Welcome toWelcome to Mercer Island High Mercer Island High

SchoolSchool

IMS Pre-Registration Info IMS Pre-Registration Info NightNight

Class of 2018Class of 2018

February 3, 2014February 3, 2014

Transition for ParentsTransition for Parents

Transition for StudentsTransition for Students

GoalGoal

To develop a meaningful daily life To develop a meaningful daily life schedule for entry into high school that schedule for entry into high school that meets your academic and personal needs. meets your academic and personal needs.

Think about the courses you choose in Think about the courses you choose in relation to the following:relation to the following:

• Placement Placement • BalanceBalance

TodayToday’’s Activitiess Activities

Review Registration MaterialsReview Registration MaterialsReview Important DatesReview Important DatesDiscuss Course RequirementsDiscuss Course RequirementsConsider Elective OptionsConsider Elective OptionsDevelop a draft of 9Develop a draft of 9thth grade schedule grade schedule

with alternate choiceswith alternate choicesDepartment Head ForumDepartment Head Forum

Materials ReceivedMaterials Received

1.1. Course Catalog Course Catalog electronic version available on MIHS electronic version available on MIHS

websitewebsite

2.2. Draft Registration WorksheetDraft Registration Worksheet

3.3. Calendar of Registration EventsCalendar of Registration Events

Schedule of EventsSchedule of Events

WEEK 1 WEEK 1

COMPLETE PAPER REGISTRATION WORKSHEETCOMPLETE PAPER REGISTRATION WORKSHEET

WEEK 2WEEK 2

COMPLETE SKYWARD ONLINE REGISTRATIONCOMPLETE SKYWARD ONLINE REGISTRATION

REVIEW AND REVISEREVIEW AND REVISE

WEEK 1WEEK 1COMPLETE PAPER REGISTRATION COMPLETE PAPER REGISTRATION

WORKSHEETWORKSHEET Monday 2/3Monday 2/3 Pre-Registration Info Night Pre-Registration Info Night

Tuesday 2/4Tuesday 2/4 Student Q&A (Social Studies class) Student Q&A (Social Studies class)

Parent Q&A (IMS Library 3:15-4:15p)Parent Q&A (IMS Library 3:15-4:15p)

Wednesday 2/5Wednesday 2/5 Visit IMS Algebra & Geometry classes Visit IMS Algebra & Geometry classes Student Q&A (during lunch) Student Q&A (during lunch)

Thursday 2/6Thursday 2/6 Paper Registration Paper Registration DUEDUE (Sci class) (Sci class) Student Q&A (during lunch)Student Q&A (during lunch)

FridayFriday 2/7 Student Q&A (during lunch) 2/7 Student Q&A (during lunch)

WEEK 2WEEK 2COMPLETE SKYWARD ONLINE REGISTRATIONCOMPLETE SKYWARD ONLINE REGISTRATION

Monday 2/10Monday 2/10 Skyward Registration Day (Sci. class) Skyward Registration Day (Sci. class) Tuesday* 2/11Tuesday* 2/11 Student Q&A (during lunch) Student Q&A (during lunch) Wednesday* 2/12 Skyward Registration Make-up Day Wednesday* 2/12 Skyward Registration Make-up Day

Student Q&A (during lunch) Student Q&A (during lunch) Thursday* 2/13 Student Q&A (during lunch)Thursday* 2/13 Student Q&A (during lunch) Friday*Friday* 2/14 Student Q&A (during lunch) 2/14 Student Q&A (during lunch)

Skyward Registration closes @ 5pm Skyward Registration closes @ 5pm

Skyward remains open Skyward remains open ALL WEEK ALL WEEK

for review and revisions for review and revisions

Themes to Keep in Mind for a Themes to Keep in Mind for a Successful Freshman YearSuccessful Freshman Year

Balance Balance Find balance between stress, Find balance between stress,

opportunity, happiness and challenge.opportunity, happiness and challenge.

Proper Placement in Classes Proper Placement in Classes Choose appropriate classes that match Choose appropriate classes that match

your academic skills AND your your academic skills AND your commitment to each course.commitment to each course.

