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Class of 2016Class of 2016Eighth Grade Eighth Grade

Parent and Student Parent and Student OrientationOrientation

Class of 2016Class of 2016Eighth Grade Eighth Grade

Parent and Student Parent and Student OrientationOrientation

August 23—25, 2011August 23—25, 2011

Miller Middle School Miller Middle School

Ms. Lakeshia Williams, Counselor Ms. Lakeshia Williams, Counselor

AGENDAAGENDA

I. Welcome II. InspirationIII. Guide to a Successful 8th Grade YearIV. Transition to High School V. 8th Grade Educational and Cultural

ActivitiesVI. Question/Answer Session

Guide to A Successful 8th Grade Year

Attendance

• Georgia Law requires all students attend school from their sixth birthday to their 16th birthday.

• Student attendance has a profound impact on your child’s academic and scholastic achievement.

• Each student is expected to be in school everyday except when illness, injury, or some situation beyond their control prevents their attendance.

• Student absences are categorized as excused or unexcused.

• When a student reaches 7 unexcused absences, a report will be made to the Office of School Social Services.

• Students in grades K-8 who exceed 10 or more unexcused absences in a school year will not be promoted to the next grade level.

• There are also court related penalties for continued unexcused absences.

Hospital Homebound

• If a student will miss ten days of school for a medical or health related illness or condition, a student may qualify for hospital homebound services.

• Medical documentation must be provided.

• Students will be considered as present when they complete 3 hours of instruction per week with a certified hospital homebound instructor.

Dress Code

Dress Code Highlights• Shoes: Only black or white tennis shoes

with plain white socks can be worn, white or black soft soled shoes, plain white socks.

• Jewelry: Gold or silver, pendants and earrings no larger than a quarter.

• Belts: Only black or brown belts

Academics

Language ArtsScience Social StudiesMath

• All academic course are based on the Georgia Performance Standards.

www.georgiastandards.org

Student Achievement

Student Achievement

• Response to Intervention (RTI):– Tier One: Standards Based Classroom

• All students participate in general education learning activities that include:

– Universal Screenings– Implementation of GPS through class structure– Differentiated Instruction – Progress monitoring through multiple

formative assessments

Student Achievement

• Response to Intervention (RTI):– Tier Two: Needs Based Learning

• Targeted students participate in learning that if different by including:

– Standard intervention protocol process for identifying and providing research based interventions based on need

– Progress monitoring

Student Achievement

• Response to Intervention (RTI):– Tier Three: SST-Driven Learning

• Targeted students participate in learning that if different by including:

– Intensive formalized problem solving to identify individual student needs

– Targeted research based interventions tailored to individual needs.

– Frequent progress monitoring and analysis of student response to interventions.

Student Achievement

• Response to Intervention (RTI):– Tier Four: Specially Designed Learning

• In addition to Tiers 1-3, targeted students participate in:

– Specialized programs, methodologies, or instructional deliveries.

– Greater frequency of progress monitoring of student response to interventions.

IEP: (Individual Education Program)

Students with Disabilities • A 504 Plan will provide legal modifications

for disabled students who do not fit the criteria for Special Education Services. – A student who may need services under a 504

Plan is a student who:• Has a physical or mental impairment that

substantially limits one or more major life activities, but not limited to: reading, thinking, concentrating, and communicating.

• Has a record of such impairment; or• Is regarded as having such impairment.

Example of Accommodations

• Classroom: Preferential Seating• Assignments: Reduction in assignments• Homework: Modify assignments• Testing: Extended time• Behavioral: Monitor self management

plan• Non-Academic Activities: Modify

requirements for class field trips.

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

IEP: Each child who receives special education services must have an IEP which– Is individualized – creates an opportunity for everyone to work

together to improve educational results for children with disabilities.

– is the cornerstone of a quality education for each child with a disability.

8th Grade Promotion Requirements

• In order to be promoted to 9th grade, a student must– Pass Language and Math– Not fail two classes – Score 800 or higher on the Reading/Language

Arts and Math CRCT.

The Year of ExcellenceOur expectation is that our students exceed and make an 850 or higher.

25 Book Requirement Reading Across the Curriculum• The student reads a minimum of 25

grade level appropriate books or the minimum of 1,000,000 words per year from a variety of subject disciplines.– These books are to include:– Informational and fictional texts– Various Genres and Modes of Discourse– Technical Writing

This standard is found in ALL subject areas.

Testing/Assessment Schedules

8th Grade Writing Test January 18, 2012

CRCT Testing Dates:April 9—20, 2012

Gifted Testing:April 23—May 11, 2012

Proctors are Needed for the CRCT

If you are interested in proctoring for the CRCT, please let us know.

After School Program• Miller Middle School has its very own

after school program.– Hours: 3:00—6:00– Instructors: Certified Teachers– Enrichment Activities and Hands on Learning

Registration Fee: $25Weekly Tuition: $45

For more information please contact: Mrs. Olena Stadnick-Floore (478)779-4050

Transition to High School

B.R.I.D.G.E Bill/ HB 400

Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia’s Economy • Purpose : Increase the graduation rate and

increase post—secondary enrollment rate.– Graduation Rate: 78.9% (2009)

• The Bridge Act will:– Help students and parents work together to

enhance their child’s education to reach their goals and dream career.

– Will provide GA with a qualified pool of workers to attract stable companies and industries.

B.R.I.D.G.E Bill/ HB 400Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia’s

Economy • Students in grades 6—8 shall be provided

counseling, advisement, career awareness, career interest inventories, and information to assist them in evaluating their academic skills and career interests.

