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1 Welcome Class of 2014 Registration Stillwater Junior High 8 th to 9 th Grade Registration Informational Meeting February 11, 2010

2 Overview of the Presentation n Welcome-IntroductionsMr. Wippler Mr. Ochocki n About SJHSMr. Ochocki n Graduation Credit RequirementsMr. Wippler and Mr. Ochocki n Course ChoicesMr. Ochocki n Assessment InformationMr. Ochocki n About SJHS part 2Ms. Bjornberg n Important DatesMr. Ochocki n Parent InvolvementMr. Ochocki n ClosingMr. Ochocki

3 About SJHS: Daily Schedule 2010-2011 Doors to the school open at 7:30 a.m. 0. 8:00-8:20Advisory 0. 8:00-8:20Advisory 1. 8:25-9:15 1. 8:25-9:15 2. 9:20-10:10 2. 9:20-10:10 3. 10:10-11:45 3. 10:10-11:45 4. 11:50-12:40Lunch/Class 4. 11:50-12:40Lunch/Class 5. 12:45-1:35 5. 12:45-1:35 6. 1:40-2:30 6. 1:40-2:30 Students must leave the building by 2:45 p.m. unless under the direct supervision of a school employee

4 About SJHS: Advisory Advisories provide students with opportunities to build positive relationships and promote academic preparedness. Components: n First 20 minutes of each day. n Time allocated to preparing for student led conferences n Weekly Schedule: –Monday SJHS Orientation & Homework Help –Tuesday9 th grade Math skill building –Wednesday 9 th grade Reading –Thursday9 th grade Eagle Pride –Friday9 th grade Activity day

5 Why do Math skill building during Advisory? Math Questions on the ACT Type of Math% of Test# of Questions Pre-Algebra23%14 Elementary Algebra Algebra 17%10 Intermediate Algebra Algebra or Adv. Algebra 15%9 Coordinate Geometry Geometry 15%9 Plane Geometry Geometry 23%14 Trigonometry Adv. Algebra 7%4 Total: 2009 ACT Assessment 100%60

6 Plan and Prepare for your Future 1. Education opens doors! 2. Start talking about the future and what you want for your student after high school. 3. While there are many factors that will determine the kinds of opportunities that will come your way, the most significant determining factor will be your education.

7 High School Credit Graduation Requirements: Mr. Wippler and Mr. Ochocki n Based on grades 9-12 n Students are required to earn 43 credits to graduate from District #834 –32 credits are required courses –11 credits are elective courses n Credit opportunities: –12 credit opportunities in Grade 9 –36 credit opportunities in Grades 10-12

8 Credit Requirements in Specific Areas n Number of credits required each area: –Language Arts 8 credits –Social Studies8 credits –Mathematics6 credits –Science 6 credits (including Biology) –Health1 credit –Physical Ed.1 credit –Art2 credits Total required courses32 credits Total elective courses11 credits Total courses required 43 out of 48 possible opportunities

9 Requirements for College Entrance Cumulative GPA is calculated for grades 9-12. UnweightedWeighted A = 4.0 A- = 3.667 B+ = 3.333 B = 3.00 B- = 2.667 C+ = 2.333 C = 2.00 C- = 1.667 D+ = 1.333 D = 1.00 D- = 0.667 F = 0.00 A = 4.8 A- = 4.4 B+ = 4.0 B = 3.6 B- = 3.2 C+ = 2.8 C = 2.4 C- = 2.0 D+ = 1.6 D = 1.2 D- = 0.8 F = 0.00 Beginning with the Class of 2010, Stillwater Area High School has a dual ranking system for grading in all of our Advanced Placement (AP) and College in the Schools (CIS) courses. These courses are weighted with a 1.2 multiplier to establish the weighted rank. SAHS awards academic letters to students who earn a GPA of 3.6 or above.

