1. Academic Planning Class of 2019

2. Mrs. Lori Johnston A-F Mrs. Danielle Beller G-O Mrs. Lynda Bykerk-Rupke P-Z

3.  Different surroundings  New classmates, new teachers  More choices ~ more advanced classes  New rules and procedures  Expanded opportunities  More freedom ~ and responsibility  FRESH START!

4.  Work to be organized  Take care of yourself  Ask questions  Take responsibility for your learning  Participate in something – get involved  Have fun!

5.  Academic Overview - terms you should know  EGRHS Graduation Requirements and Michigan Merit Curriculum Requirements  IB Diploma information  Select elective and world language course options

6.  Credits .5 for each class – each semester  Only recorded at the end of each semester  6 credit/year possible  Need 23 credits to graduate  Academic course – Core course  English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language

7.  Non-academic course - Elective  Examples – Art, Choir, Band, Basic Mechanical Drafting, TV Production, Journalism and others  Balance with academic courses  Required course  Courses you need in order to graduate  Michigan Merit Curriculum

8.  Honors course  More rigorous, moves more quickly, requires additional work outside of class  Advanced Placement Program (AP)  College level curriculum – standard across the US  Preparation for the AP exam in spring  International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB)

9.  New academic program and courses for juniors and seniors  Available to current 8 th and 9 th grade students beginning their junior year of high school  Information Sessions geared toward 8 th & 9th grade students and their parents on March 17 th and 19 th :  7:00 p.m. @ HS Learning Commons Conference Room  Learn about the IB Diploma Program and how that might impact your child’s four year plan

10.  English 4 credits  Mathematics 4 credits Including Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra and a math course in senior year  Science 3 credits Including Biology, Chemistry or Physics and a 3 rd science  Social Studies 3 credits Including US History, World History, and a semester of both Economics and Government  World Language 2 credits same language  Health/Physical Education.5 credit of each  Fine, Visual or Performing Art 1 credit  Electives 5 credits Total 23 credits

11.  Physics, Physics Honors, Biology  Current Math course  7 th grade Math and Science grades  8 th grade Math and Science S1 grades  English or English Honors:  7 th grade English grades  8 th grade English S1 grade  7 th grade Reading and Writing MEAP  8 th grade Reading MEAP Recommendation for English, Math, Science, and Spanish courses are based on research and data – these have been preloaded in Skyward and can be found in your packets  Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Alg./FST(H)  Current Math course  Spanish 3-4 or Spanish 3-4 Honors  Honors is standard progression  MS Spanish Teacher recommendation Math and Spanish are placements and one cannot choose to move up the sequence without the recommendation or testing out English and Science are strongly encouraged recommendations based on data and historical experience. You may choose honors if you are not recommended, but before doing so seek consultation with our Director of Guidance, Lori Johnston.

12. 1. English 2. Mathematics 3. World Language 4. Science 5. Preferred Elective or Social Studies 6. Health/Physical Education 7. Lunch

13.  English 1-2  English 1-2 Honors

14.  Algebra  Geometry  Advanced Algebra  Adv. Algebra/FST -H

15.  French 3-4  Spanish 1-2  Spanish 3-4  Spanish 3-4 Honors  Latin 1-2

16.  Physics  Biology  Physics – Honors  Biology - Honors

17.  World History  AP Human Geography Elective only does not satisfy a graduation requirement  AP World History Or - No Social Studies in 9 th grade

18.  Foundation Art I/II  Digital Photography I/II  Basic Mechanical Drafting I/II  Computer Animation & Game Design I/II  Interior Design (.5 cr)

19.  Public Speaking  Film Studies  Video Production  Journalism I  Theater I  All are one semester =.5 credit

20.  Introduction to Business I & II

21.  Symphony Band  Orchestra  Vocal Music  Women’s Chorus  Varsity Men’s Chorus *All are full year commitments

22. HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION  At EGRHS during school year  During the summer through MVU *  By Testing Out on August 24 th *  At EGRHS during school year  During the EGRHS Summer School *  By Testing Out on August 24 th *  Personal Curriculum+ * See handout - application required + IB Diploma students will be eligible for a Personal Curriculum

23. Four Reasons for Personal Curriculum (PC):  To go beyond the academic credit requirements by adding more math, science, English language arts, or world languages credits  To modify the Advanced Algebra mathematics requirements  To modify curriculum requirements based on the disability of a student with an Individualized Education Plan  To modify credit requirements for a transfer student from out of state or from a nonpublic school who has completed the equivalent of two years of high school and is unable to meet the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements.

24.  Option to enroll in college classes with support for tuition and fees  Academic course – not offered or not available  Qualifying score on Explore test  Must meet eligibility requirements from the state of Michigan and the individual college  Maximum of 10 courses in high school  9 th grade – maximum of two courses

25.  Potential to participate in Division I or II athletics  Qualify with core classes, GPA, and test scores  Refer to the information in your packet for minimum requirements  See your counselor or coach if you have questions

27.  Course review and selection  Learning Commons and Little Aud  Student logs into his/her Skyward account  Check the blue instruction sheet in your packet  Review course placement recommendations – preloaded for you  Select courses….6 credits/12 classes and 2-3 additional alternates  Student can make changes until April 2nd

28.  Select classes on the computer  Plan to attend the Freshmen Parent Forum in May following the PTO meeting at the High School  Begin to look forward to four great years at the high school!

29. Call the HS Guidance Office 616-235-7594 (Secretary ~ Carolynne Allaben) - or - Email us at: ljohnsto@egrps.org dbeller@egrps.org lrupke@egrps.org