Newport’s 8th Grade Parent Night Welcome Future Knights! Dion February 28, 2017

We Are Newport! Principal Dion Yahoudy Assistant Principals Myra Arnone, Thomas Gangle & Kevin Takisaki Counselors Laura Klein (A-Cl) Heather Erickson (Co-Hs) Diane Lindsay (Hu-Li) Karen LaLonde (Lia-Pa) Karen Schulz (Pe-Te) John VanderMolen (Th-Z) Athletic/Activities Trevor Leopold Director Dion

We Are Newport! Dion - See if we have a new video???? Maybe even Robotics?

General Information Comprehensive 9-12 high school (185 courses) 1760+students members of KingCo 4A League Extensive extracurricular opportunities Experienced staff Active Parent Community State-of-the-Art Facility; CISCO Networking, Culinary, Robotics Washington State School of Distinction, College Boards, University Recruitment 2016 Newsweek Rankings: #2 WA State, #52 Nationwide Dion

Academic Achievement Some Highlights Graduation Rate: 96% 4-year on-time SBA/EOC: 98% meet standard in ELA, Math and Science PSAT: 100% participation SAT: (92% participation) exceeds national standards AP: 95% take one class before graduation 2016 AP pass rate was 85.4% (1,030 students; 2520 tests) College Enrollment: 98% Dion

Curricular Offerings Approx. 185 course offerings 27 AP & various honors classes 4 on-site WaNIC Courses Tech Prep and College-Credit classes in Math, Science, WL International Spanish Academy Specialty classes—Leadership, Link Crew, ASPEN, AVID, Social Coach Olympic & ELL Programs Thomas

All Students Need Support Parent Support (PTSA/Aspen grades/attendance/curriculum) Transitioning to Newport: Link Crew Personnel: Alpha Counselors and Administrators Beyond the Classroom: VIBES Mentors, College Corps, Peer Tutoring, Career Specialist, Core Team, Behavioral Health Specialist SRO (School Resource Officer) Morning Daily Tutorial Graduation Success Coach and Multiple Credit Retrieval Options Thomas

NHS PTSA Vision of the Newport PTSA Monthly PTSA Meetings Academic Support Fundraisers (Ski Swap, Pass the Hat) Class Liaisons Membership PTSA rep (or Dion, if Lisa Shank doesn’t find anyone to present or we nix this slide)

NHS PTSA NHS PTSA: www.newportptsa.org Lisa Shank Class of 2021 Information register @ PTSA website   PTSA rep (or Heidi, if Mary Troutman doesn’t find anyone to present or we nix this slide)

Wednesday May 31, 2017 7:00 PM NHS Main Gym Beyond Academic Achievement: Importance of Extra-Curricular Opportunities Newport students are highly engaged. Incoming 9th Grade Knight Wednesday May 31, 2017 7:00 PM NHS Main Gym Help your student… Get Involved Maintain balance Once in a lifetime Life Lessons Trevor Leopold or Thomas

Medical and Health Reqs Physical required for all 9th grade athletes Includes Drill/Cheer Schedule physical by end of June BSD Physical form available on sports website Return this form to the Athletic Secretary Valid for 2 years Complete emergency and medical forms and return to school in August at “Back to School Day” Family ID Trevor

Link Crew: Welcoming the Newest Knights Beginning of the year orientation and campus tour Field day fun Year round contact and check in Parent information session Thomas

Students’ Perspectives on “Balance”: Making the Most of Newport’s Opportunities Thomas Introduces student reps: Lawson and Will Hendricks

Registration Process Registration Packets distributed to students in the middle schools. On-line registration closes Wednesday, March 8th Return Registration Packets to middle school: Tyee & Tillicum -Thursday, March 9th in LA class Other Middle Schools TBD Laura

Minimum Graduation Requirements Class of 2021 (Catalog page 8) Subject Semesters Credits English 8 4.0 Mathematics 6 3.0 Social Studies 7 3.5 Science 6 3.0 Career/Tech Ed 2 1.0 Fine Arts or PPR 4 2.0 Health 1 .5 Physical Education 3 1.5 World Language or PPR 4 2.0 Electives 7 3.5 TOTAL 48 24 Community Service 40 hours required GPA 2.0 GPA required Pass State Assessments in English Language Arts, Math & Science Laura

