8TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT - CLASS OF 2019

PURPOSE

To provide information to families to help make informed decisions for 9th grade and beyond.

AGENDA

New Graduation Requirements to Consider

Course Selection for 9th Grade

Long Term Planning

EARNING CREDIT / SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Course Semester 1 Semester 2

Math .5 .5

English .5 .5

Science .5 .5

Social Studies .5 .5

PE/Life Fitness

.5 .5

World Language

.5 .5

Total Credits Earned

3 3

Credits Earned By Grade

9th Grade – 6.0

10th Grade – 6.0

11th Grade – 6.0

12th Grade – 6.0

Total = 24.0 Credits

CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Career and College Ready Graduation Requirements

• Increase to 24 credits from 21 credits

• Rigorous and Flexible

• Keeping all post-secondary options open including four-year or two-year institutions

HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND PLAN

• Formal process designed to promote course planning that aligns with student’s post high school goals.

• Grades 9 -12

• Naviance / Family Connections

• Career Exploration• Course Planning• College Information

17 CORE ACADEMIC CREDITS• 4 credits English• 3 credits Math

• Algebra • Geometry• Student math choice that aligns with the student’s High School & Beyond

Plan

• 3 credits Science* (including 2 lab sciences)• Physical Science• Biology• Student science choice that aligns with the student’s High School &

Beyond Plan

*Science sequence subject to change pending the recommendation of the NGSS Science Committee

ACADEMIC CREDITS (CONT.)3 credits Social Studies

• World History• US History• Contemporary World Issues

1 credit Career and Technical Education

1 credit The Arts

2 credits Health and Fitness

7 FLEXIBLE CREDITS

• Student exploration and the opportunity to pursue a pathway that leads to a post-high school career and/or educational outcome of their choice

• Based on the student’s High School and Beyond Plan

EXAMPLES OF FLEXIBLE CREDITS

• World Language

• The Arts

• Career & Technical Education

• Health & Fitness

• Additional English, math, science or social studies courses beyond the required core.

RIGOROUS/COLLEGE LEVEL COURSE WORKAdvanced Placement (AP)/ WHS, BHS & IHS

International Baccalaureate (IB) / IHS only

• AP/IB allow for potential college credit based on final exam score and college choice

College in High School / WHS, BHS, & IHS – college credit earned based on grade (“B” or better) and fee.

Tech Prep / WHS, BHS & IHS – college credit earned based on grade (“B” or better) and fee. Course aligns with community or technical college programs.

NON-CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

• Successfully complete two AP, IB, College in the High School, Tech Prep, and/or Running Start courses

• unless an alternative course of study is identified through the student’s High School and Beyond Plan.

• Washington State History

• requirement met through successful completion of one semester of 7th grade Washington State History

ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

• Smarter Balanced English Language Arts Test (Grade 10 or 11)*

• Smarter Balanced Math Test (Grade 10 or 11)*

• Biology End of Course Exam

* Grade level to be determined

GRADUATION VS. COLLEGE ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS(CADR)

Subject Graduation Requirements

CADR Requirements

English 4 credits 4 credits

Mathematics 3 credits 3 credits

Senior Year Math Based Course

1 credit

Science 3 credits 3 credits

Social Studies 3 credits 3 credits

The Arts 1 credit 1 credit

Health Fitness 2 credits 2 credits

Career and Tech Ed 1 credit 1 credit

World Language(same language)

2+ credits

Flexible Credits 7 credits

UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS

Academic Preparation

• GPA• College Prep Courses• Strong Academic schedule through

senior year.• SAT and/or ACT scores• Positive Grade Trend

Personal Achievements/Characteristics

• Community Service/Leadership• Overcoming Adversity

PRE AP/IB CLASSES OFFERED Self–Select :

• Pre AP/IB English• Pre AP/IB Social Studies• Pre AP/IB Physical Science

What to expect:

• Intensive, rigorous course work• Prepares you for AP/IB course work• School/Life balance

MATH SEQUENCE8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Regular 8th Grade Math

Algebra Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus

Challenge Algebra Geometry Algebra II/Trig

AP Prep Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus

Double Challenge

Geometry Algebra II/Trig

AP Prep Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus

AP Calculus/ AP Statistics/Running Start

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION OPTIONS

• Math Acceleration• http://www.nsd.org/acceleratedmathoptions

• NSD Summer School

• Out-of-District / Online Providers• Restrictions:

• No more than 15% of total credits• No more than 50% in any discipline• Approved accredited source

ELECTIVES – ALL CLASSES COUNT TOWARDS GRADUATION

Career and Tech Ed – 1.0 Credit Required

• CAD (Semester Long - .5 Credit)• Leadership• Lion Channel• Library Research Assistant

World Languages – University Requirement 2.0 Credits

• Spanish, French, German (at WHS)• 10th Grade WHS / American Sign Language (ASL)

The Arts – 1.0 Credit Required

• Music Classes (Choir, Band or Orchestra)• Studio ARt• Advanced Drama

HEALTH / FITNESS REQUIREMENTS

2.0 Health/Fitness Credits Required•1.0 Physical Education Credit

• .5 can be waived @ WHS

• .5 Life Fitness• Can also be taken as PE credit• CANNOT be waived

• .5 Health • Available in 10th grade• CANNOT be waived

FRESHMAN ACADEMY AT WHS (COURSES NOT OFFERED AT LEOTA)

• German 100

• Spanish 200 (TBD), 350

• French 200

• AP Prep Pre-Calculus

• First period @ WHS

• Transportation:

• Morning Bus provided for High School Students – Shuttle provided back to Leota.

REGISTRATION DUE DATE

Due Monday, March 23rd

Drop off box – In Counseling Office

QUESTIONS/RESOURCES

•School Counselor• Heather Warme-Stead • hwarmestead@nsd.org / 425-408-6520

•Personal Education Planning Sheet

•WHS • Online Course Description Book

http://wwwnew.nsd.org/woodinville