1. Scott County 9th Grade School
Welcome to the Nation!
Scott County 9th Grade School
A launching pad for college and career readiness

2. Structure \ Academics Increased Map Reading by average of 5.69%
Increased Map Math by average of 5.0%
Reduced Discipline Issues by 37% 2 Years
Reduced High Risk Issues by 35% 2 years
Remove barriers to Honors and AP courses
Increase College and or Career Ready-
College Plan, College Fair, Careers ILP
Proactive Discipline Model-
Teach Expectations, Consistent Enforcement, Teamwork

3. Pick up and Drop Off In front of the high school by the flagpole
8:15-8:40
3:45-4:00
flagpole
stairs
9th Entrance

4. Front office Entry- Buzzer System
Security
Sign in and out
Front office Entry- Buzzer System

5. Safety We want your student safe
We will do all in our power to create a safe environment
We need you and your students help
Communicate

6. ECS Media Arts Health Human Services Law and Justice
Students will travel by bus to and from ECS. AM bus leaves at 8:30
PM bus leaves at 12:10

7. Back Packs
YES
Yes to School- No to hallway use

8. Dress Code NO
YES

9. Dress Code Coverage to the knee is required on all shorts and skirts.
Shoulders and armpits are to remain covered.
No inappropriate wording or designs on shirts.
Not permitted:

10. Lockers Students are assigned a locker
We try to give them a locker that make sense to class schedule
We can move around and improve as we go
Material in the locker belongs to the student assigned the locker

11. Electronics/Valuables
Cell phones can not be used during the school day unless they have permission directly from the staff to do so. Please help us keep students focused and on track by teaching them the proper protocols of cell phone use.

12. Discipline Matrix CAB- In School Suspension Out of School Suspension
Depending on infraction could be by hour or all day or combination
Out of School Suspension
School must be in session to count
No extra curricular activities/sports
Not on school grounds/school sponsored events
Students Grades suffer
Community Service Option

13. Credits & grading scale
5 to be a sophomore
11 to be a junior
17 to be a senior
23 to graduate
A=92-100
B=84-91
C=76-83
D=68-75
F=0-67

14. KEES Base Award Amounts For each year you earn a 2
KEES Base Award Amounts For each year you earn a 2.5 or better GPA, you can earn the base amount listed below. For instance, a high school freshman who earns a 3.5 GPA would have a $375 scholarship for each year of college. Amounts may change based on available funds.
GPA Amount
2.50 =$125
2.60 = 150
2.70 =175
2.75 =187
2.80 =200
2.90 =225
3.00 =250
3.10= 275
3.20 =300
3.25 = 312
3.30 = 325
3.40 = 350
3.50 = 375
3.60 =400
3.70 =425
3.75 =437
3.80 =450
3.90 =475
4.00 =500

15. Daily Schedule Early Morn at HS/ECS-7:40-8:30
ECS buses should roll by 8:33ish
ECS begins at 8:55 (firm)
1st 8:45-9:40
2nd 9:45-10:35
3rd 10:40-11:30
4th 11:35-1:00 (lunch) 6 blocks
5th 1:05-1:55 (Lunch if block)
6th 2:00-2:50
7th 2:55-3:45

16. Fees School Fees- Lockers, Student Shirts, Text Books
$40 July 7-11th while picking up schedule and updating contact information.
Class Fees –
Bio Med--$15 lab fee
Chorus--$35
Engineering--$20

17. Honors\AP Summer Reading Projects- English\SS
AP Government and Politics
MAP Scores matter: Discuss effort on 8th grade MAP scores with your students. It is something we look at to determine your schedule.

18. To sign up for our E-Communications, go to www. scott. kyschools
To sign up for our E-Communications, go to and click on E-Communications on the bottom right side of the screen
(see below)

19. Make sure to complete the top section, select Scott County Ninth Grade School and click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page.

20. Infinite Campus www.scott.kyschools.us Infinite Campus Parent
User Name is student’s ID number
Password is student’s birthdate

21. Parent/Teacher Meetings
Contact Guidance Office to set up Teacher\Parent meetings.
Most beneficial to discuss with all teachers your student’s progress.

22. College and Career Ready
Clubs
Grades
EOC
ACT
Compass
GPA
ASVAB
KOSSA
Industry Certificates

23. How to be successful Stay Involved- Who is checking?
Check attendance and grades weekly
Scott County Public Library
Ed Davis Center

24. Frustration We don’t want you frustrated
We want you and your child to enjoy the year
Communicate
Ask for help or guidance
Give us heads up- sick, death, situational
If you get frustrated please remain respectful. Good chance the person you are fussing at had nothing to do with your problem.

25. We hope you have a great Year!
Ninth Grade Nation!