TH
8
GRADE PARENT
NIGHT CLASS OF 2019
PURPOSE
To provide information to families to help make informed
decisions for 9th grade and beyond.
AGENDA
New Graduation Requirements to Consider
Course Selection for 9th Grade
Long Term Planning
EARNING CREDIT /
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Course
Semester 1
Semester 2
Math
.5
.5
English
.5
.5
9th Grade – 6.0
Science
.5
.5
Social Studies .5
.5
10th Grade – 6.0
Credits Earned By
Grade
11th Grade – 6.0
PE/Life
Fitness
.5
.5
World
Language
.5
.5
Total Credits
Earned
3
3
12th Grade – 6.0
Total = 24.0 Credits
CLASS OF 2019
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
• Career and College Ready Graduation
Requirements
• Increase to 24 credits from 21 credits
• Rigorous and Flexible
• Keeping all post-secondary options
open including four-year or two-year
institutions
HIGH SCHOOL AND
BEYOND PLAN
• Formal process designed to promote
course planning that aligns with
student’s post high school goals.
• Grades 9 -12
• Naviance / Family Connections
• Career Exploration
• Course Planning
• College Information
17 CORE
ACADEMIC CREDITS
• 4 credits English
• 3 credits Math
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Student math choice that aligns with the student’s High School & Beyond
Plan
• 3 credits Science* (including 2 lab sciences)
• Physical Science
• Biology
• Student science choice that aligns with the student’s High School &
Beyond Plan
*Science sequence subject to change pending the
recommendation of the NGSS Science Committee
ACADEMIC CREDITS
(CONT.)
3 credits Social Studies
• World History
• US History
• Contemporary World Issues
1 credit Career and Technical Education
1 credit The Arts
2 credits Health and Fitness
7 FLEXIBLE
CREDITS
• Student exploration and the opportunity to
pursue a pathway that leads to a posthigh school career and/or educational
outcome of their choice
• Based on the student’s High School and
Beyond Plan
EXAMPLES OF
FLEXIBLE CREDITS
• World Language
• The Arts
• Career & Technical Education
• Health & Fitness
• Additional English, math, science
or social studies courses beyond
the required core.
RIGOROUS/COLLEGE
LEVEL COURSE WORK
Advanced Placement (AP)/ WHS, BHS & IHS
International Baccalaureate (IB) / IHS only
• AP/IB allow for potential college credit based on final
exam score and college choice
College in High School / WHS, BHS, & IHS – college
credit earned based on grade (“B” or better) and fee.
Tech Prep / WHS, BHS & IHS – college credit earned
based on grade (“B” or better) and fee. Course
aligns with community or technical college
programs.
NON-CREDIT
REQUIREMENTS
• Successfully complete two AP, IB,
College in the High School, Tech
Prep, and/or Running Start courses
• unless an alternative course of study
is identified through the student’s
High School and Beyond Plan.
• Washington State History
• requirement met through successful
completion of one semester of 7th
grade Washington State History
ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED
FOR GRADUATION
• Smarter Balanced English Language
Arts Test (Grade 10 or 11)*
• Smarter Balanced Math Test (Grade
10 or 11)*
• Biology End of Course Exam
* Grade level to be determined
GRADUATION VS. COLLEGE ACADEMIC
DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS(CADR)
Subject
Graduation
Requirements
CADR Requirements
English
4 credits
4 credits
Mathematics
3 credits
3 credits
Senior Year Math Based
Course
1 credit
Science
3 credits
3 credits
Social Studies
3 credits
3 credits
The Arts
1 credit
1 credit
Health Fitness
2 credits
2 credits
Career and Tech Ed
1 credit
1 credit
World Language
(same language)
Flexible Credits
2+ credits
7 credits
UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS
Academic Preparation
• GPA
• College Prep Courses
• Strong Academic schedule through
senior year.
• SAT and/or ACT scores
• Positive Grade Trend
Personal Achievements/Characteristics
• Community Service/Leadership
• Overcoming Adversity
PRE AP/IB CLASSES OFFERED
Self–Select :
• Pre AP/IB English
• Pre AP/IB Social Studies
• Pre AP/IB Physical Science
What to expect:
• Intensive, rigorous course work
• Prepares you for AP/IB course work
• School/Life balance
Step 1: Course Selections
Darken a total of 12 squares to indicate your choices from the categories below. Pay close attention to the following key:
" = a semester class
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"" = a yearlong class (darken both boxes and count as two)
"/" = a semester class which can be repeated (darken one or two semesters)
* = a class with a prerequisite (see Course Description pages)
Must fill in a minimum of four (4) alternate course selections
REQUIRED COURSES - Important - Must choose one yearlong course from each of the four required subjects:
English
Mathematics
"" ENGLISH 9
"" PRE AP/IB ENGLISH 9
* "" LC ENGLISH 9
* "" ML/FSA ENGLISH
"" ALGEBRA I
* "" GEOMETRY
* "" ALGEBRA II/TRIG
* "" AP PREP PRE-CALC (WHS)
* "" LC MATH 1
Social Studies
Science
"" PHYSICAL SCIENCE 9
"" PRE AP/IB PHYSICAL SCIENCE 9
* "" ML/FSA SCIENCE
"" WORLD HISTORY 9
"" PRE AP/IB HISTORY 9
* "" ML/FSA SOC STUDIES
Fitness:
The Arts:
"" CANTATA CHOIR
"" SYMPHONIC BAND
"" ORCHESTRA
" STUDIO ART: Drawing & Painting
" STUDIO ART: Digital & 3D
"" ADVANCED DRAMA
Alternate: C.A.D.
