WELCOME TO MENTOR HIGH CLASS OF 2018!

1. WELCOME TO MENTOR HIGH CLASS OF 2018!

2. + + = Memorial Ridge Shore MHS WELCOME! Mentor High School Class of 2018

3. Welcome & Introductions High School Principal Mr. Wade 9thGrade Unit Principal Mr. Diamond School Counselors Ms. Gomori A-K Mr. Montgomery L-Z

4. Agenda • Transition to Mentor High School II. Graduation Requirements III. 9th Grade Scheduling

5. Middle School vs. High School • “Bigger is better” • Academic responsibility & independence • Credits count • Finish strong

8. Graduation Requirements: Class of 2018 • 4 Credits of ENGLISH • 4 Credits of MATHEMATICS (minimum Algebra II or equivalent) • 3 Credits of SCIENCE 1 credit Physical 1 credit Biological/ Life 1 elective science credit • 3 Credits of SOCIAL STUDIES: 1 elective credit (World History) 1 credit of United States History ½ credit of Economics ½ credit of American Government • ½ Credit of PHYSICAL EDUCATION (2 semesters) • ½ Credit of HEALTH • 1 Credit ofBusiness, Technology, Family & Consumer Science Art, Music or World Language • 5 Credits of ELECTIVES(any courses not included in above requirements) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • 21 TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS

9. minimumCollege Core (Do not confuse with MHS graduation requirements) • 4 Credits of ENGLISH • 4Credits of MATHEMATICS • 3 Credits of SCIENCE (minimum of 2 laboratory science credits) • 3 Credits of SOCIAL STUDIES • 2 Credits ofWORLD LANGUAGE (same language) • 1 Credit ofVISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS (Music or Art) Focus on preparing to graduate from college

10. 9th Grade Required Courses **6 Courses Required Each Semester** • English 9- (Regular), College (preparatory) , Honors - Level based on teacher recommendations • Math- Level based on teacher recommendations • Algebra 1 College (preparatory) • Algebra 1 Honors • Geometry College (preparatory) • Geometry Honors • Physical Science 9 • Honors Biology (must also be enrolled in English 9 Honors and Geometry Honors) Level based on teacher recommendations

11. 9th Grade Required Courses (cont.) • World History • Physical Education 9 (semester) • Conditioning 9 • 1.5 Elective Credits- Art, Music, World Language, Business, Technology or Family & Consumer Science

12. Electives • Art • Fine Art • Art Exploration • Business • #1 College major • Music • Band • Orchestra • Choir

13. Electives continued • Technology • Hands on • Family & Consumer Science • Real Life • World Languages • Challenging and demanding

14. Characteristics of Successful Honors/ Advanced Placement Students: • Demonstrates Strengths In: • Study Skills • Motivation • Reading Skills • Organization and Time Managements Skills • Initiative • Willingness to exhibit a sincere interest in learning • Willingness to accept responsibility for learning • Willingness to spend time beyond what is expected in college preparatory classes • Willingness to accept challenges, acknowledge that work will be difficult, and exhibit perseverance • Willingness to accept and learn from constructive criticism and mistakes

15. Criteria for Honors Diploma

16. Online resource that helps students and families connect what students do in the classroom to their life goals, including finding colleges and careers based on their personal skills and areas of interests. • Using the Career Planning tools, students can discover interests, research careers, and link careers to post-secondary requirements.  • Using the College Planning tools, students can research colleges and manage the college application process.  • Using the Success Planning tools, students can keep track of the tasks they need to complete in order to accomplish their goals.

17. Additional Resources www.mentorschools.net www.mentorhigh.com

18. WELCOME TO MENTOR HIGH CLASS OF 2018!