MJHS Rising 8th Grade Parent Registration Night Information (2-3-15)

Maryville Junior High School

Tonight’s Agenda

• The Path to College and Career –Charmin Lee,

Educational Mentor and Consultant

• College and Career Readiness –Lisa McGinley, Principal

• General School Information –Lisa McGinley, Principal

• Registration Process and Timeline –Lisa McGinley,

Principal and Andy Lombardo, TC

• Online Registration Help Sessions –Andy Lombardo, TC

The Path to College and CareerCharmin Lee, Educational Mentor and Consultant

Introduction to the Path to College

PlacementCharmin Lee, Educational Mentor and Consultant

• Grade Point Average (GPA)

• Rigor

• Testing

• Resume

• Essay

• Recommendations

College and Career ReadinessLisa McGinley, Principal

The academic intensity of the student’s high school curriculum still counts more than anything else in relation to completing a bachelor’s degree.

Clifford Adelman

U.S. Department of Education

What do I want my

child to get out of high

school?

THE 8TH GRADE EXPLORE TEST

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Explore Test is one part of the

Educational Planning and

Assessment System (EPAS) from ACT

• Explore (8th Grade)

• Plan (10th Grade)

• ACT (11th Grade)

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

EXPLORE PLAN ACT

32

25

36

EPAS Scales Relationship

EXPLORE

Score Report

2014 Explore – Mean Scores

MJHS Nation

English 17.0 14.7

Math 16.7 15.5

Reading 15.8 14.6

Science 18.9 16.6

Composite 17.2 15.5

8th Grade Assessments

ACT Explore (October)

Semester Exams (15% of 1st semester average)

Quarterly benchmarking assessments (progress)

TCAP Writing Assessment (February)

TCAP Achievement (April)

Counts as 15% of 2nd semester average

TCAP End of Course Exam (May)

Students enrolled in Algebra 1

General Information

(See Handout)Lisa McGinley, Principal

Mission Statement

“Building a bridge to success for every student through

unified efforts”

8th Grade High School

Transition Year

5-Period Day

• Building Opens 7:30

• Breakfast 7:50 -8:10

• Dismissal to Class 8:10

• Tardy Bell 8:20

• 1st Period 8:20 -9:34

• 2nd Period 9:39 -10:53

• 3rd Period 10:58 -12:42

• A Lunch 11:05 -11:35

• B Lunch 11:35 -12:05

• C Lunch 12:05 -12:35

• 4th Period 12:47 -2:01

• 5th Period 2:06 -3:20

• First Bus 3:20

• Second Bus/Cars/Walkers 3:25

Sample 8th Grade Schedule

• 1st Period (English)

• 2nd Period (Math)

• 3rd Period (Wellness/Social Studies)

• 3rd Period Lunch (30 minutes)

• 4th Period (Science)

• 5th Period (Elective/Elective) or (Elective/Academic

Success) or (Academic Success/Academic Success)

Grading Practices

MJHS uses letter grades (A, B, C, D, F, P) to report student progress.

Letter Grade College Prep Quality Points Advanced Placement Quality Points

A+ 100 4 100 5

A 94 4 89 5

A- 93 4 88 5

B+ 92 3 87 4

B 86 3 81 4

B- 85 3 80 4

C+ 84 2 79 3

C 76 2 71 3

C- 75 2 70 3

D+ 74 1 69 2

D 71 1 66 2

D- 70 1 65 2

F 0 0 0 0

Q1(42.5%) + Q2(42.5) + Sem. Ex (15%) = S1

Q3(42.5%) + Q4(42.5%) + TCAP or Course Exam (15%) = S2

S1(50%)+S2(50%)=Final Grade

Academic Study Time

• There is no perfect formula for determining the proper amount of academic study for each student. It is not unreasonable to expect a student to routinely have academic study each night and some weekends.

• When completing projects, papers, and/or preparing for examinations; the amount of academic study may become significant.

• The time required for completion of academic study will vary with student ability, class schedule, and proper budgeting of time.

• Students can expect to spend two hours each night of the five (5) day school week and on some weekends completing academic study.

• Students enrolled in honors and advanced placement (AP) classes may experience an increase in academic study.

• Due dates for academic work and deadlines for the issuance of partial credit for late work will be determined by the individual teacher, department, and/or instructional team.

