9th Grade Scheduling

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9th Grade Scheduling

• Moving to the High School

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MS/HS Transition Process

• Welcome and Introduction-Mrs. Eby
• Middle School/ High School Transition Process/
  Graduation Requirements - Ms. Batdorf
• Required Course Descriptions Department
  Supervisors
• Electives Intro Mrs. Minder
• Electives Course Descriptions - Department
  Supervisors
• Scheduling Examples Mr. Habowski
• Scheduling Dos Donts- Mrs. Hartman
• Extracurricular Programs Mr. Witmer
• Questions and Answers-Mrs. Eby

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Getting Ready

• Careers
• Resource Packet
• Academics
• Schedule Meeting (today)
• Parent Orientation Meeting (tonight)
• HS Environment
• 9th grader student/teacher visits(May)
• HS field trip(May)

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Graduation Requirements

• 23 Credits needed for Graduation 11
• 4 credits English
• 4 credits Social Studies
• 3 credits Math
• 3 credits Science
• .5 credits Computer
• .5 credits Health
• 1 credit Phys Ed
• 1 credit Arts / Humanities
• 6 credits - Electives

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Grade 9 Scheduling

• Process
• Today Info to You
• Tonight Info for Parents
• January 17/ 18/ 19 Scheduling with HS Counselors
• Choose Wisely!!
• Choose Appropriately!!
• Ask Questions!!

Next.Looking at the options!
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Language Arts Course Selection

• Which course should
• students take?

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English 9

• Provides students with two periods of practice in
  reading, writing, speaking, and listening with
  concentration in skills enrichment
• Emphasis
• Writing conventions
• Literature skills
• Listening skills
• Study skills

• Students will read and respond to
• Short Stories
• Poems
• Drama--Romeo and Juliet
• NovelTo Kill a Mockingbird
• Instruction in how to write the Connect with
  Culture research paper for World Cultures

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Language and Literature 9

• Provides students with critical practice in
  reading, writing, speaking, and listening
• Emphasis
• Literary techniques
• Language conventions
• Writing conventions

• Students will read and respond to
• Short Stories
• Poems
• DramaRomeo and Juliet
• NovelTo Kill a Mockingbird
• Instruction in how to write the Connect with
  Culture research paper for World Cultures

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Tandem I

• Provides students with advanced practice in
  reading, writing, speaking, and listening
• Emphasis is on the interrelationship of all the
  language arts
• Literature
• Writing content, style and conventions
• Vocabulary
• Grammar and Usage
• Critical and creative thinking
• Media skills

• Students will read and respond to
• Short Stories
• Poems
• Non-fiction excerpts
• DramaThe Merchant of Venice
• Novels
• Things Fall Apart
• To Kill a Mockingbird
• Possibly Hiroshima
• Instruction in how to write the Connect with
  Culture research paper for World Cultures

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Questions Students Need To Ask Before Selecting
Their 9th Grade Language Arts Course

• How well do I work independently?
• Can I easily express my ideas well in written
  form?
• Can I understand the things I read on my own?
• What grades have I gotten in language arts over
  the past three years?
• How much homework can I handle per night?
• Do I always complete my assignments on time?
• Do I sometimes feel rushed in a 45-minute class
  period?
• How many times have I been absent this school
  year?

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Math Options

• Double Period Algebra 3021
• Geometry (Level 1) 3030
• Honors Geometry (Level 2) 3200
• Honors Algebra 2 (Level 2) 3205

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Math Electives

• Electives(.5 Credit)
• Visual Basic Programming
• Program Design
• Computer Science I

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9th-Grade Science
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3 levels of physical science

• Principles of Physical Science average pace and
  difficulty
• Foundations of Physical Science fast pace,
  in-depth, science fair project required LEVEL 2
• General Physical Science activity-based with
  extended time for processing concepts

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Principles of Physical Science

• This course is designed for the student with
  average study skills and proceeds at an average
  pace.
• Most students will select this course

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General Physical Science

• The focus is hands-on learning.
• Same content.
• Extended time for processing of concepts
• Current science teacher recommendation

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Foundations of Physical Science

• A major independent science fair project that
  requires the commitment of a significant amount
  of time beyond the school day from September
  through March
• highly motivated student
• self-directed student

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Foundations of Physical Science (cont)

• Independent study skills
• Excellent math and reasoning skills
• A minimum of B in Algebra
• A minimum of B in 8th-grade science
• Current Science teacher recommendation

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EHS Science Fair

• All students are eligible to complete a science
  fair project
• FPS students MUST complete a science fair project

