Your kids
are about
to become
Memorial
Spartans!!!
Orientation for Parents: January 2013 *
Turn To Someone Sitting
Near You:
Please share:
Think of one thing that helped you get
through your high school years, or
do well.
Course Selection Questions
after tonight………
• Ask your Middle School Teachers
and Counselor First
• Can contact us with further Questions:
Sherry Lucille- 663-6175
slucille@madison.k12.wi.us
Len Mormino- 663-6061
lmormino@madison.k12.wi.us
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Tonight’s Agenda:
“Getting The Best For Your
Son/Daughter”
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Sources of Information & Help
Graduation Requirements
Grade 9 Academic and Elective Classes
Course Selection
Extra-Curricular Activities
Time For Your questions
What is the
“Neighborhood” System?
-A team that will stick with you
through graduation.
(Principal, Secretary,
Counselor, Psychologist,
Social Worker)
-A 9-12th grade group of 25
Students (“backyard”) to
build community with once a
week through graduation.
The Curriculum Guide is on
Memorial’s Homepage
• Click on “News, Announcements,
Information, Publications.”
• Pages 1 - 14: Frequently asked
questions: credits, youth options,
4 year plan, colleges, tech schools,
AP, transcripts.
• Pages 14-94: Course descriptions.
Don’t Miss “Electives
Discovery Night” on
February 5th
Visit all electives
departments! It’s the best
way to choose your
electives!
Tuesday, February 5th,
7 PM
at Memorial
(get there a few minutes early) *
What if my son/daughter has a
Case Manager
or is an
English Language Learner?
Their middle school
Case Manager or ELL Teacher
will be in touch with you
about course selections for next year.
January 30th- Eighth Grade
ELL Course Selection Presentation,
JMM Literacy Center
Are You Ready to Begin?
Graduation Requirements
22 total credits:
• 4 credits of English
• 3 credits of Social St
• 2 credits of Math (3?)
• 2 credits of Science (3?)
• 1.5 credits of Phy. Ed
• .5 credit of Health
Grade 9 Requirements
• English
• U.S. History
• Integrated Science
• Math (Gr 8 teacher will make rec)
• One semester of Phy Ed
The Grade 9 Academic
“Honors”Opportunities:
• English 1 Honors
• U.S. History 1 Honors
• Integrated Science Honors
When is an Honors section
best for my child?
See handout.
A caution about selecting an
“Honors section”
• Changes to a different
level will only be made
in extreme situations,
and only if space is
available;
• Success is about a
manageable overall
load.
Considerations when choosing
an “Honors section”
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Good Writing, & Analytical Skills
Can Organize and Manage time
Passion/Interest in subject
Past Success/Teacher Recc.
Daily Work Habits
Can Stay Healthy with other
commitments, schedule,
& extra-curricular activities
• Class by Class decision,
each year
Example of Rigor in
History Honors:
• Additional paper, panel
discussion, or project
related to an assigned
historical novel each
semester, read outside
of class.
What Will a Typical Grade 9
Daily Schedule Look Like?
Period
Starts
at:
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Semester #1
Semester #2
8:14
English 1
English 1
2
9:13
U.S. History
U.S. History
3
10:11
Integrated Science
Integrated Science
Lunch
11:09
Lunch
Lunch
4
11:48
*Phy Ed*
*Half year elective*
5
12:46 Math
6
1:44
*Elective*
*Elective*
7
2:42
*Elective*
*Elective*
Math
The Credit Load Decision
All freshmen
must have
Between
6 & 7 credits.
The Credit Load Decision:
You can choose a total of:
6.0 credits(6 classes/day)
6.5 credits (6 classes/ 7 classes)
Sem.I
Sem.II
7.0 credits (full schedule)
The Credit Load Decision:
We want your 9th Grader to
be happy and do well…
…Homework will average 1 to
2 hrs.
…Involvement in sports/clubs
has many benefits
…Time for SLEEP, family,
friends, creativity, balance
…7 week drop deadline
Many 9th graders
benefit from study hall *
“Secrets of Success”
• Doing homework
everyday. (using an
assignment notebook?)
• Taking notes & using
them to study.
• Developing a daily
study routine.
• Organizing with
notebooks and
folders.
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Let’s Get Serious!!!
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Help Resources
- Peer, College, and adult tutors
available before, during, and after
school.
- After school Study Tables in the LMC
with teachers present to help.
- Lunchtime reviews in Science
- Literacy Mentors to help with reading
and writing assignments
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Which Grade 9 Electives
Will You Choose?
Applied
Technology
Business &
Info Tech
Art
World
Languages
Computing
Family &
Reading
Consumer Sci
Music
Don’t Miss
“Electives Discovery Night”
on February 5th
See first hand! It’s the best
way to choose your
electives!
Tuesday, February 5th,
7 PM
at Memorial
(Get here a little early)
When you choose an elective:
Some electives are
full year classes.
