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Future Falcons!Planning for 9th

GradePrairie High School

Class of 2018

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PHS Diploma Process

.5 credit earned for each class passed

Students take 6 classes each semester

Students earn 3.0 credits per semester and

6.0 credits per year by passing all classes.

Make it your goal to pass all classes!

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Graduation Requirements 4.0 English 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 Math – Algebra, Geometry, and

Algebra II or another approved math class. 2.0 Science – must include 1.0 lab Science 2.0 Health/Physical Education-

.50 Health and 1.50 Physical Education 1.0 Fine Arts 1.0 Occupational Education 7.0 Electives23.0 Total credits required to graduate

Additional graduation requirements :

• Must pass English Language Arts Exit Exam, and Algebra End of Course Exam or Geometry End of Course Exam, and Biology End of Course Exam.

• Complete Culminating Project and High School & Beyond Plan

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Quick Review!

How many credits will you earn each semester next year at PHS when you pass every class?

A. 6.0 B. 1.0 C. 3.0 D. None of the above

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CASEECenter for Agriculture, Science, and

Environmental Education

A Career and Technical Education Program

Students attend PHS for three classes and CASEE for three classes every day

Classes are taught in an integrated format and students earn .50 English credit, .50 Science credit, and

.50 Occupational Education credit. Transportation is provided Application is required – see middle

school counselor http:casee.battlegroundps.org/

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English

To be determined by grades and BGPS Assessment test scores and CASEE eligibility.

English IHonors English ICASEE - English

It’s important to do your best during your 8th grade year to increase your class choices!

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Social Studies World Studies is not taken

during 9th grade

World Studies is taken during 10th grade

Exception: World Studies AFJROTC Available for 9th or 10th grade students enrolled in the AFJROTC program

Washington State History

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Requirement is met in 8th grade if you pass both semesters or two trimesters of Social Studies in the BGPS.

If you attended a BGPS middle school but did not pass

both semesters of 8th grade Social Studies, you need Washington State History in high school to meet the graduation requirement. Please talk to your PHS counselor.

If you did not attend a BGPS middle school and

you completed Washington State History in the 7th or 8th grade, please talk with your PHS counselor .

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Math Placement

To be determined by

BGPS Assessment Test

Graduation requirements include passing Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II or another approved

math class.

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SCIENCE• Integrated Earth & Physical

Science • Agriculture Science • CASEE Program • AP Environmental Science –

Students should earn B or better in 8th grade science to be prepared for this class.

• Biology - Students scoring Level 4 on 8th grade MSP will be placed into Biology. Students not scoring Level 4 must pass IEPS Challenge Exam to be placed into Biology.

Students requesting Biology yet scored below Level 4 on the Science MSP may take the IEPS Challenge Exam in August. Contact the district office at 885-5391 prior to this school year ending to sign-up for the Challenge Exam.

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Quick Review!

In which subjects will your test scores determine your placement?

A. Math B. Science

C. Social Studies D. English

World Language World language is NOT a high school

graduation requirement. World Languages available at PHS:

German SpanishFrench American Sign

Language

Two years of high school World Language is a requirement for entrance into four-year colleges and universities. This must be in the same language.

Earning a B or better in middle school English is a recommended

pre-requisite for taking World Language in 9th grade. Consider waiting until 10th or 11th grade to take World

Language.

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Falcon Transitions One semester – required of all freshmen

The goal of the PHS Falcon Transitions course is to create for 9th grade students a safe, focused learning environment that will facilitate their developing the skills necessary for a successful high school experience, and where they can learn strategies for making positive academic, social, and career decisions

ORIENTATION Course Outline/Grading Criteria Contract; Class

Expectations; Student Questionnaire Get to Know PHS; Get to Know Your Classmates; “About

Me” (PowerPoint Presentation) Get to Know the Attendance Office; PHS Handbook review;

Student Computer User Contract PHS Resources: Guest Speakers--Administration;

Counseling; School Resource Officer; Intervention Specialist; School Nurse; Career Lab Staff

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Falcon Transitions - Outline GOAL SETTING

Planning ahead--setting short term and long term goals Envisioning the future – counseling presentation

STUDY SKILLS Getting and Staying Organized –Time Management Note Taking - Listening Skills - How to Get Good Grades Test Taking Strategies/Managing Test Anxiety