Middle School Grades Must request grades to HS transcript (not automatic) Not always recommended/needed MS classes that count for HS credit World Language (1A & 1B are .5 credit ea) ISA 7th & 8th grade Literature Biology Algebra 1 & higher GMSP English & .5 History

Special Programs IEP Students ELL Students We will work with Case Managers Courses are based on Goal Areas ELL Students English placement is determined by testing

Registration Form

PE (page 68) All 9th graders take 1 year of Foundations of Fitness & Sport 10th - 12th graders have 3 options for .5 credit PE class at NHS (many options available) School JV or Varsity Sport for Credit Must log 80 hours & pass a test (fee applies) Community based Sport for Credit

9th Grade English (page 33) Honors Freshman Composition & Literature GMSP - Honors Sophomore Comp. IEP Students – based on goal areas ELL - Freshman Comp, Lit & Comm. English Language Development (ELD) may be required for Beg. & Intermediate ELL students Laura—check page numbers??/

9th Grade Social Studies (page 84) Foundations of World History 1 semester Teaches discussion and persuasive writing skills Prepares students for AP World History AP Human Geography 1 year Teaches political, economic & social influences in history GMSP students take AP World History or either option above - 1 semester or 1 year

Mathematics (page 61) Next course in sequence Algebra 1* Geometry Algebra 2 Pre Calculus *Algebra 1/Geometry block Require Signature from current Math teacher

Science (page 78) Biology→ Chemistry → Physics Biology - if in 8th Grade Physics Chemistry - if in Biology Biology is a prerequisite for Chemistry

World Language (page 80) What level is right for you? College Pathway: Retake level 1 or 2? Not sure? Consult current teacher College Pathway: 2 years required, 3-4 recommended At least 1 year MUST be taken in High School Laura

International Spanish Academy or AP Spanish Language *Placement is based on testing and teacher recommendation

Electives See elective course offerings on back of Course Selection Form Refer to the Online Course Catalog at the BSD website homepage for descriptions Choose to fill up to 7.0 total credits

Planning and Balance to Achieve your goals! Colleges want to see Rigor and Balance What does Balance mean? Budget time – homework/friends/work/rest/hobbies Pursue passion area (elective or club) Take classes in areas of interest **Strong Start! - 9th grade grades matter**

Planning Worksheet – (page 12)

Electronic Resources Online Course Catalog This PPT Presentation Posted on NHS website www.bsd405.org/nhs

Online Course Selection You must choose courses using the online course selection system by Wednesday, March 8th and Turn in the completed Course Selection Form & BSD Enrollment Form to LA teachers by March 9th. https://myclass.bsd405.org

Online Course Selection Reminders Select 7.0 regular credits and at least 2.0 alternate credits Alternate selections are not prioritized. When you are complete, click Turn In. Complete your online selections by Wednesday, March 8th Course Catalog at bsd405.org

Registration Reminder Choose carefully! We build the schedule and hire teachers to meet student requests. Once the schedule is set (early May) changes will be made only for exceptional circumstances (ie: incorrect level, lack of pre-req.) Laura

Questions? Talk to your student’s current teachers Math Teacher Signature is REQUIRED Consult their middle school counselor Review the Online Course Catalog: bsd405.org Together COMPLETE online registration no later than March 8th Student will return completed and signed Course Selection Form & BSD Enrollment Form on March 9th to LA Teacher. Laura

AVID PROGRAM ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION Designed to increase school wide learning and performance. The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students, especially students in the academic middle, become college and career ready by: Succeeding in rigorous curriculum, Leading activities of the school, Increasing their enrollment in four-year colleges Year long elective Class Application required – talk to MS Counselor Dion

Additional Information AP Human Geography Vs. Foundations of World History: Lecture Hall 2201 Culinary Essentials/CTE Info Table: Commons World Language Info Table: Commons PTSA Info Table: Commons Dion

Thank you for attending the evening with us. GO Class of 2021 KNIGHTS!