Some electives are
half year classes.
Sometimes you can
mix and match!!!
Applied Technology
• Intro to Woodworking
• Furniture & Cabinetry
• Home Maintenance &
Improvement
• Intro to Engineering
(PLTW)
• Design Drafting
Applied Technology
• Outdoor Power
Equipment
Technology
• Consumer Auto
• Auto Technology1:
Engine Systems
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Art Experiences
Computer Art (Survey)
ComputerArt: Illustration
ComputerArt: Digital Imagery
ComputerArt: Animation
Drawing 1 & 2
Ceramics & Sculpture 1 & 2
Painting & Printmaking 1
Art Metal & Glass: 1 & 2
Photography 1 & 2
Graphic Design
Community Art & Mass Media
Fashion Design-Clothing
Construction
Art
Business & Info Technology
•Introduction to Business
and Marketing
•Keyboarding/
Advanced Keyboarding
•Personal Finance
•Intro to Accounting Concepts
•Yearbook Design &
Publishing
Business & Info Technology
•Microsoft Word & Excel
(Dual Credit)
•Access & Powerpoint
•Web Page Design
•Desktop Publishing
•Web2.0--21st Century
Literacies
Computer Science
• Introduction to Computer
Programming
• Computer Hardware &
Software Essentials
• Networking Concepts
World Languages
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Chinese
French
German
Spanish
Family & Consumer
Education
• Culinary Basics
• International Cuisine
• Fashion Design
& Clothing
Construction
Music
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Concert Band I
Concert Band II
Concert Orchestra
Jazz Ensemble
• Chorale
• Music
Appreciation
Biomedical Science Classes
• Biomedical Sciences Strand
– (PBS) Principles of Biomedical Sciences
– (HBS) Human Body Systems
Needs Consent of Instructor for 9th Graders
Recognized in many colleges/university programs
who participate in Project Lead The Way
Curriculum.
How To Complete the Yellow Course
Selection Card:
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE NAME
(CIRCLE ONE)
(CIRCLE ONE)
1.0
ENG1010
ENGLISH 1
1.0
Eng 1020
ENGLISH 1 HONORS
(CIRCLE ONE)
1.0
SOC1010
U S HISTORY 1
1.0
SOC 1030
U S HISTORY HONORS
(CIRCLE ONE)
1.0
SCI 6040
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
1.0
SCI 6050
INTEGRATED SCIENCE HONORS
(CIRCLE ONE)
1.0
MAT 1010
ALGEBRA 1
1.0
MAT 1020
ALGEBRA 1 HONORS
1.0
MAT 2020
GEOMETRY HONORS
.5
PHY1013
PHYSICAL ED 1
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Talk With Your Parent, Then Circle
Which Required Classes You’ll Take:
CREDIT
COURSE #
COURSE NAME
(CIRCLE ONE)
1.0
ENG1010
ENGLISH 1
1.0
Eng 1020
ENGLISH 1 HONORS
(CIRCLE ONE)
1.0
SOC1010
U S HISTORY
1.0
SOC 1030
U S HISTORY HONORS
(CIRCLE ONE)
1.0
SCI 6040
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
1.0
SCI 6050
INTEGRATED SCIENCE HONORS
(CIRCLE ONE)
1.0
MAT 1010
ALGEBRA 1
1.0
MAT 1020
ALGEBRA 1 HONORS
1.0
MAT 2020
GEOMETRY HONORS
.5
PHY1013
PHYSICAL ED 1
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(CIRCLE ONE)
1.0
SOC1010
U S HISTORY
1.0
SOC 1030
U S HISTORY HONORS
(CIRCLE ONE)
1.0
SCI 6040
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
1.0
SCI 6050
INTEGRATED SCIENCE HONORS
(CIRCLE ONE)
1.0
MAT 1010
ALGEBRA 1
1.0
MAT 1020
ALGEBRA 1 HONORS
1.0
MAT 2020
GEOMETRY HONORS
.5
PHY1013
PHYSICAL ED 1
Then list your electives in the
blank spaces:
Please also circle your electives on the back of the card
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Completing the card
correctly:
• Math teacher should initial their math
class. Language is a good idea too.
• Sign with your student in the grey box.
• If not going to Memorial next year,
let Middle School know! If not sure,
complete a card anyways.
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Think of it as how will you fill the
empty spaces in the schedule.
Period
Starts
at:
1
Semester #1
Semester #2
8:14
English 9
English 9
2
9:13
American History
American History
3
10:11
Science
Science
Lunch
11:09
Lunch
Lunch
4
11:48
*Phy Ed*
5
12:46 Math
6
1:44
7
2:42
Math
Remember!!!
NO
Schedule Changes
Next Fall!!!
(We tell your students)
After you do a good job of choosing
classes, there is one more really
important thing to do …
Promise yourself:
…that you will join at least one club or one
sport during the first semester!!!
