8th grade parent meeting welcome to zchs class of 2019

8th Grade Parent Meeting

Welcome to ZCHS Class of 2019

8th Grade Parent Meeting

You will learn about:• Introduction to key staff/points of contact.• Transitioning to high school• Scheduling process for 2015-2016• Diploma Options and Course Planning• This presentation and a FAQ is posted on the

ZCHS web page

ZCS Mission Statement

Zionsville Community Schools provide customized 21st century experiences that ensure maximum student growth leading to productive citizenship in the world community.

High School Counselors

Counselor Assignments:Last names :A-Ch Greg Kirkham (gkirkham@zcs.k12.in.us) Ci-Go Laura Weaver (lweaver@zcs.k12.in.us)Gp-La Cassie Petrocelli (cpetrocelli@zcs.k12.in.us)Lb-Pa Steve Polivka (spolivka@zcs.k12.in.us)Pb-Sn Kristen Stachura (kstachura@zcs.k12.in.us)So-Zw Dana Nelson (dnelson@zcs.k12.in.us)

Administrators

• Tim East, Principal• Greg Hall, Assistant Principal• Greg McDaniel, Assistant Principal• Matt Walter, Assistant Principal• Erin Kay, Dean of Students• Greg Shellhase, Athletics Director

Transitions to High School

Building TransitionSocial Transition

Academic Transition

Student Activities and Clubs

In Our Experience

• Start with an end goal, plan for this goal but be prepared to revise.

• Parents can help students grow by discussing long term goals and holding students responsible for making progress toward and revising these goals.

• Students have ample time to explore their interests and meet requirements without rushing.

Scheduling for 2014-2015Middle school counselors meet with students to discuss four year plans.Middle school counselors meet with students to discuss and plan individual course selections.Parents provided opportunity for input on course selections.Students enter their own requests in Power School with the help of middle school or high school counselors.

Scheduling for 2014-2015

High School counselors will communicate with Middle School counselors throughout spring 2014 re: scheduling for incoming 9th grade students in an effort to finalize requests/schedules.

8th to 9th grade enrollment window closes: March 6 Official schedules released at Back to School Days

Core 40 with

Academic Honors

Core 40

Core 40 with

Technical Honors

PostsecondarySuccess

CollegeTechnical

School2-year School

ApprenticeshipMilitary

Workforce

Rigorous Preparation

Diploma Options

• Core 40 Diploma• Core 40 with Academic Honors• Core 40 with Technical Honors• General Diploma (only available

through opt-out process).

Core 40 Diploma

•Considered the default diploma for the State of Indiana.•A college-prep diploma.•Core 40 alone may not meet all of the admission requirements at some schools. Be certain to check individual school requirements.

Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma

•Most rigorous academic preparation•Best preparation for traditional university study•Required at some Universities in Indiana•Provides additional financial aid for families who qualify•Beyond Core 40

– Additional, specified coursework– Minimum grade and grade point average requirements– Challenging college readiness achievements/benchmarks

Core 40 with Technical Honors Diploma

• Rigorous academic preparation with a focus on technical studies.

• Beyond Core 40– Additional, specified coursework– Minimum grade and grade point average requirements– Challenging college readiness achievements/benchmarks

• Students pursuing this diploma will do so through participation in J. Everett Light Career Center (JEL) programs.

J. Everett Light Career Center (JEL)

• Offers vocational/ technical programs of study at North Central High School site for juniors and seniors. (www.jelcc.com)

• Hands on training in a wide variety of areas.• Many programs offer dual credit and/or certification.• Students can complete JEL programs and earn

academic honors.• College –bound students can participate in JEL

programs as well.• Some programs are competitive.

Course Designations: Honors

• H = Honors. Courses with an honors designation are considered more rigorous and advanced in nature.

• Honors coursework is NOT required for the Academic Honors diploma.

• Not all honors courses are Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

• Not all honors courses are dual credit courses.

Course Designations: Advanced Placement

• AP = Advanced Placement. This designation is approved/assigned by the College Board. (www.collegeboard.com)

• AP courses are taught at a college level and are our most rigorous offerings.

• Students have opportunity to receive college credit. College credit is determined by scores on end of year tests AND the college/university policies.

• Currently, all AP courses are considered honors courses.

Course Designations: Dual Credit

• Dual Credit/College Credit = courses that are taught at ZCHS and satisfy requirements for college credits from participating institutions.

• College Credit is determined by successful completion of coursework.

• We currently offer courses that can result in credit from Indiana University and Marian University.