10 Decile Ranges n Purpose of Deciles: The decile system is used in place of class rank so colleges can estimate where in the class the student fell. n Decile Calculation; The decile system shows which tenth of the class the student falls based on his/her GPA. Unweighted Ranks: Decile Ranges DecileLow GPAHigh GPA 13.7864.00 23.6013.785 33.4043.600 43.2443.403 53.0483.243 62.8333.047 72.6192.832 82.3662.618 91.9922.365 100.7321.991 Weighted Ranks: Decile Ranges DecileLow GPAHigh GPA 13.8674.15 23.653.866 33.443.64 43.2673.43 53.0733.266 62.8473.072 72.6422.846 82.3732.641 91.9912.372 100.7321.990

11 Requirements for College Entrance Success on Standardized Tests –ACT ACT – American College Test (2008-09) Number of seniors taking the test: 485 Percent of the class: 74% YearLocalState% Tested 200923.422.774 200823.622.675 200723.422.579 200623.222.370 200523.222.373

12 Requirements for College Entrance Success on Standardized Tests –SAT SAT Reasoning Test (2008-09) Number of seniors taking the test: 61 Percent of the class: 11% Quartile Values Critical Reading MathWriting (75th Percentile) 670650660 (50th Percentile) 590600570 (25th Percentile) 500540500 Mean595598583

13 Requirements for College Entrance Success on Standardized Tests Advanced Placement Program School Year StudentsTests% of Scores 3+ 2008-09686105870% 2007-0857588376% 2006-0752089576% 2005-0651789372% 2004-0541175063%

14 Requirements for College Entrance Success on Standardized Tests National Merit Scholars YearCommendedSemi Finalist 20091333 2008744 20071544 2006555 20051177

15 Course Suggestions for College n More than 3 years of Math n More than 3 years of Science-2 lab based n More than 2 years of World Language n More than 3 years of Language Arts

16 Required Courses 2010-11: Mr. Ochocki n English/Honors English2 Semesters n Geography/AP Geography2 Semesters n Physical Science2 Semesters n Math (Alg., Geo. Adv. Alg.)2 Semesters

17 Elective Courses n World Language (2 Semesters) –Spanish I, II –French I, II –German I, II n Music (2 Semesters) –Band –Choir –Orchestra n Additional Courses (1 Semester) –Physical Education –IT 9(Industrial Technology) –FACS 9 –Creative Living –Speech/Theater –Speech/Debate –Video Production –Art 9A & 9B –ICS –DAPE Assistant

18 Honors English n Must apply for Honors English n Get application from Counselor or English teacher n Submit application with registration on February 18, 2010 n April 6-9, 2010, students will write their application essay in their English class n May/June-applications reviewed and letters with English placements sent out

19 AP Geography n AP Human Geography »AP Scores: 83% of SJHS students passed the AP exam. Internationally, only 51.5% of students passed »http://sjhs.stillwater.k12.mn.us/damons%20 http://sjhs.stillwater.k12.mn.us/damons%20

20 Math Sequence Grade 8: If…Algebra StandardsAlgebraGeometry Grade 9 Then…Algebra ExtensionsGeometryAdv. Algebra

21 Assessment Information This year: n 8 th grade MCA AssessmentApril (Reading and Math) n MCA II Science AssessmentApril-May n End of Course AssessmentsMay-June Common End of Course Assessments in all subject areas in all subject areas Next year: n 9th grade GRAD Assessment in written compositionApril n End of Course AssessmentsMay/June In All Subject Areas

22 All About SJHS: Before School Activities: Ms. Bjornberg n Chamber Choir n Jazz Band- Duke, Basie n Fiddlers n Open and staffed Media Center n Open and staffed computer lab

23 All About SJHS: After School Activities n Cheerleading n Drama n Game Club and homework help (Thursdays) n Literature/Fine Arts Publication- Summer Teeth n Math League n Merit Projects n National Junior Honor Society n Newspaper n Open computer lab before/after n Outdoor Adventure Club n Science Club n Ski Club n Stock Market Club n Student Government n Talent Show n Yearbook n Homework Club

24 Athletics Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports Cross Country (boys/girls) Basketball (boys/girls)Baseball (boys - 8th & 9th) Football (boys)Gymnastics (girls - 9th)Softball (girls - 8th & 9th) Soccer (boys/girls) 8th & 9th Swimming (boys)Synchronized Swim (girls) Tennis (girls)Wrestling (boys)Tennis (boys) Swimming (girls)Hockey (boys/girls - 9th) Track (boys/girls) Volleyball (girls) Alpine Ski (boys/girls) Golf (boys/girls - 9th) Cheerleading Dance Team (9th)

