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East Ridge High School 9 th Grade Pre-Registration for 2012-2013

East Ridge High School 9 th Grade Pre-Registration for 2012-2013. “ Our ERHS Knights aren’t just any high school students. They are students who demonstrate character, honor and pride each and every day. They make good choices and strive to do the right thing in any situation. “.

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East Ridge High School 9 th Grade Pre-Registration for 2012-2013

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  1. East Ridge High School 9th Grade Pre-Registration for 2012-2013

  2. “ Our ERHS Knights aren’t just any high school students. They are students who demonstrate character, honor and pride each and every day. They make good choices and strive to do the right thing in any situation. “ Agenda:* Block Scheduling* Required Freshman Classes* Freshman Elective Choices* Freshman Orientation

  3. Two terms – fall and spring • Four classes per term – 2 required classes and 2 electives • Fall mid-terms – October • Fall final – January • Spring mid-terms – April • Spring finals – June • Exceptions – “skinny” classes Block Scheduling

  4. Sources: www.fldoe.org/schoolgrades (2012); Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2007); Phi Delta Kappan/Gallup Poll (2011); National Center for Education Statistics (2009); EPE Research Center (2011). • 99% of 8th grade students report they are planning to go to college after high school • 94% of parents said it’s likely their children will attend college after graduating from high school • Only 72% of students finished high school in 2008 (national) • 63.9% of Florida students graduated high school in 2008 • 2010 graduation rate: • ERHS – 85% HOPE VS. REALITY

  5. … starts from the moment you step on campus. • Why are grades so important? • Why is testing so important? The Pursuit of a Diploma

  6. Class of 2016 Graduation Requirements • 24 credits • 2.0 unweighted grade point average (GPA) • 4 English credits, 4 math credits, 3 science credits, 1 credit World History, 1 credit American History, .5 credit American Government, .5 credit Economics, 1 credit HOPE, 1 credit Fine/Performing or Practical Art, and 8 elective credits • 1 course must be through on-line learning • Pass FCAT 2.0 10th grade Reading exam with a developmental score of 300 • Pass all required End-of-Course (EOC) exams with a level 3 or higher – Algebra 1, Biology, and Geometry • www.facts.org: High School Students, Graduation Requirements, For Students Entering Grade 9 in 2012-2013 School Year

  7. * English 1 or English 1 Honors * Algebra 1A & 1B, Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry, or Geometry Honors * Integrated Science or Integrated Science Honors * HOPE Required Freshman Classes

  8. Intensive Reading – If students achieve Level 1 or 2 on 8th grade FCAT reading exam, they will be required to take Intensive Reading all year. • Extra math course – If a student achieves a level 1 or 2 on 8th grade FCAT math exam, they will be required to take Algebra 1A and 1B. Possible Required Electives

  9. Please visit our website for important information & resource links. • http://www.lake.k12.fl.us/erh • Click on the tab for “Guidance” • PowerPoint, scheduling information, community service forms, academic waivers, etc. GUIDANCE NEWS

  10. Submit your registration form tonight. • In mid-May, 8th grade teachers will submit final academic recommendations. • Students will receive a list of requested courses the last week of May for verification and/or changes. • FCAT scores released in June may cause changes to academics and electives. • Schedules will be mailed 1 week prior to freshman orientation in August. • Final schedule change requests will be due the day before freshman orientation. Scheduling Timeline

  11. If a student decides to take a required course on-line instead of at East Ridge High School, the student must be registered for the course by August 1st. • Your 8th grade counselor must approve the course. • After June 8th, the student/parent will need to change their FLVS demographics to show ERHS as the physical school site. On-Line Courses

  12. Fine, Performing, or Practical Art: *must choose one Art 2D/3D Chorus (Fall) Vocal Ensemble (Spring) Drafting 1 TV Production 1 Introduction to Drama Marketing Essentials Journalism 1 Commercial Art Technology 1 Band/Instrumental Ensemble 1 (2 credits) Computing for College and Career Other Freshmen Electives Team Sports Political Science & Law Studies Early Childhood Education Foundations of Agriscience Culinary Arts 1 Health Science 1 Freshman Electives

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