Future Ready High School Informational Meeting

Davis Drive Middle SchoolRising 9th GradeInformation SessionFebruary 16, 2015Davis Drive Middle SchoolRising 9th GradeInformation SessionFebruary 16, 2015

2015 - 20162015 - 2016

ObjectivesObjectives

Future Ready Graduation RequirementsFuture Ready Graduation Requirements

Give General High School InformationGive General High School Information

Registration Process &Registration Folder ContentsRegistration Process &Registration Folder Contents

Future Ready? What Is It?Future Ready? What Is It?

It is the NEW Course of Study developedto provide a strong academic foundation sothat students are prepared and have manyoptions when they graduate from highschool whether they go to college or towork. The main idea is that studentsgraduate. . . . Future Ready!It is the NEW Course of Study developedto provide a strong academic foundation sothat students are prepared and have manyoptions when they graduate from highschool whether they go to college or towork. The main idea is that studentsgraduate. . . . Future Ready!

Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements

Earn 22 Units of Credit under theFuture Ready CoreEarn 22 Units of Credit under theFuture Ready Core

4 Elective Credits from any area4 Elective Credits from any area

= 26 Units= 26 Units

Future Ready CoreFuture Ready Core

Courses Credits Courses Credits

English 4English 4

–English I, II, III, IV–English I, II, III, IV

Math4Math4

Science3Science3

–Biology, Earth/Environmental,–Biology, Earth/Environmental,

a physical science a physical science

Social Studies4Social Studies4

–World History; American History I: The FoundingPrinciples; American History II; Civics & Econ–World History; American History I: The FoundingPrinciples; American History II; Civics & Econ

Future Ready CoreFuture Ready Core

CoursesCreditsCoursesCredits

Healthful Living 1Healthful Living 1

Electives 6Electives 6

*Choosing 2 electives from Career/Tech, Art Ed, World Language. *Choosing 2 electives from Career/Tech, Art Ed, World Language.

* World Language not required for graduation;* World Language not required for graduation;

however, 2 credits required to meet minimumadmission requirements for UNC system. however, 2 credits required to meet minimumadmission requirements for UNC system.

* 4 credits strongly recommended in an Area of* 4 credits strongly recommended in an Area of

concentration (CTE, JROTC, Art ED, or otherconcentration (CTE, JROTC, Art ED, or other

subject areas) known as a Career Cluster subject areas) known as a Career Cluster

Additional Electives 4Additional Electives 4

Totaling 26 Totaling 26

Math Requirements Math Requirements

Common Core Math ICommon Core Math I

Common Core Math IICommon Core Math II

Common Core Math IIICommon Core Math III

a 4th Math Course to be aligned with thestudent’s post high school plansa 4th Math Course to be aligned with thestudent’s post high school plans

After CCM III, current Math terms apply.Ex: Discrete Math, Statistics, Calculus, etc.After CCM III, current Math terms apply.Ex: Discrete Math, Statistics, Calculus, etc.

CCM I and CCM II Student’s GraduationRequirementsCCM I and CCM II Student’s GraduationRequirements

Current CCM I StudentsCurrent CCM I Students

•Pass CCM I = earn 1 credit

•CCM II, CCM III, and a higher level math course

•Totaling 4 Math Credits

Current CCM II StudentsCurrent CCM II Students

•Already passed CCM I (1 credit) & Pass CCM II (1 credit)

•CCM III and a higher level math course

•Totaling 4 Math Credits

High School Course LevelsHigh School Course Levels

Level 1- AcademicLevel 1- Academic

 Level 2- Honors Level 2- Honors

 Level 3- Advanced Placement (AP) Level 3- Advanced Placement (AP)

Grade Point Average (GPA) is one of thethree most important factors in collegeadmissions.Grade Point Average (GPA) is one of thethree most important factors in collegeadmissions.

EVERY

GRADE

COUNTS!

Block ScheduleBlock Schedule

Students take 4 courses/credits eachsemester.Students take 4 courses/credits eachsemester.

Each course is 90 minutes.Each course is 90 minutes.

An entire year’s worth of curriculum iscompressed into one semester.An entire year’s worth of curriculum iscompressed into one semester.

Grades start accumulating from day one! Notime to “catch up” later in the year!!Grades start accumulating from day one! Notime to “catch up” later in the year!!

