1. Transitions and Scheduling
Presented by: EDA School Counselors

2. Introductions 8th grade school counselors 9th grade school counselors
Allison VanSant: Red and Blue Teams
Traci Hartke: Green and Gray Teams
9th grade school counselors
Laura Johnson: Students with last name A-k
Steve Mastronardi: Students with last name l-Z

3. 9th grade classes Elective courses Studio in Art
Required courses
English 9 (ela)
Global history I/ Global II (optional for 9th)
Science
Environmental science (criteria pending)
Earth Science (if passed Liv. Env.)
Living environment biology
Mathematics
Pre-algebra (criteria pending)
Algebra
Geometry
Spanish iB
Physical Education
Elective courses
Studio in Art
Design and Drawing for Production
Vex robotics

4. Areas of advancement Core classes Electives Global Ii Mathematics ELA
Pre-algebra to algebra
Algebra to geometry
ELA
Digital communications
Electives
Studio in art to studio in ceramics

5. Pre-algebra & environmental science
Students will be placed in pre-algebra and environmental science based on the previous school years’ grade as well as test scores.
Data is reviewed by administration and then students are scheduled accordingly.

6. Important points for
There will be no honors courses for 9th grade, only opportunities to advance with credits.
Parent portal and students portal are available for use.
9th grade runs on an 80-minute block schedule.

7. Helpful tips for 8th to 9th grade transition
Avoid absences.
Prepare yourself to have more assignments and work to complete.
Take responsibility for your own learning.
Get into the habit of studying on your own time.
Work on scheduling and prioritizing.
Use time management and keep your materials organized.
The agenda is a great tool.
Follow all classroom expectations and rules.
Take advantage of the times provided for tutoring
Utilize your school counselor if you need help!! 

8. 10th grade required courses
*English 10 (1.0)
*Global 2 (1.0)
*Algebra, Geometry, or Algebra II (1.0)
*Living Environment 1.0 or Earth Science (1.0)
*Spanish 2 (1.0) (if on Advanced Regents diploma track)
*Health (.5)
*Careers (.5)
*PE (.5)
*Elective (1.0 or 2.0 if no language)

9. 10TH GRADE ELECTIVE AREAS
*ART
*TECHNOLOGY (PROJECT LEAD THE WAY)
*MUSIC (VOCAL OR INSTRUMENTAL)
*BUSINESS
*FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

10. Important points to know for 2018-19
Students will not be permitted to change or drop courses.
Parent portal and student portal are available for use.
10th grade is an 80-minute block schedule for classes.

11. Ernie Davis Academy SCHEDULING PROCESS
Each student will meet with their school counselor individually to select courses.
All students will receive a copy of the courses they selected to bring home to parents.
Every parent is invited to attend this meeting to schedule courses (by appointment only) to be part of the process.