College and Career Planning

Welcome to High School, Class of 2018 !

2014-15 9th Grade Enrollment

Presenters from High School

Introductions

What are some differences between high school and middle school?

The Schedule for Your Day Everything COUNTS for CREDIT You must have at least 24 credits in order to

graduate 95% attendance required for A+ and College

Readiness Diploma Opportunities to do NEW things and try new

classes. This is your last “Free” education!

Credits & Units

These 2 terms mean the same thing. Full-year Class = 1 credit Semester Class = ½ credit

Remember, EVERYTHING COUNTS so come to school and pass all your classes!

It is just like MONEY in a bank!

50 cents = ½ credit $1.00 = 1 credit

How many dollars can you earn in one year if you come to school and pass your classes?

How many dollars do you need to earn to graduate?

Diploma Goal

Saving Money = Dollars/Cents

Diploma Goal = Credits/Units 24 credits!

4 Diploma Options

North Kansas City Schools Diploma

College Readiness Diploma

Gold Medallion Honors Diploma

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Summary-pg. 8 of Program of Studies

North Kansas City Schools Diploma24 Credits (pg. 9)

• Graduates:

• meet the state requirements for graduation from high school

• are ready to enter community colleges, vocational-technical schools and many state colleges.

College Readiness Diploma25 Credits (pg. 10 & 11)

• Graduates are recognized for:

• meeting entrance requirements for most Missouri universities

• start comparing four-year colleges and universities now for admission requirements.

Gold Medallion Honors Diploma26 Credits (pg. 11-12)

Graduate with Honors!

• Graduates receive honors and are recognized for:

• completing a rigorous program

• meeting all entrance requirements for the University of Missouri system as well as most universities nationwide.

International Baccalaureate Diploma26 Credits (pg. 13-14)

•Graduates receive honors and are recognized for:

• completing rigorous international curricula

• meeting the entrance requirements of the world’s best universities.

Graduate with Honors!

• To work on the IB diploma, students must enroll at North Kansas City High School regardless of current middle school.

• Students should be academically able, highly motivated and willing to learn time-management and study skills.

Graduate with Honors!

IB Nights at Northtown for the class of 2018!

These evenings will provide an opportunity to hear more about the North Kansas City School District’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Wednesday, February 26th

7:00 pm North Kansas City High School Auditorium

For more information, contact:Mrs. Darci Epperson, Administrative Assistant—816.413.6052

College and career planning: Prepare for success both…

ACADEMICALLY and

FINANCIALLY!

A+ BenefitsAvailable with ALL diplomas and

at each high school.

Tuition paid to any of Missouri’s 2-year public community colleges or vocational-technical schools

Scholarship options to some 4-year universities

Sign up at your high school when you pick up your schedule.

What can I do as a 9th grader to ensure excellent A+ standing?

Come to school at least 95% of the time Be a good citizen Earn a minimum 2.5 (C+) grade point average Advanced or Proficient on Algebra I EOC Volunteer to tutor or mentor other students

See the A+ Coordinator next fall if you have questions.

Who should go for A+?

EVERY STUDENT!!!

Prepare for college and career success bothACADEMICALLY & FINANCIALLY!

Selecting Courses:Course Descriptions

Notice the Diploma PathwaysThis can help you make decisions

Selecting Courses:Course Descriptions

Be sure to check this area for credits and prerequisites.

Selecting Courses:Course Descriptions

These symbols will be found by some classes and they indicate:eCampus, Dual Credit, Gold Medallion or Monarch Academy

Honors Courses

• Honors and Pre-IB

All students may take Honors Courses!

Challenge to your strengths & interests.

If choosing Gold Medallion, take 1, 2, or 3 core honors courses each year.

If choosing IB, all core courses are Honors courses.

Honors Classes?

How Do I Decide? (p. 16)

› Do I have A’s or B’s in the class(es) I’m considering taking?

› Do I have 95% or higher average attendance?› Do I score well on tests?› Am I organized and turn in completed

homework?› Can I plan and prioritize my time?› Does this class interest me?

Grade 9 Core Courses

English Language Arts I or Honors ELA

World History or Honors World History

Physics or Honors Physics

Math Course: Algebra I unless you have completed it in middle school

Math

Current Course Next Year8th Grade Math orChallenge 8th Grade Math

Algebra I

Algebra I(Algebra I - Repeat)Geometry orHonors Geometry

Geometry orChallenge Geometry

Algebra II orHonors Algebra II

Physical Education and Health

All students must take 1 credit of PE and .5 of Health in order to graduate. All students are encouraged to complete their PE and Health requirements by the end of their 10th grade year.

Fine Arts (pg. 58-63)One credit required for all diplomas. Does not have to be in Grade 9.

• Art I• Visual Arts Photography

Visual Arts

• Band• Freshman Choir (NT, OP, WT) or Mixed Choir• Music Appreciation• Music Theater• Orchestra

Music

• Competitive Drama• Theater I

Speech & Theater

Practical Arts (pg. 64-77)One credit required for all diplomas. Does not have to be in Grade 9.

• Foods I• Child Development • Clothing and Fashion

Family and Consumer Sciences

• Woodworking I• Introduction to Engineering Design• Home Maintenance & Repair• Drafting Tech

Industrial Technology

• Computer Programming• Computer Science & Software Engineering • Computer Technology • Business Law

Computer Applications

• Journalism I Broadcast• Journalism I Photography

Media

Modern Language (pg. 55-57) NKCS Diploma -- Not required, counts as

elective credit. College Readiness Diploma -- Not required, but

two units strongly recommended. Gold Medallion Honors Diploma--Two units of

same language required. IB Diploma--Required every year

Personal Plan of Study

Personal Plan of Study

Personal Plan of Study

FreshmanCourseSelectionWorksheet

½ credit = Semester Classes1 full credit = Full Year Class

FreshmanCourseSelectionWorksheet

HS coursework completed during MS.

FreshmanCourseSelectionWorksheet

Required Core Classes

FreshmanCourseSelectionWorksheet

Elective Classes

Very important to pick alternates you would enjoy taking, as class availability will determine an alternate in the case of a conflict. You will not be able to switch classes in the Fall!

FreshmanCourseSelectionWorksheet

Alternate Classes

Alternate Classes Must be filled out. Include semester and full-year

courses. Alternates will be selected for you if

not completed on this part of the form.

Select carefully!! If first choice course request is replaced with alternate, there might not be an option to change your schedule.

Enrollment Form Collection

Turn in your Freshman Course Selection Worksheet at your designated enrollment evening.

High School Date and

Time Location

North Kansas City

Mon., Mar 34PM – 7:30 PM

Norclay Building

Oak ParkTue., Feb. 265PM – 8 PM

Thur., Feb 286PM – 8 PM

Media Center

Staley Thurs., Feb 276:00 PM

Staley HSParent Info

Night

Winnetonka Mon, Mar 37 PM – 8 PM WHS

Form Collection Continued…

What to Bring:

› Freshman Course Selection Worksheet

› Program of Studies

› YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN !

How Do I Get Help?

Ask your middle school counselor. Ask your current teacher(s) for subject

area advice. Ask your parent/guardian. Go to your high school’s Website. Call your high school and ask for the

counseling office. NKCHS: 413-5903OPHS: 413-5303SHS: 413-4103WHS: 413-5503

Questions and Answers