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Quail Hollow Rising 9 th Grade Transition

Quail Hollow Rising 9 th Grade Transition. Mr. DeRiso, M.A. Professional School Counselor 8 th Grade QHMS. South Mecklenburg High School (SMHS). 8 Classes per year 4, 90 minute, classes per day A/B Day schedule Classes run every other day for the entire year Elective classes only

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Quail Hollow Rising 9 th Grade Transition

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  1. Quail Hollow Rising 9th Grade Transition Mr. DeRiso, M.A. Professional School Counselor 8th Grade QHMS

  2. South Mecklenburg High School (SMHS) • 8 Classes per year • 4, 90 minute, classes per day • A/B Day schedule • Classes run every other day for the entire year • Elective classes only • 4x4 Schedule • You attend one class every day for the semester • Take your exam in January & start a new class • All core classes • Some electives

  3. SMHS • 9th Grade Core Courses • English • Math • Science • Social Studies

  4. English • Literacy I / English I (2 sem) • You will be assigned to this class if you score a 1 on the 8th Language Arts EOG • Freshman Focus / English I (2 sem) • This course will assist with the transition to high school • Adv. Lit. Concepts / Honors English I + (2 sem) • Requires a high work ethic, self-motivated, and a high reading level • + weighted course: one quality point (A=5 towards GPA)

  5. Math • Foundations of Algebra / Algebra I (2 sem) • Students who have not taken Algebra 1 in 8th grade and scored a 364 or below on the 8th grade Math EOG • Algebra I (1 sem) • Students who have not taken Algebra 1 in 8th grade and scored a 365 or above on the 8th grade Math EOG • Honors Geometry + (1 sem) • Students who have taken Algebra 1 in 8th grade and passed the Algebra EOC • + weighted course: one quality point (A=5 towards GPA)

  6. Science • Earth / Environmental Science (1 sem) • Standard 9th grade science class • Honors Earth / Environmental Science + (1 sem) • Honors 9th grade science class • Requires a higher reading ability • Faster pace • Preparation for AP classes later in high school • Honors Biology + (1 sem) • Requires a higher reading ability • Faster pace • Preparation for AP classes later in high school • You STILL have to take Earth / Environmental Science to graduate • + weighted course: one quality point (A=5 towards GPA)

  7. Social Studies • World History (1 sem) • Standard 9th grade social studies class • Honors World History+ (1 sem) • Honors 9th grade social studies class • Requires a higher reading ability • Faster pace • Preparation for AP classes later in high school • + weighted course: one quality point (A=5 towards GPA)

  8. World Languages • Spanish I • Spanish II ## • Requires the 7th & 8th grade Spanish I & II sequence in middle school as well as passing the exam • Spanish for Native Speakers I • French I • German I • Japanese I • *2 years is required for graduation • **Colleges will not look at your application without at least 3 years sometimes 4 years • ***If you are only taking 2 or 3 years it is best to wait and take them at the end of HS (ex: 11th grade Spanish I & 12th grade Spanish II)

  9. JROTC • The purpose of the NJROTC program is to instill in students the values of citizenship, service, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment. • JROTC is NOT a military recruiting program • JROTC is also NOT a “boot camp” program for students with behavior issues.  Students who cannot accept taking orders from other students, who cannot handle constructive criticism, and who have trouble complying with school regulations will not enjoy JROTC and will likely fail the course, in the process making the course less fulfilling for the other students. Information taken from http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/southmecklenburgHS/Pages/JROTC.aspx

  10. JROTC Staff • Captain Michael Shewchuk • michael.shewchuk@cms.k12.nc.us • First Sgt. Tony Bryant • tony.bryant@cms.k12.nc.us

  11. Performing Arts • Music Theory I • Concert Band * • Symphonic Band * • Wind Ensemble * • Jazz Ensemble * • Orchestra I * • Men’s Ensemble * • Women’s Ensemble * • Chamber Choir * • Modern Dance I • Theater Arts I • Technical Theater Arts I • Beginning Acoustic Guitar • Beginning Piano • * Application/Audition is required

  12. Performing Arts Staff • Bonnie Hall, Theater Arts • bonnie.hall@cms.k12.nc.us • Leigh Marsh, Strings/Orchestra • leigh.marsh@cms.k12.nc.us • Chris Rugila, Band • christopher1.rugila@cms.k12.nc.us

  13. Visual Arts • Visual Arts I • 2-D art • Crafts I • 3-D art • Ceramics I

  14. Visual Arts Staff • TONY HOWARD, Department Chair • tony.howard@cms.k12.nc.us • GAYLE BOHLEN • gayle.bohlen@cms.k12.nc.us • ELLEN ESTES • ellen.estes@cms.k12.nc.us • ASHLEY GRAHAM • ashley.graham@cms.k12.nc.us