• Advisement for students in grades 6-12. • GA College 411

www.gacollege411.org

Bridge and Your 8th Grader

• Before the end of 2nd Semester, you and your 8th grade student along with the counselor will complete an Individual Graduation Plan that includes:– Rigorous academic core subjects focused in:

• Mathematics or science• Humanities or Fine Arts• Sequenced Career Pathway Coursework

This plan will focus on the completion of a

specific career goal.

Career PathwayA career pathway is established to help students align their academic and career studies to better prepare them for graduation, post-secondary education, and career opportunities.

Examples of career pathways include performing arts, visual arts, journalism, computing, therapeutic services--nursing, law and justice, construction, marketing and management, flight operations, small business development

Magnet School Application Process

• Typically takes place late in the second semester. Students must apply to attend a magnet high school.– Central High School: Fine Arts/ IB– Northeast High School: Health Sciences– Southwest High School: Law Academy– Westside High School: Engineering and

Mathematics– Hutchings Career Center: Mechanics, Culinary

Arts, Flight Aviation

Attend the January 2012 8th Grade Parent Meeting for More Information on the Magnet

Schools

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High School Registration Process

All current 8th Graders will:– Participate in the Georgia College 411 survey

of career interests

– Tour the high school and learn about available programs

– Receive important information about high school

– Meet with counselors and parents to finalize Individual Graduation Plan

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New Graduation Rule

Rule 160-4-2-.13/ 160-3-1-.07• Students entering 9th grade on or after

July 1, 2011, no longer must take the GHSGT to receive a high school diploma.

• The EOCT will account for 20% of a students final grade.

• Students must pass all required courses including those with EOCT.

EOCT• Mathematics

– Mathematics I: Algebra/ Geometry/ Statistics– Mathematics II: Geometry/ Algebra II/ Statistics

• Social Studies– United States History– Economics/ Business/ Free Enterprise

• Science:– Biology– Physical Science

• English/ Language Arts– Ninth Grade Literature and Composition– American Literature and Composition

Dual Education Programs • Programs where high school students can earn

college level credit. – Advanced Placement (AP): Successful completion

will earn college level credit at University System of Georgia institutions.

– International Baccalaureate (IB):• Offers a challenging two year curriculum that

can earn a student college credit.

www.ibo.org

Dual Academic Credit

• Dual Academic Credit (Accel): Non need based program offered to high school students who wish to take college level (academic-only, degree only) coursework for credit toward both high school and college graduation requirements.

Advanced Academy of Georgia

• A residential, early entrance to college program located at the University of West Georgia. Students live in campus housing.

• For high ability high school aged students who are interested in accelerating their academic careers.

• Students have the opportunity to earn concurrent

high school and college credit in a residential setting.

• Many students go one to pursue advanced degrees in medicine, law, engineering, and liberal arts.

www.advancedacademy.org

Advanced Academy of Georgia

• Admissions– 1150 Composite minimum on SAT– 25 Composite minimum on ACT– 3.5 GPA– Interview Process

This program specifically is designed for GIFTED, TALENTED, and MOTIVATED

students.

ACCEL program will pay for a portion of tuition, books, and fees. (Remaining balance after ACCEL payment: $3, 984) Merit based scholarships are available.

The Georgia Academy of Mathematics, Engineering, and Science

• Early college entrance program created in 1997 and located at Middle Georgia College in Cochran.

• Admissions Requirements:– SAT: 1100, GPA: 3.5, ACT:24, Good disciplinary history– Interviews, Maturity, and References

• Students experience a college level program and live on campus and are given similar status as traditional students.

• At the completion of the program, students earn an Associates Degree and High School Diploma.

www.mgc.edu/Academics/Natural-Science-Math/GAMES

Move on When Ready• Move on When Ready (MOWR): Students can

begin their college career early and earn both a high school diploma and college credit.

• For public high school students only.• MOWR students cannot take classes at the high

school. • Tuition (for 12 hours per semester), mandatory

fees, and materials are paid. Books also if funds are available.

• Last year, 500 Georgia students participated in MOWR.

College Credit Now

• For questions about the dual enrollement programs, please contact:

– Gary Mealer•[email protected]

– Jackie Melendez •[email protected]

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New Bibb County Graduation Requirements

English 4 Units

Math 4 Units

Science 4 Units

Social Studies 4 Units

Health/Physical Education 1 Unit

Computer Applications 1 Unit

Computer Tech, Fine Arts, or Foreign Language

3 Units minimum

Electives 7 Units

TOTALTOTAL 28 Units28 Units

8th Grade Educational and Cultural

Activities

8th Grade Activities

• College Exploration • Year Book Signing Party• Official 8th Grade Field Trip: May 2, 2012• Awards Night for 8th Grade: May 21,

2012• 8th Grade Picnic: May 23, 2012• 8th Grade Formal Dance: TBA

8th Grade Activity Fee

• The 8th Grade Activity Fee includes:– Official Class of 2016 T-Shirt– 8th Grade Formal Dance– 8th Grade Educational Field Trip to Savannah– 8th Grade Picnic– 8th Grade College Exploration– 2011—2012 Official Miller Mustang Yearbook– 8th Grade Pictures

Activity Fee

$130 includes all 8th grade activities…• Installment Plan:

– October 3: $30– November 1: $25– January 9: $25– February 1: $25– March 1: $25

Parents may decide at their discretion whether or not their child will participate in these activities.

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Questions and Answers