1. Future Falcons! Planning for 9th Grade
Prairie High School
Class of 2019

2. Make it your goal to pass all classes!
PHS Diploma Process
.5 credit earned for each class passed
Students take 6 classes each semester
Students earn 3.0 credits per semester and
6.0 credits per year by passing all classes
Make it your goal to pass all classes!

3. Graduation Requirements
4.0 English
3.0 Social Studies
3.0 Math – Algebra, Geometry, and
Algebra II or another approved math class
2.0 Science – must include 1.0 Lab Science
2.0 Health/Fitness
.50 Health and 1.50 Fitness
1.0 Fine Arts
1.0 Occupational Education
7.0 Electives
23.0 Total credits required to graduate
Additional graduation requirements :
Must pass English Language Arts Exit Exam, and Algebra End of Course Exam or Geometry End of Course Exam, and Biology End of Course Exam
Must pass Washington State History – Usually completed in middle school
Complete High School & Beyond Plan

4. Quick Review!
How many credits will you earn next year at PHS when you pass every class?
A. 1.0
B. 3.0
C. 6.0
D. None of the above

5. Quick Review!
How many credits will you earn 1st semester next year at PHS when you pass every class?
A. 1.0
B. 6.0
C. 3.0
D. None of the above

6. C.A.S.E.E Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education
A Career and Technical Education Program
Students attend PHS for three classes and CASEE for three classes every day
Classes are taught in an integrated format and students earn
.50 English credit, .50 Science credit, and .50 Occupational
Education credit
Transportation is provided
Application is required – Future PHS students must turn in completed applications by April 15th .

7. English English I Honors English I – Summer reading required
Determined by grades and BGPS Assessment test scores
English I
Honors English I – Summer reading required
CASEE - English
It’s important to do your best during 8th grade year
to increase your class choices in High School!

8. Social Studies World Studies is taken during 10th grade
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Social Studies World Studies is taken during 10th grade
World Studies is not taken during 9th grade
Exception: World Studies AFJROTC is
available for 9th or 10th grade
students enrolled in the
AFJROTC program

9. Washington State History
Requirement is met in 8th grade if you pass both semesters
or two trimesters of Social Studies in the BGPS.
If you attended a BGPS middle school but did not pass
both semesters of 8th grade Social Studies, you need
Washington State History in high school to meet the
graduation requirement. Please talk to your PHS counselor.
If you did not attend a BGPS middle school and
you completed Washington State History in the 7th or
8th grade, please talk with your PHS counselor .

10. 8th grade teacher recommendations.
Math Placement
To be determined by
8th grade teacher recommendations.
Graduation requirements include passing Algebra,
Geometry, and Algebra II or another approved math class.

11. SCIENCE Agriculture Science Integrated Earth & Physical Science
Biology - Students should earn B or better in 8th grade Science and English and have a 3.0 GPA to be prepared for this class. Students should also be enrolled in Algebra or higher math.
CASEE Program- Application process with acceptance required before CASEE can be added on the schedule.
The majority of 9th grade students take Integrated Earth & Physical Science.
For students interested in taking AP Biology or AP Environmental Science, parents need to the PHS counselor .

12. Quick Review!
In which subject will your grades, teacher’s recommendation, or test scores determine your placement?
A. Math
B. Science
C. Social Studies
D. English

13. French American Sign Language
World Language World Language is NOT a high school graduation requirement.
World Languages available at PHS:
German Spanish
French American Sign Language
Earning a B or better in middle school English is a recommended pre-requisite for taking World Language in 9th grade.
Two years of high school World Language is a requirement for entrance into
four-year colleges and universities. This must be in the same language.
Consider waiting until 10th or 11th grade to take World Language classes to increase readiness.

14. Falcon Transitions One semester - required of all freshmen
Occupational credit
The goal of the PHS Falcon Transitions course for 9th grade students is to create a safe, focused learning environment that will facilitate the development of skills necessary for a successful high school experience. Students will learn strategies for making positive academic, social, and career decisions.
ORIENTATION
Get to Know PHS; Get to Know Your Classmates; “About Me” (PowerPoint Presentation)
Get to Know the Attendance Office; PHS Handbook review; Student Computer User Contract
PHS Resources: Guest Speakers - Administration; Counseling; School Resource Officer; Intervention Specialist; School Nurse; Career Lab Staff
Course Outline/Grading Criteria Contract; Class Expectations; Student Questionnaire

