Welcome to 8th Grade Parent’s Night… WEST Class of 2018!! January 9, 2014

Transitioning to High School 8 th Grade Conference with Parents (District Middle School Counselors - Oct.) 8 th Grade Parent Night (January) High School Counselors Meet Individually With Every 8 th Grader to Discuss Course Selection (February) High School Tour (April) Registration Fair (August) Mini Day (First Day of School) Frosh Fest (First Saturday after School Begins)

Credit Requirements for Graduation English 4 Social Studies 3 Science 3 Math 3 Applied/Fine Arts.5 Physical Education* 1.5 Health.5 Electives 8.5 Total Credits Required = 22 *Phy Ed Waiver – Freshmen are not eligible

4.5 credits or more = Sophomore 9.5 credits or more = Junior 15.5 credits or more = Senior Regardless of Your Age! Did you hear the about True Academic Standing??

9th Grade Sample Schedule

Lunch!! All students are assigned to Lunch during Period 4, 5 or 5C. Students are scheduled into one of the following Lunch periods. The meeting time for classes determines the lunch period: 4 5 5C Class 10:05 – 10: Class 10:58 – 11:46 _________________ Lunch 11:51 – 12:16 Class 10:05 – 10: Lunch 10:58 – 11:23 _________________ Class 11:28 – 12:16 Lunch 10:05 – 10: Class 10:35 – 11:23 _______________ Class 11:28 – 12:16

Choosing Your Classes: Consider Your Career Interest Area(s) Consider Your Post-Secondary Plans Try a Course You’ve Never Considered Build Upon Your Strengths & Enhance Your Areas for Improvement Take Advantage of Everything that we have to offer, to help prepare you for your life after high school … CONSIDER RIGOR! AP, Honors, TC, Youth Options, PLTW, Career & Technical Coursework, School to Work Experiences, Etc.

Try a Non-Traditional Course… Consider a Non-Traditional Career!!! Girls TRY: Woodworking Engineering Intro To Auto. Boys TRY: Interior Design Fashion Design Culinary Arts

Honors Courses 9 th Grade: English 9, Biology, Geometry and Advanced Algebra AP Human Geography 10 th – 12 th Grade: English 10, English 11, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geometry, Adv. Algebra, Pre-Calculus and all 4 th Year World Languages Initial placement in English, Science, Global Studies and Algebra A is determined by test scores. (7 th grade Explore scores were used on the Individual Course Selection Form, but may change based on 8 th grade EXPLORE scores.) See Pg. 4 in “Gearing Up” for more information.

Opportunities to Earn College/Technical School Credits in High School  22 Advanced Placement (AP) Courses  24 Technical Credit(TC) Courses  9 Project Lead the Way Courses  Youth Options Courses

Just a Reminder: Honors / AP Informational Meeting Thursday, January 7:00 High School Auditorium Course Selection Pick - Up February 3 – February 7 Please refer to the “Gearing Up” booklet for specific dates.

Questions or Concerns Mr. Matt Coyle (A-G) Mrs. Lois Pellegrini (H-0) Mrs. Nicole Miller (P-Z) Thank You for Joining Us This Evening & Have a Wonderful New Year!! Always Remember - WE Are In This TOGETHER!! Tell Us How We Can Help You! Ask lots of questions! Don’t ever be afraid to ask us for what you need, your success is so very important! Your Post-Secondary Future Begins in High School – Let It Shine!!!

SCAVENGER HUNT Please Join Us to … 1) Get more acquainted with the high school. 2) Explore various course options. 3) Meet high school teachers and staff. 4) Enter the drawing for free door prizes. 5) Have fun with your friends. Prizes 1)Get 10 or more signatures – Place completed form in box by Auditorium. 2) Prizes will be presented at your current school.