Block ScheduleSample Schedule for a student who has followed theteacher recommendation for MathBlock ScheduleSample Schedule for a student who has followed theteacher recommendation for Math

Fall Term Fall Term

Core ClassCore Class

ElectiveElective

Spring TermSpring Term

Core ClassCore Class

ElectiveElective

Block ScheduleSample Schedule for a student who has followed theteacher recommendation for MathBlock ScheduleSample Schedule for a student who has followed theteacher recommendation for Math

Fall Term Fall Term

CCM I ACCM I A

World HistoryWorld History

Health/PEHealth/PE

Band IBand I

Spring TermSpring Term

CCM I BCCM I B

Earth ScienceEarth Science

EnglishEnglish

Band IIBand II

Block ScheduleSample Schedule for a student who has followed theteacher recommendation for MathBlock ScheduleSample Schedule for a student who has followed theteacher recommendation for Math

Fall Term Fall Term

Special Topics in MathSpecial Topics in Math

World History (H)World History (H)

Health/PEHealth/PE

ElectiveElective

Spring TermSpring Term

CC Math II (H)CC Math II (H)

Biology (H)Biology (H)

English (H)English (H)

ElectiveElective

9th GRADEREGISTRATION9th GRADEREGISTRATION

8th grade teachers have maderecommendations for core classesbased on high school guidelinesand student performance8th grade teachers have maderecommendations for core classesbased on high school guidelinesand student performance

EnglishEnglish

MathMath

ScienceScience

Social Social

StudiesStudies

Healthful Healthful

Living Living

(Includes (Includes

Health Health

and and

PE)PE)

Required Courses for 9th GradersRequired Courses for 9th Graders

Recommendation Options:Recommendation Options:

- English I (Standard)- English I (Standard)

- Honors English I (Honors)- Honors English I (Honors)

English — 9th GradeEnglish — 9th Grade

Recommendation Options:Recommendation Options:

Fundamental Math I + Intro to High School Math (PCHS) –year long classFundamental Math I + Intro to High School Math (PCHS) –year long class

--CC Math 8 with a 76 or below--CC Math 8 with a 76 or below

--earn elective credits for both courses--earn elective credits for both courses

Common Core Math IA (Foundations of Math) and IB –year long classCommon Core Math IA (Foundations of Math) and IB –year long class

--Students in CC Math 8 with C / D / F Test Average--Students in CC Math 8 with C / D / F Test Average

--Math IA/Foundations = 1 semester; Math 1B = 1semester; must register for BOTH classes--Math IA/Foundations = 1 semester; Math 1B = 1semester; must register for BOTH classes

Common Core Math I – semester long classCommon Core Math I – semester long class

--Strong Math 8 students with A/B Test Average--Strong Math 8 students with A/B Test Average

--Students in CCM I with F Test Average--Students in CCM I with F Test Average

Math — 9th GradeMath — 9th Grade

Recommendation Options :Recommendation Options :

Special Topics in Math – semester longSpecial Topics in Math – semester long

--for those that have earned credit (passed) for CCM I but lack a strong foundation (low B/C/D Test Average) – Fall Semester (Elective credit)--for those that have earned credit (passed) for CCM I but lack a strong foundation (low B/C/D Test Average) – Fall Semester (Elective credit)

--Taken in conjunction with Common Core Math II(Standard or Honors) – Spring Semester (Math Credit)--Taken in conjunction with Common Core Math II(Standard or Honors) – Spring Semester (Math Credit)

Common Core Math II Honors – semester longCommon Core Math II Honors – semester long

--For those that have passed 8th grade CCM I with a high B/A Test Average--For those that have passed 8th grade CCM I with a high B/A Test Average

Common Core Math III (Standard or Honors) – semester longCommon Core Math III (Standard or Honors) – semester long

--For those that have passed CC Math II--For those that have passed CC Math II

Math — 9th GradeMath — 9th Grade

Recommendation Options:Recommendation Options:

- Earth/Environmental Science- Earth/Environmental Science

- Honors Earth/Environmental Science- Honors Earth/Environmental Science

- Honors Biology*- Honors Biology*

* To be recommended for Honors Biology, astudent must be also recommended for a certainmath class (typically CC Math II Honors orhigher)* To be recommended for Honors Biology, astudent must be also recommended for a certainmath class (typically CC Math II Honors orhigher)

Science — 9th GradeScience — 9th Grade

Recommendation Options:Recommendation Options:

- World History (Standard)- World History (Standard)

- World History (Honors)- World History (Honors)

World History is the 9th Grade Social Studiescurriculum.World History is the 9th Grade Social Studiescurriculum.