INTERNET SAFETY Appropriate Online Behavior; Cyber Harassment (bullying/stalking) Social Networking /Digital Permanence/Online Privacy/Digital Security

CAREER CHOICES 9th Grade Component of Culminating Project –Career Cruising portfolio CTE - PHS Course Opportunities; Forecasting (Career Cruising) Career Exploration-Investigation (including Non-Traditional Careers) Career Brochure (MS Publisher); Holland Interest Inventory (RIASEC); 21st Century Employability Skills Resume Preparation/Job Application/Mock Interviews/Personal Business Card 21st Century Workforce – Effects of Globalization History of Child Labor - Workplace Rules for Minors–Teen Labor Laws

HUMAN RELATIONS Learning Styles - Multiple Intelligences Surviving High School – Stereotypes/Peer Pressure; Diversity Leadership/teamwork/collaborative problem solving Stress Management/Anger Management (Discovery Education)

MEDIA LITERACY Library/Media Center Resources Research Skills - Website Evaluation Computer Ethics: Copyright/Fair Use-Plagiarism-Paraphrasing-Netiquette-Intellectual Property Research Project – Oral Presentation (PowerPoint)

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Shared drive/File Organization--file storage devices Introduction to MS Office; Network safety Keyboarding Assessment/Review (keyboarding program available)

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Physical Education

Health/Fitness - full year Family Health – half year Speed Strength Training (SST) for

men or women – full year or half year For students planning to participate in fall, winter, or spring

sports Family Health must be taken for half year during high school

Dance – half year or full year Can be taken with Health/Fitness

AFJROTC – Health & Aviation History – full year

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Freshman Electives There are many

elective choices for Freshmen at PHS! Please check the online Student Course Guide at www.prairiehighschool.org Counseling Center link, to read about your choices. Also, choose alternatives!! Select six (6) just in case your first choice doesn’t fit in your schedule. CASEE includes a year long elective.

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Quick Review!

How many elective alternates should you choose?

A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 3

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Every class you pass moves you one step closer

to your PHS Diploma!

Your PHS Diplomais the first step to your future. Don’t

settle for less!

Class of 2018

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Organizations & Clubs 2014 – 2015

ASB Officers/Leadership American Sign Language Auto Club (VICA) Chess CSU- Christian Students United DECA – Student business organization Drama Equestrian Family Careers & Community Leaders

Association Fashion Club FFA - Agricultural leadership GSA - Gay/Straight Alliance Go Green HSCC – Health Sciences & Careers Club

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Organizations & Clubs2014 – 2015

Japanese Pop Culture Journalism Key Club – Service, character and leadership development Kitty Hawk/JROTC Knowledge Bowl Legacy Math Club Metals/Drafting (VICA) National Honor Society Photo Club Rachel’s Challenge Rugby Club Science Olympiad Skate/Long Board Ski & Snowboarding Speech & Debate Ultimate Frisbee Yearbook

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Team SportsCompleted sports packets must be turned into ASB office prior to start date of the sport. GPA requirement for all athletes is 1.7 or higher with no failing grades. Grades from 8th grade count! All student athletes must purchase an ASB card ($35) and pay the participation fee ($85). Fees are subject to change in August 2014. Baseball

Basketball Bowling Cheer Cross Country Dance Football Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

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Attend Prairie High SchoolOpen House!!

April 15, 2014

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prairie High School

Learn more about PHS classes, clubs, organizations, sports, and activities available for 2014/2015 !

Campus tours provided by AFJROTC cadets!

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Registration RemindersThe following forms must be completed to ensure PHS registration for the 2014/2015 school year:

STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM INDIVIDUAL USER ACCESS RELEASE

Students living outside of the Prairie High School area will need to complete the Boundary Exception Form. Boundary requests will not be approved without signature of Prairie High School Principal (and Support Services as needed).

Students planning to attend CASEE need to give completed application forms to their middle school counselor by

April 11, 2014.

LINKConnecting 9th Grade

Students to Prairie High School

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 9 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

All 9th grade students attend the event

Lunch is provided 11th 12th grade trained mentors Each trained mentor will be

assigned a group of 9th grade students.

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