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Science Electives for 9th-graders

• Agricultural Science I
• Power Systems Technology I

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Social Studies

• World Cultures
• No Teacher Signature required

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Teacher Recommendations Not Needed

• Social Studies World Cultures
• Phys Ed 1 semester
• Computer Applications 1 semester

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Electives
1Credit Courses Meet everyday entire year

• Art
• Business Education
• Family and Consumer Science
• Technology Education
• Music
• Math

• Ag Science 1
• Power System Tech 1
• Music
• World Languages

Time for a closer look..
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Family And Consumer Science

• Fashions and FurnishingsIn this elective we
  cover
• Personal Development and
• Decision-making
• Interior Design
• Clothing and Textiles

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Family And Consumer Science

• Foods, Health, and You
• In this elective we cover
• Nutrition
• Personal Management

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EHS 9th Grade Phys. Ed

• Course Overview
• Required
• 5 Components of Health Related Fitness
• Principles of Training
• Wellness Center Workouts
• Team and Individual Sports

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Music

• Concert Choir
• Orchestra
• Concert Band
• Any combination of the above
• Voice Class
• Guitar Class
• Music Perspectives
• Music Theory I
• Music Theory II

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9th Grade Computer Applications
Required Course
1 semester
.5 credit
Class Every Day!
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9th Grade Computer Applications

• Word 9 Weeks
• Increased efficiency at the keyboard
• Document creation, formatting, and saving

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9th Grade Computer Applications

• Excel 2-3 Weeks
• Formula writing
• Problem solving
• Understanding cell formatting

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9th Grade Computer Applications

• Internet 3-4 Weeks
• Search Skills
• Reliability of Web Sites
• Gathering Information about a Web Site

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9th Grade Computer Applications

• Career Exploration
  2-3 Weeks
• Assessment of Abilities and Interests
• Career Report (MLA style)
• PowerPoint Presentation

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World Languages

• Level 1 German
• Level 1 Spanish

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Technology Education

• Communications Technology
• Introduction to Communications Technology
• Digital Photography
• Animation
• Manufacturing Construction Technology
• Wood Technology
• Transportation/Engineering
• Transportation Engineering

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Technology Education

• Computer Aided Drafting and Design (with AUTOCAD)
• CAD 2D Drafting
• CAD 3D Drafting
• Architectural CAD I
• Architectural CAD II

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Art

• Adv Courses
• Drawing
• Painting
• Design

• Intro Courses
• Drawing
• Painting
• Design

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Schedule Examples
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Scheduling Dos Donts

• DO
• Plan your long range course of study carefully,
  based on career and educational goals.
• Listen to recommendations of EMS teachers.
• Pick classes that you are interested in.

• DONT
• Pick classes based on friends selections.
• Complete your schedule worksheet the morning of
  counselor signups.

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Homework Due January 17/18/19

• Take booklet / materials home and share with your
  parents.
• Remind your parents about the Parent Orientation
  meeting at the High School tonight at 700pm in
  the Café.
• Check out career related Internet sites.

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Homework Due January 17/18/19

• Discuss class placements with your Math, Science,
  and English teachers get their signature on the
  worksheet page.
• Be ready to meet with HS counselors to discuss
  your schedule for next year Grade 9 Scheduling
  Worksheet MUST BE FILLED OUT and signed (Parents
  / Teachers / and yourself).

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Extra-Curricular Programs
Athletics

• Baseball
• Basketball (b/g)
• Bowling
• Cheerleading
• Cross Country (b/g)
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Golf
• Lacrosse (g)

• Rifle
• Softball
• Soccer (b/g)
• Swimming (b/g)
• Tennis (b/g)
• Track Field (b/g)
• Volleyball (b/g)
• Winter Track (b/g)
• Wrestling

b/g offer both boys girls teams
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Extra-Curricular Programs
Activities

• Audio Visual Club
• Boys Lacrosse
• Camerata Singer
• Chess Club
• Cloisterette Yearbook
• Dance Club
• Dramatics
• EHS Science Fair
• FFA
• Ice Hockey
• Indoor Guard
• Jazz Band

• Leo Club
• Marching Band
• Mock Trial
• Newspaper
• National Honor Societies
• Quiz Bowl
• Ski Club
• Spring Musical
• Student Athletic Trainer
• Student Council

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Question and Answer Period
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Communications

• Phone Number
• 721-1478
• Web Site
• www.easdpa.org
• High School Faculty
• Promoting Creative Positive Expectations!