Social Studies — 9th GradeSocial Studies — 9th Grade

Foreign Language classes are taught bysemester. For example Spanish I andSpanish II are taught in consecutivesemesters, usually 1st and 2nd Semesters.Foreign Language classes are taught bysemester. For example Spanish I andSpanish II are taught in consecutivesemesters, usually 1st and 2nd Semesters.

Any level beyond level 2 counts as an honorlevel class (colleges suggest students take asmany levels possible through their senioryear).Any level beyond level 2 counts as an honorlevel class (colleges suggest students take asmany levels possible through their senioryear).

Foreign Languages? When to do it?Foreign Languages? When to do it?

Most schools prefer you take these typeclasses all year, which will give 2 electivecredits each yearMost schools prefer you take these typeclasses all year, which will give 2 electivecredits each year

Band/ChorusBand/Chorus

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Each student will select 8 courses and 3 alternateelective courses.Each student will select 8 courses and 3 alternateelective courses.

1.English1.English

2.Math2.Math

3.Science3.Science

4.Social Studies4.Social Studies

5.Healthful Living5.Healthful Living

6-8. Additional Courses/Electives6-8. Additional Courses/Electives

Plus 3 alternate electives Plus 3 alternate electives

9th Grade Registration9th Grade Registration

Please remember in selecting courses, that thealternate choices that the student selects areextremely important.Please remember in selecting courses, that thealternate choices that the student selects areextremely important.

In most cases, Rising 9th Graders will receive theirCore Courses but the student may not receivethe additional electives classes that they choosebecause many of the classes are not grade-levelsensitive. So please make sure that the classesthat the student select as alternate classes areclasses that they really want.In most cases, Rising 9th Graders will receive theirCore Courses but the student may not receivethe additional electives classes that they choosebecause many of the classes are not grade-levelsensitive. So please make sure that the classesthat the student select as alternate classes areclasses that they really want.

9th Grade Registration9th Grade Registration

Registration FoldersRegistration Folders

Teacher recommendationsTeacher recommendations

9th grade course selection guide9th grade course selection guide

High School Registration Work PlanHigh School Registration Work Plan

4 Year Graduation Plan Worksheet4 Year Graduation Plan Worksheet

Sample 4 Year Graduation PlanSample 4 Year Graduation Plan

Sample Core Course Graduation PlanSample Core Course Graduation Plan

WCPSS Math Placement GuideWCPSS Math Placement Guide

Students will register using PowerSchool.Students will register using PowerSchool.

Students will go into PowerSchool with theirown log-in informationStudents will go into PowerSchool with theirown log-in information

It must be the student’s account, notparent’s. Parent log-ins will not work.Have your student log in for you andshow you their grades and attendance.It must be the student’s account, notparent’s. Parent log-ins will not work.Have your student log in for you andshow you their grades and attendance.

Registering for ClassesRegistering for Classes

PowerSchools RegistrationPowerSchools Registration

Do your “homework”Do your “homework”

Look at your teacher recommendations.Look at your teacher recommendations.

Look over the Course Selection list for 9th graders at your HSLook over the Course Selection list for 9th graders at your HS

Use the High School Planning Guide posted on the DDMSwebsite to choose elective courses available at your HS.Use the High School Planning Guide posted on the DDMSwebsite to choose elective courses available at your HS.

Using this information, complete the course selectionworksheet.Using this information, complete the course selectionworksheet.

SIGN THIS FORM – STUDENT AND PARENTSIGN THIS FORM – STUDENT AND PARENT

Bring your registration packet, including the SIGNED courseselection worksheet, back to school.Bring your registration packet, including the SIGNED courseselection worksheet, back to school.

Finalization will take place March 13th and March 16th viaSocial Studies ClassesFinalization will take place March 13th and March 16th viaSocial Studies Classes

Students will complete registration at school & will print out acopy for parents to review at home.Students will complete registration at school & will print out acopy for parents to review at home.

Finalization DatesFinalization Dates

Friday, March 13Friday, March 13

–Mr. Glancy–Mr. Glancy

–Ms. Wood–Ms. Wood

Monday, March 16Monday, March 16

–Ms. McGoldrick–Ms. McGoldrick

Students will be called down during class.Students will be called down during class.

Registering for ClassesRegistering for Classes

Teacher recommendations for core classes areincluded in the registration folders.Teacher recommendations for core classes areincluded in the registration folders.

–Copy of the recommendations will go to the high school.–Copy of the recommendations will go to the high school.