15. Falcon Transitions - Outline
GOAL SETTING
Planning ahead - setting short term and long term goals
Envisioning the future - counseling presentation
STUDY SKILLS
Getting and Staying Organized - Time Management
Note Taking - Listening Skills - How to Get Good Grades
Test Taking Strategies/Managing Test Anxiety
INTERNET SAFETY
Appropriate Online Behavior; Cyber Harassment (bullying/stalking)
Social Networking /Digital Permanence/Online Privacy/Digital Security
CAREER CHOICES
9th Grade Component of Culminating Project –Career Cruising portfolio
CTE - PHS Course Opportunities; Forecasting (Career Cruising)
Career Exploration-Investigation (including Non-Traditional Careers)
Career Brochure (MS Publisher)
Holland Interest Inventory (RIASEC); 21st Century Employability Skills
Resume Preparation/Job Application/Mock Interviews/Personal Business Card
21st Century Workforce - Effects of Globalization
History of Child Labor - Workplace Rules for Minors - Teen Labor Laws
HUMAN RELATIONS
Learning Styles - Multiple Intelligences
Surviving High School - Stereotypes/Peer Pressure; Diversity
Leadership/teamwork/collaborative problem solving
Stress Management/Anger Management (Discovery Education)
MEDIA LITERACY
Library/Media Center Resources
Research Skills - Website Evaluation
Computer Ethics: Copyright/Fair Use-Plagiarism-Paraphrasing-Netiquette-Intellectual Property
Research Project - Oral Presentation (PowerPoint)
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
Shared drive/File Organization - file storage devices
Introduction to MS Office; Network safety
Keyboarding Assessment/Review (keyboarding program available)

16. Health/Fitness Freshman Health/Fitness - full year
Family Health – half year
Basketball Sports Conditioning –
full year
Speed Strength Training (SST) for Men or Women – full year
SST is a full year class recommended for students planning to participate in fall, winter, or spring sports.
Family Health must be taken for half-year during high school and PE form completed to take SST full year + Family Health half-year in place of Health/Fitness.
AFJROTC – Health/Journey Into Aviation History – full year
.50 Health credit & .50 Occupational credit

17. Freshman Electives
There are many elective choices for Freshmen at PHS! Please check the online Student Course Guide at Counseling link, Choosing Classes link, Course Guide link to read about your choices. Also, choose alternatives!! Select six (6) just in case your first choice doesn’t fit in your schedule. CASEE includes a year long elective.

18. Quick Review! How many elective alternates should you choose? A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6

19. Organizations & Clubs at PHS
Acapella Club
American Sign Language
ASB Officers/Leadership
Auto Club (VICA)
Bachelor Club
Chess
CSU - Christian Students United
DECA - Student business organization
Drama
Equestrian
Family Careers & Community Leaders
FFA - Agricultural leadership
Gamers Club
GSA - Gay/Straight Alliance
Go Green
HOSA– Future health care professionals

20. . Organizations & Clubs, contd
Journalism
Key Club – Service, character , leadership
Kitty Hawk/JROTC
Knowledge Bowl
Literary Magazine Club
Model UN Club
National History Day Club
National Honor Society
Photo Club
Rugby Club
Ski & Snowboarding
Speech & Debate
Ultimate Frisbee
VICA Metals/ Drafting Club
Yearbook

21. SPORTS Baseball Basketball Bowling Cheer Cross Country Dance Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
Completed sports packets must be turned into ASB office prior to start date of the sport.
All student athletes must purchase an ASB card ($35) and pay the participation fee ($85). Fees are subject to change in August 2015.

22. SPORTS, contd. - GPA requirement for all athletes is 1
SPORTS, contd GPA requirement for all athletes is or higher with no failing grades Grades from 8th grade count!

23. LINK Connecting 9th Grade Students to Prairie High School
All 9th grade students attend the day before school starts
Trained 11th & 12th grade mentors assigned to groups of 9th grade students
Provides group activities, ecouragement, and fun!

24. Attend Prairie High School Open House!!
April 14, 2015
Tuesday
6:30 p.m :00 p.m.
Prairie High School
Learn more about PHS
classes, clubs, organizations,
sports, and activities available
for 2015/2016!
Campus tours provided by
AFJROTC cadets!

25. Get involved at PHS!

26. Explore the options!

27. Make memories…

28. Prairie Pride!