East Ridge High School 9th Grade Pre-Registration

for 2012-2013

Agenda:

* Block Scheduling* Required Freshman Classes* Freshman Elective Choices* Freshman Orientation

“ Our ERHS Knights aren’t just any high school students. They are students who demonstrate character, honor and pride

each and every day. They make good choices and strive to do the right thing in any situation. “

Block Scheduling

• Two terms – fall and spring• Four classes per term – 2 required classes

and 2 electives• Fall mid-terms – October• Fall final – January• Spring mid-terms – April• Spring finals – June• Exceptions – “skinny” classes

HOPE VS. REALITY

Sources: www.fldoe.org/schoolgrades (2012); Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2007); Phi Delta Kappan/Gallup Poll (2011); National Center for Education Statistics (2009); EPE Research Center (2011).

99% of 8th grade students report they are planning to go to college after high school

94% of parents said it’s likely their children will attend college after graduating from high school

Only 72% of students finished high school in 2008 (national)

63.9% of Florida students graduated high school in 2008

2010 graduation rate:◦ ERHS – 85%

The Pursuit of a Diploma

• … starts from the moment you step on campus.

• Why are grades so important?

• Why is testing so important?

Class of 2016 Graduation Requirements• 24 credits

• 2.0 unweighted grade point average (GPA)

• 4 English credits, 4 math credits, 3 science credits, 1 credit World History, 1 credit American History, .5 credit American Government, .5 credit Economics, 1 credit HOPE, 1 credit Fine/Performing or Practical Art, and 8 elective credits

• 1 course must be through on-line learning

• Pass FCAT 2.0 10th grade Reading exam with a developmental score of 300

• Pass all required End-of-Course (EOC) exams with a level 3 or higher – Algebra 1, Biology, and Geometry

• www.facts.org: High School Students, Graduation Requirements, For Students Entering Grade 9 in 2012-2013 School Year

Required Freshman Classes

* English 1 or English 1 Honors

* Algebra 1A & 1B, Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry, or Geometry Honors

* Integrated Science or Integrated Science Honors

* HOPE

Possible Required Electives

Intensive Reading – If students achieve Level 1 or 2 on 8th grade FCAT reading exam, they will be required to take Intensive Reading all year.

Extra math course – If a student achieves a level 1 or 2 on 8th grade FCAT math exam, they will be required to take Algebra 1A and 1B.

GUIDANCE NEWSPlease visit our website for

important information & resource links.

http://www.lake.k12.fl.us/erh

Click on the tab for “Guidance”

PowerPoint, scheduling information, community service forms, academic waivers, etc.

Scheduling TimelineSubmit your registration form tonight.In mid-May, 8th grade teachers will submit

final academic recommendations. Students will receive a list of requested

courses the last week of May for verification and/or changes.

FCAT scores released in June may cause changes to academics and electives.

Schedules will be mailed 1 week prior to freshman orientation in August.

Final schedule change requests will be due the day before freshman orientation.

On-Line Courses

If a student decides to take a required course on-line instead of at East Ridge High School, the student must be registered for the course by August 1st.

Your 8th grade counselor must approve the course.

After June 8th, the student/parent will need to change their FLVS demographics to show ERHS as the physical school site.

Freshman ElectivesFine, Performing, or Practical Art:

*must choose one

Art 2D/3DChorus (Fall)Vocal Ensemble (Spring)Drafting 1TV Production 1Introduction to DramaMarketing EssentialsJournalism 1Commercial Art Technology 1Band/Instrumental Ensemble 1 (2 credits)Computing for College and Career

Other Freshmen Electives

Team Sports Political Science & Law StudiesEarly Childhood EducationFoundations of AgriscienceCulinary Arts 1Health Science 1