.us • Health Services: • Cheryl Hale 351-6914 halec@stillwater.k12.mn.us • Ruth Weber 351-6913 weberr@stillwater.k12.mn.us

  33. Thank You Class of 2014

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