25 All About SJHS: Activities and Athletics n Registration for all activities and athletics take place at the beginning of the school year (early August) and through-out the year (prior to the season/activity beginning) n 9 th grade athletic registrations take place at the SAHS Athletic office n Fall 9 th sports begin August 23, 2010

26 New to SJHS: See a Concert or a Play n Thursday, February 18Ensemble Festival Tour n Thursday, March 4Jazz Band Festival n March 8 & 9Band Clinic / Concert on 3/9 (All Bands) n March 24 & 25 Choir Clinic (Concert on 25th) (All Choirs) n Thursday, May 6 7th Grade & Novella Orchestra n Tuesday, May 11 Camerata Orchestra Concert n Thursday, May 13 Enterprise & 7th Grade Bands n Tuesday, May 18 Northstar & Eagle Band n Tuesday, June 1 Treble & Cambiata Choir Concert n Wednesday, June 2 Con Brio Choir Concert n Tuesday, June 8 7th Grade Choir Concert

27 Important Dates 2010: Mr. Ochocki n February 18, 2010 Register Online in Math Class n April, 2010MCA II/GRAD Assessments n August 24, 2010 9 th Grade Schedule Pick-up n September 7, 20101 st Day of School (subject to change) n September 16, 2010Open House – 6:30-8:15 pm 5:30-6:30- Internet Safety with Tim Harris, PLANNER training with Jeff Hudson, or NAVIANCE training with a school guidance counselor 5:30-6:30- Internet Safety with Tim Harris, PLANNER training with Jeff Hudson, or NAVIANCE training with a school guidance counselor

28 Parent Involvement n P.I.E. (Parents Involved in Education) Committee –9/27, 11/22, 1/10, 3/21, 4/18 n Volunteer opportunities –Tutoring –Assist with Standardized Assessment »MCA II/GRAD - –Office Mailings –Staff Luncheons –Chaperone Dances –Teacher assistant

29 Registration Process n Feb.10 and 11, 2010:9th grade registration materials & presentation to grade 8 in math classes n Feb 11, 2010:8th into 9th Grade Parent Night (7:00 - 8:00 pm) n Feb 18, 20108th graders register for 9th grade in math classes

30 Registration Forms are due Thursday Feb. 18, 2010

31 Still Have Questions? n Questions about 9 th grade: –Arica Bjornberg, Counselor 351-6931 bjornberga@stillwater.k12.mn.us bjornberga@stillwater.k12.mn.us –Chris Otto, Counselor351-6907 ottoc@stillwater.k12.mn.us ottoc@stillwater.k12.mn.us –Chuck Ochocki, Assist. Principal351-6901 ochockic@stillwater.k12.mn.us ochockic@stillwater.k12.mn.us –Rick Wippler, Principal 351-6901 wipplerr@stillwater.k12.mn.us wipplerr@stillwater.k12.mn.us n Questions about Technology: –Jeff Hudson, SJHS Tech. Coordinator351-6911 hudsonj@stillwater.k12.mn.us hudsonj@stillwater.k12.mn.us hudsonj@stillwater.k12.mn.us –Chuck Ochocki, Assist. Principal351-6901 ochockic@stillwater.k12.mn.us ochockic@stillwater.k12.mn.us –Rick Wippler, Principal 351-6901 wipplerr@stillwater.k12.mn.us wipplerr@stillwater.k12.mn.us

32 Still Have Questions? n Activities: –Kevin Seim 351-6909 seimk@stillwater.k12.mn.us seimk@stillwater.k12.mn.us n Health Services: –Cheryl Hale 351-6914 halec@stillwater.k12.mn.us halec@stillwater.k12.mn.us –Ruth Weber351-6913 weberr@stillwater.k12.mn.us weberr@stillwater.k12.mn.us@stillwater.k12.mn.us

33 Thank You Classof2014

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