9TH GRADE REGISTRATION

2015-2016HIGH SCHOOL AT

NORTHSHORE JUNIOR HIGH

Introductions

● Josh Sanchez, Principal

● Kristi Hannigan, Asst. Principal

● Karen Berg, Counselor

● Paige Bradbury, Counselor

● Bryan McNiel, IHS Counselor

● Jim Allen, IHS Counselor

HIGH SCHOOL IS 4 YEARS9th Grade: Freshman – Northshore Junior High

10th Grade: Sophomore – Inglemoor High School

11th Grade: Junior – Inglemoor High School

12th Grade: Senior – Inglemoor High School

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION!!

CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

●Earn 24 credits

●Meet standard on state assessments

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

●Complete High School and Beyond Plan

24 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

Subject Years Credits

English 4 years 4.00 credits

Mathematics 3 years 3.00 credits

Science 3 years 3.00 credits

Social Studies 3 years 3.00 credits

The Arts 1 year 1.00 credit

Health/Fitness 2 years 2.00 credits

Career & Technical Education

1 year 1.00 credit

Flexible Credits Grades 9-12 7.00 credits

 Total 24.00 credits

17 CORE Academic Credits

● 4 credits English

● 3 credits Social Studies○ World History

○ US History

○ Contemporary World Issues

● 3 credits Math○ Algebra

○ Geometry

○ Student Math Choice (math must align with the student’s High School and Beyond Plan)

17 CORE Academic Credits cont.

● 3 credits Science (including 2 lab sciences)○ Physical Science○ Biology○ Student Science Choice (science must align with the student’s

High School & Beyond Plan)

● 1 credit Career and Technical Education

● 1 credit The Arts

● 2 credits Health and Fitness

7 FLEXIBLE Credits

● Classes beyond the required CORE Credits

● Based on student’s interest and High School and Beyond Plan

Examples: World Languages, additional Art or Career and Technical Classes, 4th year of Math, Science,

Social Studies

YOU MUST PASS THESE STATE ASSESSMENTS

BiologyEnd of Course Exam

Grade 10

English Language Arts

Smarter Balance TestGrade 10 or 11*

MathSmarter Balance Test

Grade 10 or 11*

*Grade level still to bedetermined by state

OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• No more than TWO online classes to receive IHS diploma

• Successfully complete a combination of two AP, IB, Running Start and/or Tech Prep courses

OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS cont.

● Meet Washington State HistoryRequirement

● Complete High School and Beyond Plan - Naviance

○Student’s plan for attaining post-secondary career and educational goals, created in collaboration with parent/guardian and school staff

COLLEGE ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS (CADR)

✓ English 4 credits

✓ Math 3 credits

✓ Senior-year math-based quantitative course 1 credit

✓ Science 2 credits

✓ World Language 2 credits

✓ Social Studies 3 credits

✓ Fine Arts 1 credit

4 year colleges in Washington state minimum: 3 CADRs each year, 2.0 GPA minimum, SAT/ACT scores

Minimum College Admission Standards – An Overview for Students and Parents Revised 12/2011

Students should consult with their local high school to obtain complete information about minimum college admission standards,And to be aware of which courses at their high school meet CADR guidelines, as determined by the local school district. HECB Document – Revised 12/11

Earning Credits vs. GradesGrades: A, B, C, D, P are passing grades

F, NC, INC are NOT passing grades

Credit: You earn .50 credit for each semester class you pass.

You do not earn any credit for non-passing grades!

Ultimate Goal: Earn 24.0 credits

You have the opportunity to earn the following credits each year:

.50 per class per semester 1.0 per class per year 6.00 for all classes per year

HOW DO CREDITS WORK?Sample 9th Grade Schedule-

First Semester Second Semester Year

1.English .50 credit + English .50 credit = 1.0 credit

2.Algebra .50 credit + Algebra .50 credit = 1.0 credit

3.History .50 credit + History .50 credit = 1.0 credit

4.Science .50 credit + Science .50 credit = 1.0 credit

5.PE .50 credit + Life Fitness .50 credit = 1.0 credit

6.Choir .50 credit + Choir .50 credit = 1.0 credit

First Semester 3.0 credits + Second Semester 3.0 credits = 6 credits

6 credits per year x 4 years of high school = 24 credits

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)

11-Point Grading System You earn the following points for each grade. Points are averaged by the number of classes

taken.

Your goal is to get the

best GPA you can!

INTERESTED IN A 4-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?In addition to the graduation requirements, you’llneed to complete 2-3 years of the same World Language. (4 years required for full IB diploma)

Options for Northshore JH students include:• Spanish*• French*• Japanese• German • American Sign Language (10th grade only)• Mandarin Chinese (10th grade only)

* = offered at NJH

A 2.0 GPA in CORE classes is

required.

TAKING CLASSES AT IHS• Japanese• German • American Sign Language• Mandarin Chinese• French 100 & 200*• Spanish 100 & 200*

• Year-long commitment • No drops for grades or after CSS is in• Responsible for all work • 2.0 GPA in CORE Classes Required • Different block schedule at IHS = Miss some of 2nd period at NJH on

even block days

* May be taken at IHS if we cannot run enough sections at NJH

9TH GRADE ELECTIVESAT NJHFULL-YEAR

Fine Arts:

Career and Technical Education: Library Research Assistant, Peer Coaching

World Language: •French I, Spanish I, Spanish II (NJH unless full)•French II, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese (IHS)

*American Sign Language available at IHS in 10th grade

Band, Orchestra, Choir

Advanced Drama, Advanced Art

9TH GRADE ELECTIVESAT NJHONE SEMESTER

Fine Arts: Art 9

Career and Technical Education: Intro to Engineering, Foundations of Computer Aided Design (CAD), Gourmet Foods, Peer Coaching, Library Research Assistant

Physical Education: Life Fitness, Aerobics/Conditioning, Racquet Sports, Lifetime Sports

CAN I WAIVE PE?Health Fitness Requirement:

.5 = Physical Education* (HF)

.5 = Physical Education* (HF)

.5 = Life Fitness (LF)

.5 = Health*PE (up to one year of activity based PE) can be waived through participation in high school sports .25 credit per season>

(2 seasons = 1 semester class)

Life Fitness and Health CANNOT be waived (some exceptions made for IB students)

WHAT IS IB?“IB” stands for International Baccalaureate – this is an internationally recognized honors program that offers challenging college-level work while in high school

You can gain college credit through taking IB exams at the end of these courses

IB classes start in 11th Grade

THINK YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN IB DIPLOMA?

• Start World Language next year

• Consider Pre-IB English, World History and/or Physical Science

• Learn more by visiting the IHS IB website (under prospective students)

IMPORTANT DATES

March 11, 2015 – 8th Grade Parent Night7:00PM Library

March 16, 2015 – Waivers accepted for 2015-2016 school year. All students whose home school is NOT NJH need to renew waivers.

March 18, 2015 – Course Selection Sheets DUE to Homeroom or Attendance Office

April 27 & 28, 2015 – Intro to Naviance/ Start on High School and Beyond Plan