Registration 2017 9 th Grade Welcome to High School

1. Registration 20179th GradeWelcome to High School LYONS HIGH SCHOOL *This power point is posted on our school website. You & your parents can access it if you need to.

2. Lyons High School will have a welcoming environment where students can experience academic success and prepare for post secondary education, the world of work and life’s challenges Lyons High School Vision

3. 9th Grade Registration Packet • Course Selection Form- Grade 9 • Grade 9: Registration Checklist • Blank Credit Review • Course Description Book

4. High School Schedule • 2 Semesters (no longer 4 quarters ) • 8 classes = a full day schedule • *However, 7 classes fine for 9th grade and some may view this as preferable for transitioning into the High School Experience. You absolutely need more study time and have more homework in high school. • 7-8 Classes each semester 9th grade year. • Classes are 45 minutes in length Mon., Tues.& Wed. • Classes are 90 minutes in length Thurs (1,3,5,7), & Fri (2,4,6,8) • Each class is worth .5 credits per semester.

5. This Power point presentation will go in order of the items on your checklist,reference your checklist as you go through the registration process.

6. Course Description Book • The Course Description Book provides information you need to make informed registration decisions. • Look through the book to find pertinent details and to seek answers to your questions.

7. Details of a Course English 10 Honors grade10 fall/spring prerequisite English 9 (Requires teacher recommendation) Summer reading is a mandatory part of this class. The course covers the strands of English (Oral Communication, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Research and Information management) with an intensity that the standard English 10 does not offer. Students will be expected to cover more material, experience and react to each unit with the depth and detail that are required in an advanced course. Indicates greater academic challenge, faster pace & greater depth of study Register for both semesters to complete the course and earn 1.0 credit Grade level of students who may take this course Course Name Course(s) you must have passed, &/or recommendations you need to be able to take this course What you can expect to learn in the course

8. New Graduation Requirements Class of 2021 and beyond

9. St. Vrain Valley School District Graduation Requirements • 4.0 English • 3.0 Math • 3.0 Science • 3.0 Social Studies • 2.0 PE • .5 Health • .5 Financial Literacy • .5 Practical arts (Example: Technology, Stage Tech, Music Tech, Video) • .5 Fine arts (Example: Art, Music) • 7.5 Additional Electives • 24.5 Total Credits

10. Graduation Requirements Continued Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP): Graduates develop/ complete a plan that includes post secondary college/ career interests & goals. The following indicators may be components of the ICAP: Self/Career Awareness, Post Secondary Aspirations/ Options, Environmental Expectations, Academic Planning, Employability Skills, Financial Literacy. Implemented in social studies and via other opportunities throughout High School. Demonstration of College Readiness:Graduates will demonstrate college or career readiness in both English and Math based on at least ONE measure listed in each concentration. See chart below.

11. Graduation Requirements /CCHE Comparison

12. Credit Check/ Review: This is a record keeping document to monitor your progress towards meeting district graduation credit requirements

13. Academic Plan 9th grade • English 1.0 credits = 2 Semesters English 9 or Honors English 9 • Social Studies 1.0 credits = 2 Semesters World Geography • Math 1.0 credits = 2 Semesters Algebra 1 or Geometry • Science 1.0 credits= 2 Semesters Earth Systems or Honors Biology • Health .5 credit= 1 Semester • Financial Literacy .5= 1 Semester • Elective Choices: World Language PE Fine Arts: Music (Band or Choir), Art Practical Arts: Technology, Music Tech., Stage Tech, Video Others: Psychology, Sociology, Cultural Studies, etc.

14. Sample Schedule Freshman Year Semester 1 Semester 2

15. You may create a draft four year plan using sample in the course description book. Use pencil and revise over the years. Use flow charts in Course book to determine sequences of core courses.

16. Course Selection Form

17. Recommendations / Tryouts • Courses listed on the course selection form with no lines are based on teacher recommendation/ pre-requisites. • Each student’s sheet is personalized and approved courses are highlighted for you. …If you have questions about the core course teacher recommendation: • Check the course description book for pre-requisites • Follow up with your current teacher in that content area (revisited in May) • Math Recommendations see next slide to understand more about math placement decisions. • Auditions for Select Choir are coming up. Students selected will have this automatically entered into their course request.

18. 9th Grade Math • I do not have a Math Course identified on my course selection form? Students taking Algebra 1 in 8th grade will either be taking Algebra 1 OR Geometry in 9th grade. • Determination of HS math placement (Algebra 1 or Geometry) is based on district criteria. This criteria requires data through the end of the school year & scoring a minimum or 80% on district Algebra exam. Students will be placed in HS math course according to this criteria. • Some students/ parents have concerns about a student not proceeding to Geometry. Solid Algebraic skills are a necessity for success in HS math (they will have Algebra 2 ahead of them). • Once in HS we have not had students regret getting a solid Algebra foundation. However, students without that foundation have voiced regrets in “pushing” forward when facing Intermediate Algebra, Algebra 2, Trig and Calculus as they face a much more difficult journey.

19. Core Course Selections & other requirements: Are highlighted / marked on your registration sheet based on: pre-requisite criteria/ teacher recommendations. Do not highlight your own as these on your own as they have been pre-loaded in our computer system. Elective Course Selections: Pick 10 electives # your picks… 1= most wanted through 10= least desired 1.0 credit course counts for two #’s (Spanish 1= 1,2 ) .5 course counts for one # (Iron Works = 1 ) * Talk to your student about this as it was explained at their registration session. Completing the Course Selection Form

20. Deadline • Monday, February 13, 2017. Turn in your.. Completed & signed (top right on form) Course Selection Form • Give this to your English Teachers and they will keep it until the next step (in the computer lab). • Questions??? *Look for answers in the Course Description Book *Talk to a teacher or counselor

21. High School Keys to Success • Pass your classes the first time (plan on summer school if you do not pass a core class…this costs a lot of $ & time) • Do homework, turn work in, attend…you can’t make it in high school without doing all of these!!!! • High school is a fresh start set some goals for yourself • Read and write frequently • Practice your math skills • Communicate with teachers consistently • Develop good study habits & time management skills www.how-to-study.com • Get involved in the school community • Start exploring your Career/ College interests.

22. CALENDAR OF FRESHMAN YEAR AugustCheck in on assigned day get locker, ipad, make schedule change if necessary. Check for activities and clubs you would be interested in joining. September Be organized, get a good start with your academic responsibilities, communicate with teachers for help if needed, get involved in HS activities and clubs. Sept. - JuneDiscuss with teachers, parents, andcounselors concerns about grades, academic achievement, and preparation for post-high school goals (ICAP-Individual Career Academic Plan). Students are encouraged to take a rigorous course load. Parents and students are encouraged to attend Back-to-School night and parent-teacher conferences. Jan/Feb.Review course offerings in the Course Description and Registration Guide. Discuss with parents, teachers and/or counselor. ICAP- Keep your post-high school goals in mind as you choose courses. Review 4 year plan in course description book. Complete registration for your sophomore year. March/ April Participate in state testing. This helps you know areas of strength and areas to keep working on to keep moving forward towards post HS goals (college & career). It also lets teachers know the areas they can focus and help you with. Summer Volunteer and/or get a job to build your skills, resume and save for college.