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Welcome to Mercer Island High School

Welcome to Mercer Island High School. IMS Pre-Registration Info Night Class of 2018 February 3, 2014. Transition for Parents. Transition for Students. Goal. To develop a meaningful daily life schedule for entry into high school that meets your academic and personal needs.

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Welcome to Mercer Island High School

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  1. Welcome to Mercer Island High School IMS Pre-Registration Info NightClass of 2018 February 3, 2014

  2. Transition for Parents

  3. Transition for Students

  4. Goal To develop a meaningful daily life schedule for entry into high school that meets your academic and personal needs. Think about the courses you choose in relation to the following: • Placement • Balance

  5. Today’s Activities Review Registration Materials Review Important Dates Discuss Course Requirements Consider Elective Options Develop a draft of 9th grade schedule with alternate choices Department Head Forum

  6. Materials Received • Course Catalog • electronic version available on MIHS website • Draft Registration Worksheet • Calendar of Registration Events

  7. Schedule of Events WEEK 1 COMPLETE PAPER REGISTRATION WORKSHEET WEEK 2 COMPLETE SKYWARD ONLINE REGISTRATION REVIEW AND REVISE

  8. WEEK 1COMPLETE PAPER REGISTRATION WORKSHEET • Monday 2/3 Pre-Registration Info Night • Tuesday 2/4 Student Q&A (Social Studies class) Parent Q&A (IMS Library 3:15-4:15p) • Wednesday 2/5 Visit IMS Algebra & Geometry classes Student Q&A (during lunch) • Thursday 2/6 Paper Registration DUE (Sciclass) Student Q&A (during lunch) • Friday 2/7 Student Q&A (during lunch)

  9. WEEK 2COMPLETE SKYWARD ONLINE REGISTRATION • Monday 2/10 Skyward Registration Day (Sci. class) • Tuesday* 2/11 Student Q&A (during lunch) • Wednesday* 2/12 Skyward Registration Make-up Day Student Q&A (during lunch) • Thursday* 2/13 Student Q&A (during lunch) • Friday*2/14 Student Q&A (during lunch) Skyward Registration closes @ 5pm Skyward remains open ALL WEEK for review and revisions

  10. Themes to Keep in Mind for a Successful Freshman Year • Balance • Find balance between stress, opportunity, happiness and challenge. • Proper Placement in Classes • Choose appropriate classes that match your academic skills AND your commitment to each course.

  11. Balance – Sample Time Budget • Sleep 8 hrs • Meals 2 hrs (30 min/B & L and 1 hr D) • School 7 hrs (8am - 3pm) • Honors class 30+ min/class • Regular class 20+ min/class • Family commitments 1 hr • Friends 1 hr • Sports 2 hrs • Misc. Extra-Curricular 1 hr/activity (work, clubs, volunteer, etc.) NOTE: This means 24+ to 24.5+ hrs/day spent on being a typical teenager going to high school taking 6 regular classes. SOMETHING HAS TO GIVE!!

  12. Proper Placement in Classes • Academic Skill Level • Reading • Writing • Math • Commitment to the Course • Time Management Skills • Organizational Skills • Accountability

  13. What’s in a 9th grade schedule? • Six (6) classes each semester is a full schedule • 3 required courses (English, Math and Science) • 3 elective courses that match your interests and goals • One (1) open period • Provides down-time to help adjust to high school • Allows time during the day to talk to teachers and counselors • Allows time to study • Allows time for assigned group work • B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Advisory Group • Assigned randomly to multi-grade groups

  14. Honors Classes • Transition from Concrete to Conceptual Thinking • Comfortable with abstract concepts • Ability to make connections and “leaps of logic” • Able to draw conclusions from facts • Challenging Coursework • Curriculum is covered with more depth • In-depth analysis • More Independent Homework • Students are expected to find answers and solutions on their own

  15. 3 Parts To An Honors Student

  16. Characteristics of an Honors Student • Intellect or Brain Power • Strong reading and writing skills • Able to complete more independent work outside of class • Demonstrates strong ability to comprehend complex materials • Able to relate and expand ideas and concepts • Able to apply abstract ideas to new situations • Motivation • Passionate about subject • Looks for academic challenges outside of class • Self Discipline/Time Management Skills • Diligent homework habits • Well-developed organizational skills • Strong self-advocate

  17. English (p11) • REGULAR • English 9 • 1 English Credit = 1 class period • English 9 with Business Communication & Tech • 1 English Credit + 1 CCR Credit = 2 class periods • HONORS • English 9 Honors • 1 English Credit = 1 class period • English 9 Honors with Business Comm & Tech • 1 English Credit +1 CCR Credit = 2 class periods • NOTE: English class is the same with or without the Business Communication & Technology class

