Class of 2016
Eighth Grade
Parent and Student Orientation
August 23—25, 2011
Miller Middle School
Ms. Lakeshia Williams, Counselor
Bibb County Schools: 2009-2010 School Year
AGENDA
I. Welcome
II. Inspiration
III.Guide to a Successful 8th Grade Year
IV. Transition to High School
V. 8th Grade Educational and Cultural
Activities
VI. 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 Arts
Science
Social Studies
Math
• 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
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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 Excellence
Our 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.
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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: $25
Weekly 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 400
Building 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 Pathway
A 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.
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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
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
Bibb County Schools: 2009-2010 School Year
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.
Bibb County Schools: 2009-2010 School Year
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
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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
• gmealer@doe.k12.ga.us
– Jackie Melendez
• jmelende@doe.k12.ga.us
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
TOTAL
28 Units
Bibb County Schools: 2009-2010 School Year
8th Grade
Educational and Cultural Activities
8th Grade Activities
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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
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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…
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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.
Questions and Answers
Bibb County Schools: 2009-2010 School Year