• Currently, all dual credit courses are honors courses

Quality Point

• Most courses with an honors, AP, or dual credit designation carry an honors/quality point.

• Courses carry 0, .5, or 1 quality point depending on academic rigor and student workload.

• Information about which courses earn honors points are available in our course description book

Scheduling Choices

Scheduling Choices: English

Required Courses•English 9 or•English 9H

English Honors/Early Placement

English 9 Honors•Students currently in HA English 8 with a B or above automatically qualify.•English 9 Honors Objective Readiness Assessment

•ZMS: 1/21•Zwest: 1/20

•English 9 H Essay Readiness Assessment•ZMS: 1/28•Zwest: 1/27

Scheduling Choices: English Electives

Elective Courses•Creative Writing•Journalism I (Newsmagazine)•Journalism II (Newsmagazine)•Student Publications (Yearbook)

Scheduling Choices: Math

•Algebra I•Algebra I with Algebra Enrichment•Geometry•Geometry H•Algebra II H

Honors Math

Geometry Honors Placement •Students currently in HA Algebra I with a B+ or above automatically qualify. •All others interested in Geometry Honors will be reviewed for placement--testing/review will occur post-Quarter 3 grading period.

Scheduling Choices: Physical Education

•Physical Education I•Physical Education II•Health•Other Electives

Scheduling Choices: Science

Integrated Chemistry/Physics

Biology

Chemistry, Physics, Electives

Upper Level Electives

Scheduling Choices: Science

•Integrated Chemistry/Physics•Integrated Chemistry/Physics plus Biology•Biology (Placement out of ICP)•Chemistry plus Biology (Placement out of ICP)•Physics plus Biology (Placement out of ICP)

Early Placement Science

Early Science Placement• Students with an A or higher in HA Science 8 and a B

or better in HA Algebra I are automatically eligible for Biology, Biology & Chemistry or Biology & Physics

• Students enrolled in HA Science 8 with a B and students enrolled in 8th grade Science with an A may seek placement through a review process.

• ZWMS : 2/3 ZMS: 2/4

Scheduling Choices: Art

•Introduction to 3 Dimensional Art•Introduction to 2 Dimensional Art•Art History

Scheduling Choices: Business

•Introduction to Business•Preparing for College and Careers•Computer Aps I/Digital Citizenship•Computer Aps II/Interactive Media

Scheduling Choices: Music

•Beginning Chorus•Dance Choreography•Intermediate Concert Band•Advanced Concert Band Percussion•Cadet Orchestra•Electronic Music I and II

Scheduling Choices: Social Studies

•World History•World History AP•Geography, History of the World•Human Geography, AP

Scheduling Choices: World Languages

•French I, II, or III•Spanish I, II, or III•Chinese I, II, or III

Summer School Options

• Currently, ZCHS students can take summer school courses at another accredited Indiana high school or online.

• ZCHS accepts online course credit from:– Indiana Online Academy (IOA)

www.indianaonlineacademy.org• Information about IOA summer offerings and cost is typically

available after spring break.

– Indiana University High School http://iuhighschool.iu.edu/– Other online providers must be approved before

enrollment.– ZCHS will accept up to 8 online credits toward diploma

requirements.

ISTEP+ Graduation Examination

• All students in the class of 2019 are required to pass state level exams in math and English in order to graduate.

• Students will have multiple opportunities to take the assessments.

• Waiver options are available.

Educational & Career Resources

• There are a number of opportunities available to students for career and educational planning, including:– Guidance counselors; class presentations, scheduling, etc.– 10th grade English classes require an extensive career

research project in the spring.– PSAT testing 9th, 10th, and 11th grade provides practice on

college entrance exams. Results come with a host of resources related to college, career, and course planning.

– College visits and fairs here at ZCHS and locally.– Resources abound online and in the community.

Online ResourcesZCHS Website and Guidance Office Websitehttp://cms.zcs.k12.in.us/zhs/?q=node/6

Indiana Department of Education www.doe.in.govCollege Search Resourceswww.knowhow2go.org/ --a site dedicated to outlining the steps needed to go to college.www.learnmoreindiana.org –a site developed for Indiana students that offers a wealth of

information about college and careers.www.collegeboard.com -- a site dedicated to helping students prepare for college entrance

exams, search for colleges, and much more.

College Admissions Testing• www.collegeboard.com –This site has information about the PSAT, SAT, and AP testing

programs. It also offers a wealth of resources related to the college search process. • www.princetonreview.com –Princeton Review offers test preparation services. • www.act.org –The official site for the ACT test.• www.benderandrocapeducationalservices.com –a locally owned test preparation

company.