1. Welcome to Rocket Night

2. Welcome to John Marshall!
Shelley Gates
Associate Principal
9th grade administrator
Phone:

3. 8th Grade Visits at JM Feb. 22, 23, 24—John Adams students
*JA will assign students to one of the dates
March 1—Kellogg, Friedell, Lincoln, RCLS, Schaefer, Resurrection, and other students

4. Schedule for the 8th grade visits
10:30 am—Arrival and Welcome (gym)
11:05 am—Lunch or round table discussions
11:35 am—Lunch or round table discussions
12:10 pm—(split into 3 groups)
student panel/tour of JM/activity fair
1:40 pm—Depart JM

5. John Marshall High School
Athletics & Activities
Director – Jason Schultz
Assistant – Kim Griffin

6. John Marshall High School
Fall Sports
Football
Soccer
Girl's Swim / Dive
Coach: Kevin Kirkeby
Boy's Coach: Tony Birch
Coach: Paul Bachman
Fee: $195
Girl's Coach: Kevin Lowery
Fee: $160
Volleyball
Fall Dance
Girl's Tennis
Coach: Jessica Stellmaker
Coach: TBD
Fee: $135
Coach: Tyler McKay
Fee: $60
Cross Country
Cheer leading
Boy's Coach: Collette Diedrich
Coach: Bridget Mathiason
Girl's Coach: Pam Davick
Fee: $100

7. John Marshall High School
Winter Sports
Basketball
Wrestling
Boy's Swim/Dive
Boy's Coach: Kirk Thompson
Coach: Brian Parlin
Coach: Paul Bachman
Girl's Coach: Phil Schroeder
Fee: $185
Gymnastics
Hockey
Alpine Ski
Coach: Amy Stites
Boy's Coach: Jay Ness
Coach: Bill Sonnega
Girl's Coach: Bob Montrose
Fee: $300
Fee: $225
Co-Ed Adaptive Floor Hockey
Competitive Dance
Coach: Jeff Copler
Coach: Kara Marino
Fee: $115
Fee: $160

8. John Marshall High School
Spring Sports
Baseball
Lacrosse
Boy's Tennis
Coach: Jade Boettcher
Boy's Coach: Bryan Frischman
Coach: Josh Heiden
Girl's Coach: Breanna Bly
Fee: $160
Fee: $135
Fee: $300
Softball
Track & Field
Co-Ed Adaptive Softball
Coach: Thang Nguyen
Boys Coach: Mike Sonnabend
Coach: Ryan Bacon
Girls Coach: Pam Davick
Fee: $115
Golf
Boy's Coach: Dwight Miller
Girl's Coach: Andy Ollenburg

9. John Marshall High School
How do I register?
Eligibility parameters include:
Age – Attendance – Credits – Enrollment
Physical Exam
Login = Phone Number on Skyward
1st time password = DOB (00/00/0000)
If you are a transfer student you must schedule an appointment with the AD before registration.

10. John Marshall High School
Where do I register?
Registration is online.

11. John Marshall High School

12. John Marshall High School
When do I register?
Fall 2017 – August 1st-August 6th
Winter – Mid to Late October
Spring 2018– End of February 2018

13. John Marshall High School
Questions?

14. Getting Your Student Started at John Marshall

15. Registering for JM
If not currently enrolled in Rochester Public School District, enroll at the Edison Building and then schedule an appointment by calling JM Counseling at
If your student is currently a Rochester public school student, turn your registration card in at your middle school.
Call counseling if you have questions.

16. Registration Materials
Course Registration Guide
Registration Card
Planning your Future Booklet

18. Graduation Testing Option Class of 2021
Grade 11 – ACT Plus Writing Test

19. 24 credits in required and elective courses
Graduation Requirements
How many credits must a student earn to graduate?
24 credits in required and elective courses

20. What is a Passing Grade?
A passing grade is required to earn credit for a class
If a failing grade is earned in a required course, the course must be retaken
• Passing grades are:
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
P = Does not impact GPA
Failing grades are:
F = 0

21. Course/Credit Requirements
Courses
English…………………………….4.0 credits
(includes 0.5 Speech)
Math ………………………………3.0 credits
(through Algebra II)
Science ……………………………3.0 credits
(Courses that meet Biology, Chemistry, and Physics requirements)
Social Studies……………………..3.0 credits
(World History, US History, Geography, Government)

22. Course/Credit Requirements (cont).
Courses
Economics credits
Physical Education credits
Health credits
Fine Arts credits
Electives credits
Total Credits needed to graduate: 24.0 credits

23. What is an Honors Class? Honors Courses
Open to all students meeting the course prerequisites.
Alter the curriculum in terms of depth, rigor, and pace.
Promote higher level thinking skills and provide opportunity for a variety of extended projects.
Solid background and a mature work ethic are highly recommended.
Successful completion of the honors course is clearly defined on the student’s transcript.
PAGES 8-9 in Course Registration Guide

