PLEASE REPORT TO THE GYMNASIUM TO VIEW A PRESENTATION Ninth Grade Academy PREVIEW NIGHT

Program Introductions Presentation – Overview Question & Answer Visit Commons to view Clubs, VSO & Sports Displays

The Transition to Ninth Grade is a Process Not an Event - Jay Hertzog

Graduation Requirements 4 credits of English 4 credits of Mathematics One math credit must be taken during the student’s senior year 3 credits of Laboratory Science 4 credits of Social Studies 1 credit of Physical Education ½ credit of Health Education 3 credits in a Career Pathway 2 ½ Elective credits

Academics Sample Student Schedule Sem1Sem1 Math Algebra I Or Geometry 2 Credit Course (1 Math and 1 Elective) Pathway Elective PE Or year- long Elective English Social Studies Sem2Sem2 Health Or Year- long Elective Science

Benefits Smooth Transition from 8 th grade to 9 th grade. (Hybrid Schedule) Allows all students to take math all year within a block. (SREB Report) Promotes depth of instruction with additional class time for guided practice of learning. Maintain the semesterized block for science and social studies. (Lessens student load/Promotes depth of instruction) Allows all students to take ELA all year. Maintains 2 elective periods.

Athletic Teams To be offered for both MHS and AHS students Fall Season Winter Season Spring Season Cheerleading Basketball (B & G) Baseball Football Wrestling Lacrosse (B & G) Boys Soccer Cheerleading Softball Volleyball Indoor Track Track & Field (B & G) Field Hockey Swimming (B & G) Girls Soccer Cross Country (B & G) Tennis (B & G) Golf (B & G) *Specific teams offered at AHS will depend upon student participation.

Career/Interest Pathways A planned program of sequenced or specialized courses designed to develop knowledge and skills in a particular career area. 3 credits in a Career Pathway are required for graduation. The Career Pathway is not a life-long career choice and may not necessarily be something a student would like to pursue following graduation from high school.

Pathway Programs Currently Offered Academic Allied Health Math, Science Technology Humanities Agriscience Plant Science Animal Science Ag Engineering Business Finance & Marketing Computer Programming Finance Marketing Air Force ROTC / Leadership Family Consumer Science Child Development Culinary Arts Technology Education Drafting & Design Construction & Manufacturing Communications Technology Visual & Performing Arts Vocal Arts Theatre Arts Instrumental Music Visual Arts Jobs for DE Graduates

Scheduling Process High school counselors will visit the middle schools in April. Counselors will visit EMMS on April 2 nd and RMS on April 3 rd to present course selection information to the 8 th grade ELA classes. A Scheduling Information Night will be held at the high school in April. Counselors will return to EMMS on April 17 th and RMS on April 18 th to answer questions and collect course requests.

Transitioning Parent Preview Night – Tonight Student Preview Program – 9 th grade students Mix It Up/Combined Field Day (including MOT Charter School and St. Anne students) – June 4, th Grade Summer Social – August 22, 2007 Logistics and additional activities TBD

PBS Maintain the current PBS system as it exists at MHS. Expectations: Character, Attitude, Vision, and Success Ticket system for reinforcement Establish a 9 th grade sub-committee to oversee program. Review 9 th grade discipline for planning purposes Use RMS Fishes and MMS Sigma Rho as student leaders.

Advisory Period Implement a structured, designed curriculum which sets the stage for a comprehensive advisory program, grades th grade – Character Development To meet regularly, i.e. weekly, bi-weekly.

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Summary Academic Program Professional Development Advisory Professional Development PBS Maintain Current Program Transitioning Offer Support Programs & Opportunities for Students/Parents

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