1. 8 th Grade Expectations Presented By: Ms. Zmek & Mr. Proffitt Ms. Zmek & Mr. Proffitt

2. Agenda Entry 2014 Important Dates Agenda Entry 2014 Important Dates 10/12-10/17Parent/Teacher Conferences 10/17/148 th Grade Contracts Due 11/24-11/28 THANKSGIVING BREAK 12/08-12/12Mid-Terms 12/23/14Semester Grades Posted 12/22-01/09WINTER BREAK 03/30-04/10SPRING BREAK June 5 th Grade Check (all debts must be cleared) June 8 th PROMOTION CEREMONY 06/8-06/12 PROMOTION ACTIVITIES

3. Expectations for Promotion In order to participate in any promotion activities (including the Promotion Ceremony) students must:  Make payment for all library books, textbooks, equipment, and any owned lunch money by June 5 th.  Clear all outstanding discipline debts By June 5 th.  Fulfill all attendance, behavior and academic expectations. ** A GPA less than a 2.0 or an F in ANY class will prohibit you from participating!  Abide by all school rules and policies before and during all promotion activities.

4. 8 th Grade Contract Please sign and return to Student Services prior to October 17 th ! ** not submitting your contract will prohibit you from participating in all promotion events including the promotion ceremony!!

5. TRANSCRIPT REVIEW

6. Transcripts Step 1 A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0 Step 2 Add up Grade values 3+2+4+4+3+3 = 19 Step 3 Divide by 6 19/6 = 3.167

7. Individual Learning Plan

8. English 40 credits Mathematics30 credits Science (Physical and Life)30 credits Social Science30 credits Visual/Performing Art 10 credits Foreign Language10 credits P.E.20 credits Health Careers/Intro Computers 10 credits Electives50 credits High School Graduation Requirements Classes are 10 credits per year or 5 credits per semester to equal a total of 230 credits! to equal a total of 230 credits! - Pass CAHSEE - Complete 40 hours of community service - Senior Project and Exit Interview

9. What Does the MVUSD Exit Interview Entail? Part I: Reflective Essay Part I: Reflective Essay A coherent, organized, reflective essay addressing the question: How will you be a solution in this ever- changing world?A coherent, organized, reflective essay addressing the question: How will you be a solution in this ever- changing world? Part II: Oral Presentation Part II: Oral Presentation A presentation for a panel addressing the question: Why do you want to be what you want to be?A presentation for a panel addressing the question: Why do you want to be what you want to be? Part III: Project Demonstration Part III: Project Demonstration A demonstration for a panel addressing the question: Can you demonstrate how your contribution reveals your passion?A demonstration for a panel addressing the question: Can you demonstrate how your contribution reveals your passion?

10. You create your own LIFE!