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Orientation for Parents: January 2014 *

Orientation for Parents: January 2014 *. Your kids are about to become Memorial Spartans!!!. Turn To Someone Sitting Near You:. Please share: Think of one thing that helped you get through your high school years, or do well. Course Selection Questions after tonight……….

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Orientation for Parents: January 2014 *

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  1. Orientation for Parents: January 2014 * Your kids are about to become Memorial Spartans!!!

  2. Turn To Someone Sitting Near You: Please share: Think of one thing that helped you get through your high school years, or do well.

  3. Course Selection Questions after tonight……… • Ask your Middle School Teachers and Counselor First • Can contact us with further Questions: Sherry Lucille- 663-6175 slucille@madison.k12.wi.us Len Mormino- 663-6061 lmormino@madison.k12.wi.us *

  4. Tonight’s Agenda:“Getting The Best For Your Son/Daughter” • Sources of Information & Help • Graduation Requirements • Grade 9 Academic and Elective Classes • Course Selection • Extra-Curricular Activities • Time For Your questions

  5. What is the “Neighborhood” System? -A team that will stick with you through graduation. (Principal, Secretary, Counselor, Psychologist, Social Worker) -A 9-12th grade group of 25 Students (“backyard”) to build community with once a week through graduation.

  6. The Curriculum Guide is on Memorial’s Homepage • Click on “News, Announcements, Information, Publications.” • Pages 1 - 17: Frequently asked questions: credits, youth options, 4 year plan, colleges, tech schools, AP, transcripts. • Pages 18-101: Course descriptions.

  7. Don’t Miss “Electives Discovery Night” on February 4th Visit all electives departments! It’s the best way to choose your electives! Tuesday, February 4th, 7 PM at Memorial (get there at 6:50pm) *

  8. What if my son/daughter has a Case Manageror is an English Language Learner? Their middle school Case Manager or ELL Teacher will be in touch with you about course selections for next year. January 29th- Eighth Grade ELL Course Selection Presentation, JMM Literacy Center

  9. Are You Ready to Begin?

  10. Graduation Requirements 22 total credits: • 4 credits of English • 3 credits of Social St • 3 credits of Math • 3 credits of Science • 1.5 credits of Phy. Ed • .5 credit of Health

  11. Grade 9 Requirements • English 1 • U.S. History • Integrated Science • Math (Gr 8 teacher will make rec) • One semester of Phy Ed • One and one-half credit of electives (more if you want to)

  12. The Grade 9 Academic “Honors”Opportunities: • English 1 Honors • U.S. History 1 Honors • Integrated Science Honors • Honors Math

  13. When is an Honors section best for my child? See handout.

  14. A caution about selecting an “Honors section” • Changes to a different level will only be made in extreme situations, and only if space is available; • Success is about a manageable overall load.

  15. Considerations when choosing an “Honors section” Good Writing, & Analytical Skills Can Organize and Manage time Passion/Interest in subject Past Success/Teacher Recc. Daily Work Habits Can Stay Healthy with other commitments, schedule, & extra-curricular activities Class by Class decision, each year

  16. Example of Rigor in History Honors: Additional paper, panel discussion or project related to an assigned historical novel each semester, read outside of class. 

  17. What Will a Typical Grade 9 Daily Schedule Look Like?

  18. The Credit Load Decision All freshmen must have Between 6 & 7 credits.

  19. The Credit Load Decision:You can choose a total of: 6.0 credits(6 classes/day) 6.5 credits (6 classes/ 7 classes) Sem.I Sem.II 7.0 credits (full schedule)

  20. The Credit Load Decision:We want your 9th Grader to be happy and do well… ..Homework averages 1-2 hrs. ..Involvement in sports/clubs, or tutoring has many benefits ..Time for SLEEP, family, health, friends, creativity, balance ..7 week drop deadline Many 9th graders benefit from study hall *

  21. “Secrets of Success” • Doing homework everyday. (using an assignment notebook?) • Taking notes & using them to study. • Developing a daily study routine. • Organizing with notebooks and folders. * Let’s Get Serious!!! 21

  22. Help Resources Peer, College, and adult tutors available before, during, and after school. After school Study Tables in the LMC with teachers present to help. Lunchtime reviews in Science Literacy Mentors to help with reading and writing assignments 22

  23. Which Grade 9 ElectivesWill You Choose?

  24. Don’t Miss “Electives Discovery Night” on February 4th See first hand! It’s the best way to choose your electives! Tuesday, February 4th, 7 PM at Memorial (Get here a little early)

