class of 2019 8th grade parent night
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Welcome to 8th Grade Information NightCapital High School
Class of 2020!!
IB classes
Leadership
Welcoming staff
College classes
Clubs
Diversity
Safe
School spirit
Where are YOU from?
●Jefferson Middle School
●Marshall Middle School
●Griffin Middle School
●McCleary School
●Evergreen Christian School
●NOVA School
●Olympia Waldorf School
●St. Michael Parish School
●Other?
Introductions
Administrators: Co-Principals: Michelle Anderson, Jennifer Hewitt
2016 Principal: Curtis Cleveringa
Assistant Principal: Gordon Chamberlain (A-L)
Dean of Students: Daniel Grimm (M-Z)
Counselors:Mrs. Morgan: A – E Ms. Jensen: F – L Mr. Komschlies: M - RMs. Johnson: S – ZMr. Anderson-Grad SpecialistMrs. Boelts -Career Counselor
Parent Groups
CHS Parent OrganizationDayna Dayton
CHSPO.CHAIR@GMAIL.COM
CHS Booster ClubSteve Taylor
CENTERFIELD1@ME.COM
CHS FoundationArlene Hartman
HARTAH@COMCAST.NET
Why is CHS such a great place to be?
What do students like about Capital High School?➢School spirit
➢Diversity
➢Cool staff
➢Sports
➢Nice students
➢IB
➢Classes
➢Welcoming staff
➢Clubs
➢Lunch
➢Environment
➢Cookies
➢College classes
➢Leadership
➢Safe
A day in the life of a CHS student
● 6 classes - approximately 55 min long
● School day is 7:45 am-2:22 pm
● 10 minute break between 2nd & 3rd period
● 2 lunches - 30 minutes
● Every Wednesday is activity period 7:45- 8:45am
for study groups and makeup work
● Twice a month on Thursday is Club Time from 9:40– 10:10am
College Prep Requirements
• English 4 years
• Social Studies 3.5 years• Including Washington State History
• Math 3+ years• Minimum of Algebra 2
• Lab Science 3+ years• Including Chemistry
• World Language 2+ years
9th Grade Classes
● Freshman year you will take the following YEAR LONG COURSES and earn 6.00 credits:
9th grade English
Math (based on teacher rec & MAP score)
Science (Physical Science, Bio CTE, Biology, H Bio)
Health/Fitness
Elective #1
Elective #2
● Electives: Arts (Music), CTE, World Language or 9th Social Studies
9th Registration Form - General Info
● You may choose Biology in place of Physical Science IF you will be taking Geometry or a higher level math class. Parents initial registration form.
● You are selecting year-long courses. Choose carefully.
● Students should choose courses that are best for them, not their best friend.
● READ the class descriptions (course catalog/on the CHS website) before you choose electives.
CHS Course Catalog Link: http://capital.osd.wednet.edu/counseling/2course_catalog
Music and World Language options
● Music - If you select this elective with #1, you will be guaranteed this elective. This meets the Fine Arts requirement for graduation. You have one more elective to choose.
● World Language –If you have strong reading and writing skills AND anticipate taking advanced classes in high school, we recommend taking world language in 9th grade.**8th grade English teacher recommendation
High School Opportunities
● Clubs – Mrs. Elam
● Leadership – Mrs. Elam
● Athletics – Mr. Bellande (Athletic Director)
● Honors Classes (10th grade)
● International Baccalaureate (IB) – Mr. Joling
● New Market Skills Center Classes (technical certification
(11th & 12th grade)
● Running Start (11th & 12th grade)
Interventions
• Care Team
• CHS Lunch Academy
• After School Program (ASAP)
• English
• Math
• Science
• History
• 0 and 8th Period – APEX (11th/12th grade)
• Library Peer Tutoring – Math
9th Grade English
• Thematically-structured literature circles
• Literary analysis
• Writing skills: organization, grammar, vocabulary
• Individual formal papers, both expository and persuasive
• Research writing
• Whole group and small group discussions and presentations skills
Liz Shine, Department Coordinator
Physical Science
• Motion and Forces
• Work and Energy
• Waves (including sound and light)
• Properties of Matter
• The Periodic Table
• Origin and Development of the Universe
• Origin and Development of the Earth
*Advanced Science Opportunities - Honors Biology (9th and 10th), Honors Physics (10th), IB Chemistry(11th and 12th)
Jennifer Finley, Department Coordinator
Freshman Health & Fitness
• Hormonal and physical changes during puberty
• Communicable and non-communicable diseases
• Recognize types of abuse and risky situations
• Stress management
• Drug use
• Refusal skills
• Cardiovascular fitness
• Flexibility
• Muscular strength and endurance
• Develop a personal fitness program
Troy Mickelson, Department Coordinator
Social Studies
● Recommendation from 8th grade Social Studies and Language Arts teacher.
● Reading, writing, critical thinking, research, and culminating project skills will be emphasized.
Lynne Kenyon, Department Coordinator
Math
●Three years of math required for graduation○ Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2○ These classes are aligned to Common Core Standards○ Using MVP Curriculum - deeper learning using
explorations and instruction
●Variety of third year math options available○ Boat Building, Robotics, Financial Algebra, Drafting, Bike
Building
●Higher levels of math are electives○ Pre-Calculus, IB Discrete, IB Calculus, IB Calculus HL
Electives – World Languages
● French
● Japanese
● Spanish
● American Sign Language • (CTE credit, college prep, no IB option)
*8th grade Language Arts recommendation
*Students should have strong reading and writing skills in Language Arts in order to be successful in World Language in 9th grade.
Joe Alonso, Department Coordinator
Electives – Performing Arts
●9th Grade Band
●9th Grade Strings
●Concert Choir (Girls)
●Symphonic Choir (Boys)
Dan Lundberg, Department Coordinator
Electives – Visual Arts
● Drawing and Painting 1, 2
● Ceramics, Sculpture, and 3D Design 1, 2
● IB Visual Arts (Advanced)
*Courses may be repeated
*Students should have a desire to learn, explore, and express themselves
*Students should be prepared to create, have fun, and get messy
Tighe Kraves, Department Coordinator
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Scott Le Duc, Department Coordinator
Business
Marketing
Leadership
Drafting
Woods, Metal, CORE Plus
Horticulture & Biology CTE
American Sign Language
Yearbook
Photo, Film, & Video
Robotics & Games
Theater Stagecraft
Sports Medicine
Important Athletics Dates
● Sports Physicals• June 4th 9 am to 1 pm @ CHS
● Sports Clearance Forms - ASB Office or District Website under Athletics/Events
• August 15-26 (Call ASB Office for hours)
● Football Begins
• August 17
● Fall Sports Begin
• August 22
New Student Orientation
● August 29, 2016
● 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Orientation
● Student Social to follow
What happens next?
● Return packet to your teacher by March 28th
● CHS visit/tour on March 28th at 8:15 am (JMS and private)
• Private/independent students take the placement test on 3/28 (10:15am) or 3/29 (3pm).
• Please sign up by calling 596-8027
● CHS visit/tour on March 29th at 9:15 am (Griffin and MMS)
● See the letter from Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Hewitt with other important dates (athletics) to place on your calendar.
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