Academic Success Suite

• 74 –minutes every other day or everyday

• Required for students performing below grade level in reading and/or math

• Read Intervention

• Math Intervention

• Study/Organization

• Flexible Scheduling

• Response to Intervention and Standardized Progress Monitoring

• Replaces 1 or 2 Electives

Special Services

• Comprehensive Development Class (CDC)

• Organized Behavior Support Class

• Full Inclusion with Support

• ESL Courses

• Tutoring

• Organizational Skills Support

• School Nurse

• School Counselors

• Olweus Class Meetings/wellness

• Maryville Academy

• Academic Success Class

Academic Honor Distinctions

• Principal’s List

• Honors Principal’s List

• Highest Honors

Principal’s List

• Honors Society

Code of Conduct

Rebel Rules

• Be Responsible for You

• Be Everything You Can Be

• Be Balanced

• Be Encouraging to Others

• Be Lieve in Yourself

• Be Safe

Guiding Principles• Responsibility

• Contemplation

• Initiative

• Perseverance

• Optimism

• Courage

• Respect

• Compassion

• Adaptability

• Honesty

• Trustworthiness

• Loyalty

Academic Competitions

• Energy Bowl Teams

• Math Bowl Teams

• Science Fair

• Geography Bee

• Patriots Pen Essay Contest

• Spelling Bee

• NCTE Writing and Poetry Contests

• Health and Safety Poster Contests

• Robotics (STEM) Competitions

• Coding Competitions

• Construction Competitions

Clubs

• Anime Club

• Art Club

• Archery Club

• Bass Club

• Climbing Team

• Equestrian Club

• Math Competitions

• Science Competitions

• Student Council

• Fellowship of

Christian Athletes

• Robotics

• Rowing Team

• Cornerstone Club

Registration Process and TimelineLisa McGinley, Principal and Andy Lombardo, TC

Timeline

• Registration Information Mailed Home Jan. 21st.

• Window for Online Student Registration Feb. 2nd –Feb. 8th

• Student Registration Verifications Mailed Home Feb. 27th

• Window for Online Elective Changes March 6th –March 10th

• Window for Placement Review March 23rd –April 10th

• Development of Master Schedule April -May

• Schedules Mailed Home Prior to 1st Day of School

Initial Placement Criteria

• 2012 -2013 ACT Projections (State Percentile)

• DEA Benchmark Assessment (Test B)

• Current Academic Performance

• Teacher Recommendation

• Change of Placement Request (March 23rd –April 10th)

Initial Placement Criteria

Initial Placement Criteria

8th Grade Courses

REQUIRED COURSES

• English: LA H LA820, LA CP LA830, or LA CP LA840

• Math: Algebra 1 H MA810, MA CP MA820, or MA CP

MA830

• Science: SCI H SC810, SCI CP SC820, or SCI CP

SC830

• Social Studies: SS H SS810 or SS CP SS820

• Technology: Computer Applications/Tech CTT80

• Wellness: Wellness PEWE0

8th Grade Courses

• Academic Success

• Academic Success Tutoring

• Art

• Band

• CDC

• Chorus

• Concert Choir

• Construction Core

• Drama

• French 1

• Gateway to Technology

• Latin 1

• Orchestra

• Peer Tutoring

• Shop

• Spanish 1

• Teen Living

• Yearbook

ELECTIVE COURSES

Change of Schedule

• The Master Schedule is made on the basis of student course recommendations and requests received during annual registration.

• Normally, scheduling all student course requests is possible. Should unavoidable conflicts arise, students will be given an alternative request.

• Schedules will be adjusted within the first ten (10) days of the fall semester for students who are misplaced in a course. A schedule change request form will be available in the school counseling/main office and online.

• Changes in level can only take place prior to the end of the first quarter (1st 9 weeks) of the term through a collaborative process to include the student, parent, and teacher.

• After that time, level changes will only take place through a collaborative process with administrative approval following a student/parent/teacher/school counselor conference.

How to Register for Classes Online

How to Register for Classes Online

Registration Video Andy Lombardo

Registration Help Available

To receive teacher assistance in the

registration process, we will be

available to help after this presentation

in the following locations:

• Rooms 211 & 212; Lab 4 (overflow

if needed)

Parent Volunteer

Opportunities

• Classroom

• Career Fair

• Appreciation

• Library

• Book Fair

• Art

• STEM/Engineering

• Open House

• Field Days/Field Trips

• Science Fair

• Fundraising

• East TN Band Tryouts

• School Dances

• Red Ribbon Week

• Spur of the Moment

• Box Tops for Education

• Music Boosters (Encore)

• Technology

• Drama

• Cafeteria

• Guest Speaker

• New Family Welcome Wagon

Stay Connected

• MJHS Daily Announcements

• Set-up Power School Account (Grades Online)

• Set-up Blackboard Account (Course and Class

Information)

• Keep contact number and e-mail address current with the

school office to receive School Messenger calls and e-

mails from MJHS and MCS

• MJHS Website

• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

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Online Registration Help Sessions

MJHS Staff – Rooms 211 & 212

Lab 4 (overflow if needed)