Albert Einstein High School Administration and Counseling Department

EINSTEIN HIGH SCHOOL. . . THE PLACE TO BE

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NINTH GRADE

WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL!!

AEHS Booster Club Sponsor, Ms. Karen Clark

PTSA President, Dr. Copeland-Tune

Executive DirectorGeorge B. Thomas Learning Academy Saturday School,

Mrs. Khadija Barkley

Einstein High School

General Expectations

&

Disciplinary Code

Ms. Wanzer

Attendance

Excused Absences– Death in your immediate family

– Illness

– Court Summons

– Religious holiday

– State of Emergency

– Hazardous weather conditions

– Lack of authorized transportation

– Permission from the principal

Accompanied by a note from a

parent within 3 school days

Attendance

Unexcused Absences 3 unexcused tardies = 1

unexcused absence

• First unexcused absence = teacher warning

• Second = Second Teacher warning

• Third = Email or letter sent by MCPS

• Fifth = LC (Loss of Credit) in semester course

• Email or letter sent by MCPS

Loss of Credit = E3

• Lose of Credit = E3 grade

• E3 must be petitioned in writing after the 5th day notice

• Continue to take the course in case your E3 (Loss of Credit) petition is granted

Work Missed During An Absence

• Make up all missing assignments

• Excused = Teacher will provide you with assignments

• Unexcused = Teacher does not have to help you make up assignments, provide retests, or extend the due date

Nondiscrimination

• Acts of hate/violence will not be tolerated

• You have the right to be treated fairly and equally

Due Process Students have the right to due process

– Told of the charges– Explanation of the

evidence– Chance to tell their

side of the story– Appeal the result to

the principal and/or higher authority

Discipline

MCPS “Big 5” (recommendation for consequences with

discretion)– Possession of a

dangerous weapons– Distribution of drugs, and

or alcohol– Attack on a staff member– Possession of a bomb– Making a bomb threat

Closure

Welcome again to Einstein!

Encourage your student to make

the

right choices.

Success in High School• Attend school daily (E3)• Study in advance• Complete and turn in homework• Students Should Check Edline at least 3x’s/week• Build healthy friendships• Communicate with teachers and counselors• Remain eligible (2.0 GPA, no more than 1 E, per quarter)

• Participate in school activities (clubs/sports) • Eat a healthy balanced breakfast and lunch• Pass ALL classes- promotion policy

Students will need to earn 5 credits,

including 1 credit in math and 1 credit in

English to promote to the next grade…

Promote to 10th Grade = 5 credits

(including 1 Math & 1 English credit)

The MCPS Promotion Policy

1. International Baccalaureate (IB)

2. Finance, Business Management & Marketing (AOF)

3. Renaissance

4. Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)

• Thomas Edison HS of Technology

• Visual Art Center (VAC)

Academies at a Glance

Graduation RequirementsStudents must satisfactorily complete four years of high school earning at least 22 credits. A minimum of four of these credits must be earned after grade 11. These 22 credits must include:

SUBJECTS REQUIRED CREDITEnglish 4Mathematics 4 (1 credit Algebra & 1 credit Geometry)Science 3 (1 credit Physical and 1 credit Biology) Social Studies 3 (US History, NSL Gov’t, Modern World Hist.)Physical Education 1Health .5Fine Arts 1Technology Education 1Electives 2.5

PROGRAM COMPLETERForeign Language 2

OrAdvanced Technology 2

OrCareer Preparation 3-9

Total Credits Earned 22

STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING 75 hours

Grades…Grades…Grades• QUARTER 1 + QUARTER 2 + EXAM = SEMESTER

GRADE The semester grade appears on the transcript; not the quarter

or exam grades.

• The cumulative grade point average (GPA) accumulates from the end of semester 1 in the 9th grade through the end of the most recently completed semester. (Your grades in the 9th grade affect your GPA in the 12th grade when you will be applying to colleges and trade schools.)

• The weighted (WGPA) reflects a higher numerical grade for honors and advanced placement courses

• Middle school grades vs. High school grades

www.mcpsssl.orgAEHS SSL coordinator:

Mrs. Keller75 hours required

• Student Service Learning• Student complete SSL through:

– full participation in the SSL aspects and successful completion of specific middle school and high school courses. (National, State and Local Government, and specific high school electives identified in the MCPS Course Bulletin),

– full participation in service activities promoted by school-sponsored clubs and organizations, and

– full participation in opportunities and organizations preapproved for SSL

All service learning must be completed with non-profit organizations, the exception is nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Parents or relatives can not serve as supervisors for their child or relative.

All service learning must be documented on the Student Service Learning Activity Verification form and turned to the SSL coordinator by the appropriate date.

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) believes that service learning addresses recognized community needs and is connected to curriculum goals. All indirect, direct, and advocacy action include the phases of preparation, action, and reflection. Quality service learning provides the student with knowledge, skills, attitudes, and career exploration opportunities that lead to effective citizenship in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world. MCPS is committed to quality service-learning experiences for all students.

Tips for Parents• Use Edline regularly

• Create a Parent Calendar

• Do not take a “Hands off Approach”

• Parent teacher conferences

• Encourage your child to get involved• Communication with your school (website,

email, phone, in person)

• Encourage your children to advocate for themselves.

Preparing Your Child for College

• 4 years of High School Math

• Continue foreign language in high school

• Take College Prep/Honor/AP Courses

• Participate in Extracurricular Activities

• Review transcript and know your child’s GPA

• SAT PLAN- Oct 14th

• Lunch accounts

• Locker Assignments• Student confidentiality/ Duty to

warn

• Plans with 9th grade

• Counselor Assignments

• Parent email address

Other items…

Your Counselors AreJust for You…

9th Grade Counselors

A - E and Gr 9-12 LFI, SCB Mrs. Anne Fletcher

F- Z Mrs. Melissa Keller

Thank you for coming…

Questions???

9th Grade Parent Meeting

Auditorium

7:00PM

9th Grade Parent Meeting

Auditorium

7:00PM

Reunión para los padres de familia de noveno

grado

Salón 192

7:00PM

Reunión para los padres de familia de noveno

grado

Salón 192

7:00PM