Look at these choices …
Sports at Memorial
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Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Hockey
Soccer
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Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Wrestling
Cheerleading
Pom Pon
Want to play sports???
You must:
1. Do your daily work;
2. Attend all of your
classes;
3. Earn a passing grade.
If you’re not passing,
…you’re not playing.
Extra Curriculars: Clubs
• Music/Drama/Dance: • Academic Clubs:
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Pep Band
Drama
Forensics
Stage Crew
Dance Club
Bag Up (HipHop)
Jazz Band
Jazz Singers
– Math Team
– National Honor
Society
– French Honor Society
– Spanish Honor
Society/Club
– ASPIRA
– Science Olympiad
– MATC Pre-Collegiate
– Robotics
Extra Curriculars: Clubs
• Student
Newspapers:
– Sword & Shield
– The Independent
• Yearbook:
--The Olympian
• Creative Writing:
-- Pressions
• Community Service
Clubs:
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Spartan Youth Service
Amnesty International
Peer Tutoring
School Store
Athletic Booster Club
Environmental Club
T.A.T.U.
Extra Curriculars: Clubs
Student
Government:
-- 9th Grade Class
Councils
-- Neighborhoods
Council
More Student
Leadership Groups:
– Black Student Union
– Gay/Straight Alliance
-- Asian Council
– Latinos Unidos
– K.I.T.S
Extra Curriculars: Clubs
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Captains Club
Chess Club
Chinese Club
Computer Club
DECA (Marketing)
Environmental Club
Fencing Club
HOSA
International Club
Mock Trial
Model U.N.
Anime’ Club
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Pancake Club
Memorial Bikers
Young Republicans
Young Democrats
Bowling Club
Rock Climbing Club
Seinfeld Club
Dr. Who Club
Ultimate Frisbee
Table Tennis
Ski Team
Earning a spot in Memorial’s
National Honor Society?
Reach these three goals by
junior year:
1. Earn a “B” average or better,
2. Do some community service
in 9th and 10th grade,
3. Be a good citizen.
Getting ready for college:
It’s not too
soon to
ask!!!
Let’s look at
a few general
facts …
UW System
Entrance Requirements
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17 credits, including:
4 cr of English
3 cr of Social Studies
3 cr of Math (Alg.2/Trig.)
3 cr of Science
2 cr of World Language
is sometimes required
• 2 cr of academics, fine
arts, comp science recc.
• Adequate GPA & ACT *
Two year programs
can yield skills and pay to live on.
Program
Ave. Annual Wage
Computer Support Spec. $39,840
Radiologic Tech
$37,120
Respiratory Therapist
$39,420
Dental Hygienist
$49,270
Elec. Engineering Tech $41,670
Entrance requirements vary with
each program.
What will the first day be like?
• Pick up the schedule
at Registration in
August.
• 9TH GRADERS
ONLY! Link Crew
and teachers will
show students
around the building,
explain course
expectations, and
answer student
questions.
Everyone Should Be Using
“Infinite Campus”
“My parents can monitor
my progress everyday ?!”
AND
Career
Cruising
www.careercruising.com
A Place to:
-Assess Interests
-Explore Careers and Colleges
-Set Goals
-Develop a Resume
-Use 4-year Course Planner
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The Growing Up Chart
Self-Sufficent
Very
Independent
Somewhat
Independent
Dependent
Helpless
1
3
5
7
9
13
15
17
19
21
23
25 *
The Growing Up Chart
Self-Sufficent
x
Very
Independent
x
x
x
21
23
25
x
Somewhat
Independent
x
x
Dependent
x
x
7
9
x
Helpless
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1
3
5
13
15
17
19
The Growing Up Chart
Self-Sufficent
x
x
x
x
21
23
25
x
Very
Independent
x
x
Somewhat
Independent
x
x
Dependent
x
x
Helpless
x
1
3
5
7
9
13
15
17
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The Growing Up Chart
Self-Sufficent
x
x
x
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x
Very
Independent
x
x
Somewhat
Independent
x
What am I still doing for them that they need
to become confident in and I can start to
let them own?
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Dependent
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Helpless
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15
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Using Tonight’s
Information
• Review materials with
son or daughter.
(we will deliver this
presentation for them all by
February 1st)
• Make follow-up calls to
counselor/teachers as
needed.
• Attend February 5th
“Electives Discovery Night.”
• Hand in course selection card
to middle school teacher by
their stated deadline
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You May Hear From Us
In May or June.
You may receive a
letter/call this Spring
making further class
recommendations
about:
•English
•Reading
•Math
Don’t Miss
“Electives Discovery Night”
on February 5th
Visit all electives
departments! It’s your best
way to choose your
electives!
Tuesday, February 5th,
7 PM at Memorial HS
(Get there a little early)
Thanks for your
cooperation!!!
Best wishes to
the
class of 2017
from the
Memorial
9th Grade
Support
Team!
See you in
August!!!