  25. When you choose an elective: Some electives are full year classes. Some electives are half year classes.

  26. Applied Technology • Intro to Woodworking • Furniture & Cabinetry • Home Maintenance & Improvement • Intro to Engineering (PLTW) • Design Drafting • Outdoor Power Equipment Technology 26

  27. Art • Art Experiences • ComputerArt (Survey) • ComputerArt: Illustration • ComputerArt: Digital Imagery • ComputerArt: Animation • ComputerArt: Video Production • Drawing 1 and 2 • Ceramic&Sculpture 1 and 2 • Painting&Printmaking 1 • Art Metal & Glass: 1 & 2 • Photography 1 & 2 • Graphic Design • Fashion Design-Clothing Construction 27

  28. Business & Info Technology • Keyboarding/Adv.Keyboarding • Word and Excel (Dual Credit) • Powerpoint and Web Development (Dual Credit) • Accounting • Personal Finance • Yearbook Design & Publishing 28

  29. Computer Science • Introduction to Computer Programming 29

  30. World Languages • Chinese • French • German • Spanish 30

  31. Family & Consumer Education • Culinary Basics • International Cuisine • Fashion Design & Clothing Construction 31

  32. Chorale • Music Appreciation • Guitar I Music • Concert Band I • Concert Band II • Concert Orchestra • Symphony Orchestra • Jazz Ensemble • Popular Vocal Styles • History of Popular Music 32

  33. Social Science • Ethnic Studies 33

  34. Let’s start to fill out the yellow cards. • Pencils only, please. Print carefully. • Print your name on the card right now. 34

  35. How To Complete the Yellow Course Selection Card: 35

  36. Talk With Your Parent, Then Circle Which Required Classes You’ll Take: 36

  37. Then list your electives in the blank spaces: Please also circle your electives on the back of the card 37

  38. Talk with all of your teachers about your selections. We would like your math teacher’s signature next to your math choice to show whether they agree with your selection. 38

  39. Completing the card correctly: • Course code is 3 letters and 4 numbers: such as “ENG1010” • Math teacher should initial your math class selection. • Sign with your parent in the grey box. • If not going to Memorial next year, tell us! 39

  40. How many credits should I take? • Minimum: 6.0 • Maximum: 7.0 • Many students need a study hall. • What other commitments do you have? • Don’t overstress yourself. 40

  41. After you do a good job of choosing classes, there is one more really important thing to do … 41

  42. Promise yourself: …that you will join at least one club or one sport during the first semester!!! Look at these choices … 42

  43. Extra Curriculars: Athletics • Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Gymnastics • Hockey • Soccer • Softball • Swimming • Tennis • Track • Volleyball • Wrestling • Cheerleading • Pom Pon • Ultimate Frisbee 43

  44. Want to play sports??? You must: • Attend your classes everyday; • Do your daily work; 3. Earn a passing grade. If you’re not passing, …you’re not playing. 44

  45. Extra Curricular: Clubs • Music/Drama/Dance: • Pep Band • Drama • Forensics • Stage Crew • Dance Club • Bag Up (HipHop) • Jazz Band • Jazz Singers • Academic Clubs: • Math Team • National Honor Society • French Honor Society • Spanish Honor Society/Club • ASPIRA • Science Olympiad • MATC Pre-Collegiate 45

  46. Extra Curricular: Clubs • Student Newspapers: • Sword & Shield • The Independent • Community Service Clubs: • Spartan Youth Service • Amnesty International • Peer Tutoring • School Store • Athletic Booster Club • Environmental Club • T.A.T.U. • Yearbook: --The Olympian • Creative Writing: -- Pressions 46

  47. Extra Curricular: Clubs Student Government: -- 9th Grade Class Councils -- Neighborhoods Council More Student Leadership Groups: • Black Student Union • Gay/Straight Alliance -- Asian Council • Latinos Unidos • K.I.T.S 47

  48. Extra Curricular: Clubs • Pancake Club • Memorial Bikers • Young Republicans • Young Democrats • Bowling Club • Rock Climbing Club • Seinfeld Club • Dr. Who Club • Ultimate Frisbee • Table Tennis • Ski Team • Captains Club • Chess Club • Chinese Club • Computer Club • DECA (Marketing) • Environmental Club • Fencing Club • HOSA • International Club • Mock Trial • Model U.N. • Anime’ Club 48

  49. Promise yourself: …that you will join at least one club or one sport during the first semester!!! So, your choice is: _______________ 49

  50. “Spartan 101” Summer Class -a summer class that helps you learn the habits and skills you’ll need to do well in high school! -Book through MSCR.ORG 50

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