EIGHTH GRADE PRESENTATION RMS

1. EIGHTH GRADE PRESENTATION RMS Purposes: Explain graduation requirements Explain daily schedule Answer questions about RHS

2. Class of 2015Graduation Requirements You will be part of the second class of students enrolled in North Carolina’s: FUTURE-READY CORE COURSE OF STUDY • You will have a strong academic foundation • You will have more options when you graduate

3. The Future-Ready CoreCourse Requirements • English: 4 credits English I, II, III, and IV • Math: 4 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, & 4th course • Science: 3 credits Earth/Env. Science, Biology, Physical Science • Social Studies: 3 credits World History, Civics/Economics, U.S. History

4. The Future-Ready CoreCourse Requirements • Second Language Not required to graduate but required for admission into any 4 year college/university • Health & P.E.: 1 credit Must pass Healthful Living • Electives: 6 credits MUST PASS 28 CREDITS TO GRADUATE!

5. The Future-Ready CoreCourse Requirements Elective Requirements: 6 credits • 2 credits of any combination from Career & Technical Education, Arts Education, or a Second Language • 4 credits strongly recommended from Career & Technical Education, JROTC, Arts Education, or any other subject area (math, science, etc.) to focus on your future career interests

6. What electives are offered at RHS? • As a 9th grader you will only be eligible to enroll in certain elective classes • All available classes will be on your freshman registration sheet • RHS offers electives in Art, JROTC, Band, Chorus, Theater, and Career Technical Education

7. Electives • You need to see your chorus teacher if you wish to audition for some chorus courses • You should already be in band now in order to sign up for band next year • JROTC teaches you leadership skills, and introduces military careers • You do not have to join the military if you take JROTC

8. What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)? • Career Clusters – Groups of elective courses that focus on specific careers • RHS offers the following CTE Career Clusters: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Electronics) Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Human Services Business Management & Administration Architecture & Construction Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Manufacturing (Metals) Health Science Marketing Hospitality & Tourism

9. Putting it All Together • English 4 credits • Math 4 credits • Science 3 credits • Social Studies 3 credits • Healthful Living 1 credit • Elective Area of Concentration 4 credits • Other Electives 9 credits ________________________________________ Total Credits Needed 28 Credits

10. In Order to Graduate… YOU MUST: • Earn 28 credits • Take the following EOC Exams and pass the classes: English 1 Algebra II Biology Physical Science Civics U.S. History Algebra 1

11. As A Freshman you will take… 1. English 1 or Honors English 1 2. Found of Algebra/ Algebra 1 F, Algebra 1, or Honors Geometry 3. World History or Honors World History, Honors Civics 4. Earth Env. Science, Honors Earth/Env. Science, or Honors Biology 5. Healthful Living 6. Up to 3 electives 8 courses TOTAL for your Freshmen year You should sign up for 4 alternate electives in case you aren’t placed into your first choice elective

12. Interested in Honors Courses? • Taught at a faster pace • Test strategies are different • Extra projects are required • Extra books are read • Summer reading for Honors English courses • Extra GPA points given for honors classes • Honors English, Honors Geometry, Honors World History, and Honors Earth/Environmental Science • You should have an A/B in your current subject class to register for any honors course • Your current teacher MUST sign your registration sheet to verify you can succeed in the honors course

13. Extracurricular Activities *Baseball *Softball *Basketball *Tennis *Cross Country *Volleyball *Football *Cheerleading *Golf *Swimming *Soccer *Key Club *Track *Student Council *Wrestling *RHS Musical *Aim Must pass AT LEAST 3 classes from this semester to be eligible for sports

14. More Clubsand Activities • TRI-M Music Honor Society • Randleman Outdoor Club • Randleman Teenage Republicans • AIM Club • FCCLA • FTA • JROTC\Drill\Raider\Color Guard\Rifle teams • PEP Club • FFA • DECA

15. Still More Clubs, Teams, • Drama Club • National Arts Honor Society • Chemistry Olympiad • NTHS\Skills USA • HOSA • BETA Club

16. Bell Schedule at RHS • 1st block: 8:00-9:30 • 2nd block: 9:34-11:04 • 3rd block: 11:08-1:01 • First lunch: 11:08-11:34 • Second lunch: 11:37-12:03 • Third lunch: 12:06-12:32 • Fourth lunch: 12:35-1:01 • 4th block: 1:05-2:35 • Tiger Time: 2:38-3:06

17. Sample Freshman Schedule 1st semester2nd semester 1st – Foundations of Algebra 1st – Teen Living 2nd – World History 2nd – English 1 3rd – Earth/Environmental Science 3rd – Healthful Living 4th – Career Management 4th – Algebra 1 Found.

18. CLASS ABSENCESPAY ATTENTION! • You can miss NO MORE than 5 DAYS in a class in order to pass that class • You can only make up 5 days of absences per semester - Go to Saturday School - Make up time with a teacher before or after school

19. Remember… • You must turn in your registration sheet or your courses will be chosen for you! • Sign up for FOUR alternative courses • You will be placed in these courses only if your first choices cannot be fulfilled • Be sure to include course name and number on these alternative courses • Get your teachers’ full name signature beside all core courses you request

20. VERY IMPORTANT… • From our understanding, due to the new NC Wise System requirements, we will only be able to change schedules if you fail a class that is needed for a higher level class. • PLEASE PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION WHEN CHOOSING YOUR CLASSES ON THE REGISTRATION SHEET!!

21. QUESTIONS?????? • Please ask now • Call RHS (498-2682) • Ask for a guidance counselor

23. REGISTRATION SHEETS MUST BE TURNED IN TO YOUR TEACHER BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18th. IF YOU DO NOT TURN IN A REGISTRATION SHEET, YOUR CLASSES WILL BE CHOSEN FOR YOU!