Choose courses that are available to 9th graders.Choose courses that are available to 9th graders.

Record the classes you will register for on theHigh School Registration Work Plan. BothSTUDENTS and PARENTS need to sign this form!Record the classes you will register for on theHigh School Registration Work Plan. BothSTUDENTS and PARENTS need to sign this form!

A Word to the Wise for ParentsA Word to the Wise for Parents

Remember to help your student balance their academicand social life.Remember to help your student balance their academicand social life.

GET INVOLVED (join PTA, check school website, monitorprogress on PowerSchool).GET INVOLVED (join PTA, check school website, monitorprogress on PowerSchool).

Know your child’s high school counselor.Know your child’s high school counselor.

Monitor your child’s behavior online - colleges may doInternet searches to gain more information about themlater on!Monitor your child’s behavior online - colleges may doInternet searches to gain more information about themlater on!

Parent/Guardian Lunch SessionsParent/Guardian Lunch Sessions

Lunch Info SessionLunch Info Session

Wednesday, March 11Wednesday, March 11

1pm – 2pm1pm – 2pm

(No appointment needed)(No appointment needed)

High School SurvivalHigh School Survival

Ask questions

Be respectful

Get lots of sleep

Manage time set goals

Take notes

Attend school daily

Be responsible

Visit counselor

Get involved

Monitor grades

Show character

Talk to parents

Be positive

Eat healthy

Never give up

Study hard

AttendanceAttendance

By state law…By state law…

Attendance is mandatory. Any student thathas more than 10 absences in a block ormodified block class (or 20 absences in atraditional year long class) will be subject toautomatic failure (FF)Attendance is mandatory. Any student thathas more than 10 absences in a block ormodified block class (or 20 absences in atraditional year long class) will be subject toautomatic failure (FF)

Course WithdrawalCourse Withdrawal

Students are not allowed to drop a courseafter the first ten days of school.Students are not allowed to drop a courseafter the first ten days of school.

If a student withdraws after the ten-dayperiod, a failure (WF) is noted as the grade,and the course is counted as a courseattempted with no quality points earned.This action will result in a lower grade pointaverage for the student.If a student withdraws after the ten-dayperiod, a failure (WF) is noted as the grade,and the course is counted as a courseattempted with no quality points earned.This action will result in a lower grade pointaverage for the student.

ATHLETIC REQUIREMENTSATHLETIC REQUIREMENTS

•85% Attendance required during the semester prior.•85% Attendance required during the semester prior.

•Under 19 on or before October 16th•Under 19 on or before October 16th

•Must have passed 3 core courses during the previous semester•Must have passed 3 core courses during the previous semester

•Must maintain overall 1.5 GPA•Must maintain overall 1.5 GPA

•Must not be convicted of a felony•Must not be convicted of a felony

•Must live in the school district and enroll no later than the 15thday of the semester•Must live in the school district and enroll no later than the 15thday of the semester

•May not participate in practice or play if assigned to In-SchoolSuspension (ISS) or Out-of-school Suspension (OSS).•May not participate in practice or play if assigned to In-SchoolSuspension (ISS) or Out-of-school Suspension (OSS).

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LEARNER’S PERMITLEARNER’S PERMIT

Students who enroll in driver education will have to pay a $55 feeto take the courseStudents who enroll in driver education will have to pay a $55 feeto take the course

14 ½ Years old14 ½ Years old

30 hours in the driver’s ed classroom30 hours in the driver’s ed classroom

 6 hours actual driving 6 hours actual driving

Takes about 4 months to completeTakes about 4 months to complete

 There are no academic requirements in order to take the driver There are no academic requirements in order to take the driver

education class.education class.

There are academic requirements in order to apply for a permit orlicense after finishing the driver education classThere are academic requirements in order to apply for a permit orlicense after finishing the driver education class

More info: www.jordandriving.comMore info: www.jordandriving.com

To Download all forms go to the Student Services website

Go to the 9th Grade Registration tab for documents.

“He who would learn to flyone day must first learn tostand and walk and run andclimb and dance; onecannot fly into flying.”

-Nietzsche

THANK YOUTHANK YOU

Please talk with your student, decide oncourse selections together.Please talk with your student, decide oncourse selections together.

Contact with questionsContact with questions

Email: pechols@wcpss.netEmail: pechols@wcpss.net

Email: aallen3@wcpss.netEmail: aallen3@wcpss.net

(919)387-3042(919)387-3042