  18. Business Communication & Technology“Bus Tech”(p41) • Use writing assignments in English class to develop: • Technical Writing Skills • Writing Mechanics • Career Unit • Resume Writing • Career Exploration • Developing Technical Documents

  19. Math(p24)(Please consult with your current math teacher for math placement)

  20. Science (p30) • Chemistry 1 Options • Regular • Honors – Completion of Algebra 1 with a B+ or better is highly recommended • Physics 1 Options • Regular • Honors – Completion of Algebra 1 with a B+ or better is highly recommended • Must do ALL Honors or ALL Non-Honors • The computer randomly chooses which science is taken first.

  21. Chemistry 1/Physics 1 Challenge Test • Must have content knowledge and skills (e.g., summer lab work) to move directly to Biology in 9th grade. • This test provides placement into Biology, not credit for chemistry 1 and physics 1. • All 8th grade students will be sent a letter on February 4th. • Register by March 1st on MISD website. • Test Date – Wed., March 12th at 1:30p-3:30p Location: IMS

  22. Why Take Electives? • Intellectual Curiosity • Connection to Personal Interest • Academic Schedule with Rigor • College Entrance Requirement • Graduation Requirement

  23. World Language (p35) MIHS offers 3 languages: French Mandarin Chinese Spanish Successful completion of 2 years of middle school Spanish or Mandarin Chinese allows for enrollment into Level 2 (B or better is highly recommended).

  24. Social Studies (p18) • Early Civilization (1 semester) • Study history from early civilization through middle ages in Europe. • Early Civilization (2 semesters) • Continued study of Islam, Japan, Medieval Europe, Africa and Pre-Columbia America. There is also an emphasis on developing research skills. (NOTE: Either class is highly recommended for 10th grade Honors Social Studies course) • Washington State History (PNW) (1 sem) (NOTE: Take only if you did not take or pass 7th grade LASS. See your high school counselor during 1st sem.)

  25. Other 9th Grade Electives Academic Elective Journalism, Debate Fine Arts – Visual & Performing (2 sem) (p55) Performing Arts – Instrumental Music, Vocal Music and Drama. (NOTE: Band Camp will be the week of August 18-22) Visual Arts– Ceramics, Digital Photography, Drawing & Painting, Glass Art, Graphic Design, Metal & Jewelry Design, Yearbook College & Career Readiness - CCR (2 sem) (formerly CTE) (p41) Business Tech & Communication, Accounting, Engineering Tech, Radio Broadcasting & Tech, Automotive/Gas-Engine Repair, Video Arts

  26. Brand New 9th Grade Electives Music Technology Topics related to the recording process, live sound reinforcement, and digital music creation (NOTE: This course can count toward either the Fine Arts or CCR graduation requirement UWHS Computer Science Principles CSE 120 Project-based course where students learn the fundamentals of computer science and computational thinking. (Note: completion of Geometry or concurrent enrollment is highly recommended)

  27. CCR 9th Grade Classes That Offer Community College Credit“Tech Prep Program” • Accounting • Video Arts • Radio Broadcasting & Technology • Engineering Technology 1 & 2 • UWHS Computer Science Principles CSE 120 • Digital Photography • Note: PROGRAM FEE APPLIES MUST GET A “B” OR BETTER TO QUALIFY

  28. Other 9th Grade Electives (cont.) • Health Science (1 sem) (p44) • “Image” is the name of the health class for freshman • Physical Education (3 sem) (p65) • PE Core, Survey of Fitness Activities & Games, Net Sports, Personal Fitness, Team Sports, Yoga • Directed Athletics (In or Outside School Sport, Drill, Cheer) • Special Education Classes (p68) • Individual Family Meetings – review IEPs and answer questions • Non-Departmental Classes • Leadership, Teacher’s Assistant

  29. Alternate Courses • Elective courses are not guaranteed, except: • World Language, Social Studies, Band & Orchestra • Must choose at least 2 courses; max 3 • Be mindful that some courses are semester-long and some are year-long.

  30. In Summary…. • You received: • Information on how to create your 9th grade schedule • Course Catalog • Blank Paper Registration Worksheet • You created a first draft of your 9th grade schedule for freshman year. • This presentation is now available on the MIHS website

  31. Caroline Douglass Freshman Student Guest Speaker

  32. What Happens Now? • Department Head Forum • Location: Main Hallway • Special Student Q&A Table

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