Balance – Sample Time Budget Balance – Sample Time Budget SleepSleep 8 hrs8 hrs MealsMeals 2 hrs (30 min/B & L and 1 hr D)2 hrs (30 min/B & L and 1 hr D) SchoolSchool 7 hrs (8am - 3pm)7 hrs (8am - 3pm) Honors class Honors class 30+ min/class 30+ min/class Regular classRegular class 20+ min/class20+ min/class Family commitmentsFamily commitments 1 hr1 hr FriendsFriends 1 hr1 hr SportsSports 2 hrs2 hrs Misc. Extra-CurricularMisc. Extra-Curricular 1 hr/activity1 hr/activity

(work, clubs, volunteer, etc.)(work, clubs, volunteer, etc.)

NOTE: This means 24+ to 24.5+ hrs/day spent on being a NOTE: This means 24+ to 24.5+ hrs/day spent on being a typical teenager going to high school taking 6 regular typical teenager going to high school taking 6 regular classes. SOMETHING HAS TO GIVE!!classes. SOMETHING HAS TO GIVE!!

Proper Placement in ClassesProper Placement in Classes

Academic Skill Level Academic Skill Level ReadingReadingWritingWritingMathMath

Commitment to the CourseCommitment to the Course

Time Management SkillsTime Management SkillsOrganizational SkillsOrganizational SkillsAccountabilityAccountability

WhatWhat’’s in a 9s in a 9thth grade schedule? grade schedule?

1.1. Six (6) classes each semester is a full scheduleSix (6) classes each semester is a full schedule 3 required courses (English, Math and Science)3 required courses (English, Math and Science) 3 elective courses that match your interests and 3 elective courses that match your interests and

goalsgoals

2.2. One (1) open period One (1) open period Provides down-time to help adjust to high schoolProvides down-time to help adjust to high school Allows time during the day to talk to teachers and Allows time during the day to talk to teachers and

counselors counselors Allows time to studyAllows time to study Allows time for assigned group workAllows time for assigned group work

3.3. B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Advisory GroupB.R.I.D.G.E.S. Advisory Group Assigned randomly to multi-grade groupsAssigned randomly to multi-grade groups

Honors ClassesHonors Classes Transition from Concrete to Transition from Concrete to

Conceptual ThinkingConceptual Thinking Comfortable with abstract conceptsComfortable with abstract concepts Ability to make connections and Ability to make connections and ““leaps of logicleaps of logic”” Able to draw conclusions from factsAble to draw conclusions from facts

Challenging CourseworkChallenging Coursework Curriculum is covered with more depthCurriculum is covered with more depth In-depth analysis In-depth analysis

More Independent HomeworkMore Independent Homework Students are expected to find answers and Students are expected to find answers and

solutions on their ownsolutions on their own

3 Parts To An Honors Student3 Parts To An Honors Student

Characteristics of an Honors Characteristics of an Honors StudentStudent

Intellect or Brain PowerIntellect or Brain Power Strong reading and writing skillsStrong reading and writing skills Able to complete more independent work outside of classAble to complete more independent work outside of class Demonstrates strong ability to comprehend complex materialsDemonstrates strong ability to comprehend complex materials Able to relate and expand ideas and conceptsAble to relate and expand ideas and concepts Able to apply abstract ideas to new situationsAble to apply abstract ideas to new situations

Motivation Motivation Passionate about subjectPassionate about subject Looks for academic challenges outside of class Looks for academic challenges outside of class

Self Discipline/Time Management SkillsSelf Discipline/Time Management Skills Diligent homework habitsDiligent homework habits Well-developed organizational skillsWell-developed organizational skills Strong self-advocateStrong self-advocate

English English (p11)(p11)

REGULAR REGULAR

1.1. English 9 English 9 1 English Credit = 1 class period1 English Credit = 1 class period

2.2. English 9 with Business Communication & TechEnglish 9 with Business Communication & Tech1 English Credit + 1 CCR Credit = 2 class periods1 English Credit + 1 CCR Credit = 2 class periods

HONORS HONORS

1.1. English 9 Honors English 9 Honors 1 English Credit = 1 class period1 English Credit = 1 class period

2.2. English 9 Honors with Business Comm & Tech English 9 Honors with Business Comm & Tech 1 English Credit +1 CCR Credit = 2 class periods1 English Credit +1 CCR Credit = 2 class periods

NOTE: English class is the same with or without NOTE: English class is the same with or without the Business Communication & Technology class the Business Communication & Technology class

Business Communication & Business Communication & TechnologyTechnology

““Bus TechBus Tech”” (p41)(p41)

