Welcome to Kingsford High School’s 8 th Grade Parent Night January 25 th, 2012

Introductions Ms. Jayne Counselor Mr. Smithson Principal Mr. Usitalo Assistant Principal

Graduation Requirements Need to have 24 credits to graduate Need to have 24 credits to graduate English:4 Credits Math:4 Credits (Alg/Geom/Alg II/Math related) Science:3 Credits (Sci 9/Bio/Chem or Physics) S. Studies:3 Credits (U.S. History/Civics & Econ/World History) P.E./Health:1 Credit Intro to Micro:1 Credit VPAA credit:1 Credit World Language:2 Credits Other:1 Flivver Foundations 1 Earth Science

Scheduling Course Descriptions are Online Course Descriptions are Online Typical 9 th Grade Schedule (non IEP): Typical 9 th Grade Schedule (non IEP): 1. English 9 2. Science 9 (Intro to Chemistry/Physics) 3. Math (Teacher Recommended) 4. US History 5. (?) P.E/Health (?) 6. (?) Intro to Microcomputers (?) 7. Elective (see handout) DUE ASAP (no later than Feb 2nd). DUE ASAP (no later than Feb 2nd). Turn into your Primetime Teachers.

Differences HS v. MS Must retake classes if you fail/Summer School Must retake classes if you fail/Summer School No extra credit/study guides No extra credit/study guides No test retakes/late work accepted No test retakes/late work accepted Grading policies (homework vs tests) Grading policies (homework vs tests) Saturday School (attendance/discipline) Saturday School (attendance/discipline) Must READ the textbook Must READ the textbook Homework nightly in most classes (bell to bell) Homework nightly in most classes (bell to bell) Time Management: How to study?/Extracurriculars Time Management: How to study?/Extracurriculars Final Exam Prep starts the first day (40/40/20) Final Exam Prep starts the first day (40/40/20) Scholarships/Volunteer Hours (April 1 st Count) Scholarships/Volunteer Hours (April 1 st Count)

Study Resources Teachers (before/after school)/Study Groups/ s Teachers (before/after school)/Study Groups/ s Online Textbooks Online Textbooks Pre-reading information (BIG HELP) Pre-reading information (BIG HELP) KHS-O tutors (free help!) KHS-O tutors (free help!) After School Tutoring After School Tutoring Tests: Learn from mistakes Tests: Learn from mistakes

Testing 8 th grade: Explore (Practice PLAN) 8 th grade: Explore (Practice PLAN) 9 th grade: MEAP Social Studies 9 th grade: MEAP Social Studies 10 th grade: PLAN (Practice ACT) 10 th grade: PLAN (Practice ACT) 11 th grade: 11 th grade: ASVAB: Used for Career Aptitude and possibly MilitaryASVAB: Used for Career Aptitude and possibly Military PSAT: Optional as practice for SATPSAT: Optional as practice for SAT MME: State TestMME: State Test Includes ACT/Work Keys/Wrap-Around Includes ACT/Work Keys/Wrap-Around March March Michigan Department of Education Michigan Department of Education Michigan Department of Education Michigan Department of Education ACT/SAT:ACT/SAT: Which one do I take? With Writing? Which one do I take? With Writing? Can I retake it? How often? Fees? Can I retake it? How often? Fees? Test Preps/Tutorials Free Test Preps/Tutorials Free Test Preps/Tutorials Free Test Preps/Tutorials Free KnowHow2Gowisconson.orgKnowHow2Gowisconson.orgKnowHow2Gowisconson.org

Counseling Office Homepage Counseling Office Homepage Career CruisingCareer Cruising: Kingsford/Career Career Cruising Record Keeping On-line (EDP)Record Keeping On-line (EDP) Online EDPs Created in 8 th grade (to plan future years/view college requirements)Online EDPs Created in 8 th grade (to plan future years/view college requirements) Find Careers NationwideFind Careers Nationwide Find Schools NationwideFind Schools Nationwide Develop ResumesDevelop Resumes

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