  15. Career & Technical Education (CTE) • Principles of Business & Finance • Biomedical Technology • Fashion Marketing • Multimedia & Webpage Design • Sports & Entertainment Marketing I • Drafting I ^ • Science Visualization Technology I • ^ Completion of Algebra I or concurrent enrollment recommended

  16. CTE Staff • BUSINESS EDUCATION • Michelle Bullock (michellee.bullock@cms.k12.nc.us) • Danny Jugan (daniel.jugan@cms.k12.nc.us) • William Luszcz (william.luszcz@cms.k12.nc.us) • Joyce Pruett - Lead Teacher (joyce.pruett@cms.k12.nc.us) • Valjean Scott (valjean.scott@cms.k12.nc.us) • Oscar Walker (oscar.walker@cms.k12.nc.us) • Chris Williams (christopherb.williams@cms.k12.nc.us) • FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE (FACS) • Mary Doby (m.doby@cms.k12.nc.us) • Debbie Dunn (debra.dunn@cms.k12.nc.us) • Ren Jetton - Lead Teacher (h.jetton@cms.k12.nc.us) • Joann Ward (joann.ward@cms.k12.nc.us)

  17. CTE Staff (continued) • MARKETING • Thomas Barbarow (thomas.barbarow@cms.k12.nc.us) • Brian Krebs (brian1.krebs@cms.k12.nc.us) • Stephanie Ogle (stephanie.ogle@cms.k12.nc.us) • TRADE & TECH • James Adkins (james.adkins@cms.k12.nc.us) • Shari Cloud (shari.cloud@cms.k12.nc.us) • Rozenna Tobin (rozenna.tobin@cms.k12.nc.us) • Herman McIntyre-Career Development Coordinator (herman.mcintyre@cms.k12.nc.us)

  18. Health / PE • Health / PE • Physical Conditioning I * • Sports Medicine I • Health / PE IS required for graduation • You are not required to take it as a freshman • It is highly recommended you take it as a freshman • * Application/Audition is required

  19. Athletics • Eligibility Starts NOW • 2nd semester of 8th grade year for fall 2012 sports • Minimum 2.0 GPA • Pass 75% of all classes • No more than 13 absences in a semester • Excused or unexcused (OSS counts as an unexcused absences) • Summer workouts for fall sports are HIGHLY recommended • Contact the coach to find out more details • Fall tryouts begin August 1st

  20. SMHS Coaching Staff • Athletic DirectorKevin Hinsonkevin.hinson@cms.k12.nc.us • Athletic TrainerMisty Tatemisty.tate@carolinashealthcare.org • Men's Cross CountryPaul Hargrovepaul.hargrove@cms.k12.nc.us • Women's Cross CountryMameEmmrichmemmrich@carolina.rr.com • CheerleadingLindsey Fultslindsey.fults@cms.k12.nc.us • FootballJames Martinjames.martin@cms.k12.nc.us • Mens SoccerJim Lynchjames.lynch@cms.k12.nc.us • Women's TennisGreg Weaverpaul.weaver@cms.k12.nc.us • VolleyballBrian Krebsbrian1.krebs@cms.k12.nc.us • Men's BasketballJohn Fitchjohnfitch@ft.newyorklife.com • Women's BasketballCristie Mitchellcristie.mitchell@cms.k12.nc.us • SwimmingLeslie Berenslberens@bellsouth.net • Indoor TrackPaul Hargrovepaul.hargrove@cms.k12.nc.us • WrestlingScott Kendrickjon.kendrick@cms.k12.nc.us • BaseballJon Tuscanjonathan.tuscan@cms.k12.nc.us • GolfScott Kendrickjon.kendrick@cms.k12.nc.us • Women's SoccerEric Whiteeric.white@cms.k12.nc.us • SoftballJames Adkinsjames.adkins@cms.k12.nc.us • Men's TennisGreg Weaverpaul.weaver@cms.k12.nc.us • Men's TrackPaul Hargrovepaul.hargrove@cms.k12.nc.us • Women's TrackKen Daviskennettew@bellsouth.net • Men's LacrosseTim Murphytim.murphy@wachovia.com • Women's LacrosseBrenna Houghtonbrenna.l.houghton@espn.com

  21. FAQs • Can I change my schedule? • NO. After the 1st 10 days of school no schedules will be changed unless there is a problem with core courses. • Can I pick my teachers? • NO. You are placed in classes according to the space available. • How many classes can I miss? • If you miss more than 10 days of any class (excused, unexcused, or OSS) you will fail. • You may be able to arrange make-up time with the teachers after school or on the weekend. Each minute you miss must be made up (1 class = 90 minutes).

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