8th Grade

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2013 8th Grade Transitional Meeting
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Math Department Dr. Johnothon Sauer
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Required Courses

• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• Algebra 2

Elective Courses

• Computer Science
• Statistics/AP Statistics (after Algebra 2)
• Pre-Calculus (after Algebra 2)
• AQR (after Algebra 2)
• Calculus/AP Calculus (after Pre-Calculus)

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Freshman Year

• What did your child take in 8th Grade?
• Intro. to Algebra
• Algebra 1
• Geometry

• What should your child take as a Freshman?
• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• Algebra 2
• Computer Science

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Science Department Debbie Rupp
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9th grade Science option

• Only ONE Science course option for 9th graders

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• Continuous Science will not be offered for 9th
  graders next year.
• Students will still have the opportunity to reach
  Honors and AP Science courses in their junior
  year by taking BOTH Biology and Chemistry during
  10th grade.
• There is no option to take two Science courses
  during 9th grade.

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Language Arts Department Shawna Parkinson and
Kristin Stoll
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NINTH GRADE ENGLISH OPPORTUNITIES

• Students must choose either English I or Honors
  English I to satisfy ninth grade English
  requirements.

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English I Course Description

• In this ninth grade college-preparatory course,
  students interact with the Common Core Standards.
  The analysis of texts from a broad range of
  cultures and time periods allows for argument and
  explanatory writing opportunities. In addition,
  students participate in collaborative discussions
  and present research. Writing conventions,
  vocabulary, and syntax are emphasized. Summer
  reading is required.

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Honors English I Course Descriptions

• Honors English I covers the same Common Core
  curriculum as English I. Honors students are
  expected to progress at a more rapid rate
  therefore, additional units of study, activities,
  and assignments are incorporated. An overview of
  English Language Arts Advanced Placement (AP)
  opportunities in later grades is highlighted.
  Summer reading is required.

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Honors Considerations

• Prior to enrolling in an Honors course, please
  consider whether or not the student meets the
  following criteria
• A sincere interest in language arts- a desire to
  read and write at an analytical level
• Parental support including the approval of
  reading more mature texts
• An acceptance of an increased but not
  unmanageable workload
• A grade point average of B or better in
  Language Arts
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• If your child is unsure as to which English
  course is the best choice-please have your child
  speak with the current language arts teacher for
  more information. Students who demonstrate high
  achievement in a college-preparatory level class
  are encouraged to enroll in an Honors course at
  the start of the next school year.

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Elective Options

• 9th Grade students have 3 English electives from
  which to choose
• Best Sellers
• Creative Writing
• Speech and Debate
• All students are strongly encouraged to take an
  English elective.

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Social Studies Department Joe Hammond
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Required Course

• World History
• World History after 1750 A B OR
• Honors World History after 1750 A B

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Similarities and Difference

• Similarities
• Use the same text
• Cover the same time period 1750 to Present
• Differences (Honors)
• Read and analyze a novel (Lemon Tree)
• Portfolio Assignment (3 independent assignments)
• Pre-advanced placement assignments (DBQ, essay)

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Making the Choice

• Passion for History and did well in 8th Grade
  History
• A good writer and is strongly considering Honors
  English
• Loves to read and has good reading comprehension
  skills
• Hard working and motivated student
• Plans to take AP US take Honors World

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Foreign Language Department Rod Stewart
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Options for Spanish

• 1B -- IIA -- IIB with teacher recommendation
• IA -- IB

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Options for All World Languages

• ASL IA IB
• French IA IB
• German IA IB
• Mandarin IA IB
• Spanish IA IB
• Require an Alternative World Language Selection

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Options for All World Languages

• Students may continue through.
• Levels I, II, III and AP in French, Mandarin and
  Spanish
• Levels I, II, III, and IV in German
• Levels I, II, and III in ASL

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Performing Arts Department Elaine Santos
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Fine Arts Credit

•  Something for Everyone
• Band
• Choir
• Orchestra
• Theater
• Technical Theater
• HS Band, Choir, and Orchestra directors place
  students in ensembles based on readiness, skill
  development, teacher recommendation and
  audition.

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where everyone has a sense of belonging

• Collaborative settings where students realize
  their contribution as being important to the
  whole
• Educational environments that engage the brain
  creatively
• Naturally cross-curricular

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Business Department Cindy Donnelly
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Required Course

• ECA
• Enhanced Communications Applications
• Connected course between Speech Technology

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Electives for 9th graders

• Computer Applications for College
• Intro to Web Design

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10th
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Health PE Department Dave Hyatt
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PE Required Course

• Physical Education OR
• Physical Education Summer School OR
• Waiver Option

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Health Required Course

• Health OR
• Health Summer School

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PE Electives

• Advanced Team Sports
• Individual Sports
• Personal Fitness
• Strength Training

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Applied Technology Department David Weiseman
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Applied Technology

• Focuses on courses for students who are
  interested in following career fields
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Graphic design

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Applied Technology

• Teaches valuable problem-solving and
  creative-thinking skills in relation to the
  mechanical design technology available in todays
  society

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9th Graders Choice.

• (CAD) Computer-Aided Design
• Introductory pre-requisite for all other Applied
  Technology course offerings
• Dual-credit option from Sinclair Community
  College

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Applied Technology

• Once a student has completed the introductory CAD
  course, in future years they have the option to
  enroll in any of the other course offerings in
  Applied Technology

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A few of those options are.

• Advanced CAD
• Students manipulate 3D surfaces and 3D viewports
• Engineering CAD
• Students learn how to create 3D solid models and
  test prototype designs
• Architecture CAD
• Students learn FHA guidelines and codes in
  relation to constructing floor plans and
  architectural dwellings

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Additional 9th Grade Choice

• (CAM/CNC) Computer-Aided Machining
• Involves programming robotic machinery (CNC) to
  mill or cut-out projects
• Students use manufacturing and production skills
  to construct the designs

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Visual Arts Department Aaron Roberts
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Art is for everyone

• Lots of options for lots of interests
• Nearly all students take Visual Art
• Single trimester courses
• Focus on learnable skills

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MHS Art Graduates

• Animation (cross w/ Math)
• Architecture/Planning (cross w/ Applied Tech)
• Art Education
• Art History (cross w/ Social Studies)
• Studio Art/Fine Art
• Arts Administration (cross w/ Business)
• Electronic Media
• Fashion Design/Merchandising (cross w/ Business)
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Industrial Design (cross w/ Applied Tech)
• Interior Design
• Photography
• Video Games (cross w/ Math)

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Courses for Freshmen

• Core Experience
• Drawing
• Painting
• Ceramics
• Sculpture
• Art Foundations
• Other Great Courses
• Photography
• Digital Image Design
• Metals and Jewelry Making

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Continuing On

• Students can continue on in
• Drawing II, III
• Painting II, III
• Ceramics II, III
• Digital Image Design II, III
• Photography II, III
• And eventually AP Studio Art

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FAQs of Scheduling

1. Why is the registration process changing?
2. How will my course selections be entered?
3. Why do I need a teacher initial for certain
   classes?

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FAQs of Scheduling

• Why do I need to list alternate courses?
• When can I make changes to my schedule?
• DROP/ADD POLICY
• I changed my mind about a class. Can I switch an
  elective for another elective?

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FAQs of Scheduling

• Can I test out of Foreign Language?
• Summer School and Credit Flex Options

All these questions and answers available on
MasonComets.org
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Dave Hyatt Contact Info

• Hyattd_at_mason.k12.oh.us

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