24. Course Registration Guide
Page 17

25. Course Registration Guide
Page 13

26. from page 3 in the red book
Required Courses for 9th Grade
Students must take one course from each section
English Options (2 semesters)
English I: Foundations 11REN1 21REN1
English I: Foundations Honors 11HEN1 21HEN1
Social Studies Options (2 semesters)
World History 12RWH 22RWH

27. from page 3 in the red book
 Math Options (2 semesters)
Intermediate Algebra RIA 24RIA
Intermediate Algebra Honors 14HIA 24HIA
*Geometry Honors HGEO 24HGEO
*Alg. II Adv. Functions Honors 14HA2A 24HA2A
Science Options (2 semesters)
Biology RBIO 23RBIO
Biology Honors 13HBIO 23HBIO
PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Sci 13HPBS 23HPBS

28. from page 3 in the red book
Recommended Courses for 9th Grade Physical Education (1 Semester) Individual Movement and Fitness 08RIMF Foundations of Fitness 08RFF Introduction to Weight Training and Conditioning 08RWTC

29. 9th Grade Courses Elective Options Agriculture
Floral Design, CASE Intro to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Business, Marketing, & Technology Education
Computer Skills for Academic Success, Computers for College & Careers, Introduction to Business, Personal Finance & Investing

30. More Electives Open to 9th Graders
English
Drama, Speech (required before graduation)
Engineering
PLTW: Intro to Engineering, PLTW: Principles of Engineering*, Robotics

31. More Electives Open to 9th Graders
Family & Consumer Sciences
Hospitality and Tourism, Career Planning, Fashion Design, Food for Life, Culinary Arts International*, Interior Design, Life & Relationships, Parent & Child
Fine Arts
Art I & Art II*, Concert Band, Concert Orchestra, Rocket Choir

32. More Electives Open to 9th Graders
Industrial Technology
PLTW: Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Intro to Construction Trades, Power Mechanics, Woods 1
Information Technology
Information Technology Launch
Physical Education
Life Activities*, Fitness Through Court Sports*

33. More Electives Open to 9th Graders
Reading
Content Reading and Study Skills
Science
PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Science
World Language
American Sign Language, French, German, Latin, & Spanish

34. Special Situations
Students receiving special education services and their parents should work closely with their middle school case manager in planning their high school coursework.
Students in EL classes will work closely with their middle school teachers and counselors to choose the right classes.

35. World Languages
Examples of local college world language requirements –
University of St. Thomas – four years
Carleton College – three years
University of Minnesota – all locations – two years
Gustavus Adolphus College – two years
Rochester Community and Technical College – no requirement of a world language
World language is not a required class in high school. Many four year colleges require two years of the same world language. Selective four year colleges may require three or more years of the same language.

36. Smith Sasha A 11REN1 21REN1 12RWH 22RWH IA IA 14RIA 14RIA Honors
13HBIO
Honors
23HBIO FF
08RFF
Life Act
08RLA
Spanish 1
15RSP1
Spanish 1
25RSP1
Rocket Choir
17RCHR
Rocket Choir
27RCHR
Info Tech Launch
06RITL
Reading
01RRDG
06RW1
Floral Design
Woods 1
0ARFDA

37. 8th Graders Visit JM Feb. 22 – JA 8th graders Feb. 23 – JA 8th graders
March 1– Kellogg, Friedell, Lincoln, RCLS, Schaefer, Resurrection, and other students
They will be here with their schools from 10:30 – 1:40 with a welcome, lunch, and scheduled activities run by the student council members.

38. Get Involved! In Activities & Athletics….
Art, Music, & Dance
Art Club
Jazz Ensemble
JM Color Guard
Northern Lites
Rhythm Nation
Leadership & Education
Anime Club
Concerned Student Task Force
G.P.S. (Guiding + Students)
International Youth Club
Latin Club
French Club
Pep-Fest Committee
Student Council
Sign Language Club
Mind Stimulating
Chess Club
Knowledge Masters Team
Math League
Science Olympiad
Service
Amnesty International
Gay/Straight Alliance
Key Club
National Honor Society
Social Science Service Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Drama & Speech
Rochord (Yearbook)
Rocket (Newspaper)
Speech Team
Theatre JM
Vocational/Professional
BPA (Business Professionals of America)
FCCLA (Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America)
FFA (Future Farmers of America)
Skills USA (VICA)
Club Athletics
Rugby
Bowling
Nordic Skiing
Rowing

39. EQUITY SPECIALIST
Terrelle Wilson
He is also a JM grad!

40. Add Time Schedule

41. Visit the rooms listed below to hear more information about specific subject areas:
Art Santjer
Business Hutchins Rocket Center
EL Services Cassman
English Rogers
CTECH Broviak Rocket Center
Dual Enrollment Options Gibson Rocket Center
Family/Consumer Science Tweed Rocket Center
Gate/Honors Program Cobb
Graduation Requirements JM Counseling Staff 3-103
Industrial Technology Komaniecki Rocket Center
Math Johnson
Music Sherman/McDonough 1-116
PE/Health/Athletics Schultz Auditorium
Science Schmidt
Social Studies Wassmer
Support Services Reichgelt
World Language Langworthy