Career & Tech Ed:
" C.A.D. (Computer Aided Drafting & Design)
"/" LEADERSHIP (Semester)
* "" LIBRARY RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Yearlong)
Librarian Signature Required: __________________
"/" LION CHANNEL (Semester)
Alternate: Leadership
" ALTERNATIVE GAMES & LEISURE ACTIVITIES (.50 PE)
"" HEALTH/FITNESS - Full-Year Only (1.0 PE)
" INDIVIDUAL SPORTS (.50 PE)
" LIFE FITNESS (.50 Life Fitness)
" TEAM SPORTS (.50 PE)
Alternate:
World Languages:
"" FRENCH 100
"" FRENCH 200 (WHS)
* "" GERMAN 100 (WHS)
"" SPANISH 100
"" SPANISH 200 (TBD)
* "" CHALLENGE SPANISH 200 – Dual Language Program
* "" CHALLENGE SPANISH 300 – Dual Language Program
* "" COLLEGE SPANISH 350 (WHS)
Alternate: Health/Fitness Full Year
Special Program Electives:
* "" ACADEMIC LAB
* "" LIFE SKILLS
* "" ELL Language Development
Step 2: IF REQUIRED, obtain the necessary signatures.
Step 3: Count the number of darkened boxes. You must have a total of 12 boxes – no more and no less.
(Please remember to provide at least four (4) alternate elective choices).
_____ Great Kid _____________________________________
Student Signature
_____ Great Paren t __________________
Parent Signature
MATH SEQUENCE
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Regular
8th Grade
Math
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra II
PreCalculus
Challenge
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra
II/Trig
AP Prep
PreCalculus
AP
Calculus
Double
Challenge
Geometry
Algebra
II/Trig
AP Prep
PreCalculus
AP
Calculus
AP
Calculus/
AP
Statistics/
Running
Start
ALTERNATIVE
EDUCATION OPTIONS
• Math Acceleration
• http://www.nsd.org/acceleratedmathoptions
• NSD Summer School
• Out-of-District / Online Providers
• Restrictions:
• No more than 15% of total credits
• No more than 50% in any discipline
• Approved accredited source
ELECTIVES – ALL CLASSES COUNT
TOWARDS GRADUATION
Career and Tech Ed – 1.0 Credit Required
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CAD (Semester Long - .5 Credit)
Leadership
Lion Channel
Library Research Assistant
World Languages – University Requirement 2.0 Credits
• Spanish, French, German (at WHS)
• 10th Grade WHS / American Sign Language (ASL)
The Arts – 1.0 Credit Required
• Music Classes (Choir, Band or Orchestra)
• Studio ARt
• Advanced Drama
HEALTH / FITNESS
REQUIREMENTS
2.0 Health/Fitness Credits Required
•1.0 Physical Education Credit
• .5 can be waived @ WHS
•.5 Life Fitness
• Can also be taken as PE credit
• CANNOT be waived
•.5 Health
• Available in 10th grade
• CANNOT be waived
FRESHMAN ACADEMY AT WHS
(COURSES NOT OFFERED AT LEOTA)
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German 100
Spanish 200 (TBD), 350
French 200
AP Prep Pre-Calculus
First period @ WHS
Transportation:
• Morning Bus provided for High School Students –
Shuttle provided back to Leota.
REGISTRATION DUE DATE
Due Monday, March 23rd
Drop off box – In Counseling Office
Class of 2019 and Beyond
Use the Course Requirements and Recommendations found in the Course Description Book (available online)
to assist you in planning your schedule.
Name:__________________________________________________
Student # __________________
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English 9
World History
Math
Physical Science
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English 9
World History
Math
Physical Science
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English 10
Biology or Biomedical Science
Math
Health (Recommended in 10th grade)
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English 10
Biology or Biomedical Science
Math
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6.
English 11
U.S. History
Math
Science
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English 11
U.S. History
Math
Science
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Social Studies
English
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Social Studies
English
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Required courses to add to Education Plan:
The Arts (1.0 credit)
World Language (not a grad req., minimum 2 years of
the same language required for college admission)
Career and Tech Ed (1.0 credit)
Mathematics (minimum through Algebra II, math also
PE Life Fitness (.5 credit)
required during senior year for college admission,
PE (1.0 credit)
unless Precalculus completed)*
Flexible Credits (7.0 credits)
* Students must complete requirements designated with an
Science (students must complete at least one algebra* unless an alternate course of study is identified in their
based course, i.e. Chemistry, Physics, etc. for college
High School and Beyond Plan.
admission)
In addition to the requirements above, students must complete 2 AP, IB, College in the High School, and/or Tech Prep
classes, unless an alternate course of study is identified in their High School and Beyond Plan.
QUESTIONS/RESOURC
ES
•School Counselor
• Heather Warme-Stead
• hwarmestead@nsd.org / 425-408-6520
•Personal Education Planning Sheet
•WHS
• Online Course Description Book
http://wwwnew.nsd.org/woodinville