Use writing assignments in English class Use writing assignments in English class to develop: to develop: Technical Writing SkillsTechnical Writing SkillsWriting MechanicsWriting Mechanics

Career Unit Career Unit Resume WritingResume WritingCareer ExplorationCareer Exploration

Developing Technical Documents Developing Technical Documents

MathMath (p24)(p24)(Please consult with your current math teacher for math (Please consult with your current math teacher for math

placement) placement)

Current IMS Current IMS ClassClass

99thth Grade Options Grade Options

Math 8Math 8 Algebra P1 Algebra P1 (pre-Alg/Alg)(pre-Alg/Alg)

Algebra 1Algebra 1

Algebra Algebra Algebra 1Algebra 1

Geometry HonorsGeometry Honors

Geometry Geometry Geometry HonorsGeometry Honors

Algebra 2 HonorsAlgebra 2 Honors

Science Science (p30)(p30)

Chemistry 1 OptionsChemistry 1 Options1.1. RegularRegular

2.2. Honors – Completion of Algebra 1 with a B+ or Honors – Completion of Algebra 1 with a B+ or better is highly recommendedbetter is highly recommended

Physics 1 OptionsPhysics 1 Options1.1. RegularRegular

2.2. Honors – Completion of Algebra 1 with a B+ or Honors – Completion of Algebra 1 with a B+ or better is highly recommendedbetter is highly recommended

Must do ALL Honors or ALL Non-HonorsMust do ALL Honors or ALL Non-HonorsThe computer randomly chooses which The computer randomly chooses which

science is taken first.science is taken first.

Chemistry 1/Physics 1 Challenge Chemistry 1/Physics 1 Challenge TestTest

Must have content knowledge and skills Must have content knowledge and skills (e.g., summer lab work) to move directly to (e.g., summer lab work) to move directly to Biology in 9Biology in 9thth grade. grade.

This test provides placement into Biology, This test provides placement into Biology, not credit for chemistry 1 and physics 1. not credit for chemistry 1 and physics 1.

All 8All 8thth grade students will be sent a letter on grade students will be sent a letter on February 4February 4thth..

Register by March 1Register by March 1stst on MISD website. on MISD website. Test Date – Wed., March 12Test Date – Wed., March 12thth at 1:30p-3:30p at 1:30p-3:30p

Location: IMS Location: IMS

Why Take Electives?Why Take Electives?

Intellectual CuriosityIntellectual CuriosityConnection to Personal InterestConnection to Personal InterestAcademic Schedule with RigorAcademic Schedule with RigorCollege Entrance RequirementCollege Entrance RequirementGraduation RequirementGraduation Requirement

World Language World Language (p35)(p35)

MIHS offers 3 languages: MIHS offers 3 languages: French French Mandarin ChineseMandarin ChineseSpanishSpanish

Successful completion of 2 years of Successful completion of 2 years of middle school Spanish or Mandarin middle school Spanish or Mandarin Chinese allows for enrollment into Chinese allows for enrollment into Level 2 (B or better is highly Level 2 (B or better is highly recommended). recommended).

Social Studies Social Studies (p18)(p18)

Early Civilization (1 semester) Early Civilization (1 semester) Study history from early civilization through middle ages in Study history from early civilization through middle ages in

Europe.Europe.

Early Civilization (2 semesters)Early Civilization (2 semesters) Continued study of Islam, Japan, Medieval Europe, Africa and Continued study of Islam, Japan, Medieval Europe, Africa and

Pre-Columbia America. There is also an emphasis on Pre-Columbia America. There is also an emphasis on developing research skills. developing research skills.

(NOTE: Either class is highly recommended for 10(NOTE: Either class is highly recommended for 10thth grade grade Honors Social Studies course) Honors Social Studies course)

Washington State History (PNW) (1 sem)Washington State History (PNW) (1 sem)

(NOTE: Take only if you did not take or pass 7(NOTE: Take only if you did not take or pass 7thth grade grade

LASS. See your high school counselor during 1LASS. See your high school counselor during 1stst sem.) sem.)