24. Frequently Asked Questions • We asked about 89 current 8th grade students what they wanted to know about the transition to High school. These are the questions they asked and how many times they asked them. • (22)Students asked about classes. How many, are they hard, how many credits for each class, and how many credits to graduate, where are they, and how many people in a class? Each of these questions is answered within the registration presentation. • (20) Students asked about teachers. I think our teachers are great of course I am biased. Everyone has a favorite teacher and everyone has a least favorite teacher but all of our teachers care about students and work very hard. In the end teachers are teachers and probably are not so different than Middle School teachers. Some of our teachers used to be middle school teachers. • (19) Students asked if high school was fun. • The answer to that question is yes and no. Some kids have a blast but forget to focus on their studies. Some students have a blast, get involved, do their work and love it. Some students struggle academically and it might not be a whole lot of fun. Some students work hard for four years and enjoy getting ready to enter the world of work or college. Some students seem to lose sight of what High School is really about. There is definitely fun to be had at High School but the main objective is to prepare you for the world. Four years from now we want you to graduate and be ready for life. It is possible to do this and have fun. • (15) Students asked if High School is hard. • We polled about (100) current freshmen and (7) said freshmen year was easier than Middle School. Data indicates that it is easy for some and not so easy for others. The important things to remember are to maintain a positive attitude, work hard and ask for help when you need it. Hundreds and hundreds of students before you have made it through the ninth grade and you can too. • (11) Students asked about the work. • You will receive a reasonable amount of work and a reasonable amount of homework. If you stay on top of your assignments this should not be a major issue.

25. FAQ’s • (9) Students asked about lunches and how they work. • Our lunches are all during third block. Your third block teacher will dismiss the class to lunch when the bell rings. You go to lunch stand in line get your food and eat. You are not required to eat with anyone in particular. It is possible that students from all grades will be at the same lunch. You may not leave campus for lunch or any other time for that matter unless you have checked out at the front office. You may not have outside food delivered or brought in to the school unless it is a prepared bag lunch. A bell will ring at the end of lunch and then you return to class. You must be on time returning to class. • (7) Students asked about exams. You should reference the attached power point about exams and also the program of studies booklet. You should also know that during exams schedules are different and students are not required to be at school if they do not have an exam or review. This will mean that if your student comes to school on a day they do not have an exam they will be required to sit in the gym. During exam time all of our teachers are administering exams, proctoring exams or conducting reviews. This leaves virtually no one available to conduct any other kind of activity than exams. You should also know that it is very important for us to have a correct phone number so that we can call you if your student needs to re-test. The exam schedule is different each year but is typically as follows, Day 1- 1st block teacher made exam and review. This is a normal day with four blocks. Day 2- AM 1st block EOC exams, PM 2nd block teacher made exam or Review for 2nd block EOC. Day 3- AM 2nd block EOC, PM 3rd block teacher made exam or review for 3rd block EOC exam. Day 4- AM 3rd block EOC exam, PM 4th block teacher made exam or review for 4th block EOC exam. Day 5- AM 4th block EOC exam. • The remaining questions were all asked by (5) or fewer students. • Schedules • We do our best to give you the classes you request. It is important to follow the guidelines issued and ask questions when needed. It is impossible for everyone to get exactly what they want. Mistakes will be made. We want each schedule to be balanced with core and elective classes but this can often be a complicated issue.

26. FAQ’s • Bullying • We take this issue very seriously much like the middle school does. Any incidences should be reported to a teacher\ administrator\ Counselor. • Where are the classes? • The first few days might be a little complicated but there are lots of people available to help and you teachers will understand if you are late because you were unsure of where you were going. There is no specific area where all you classes will be. • Sports? • Yes we have sports and yes you can play. All freshmen are eligible to play first semester. You must pass three out of four classes to maintain eligibility. The same eligibility rules apply for all extracurricular activities. Announcements are made about tryouts at the school. Ask in the front office if you are in need of information. • Credits? • Each course is worth one credit. There are some two credit courses but none of these are available to freshmen. 28 credits are required for graduation from High School. You must have 6 credits to be promoted to sophomore (10th), 13 credits to be promoted to junior (11th) and 20 credits to be promoted to Senior (12th). • Carrying books? • We do not have lockers. Students carry their books. • Tiger Time? • Tiger Time occurs during the last thirty minutes of the day. Students return to their first, second, third or fourth block class based on what day of the week it is. Monday\ first block, Tuesday\ second block etc… During this time they receive remediation, make up time or they might make up a test. • Gym? • Every student must take and pass Healthful Living (Gym). Most students manage this without difficulty in their freshmen year. Students who don’t pass usually fail because they did not dress out for the class.

27. FAQ’s • We asked about 100 current 9th grade students what they thought you should know about the transition to High School. These are the things they thought you should know. • (22) Students thought you should know about Tiger Time. • (20) Students thought you should know about the exam schedule. • (17) Students thought that you should know that the lunch lines can be long sometimes. • Five 9th grade students or less wanted you to know. • There are about four minutes between classes to get from one class to another. • Do your research when you choose your classes. • There are no lockers. • There are lots of clubs. • You should consider honors classes. • Many of your classes could be in the trailer park. • The hallways can be crowded. • You have more freedom at the high school. • There are fees for many classes. • They have music sweeps which is a way to make sure you get to class on time. So get to class on time. • There is an AVID program at the high school. • When you are fifteen you can take drivers education. • You can have multiple grade levels in some classes. • You have to make up classes if you miss more than five days. • There are rules about what you can and cannot wear. No holes in the pants above the knee.