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East Grand Rapids High School

East Grand Rapids High School. Academic Planning Class of 2018. High School Counselors. Mrs. Lori Johnston A-F Mrs. Danielle Beller G-O Mrs. Lynda Bykerk-Rupke P-Z. Welcome to high school!. Different surroundings New classmates, new teachers

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East Grand Rapids High School

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  1. East Grand Rapids High School Academic Planning Class of 2018

  2. High School Counselors Mrs. Lori Johnston A-F Mrs. Danielle Beller G-O Mrs. Lynda Bykerk-Rupke P-Z

  3. Welcome to high school! • Different surroundings • New classmates, new teachers • More choices ~ more advanced classes • New rules and procedures • Expanded opportunities • More freedom ~ and responsibility • FRESH START!

  4. Tips for High School success • Work to be organized • Take care of yourself • Ask questions • Take responsibility for your learning • Participate in something – get involved • Have fun!

  5. Tonight’s Objectives • Academic Overview - terms you should know • EGRHS Graduation Requirements and Michigan Merit Curriculum Requirements • Select elective and world language course options

  6. Terms you should know • Credits • .5 for each class – each semester • Only recorded at the end of each semester • 6 credit/year possible • Need 23 credits to graduate • Academic course – Core course • English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language

  7. Terms you should know • Non-academic course - Elective • Examples – Art, Choir, Band, Basic Mechanical Drafting, TV Production, Journalism and others • Balance with academic courses • Required course • Courses you need in order to graduate • Michigan Merit Curriculum

  8. Terms you should know • Honors course • More rigorous, moves more quickly, requires additional work outside of class • Advanced Placement Program (AP) • College level curriculum – standard across the US • Preparation for the AP exam in spring • International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB)

  9. International Baccalaureate Diploma Program • New academic program and courses for juniors and seniors • Available to current 8th grade students beginning their junior year of high school • Information Sessions geared toward 8th grade students and their parents on March 19th: • 12:00 p.m. @ HS Learning Center Conference Room • 7:00 p.m. @ HS Little Auditorium • Learn about the IB Diploma Program and how that might impact your child’s four year plan

  10. EGRHS Graduation Requirements • English 4 credits • Mathematics 4 credits Including Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra and a math course in senior year • Science 3 credits Including Biology, Chemistry or Physics and a 3rd science • Social Studies 3 credits Including US History, World History, and a semester of both Economics and Government • World Language2 credits same language • Health/Physical Education .5 credit of each • Fine, Visual or Performing Art 1 credit • Electives 5 credits Total 23 credits

  11. Recommendations for Course Placements Recommendation for English, Math, Science, and Spanish courses are based on research and data • Physics, Physics Honors, Biology • Current Math course • 7th final grade • 8th first semester grade • 8th Science MEAP • English or English Honors: • 7th final grade • 8th grade first semester grade • 7th grade Reading and Writing MEAP • 8th grade Reading • Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Alg./FST(H) • Current Math course • Spanish 3-4 or Spanish 3-4 Honors • Honors is standard progression • MS Spanish Teacher recommendation Math and Spanish are placements and one cannot choose to move up the sequence without the recommendation or testing out English and Science are strongly encouraged recommendations based on data and historical experience. You may choose honors if you are not recommended, but before doing so seek consultation with our Director of Guidance, Lori Johnston.

  12. A Typical 9th Grade Schedule? 1. English 2. Mathematics 3. World Language 4. Science 5. Preferred Elective or Social Studies 6. Health/Physical Education 7. Lunch

  13. English Options for 9th grade • English 1-2 • English 1-2 Honors

  14. Math Options for 9th grade • Algebra • Geometry • Advanced Algebra • Adv. Algebra/FST -H

  15. World Language Options for 9th grade • French 1-2 • French 3-4 • Spanish 1-2 • Spanish 3-4 • Spanish 3-4 Honors • Latin 1-2

  16. Science Options for 9th grade • Physics • Biology • Physics – Honors • Biology – Honors

  17. Social Studies Options for 9th grade • World History • AP World History - Or - No Social Studies in 9th grade

  18. Electives – Visual Arts and Technology • Foundation Art I/II • Digital Photography I/II • Basic Mechanical Drafting I/II • Computer Animation & Game Design I/II • Interior Design (.5 cr)

  19. Electives – Communication • Public Speaking • Film Studies • Television Production I • Journalism I • Theater I • All are one semester = .5 credit

  20. Electives – Business • Introduction to Business I & II

  21. Electives – Performing Arts • Symphony Band • Orchestra • Vocal Music • Women’s Chorus • Varsity Men’s Chorus *All are full year commitments

  22. Health/PE Options Health Physical education • At EGRHS during school year • During the summer through MVU * • By Testing Out on August 25th * • At EGRHS during school year • During the EGRHS Summer School * • By Testing Out on August 25th * • Personal Curriculum *See handout - application required

  23. PERSONAL CURRICULUM Four Reasons for Personal Curriculum (PC): • To go beyond the academic credit requirements by adding more math, science, English language arts, or world languages credits • To modify the Advanced Algebra mathematics requirements • To modify curriculum requirements based on the disability of a student with an Individualized Education Plan • To modify credit requirements for a transfer student from out of state or from a nonpublic school who has completed the equivalent of two years of high school and is unable to meet the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements.

  24. Dual Enrollment • Option to enroll in college classes with support for tuition and fees • Academic course – not offered or not available • Qualifying score on Explore test • Must meet eligibility requirements from the state of Michigan and the individual college • Maximum of 10 courses in high school • 9th grade – maximum of two courses

  25. NCAA Eligibility • Potential to participate in Division I or II athletics • Qualify with core classes, GPA, and test scores • Refer to the information in your packet for minimum requirements • See your counselor or coach if you have questions

  26. Course Sequence Overview

  27. What is next? • Course review and selection • Learning Commons and Cafeteria • Student logs into his/her Skyward account • Check the instruction sheet in your packet • Review course placement recommendations – preloaded for you • Select courses….6 credits/12 classes and 2-3 additional alternates • Student can make changes until April 3rd

  28. Before you leave tonight…….. • Select classes on the computer • Plan to attend the Freshmen Parent Forum on Tuesday, May 13th at 10:00 a.m. following the PTO meeting at the High School • Begin to look forward to four great years at the high school!

  29. Questions? Call the HS Guidance Office 616-235-7594 (Secretary ~ CarolynneAllaben) - or - Email us at: ljohnsto@egrps.org dbeller@egrps.org lrupke@egrps.org

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