Other 9Other 9thth Grade Electives Grade Electives Academic ElectiveAcademic Elective

Journalism, DebateJournalism, Debate

Fine Arts – Visual & Performing (2 sem) (p55)Fine Arts – Visual & Performing (2 sem) (p55) Performing Arts – Instrumental Music, Vocal Music and Performing Arts – Instrumental Music, Vocal Music and

Drama. Drama. (NOTE: Band Camp will be the week of August 18-22(NOTE: Band Camp will be the week of August 18-22)

Visual ArtsVisual Arts – Ceramics, Digital Photography, Drawing & – Ceramics, Digital Photography, Drawing & Painting, Glass Art, Graphic Design, Metal & Jewelry Painting, Glass Art, Graphic Design, Metal & Jewelry Design, YearbookDesign, Yearbook

College & Career Readiness - CCR (2 sem)College & Career Readiness - CCR (2 sem) (formerly CTE) (formerly CTE) (p41) (p41)

Business Tech & Communication, Accounting, Engineering Tech, Business Tech & Communication, Accounting, Engineering Tech, Radio Broadcasting & Tech, Automotive/Gas-Engine Repair, Radio Broadcasting & Tech, Automotive/Gas-Engine Repair, Video Arts Video Arts

Brand New 9Brand New 9thth Grade Grade ElectivesElectives

Music TechnologyMusic Technology Topics related to the recording process, live sound Topics related to the recording process, live sound

reinforcement, and digital music creation reinforcement, and digital music creation ((NOTE:NOTE: This course can count toward either the Fine This course can count toward either the Fine

Arts or CCR graduation requirementArts or CCR graduation requirement

UWHS Computer Science Principles CSE UWHS Computer Science Principles CSE 120120 Project-based course where students learn the Project-based course where students learn the

fundamentals of computer science and fundamentals of computer science and computational thinking.computational thinking.

((Note:Note: completion of Geometry or concurrent completion of Geometry or concurrent enrollment is highly recommended) enrollment is highly recommended)

CCR 9CCR 9thth Grade Classes That Offer Grade Classes That Offer Community College CreditCommunity College Credit

““Tech Prep ProgramTech Prep Program”” Accounting Accounting Video ArtsVideo Arts Radio Broadcasting & TechnologyRadio Broadcasting & Technology Engineering Technology 1 & 2Engineering Technology 1 & 2 UWHS Computer Science Principles CSE 120UWHS Computer Science Principles CSE 120 Digital PhotographyDigital Photography

Note: PROGRAM FEE APPLIES Note: PROGRAM FEE APPLIES

MUST GET A MUST GET A ““BB”” OR BETTER TO OR BETTER TO QUALIFYQUALIFY

Other 9Other 9thth Grade Electives Grade Electives (cont.) (cont.)

Health Science (1 sem) (p44)Health Science (1 sem) (p44) ““ImageImage”” is the name of the health class for freshman is the name of the health class for freshman

Physical Education (3 sem) (p65)Physical Education (3 sem) (p65) PE Core, Survey of Fitness Activities & Games, Net Sports, PE Core, Survey of Fitness Activities & Games, Net Sports,

Personal Fitness, Team Sports, YogaPersonal Fitness, Team Sports, Yoga Directed Athletics (In or Outside School Sport, Drill, Cheer) Directed Athletics (In or Outside School Sport, Drill, Cheer)

Special Education Classes (p68)Special Education Classes (p68) Individual Family Meetings – review IEPs and answer Individual Family Meetings – review IEPs and answer

questionsquestions

Non-Departmental ClassesNon-Departmental Classes Leadership, Teacher’s AssistantLeadership, Teacher’s Assistant

Alternate CoursesAlternate Courses

Elective courses are not guaranteed, Elective courses are not guaranteed, except:except: World Language, Social Studies, Band & World Language, Social Studies, Band &

OrchestraOrchestraMust choose at least 2 courses; max 3Must choose at least 2 courses; max 3

Be mindful that some courses are Be mindful that some courses are semester-long and some are year-long.semester-long and some are year-long.

In Summary….In Summary…. You received: You received:

Information on how to create your 9Information on how to create your 9thth grade grade scheduleschedule

Course CatalogCourse CatalogBlank Paper Registration WorksheetBlank Paper Registration Worksheet

You created a first draft of your 9You created a first draft of your 9thth grade grade schedule for freshman year.schedule for freshman year.

This presentation is now available on the This presentation is now available on the MIHS websiteMIHS website

Caroline DouglassCaroline Douglass

Freshman Student Freshman Student

Guest SpeakerGuest Speaker

What Happens Now?What Happens Now?

Department Head ForumDepartment Head Forum Location: Main HallwayLocation: Main Hallway Special Student Q&A TableSpecial Student Q&A Table