Parent Meeting Slides-Class of 2020
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CLASS OF 2020
WHY EASTVIEW?
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Why Eastview?
Comprehensive High School
Focused, Rigorous & Relevant Curriculum
High expectations for EVERY student
Exceptional special education program
Assessments are informative
Experiential learning opportunities
Active parent & community support
Safe, Healthy, Supportive Environment
Where will your student(s) be in 4 years?
Eastview’s Alphabet Soup
What really happens at EVHS?
TD #1-#6 (Target Days)
LINC (Leaders INvested in Community)
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
ELL (English Language Learners)
ACE (Academic Coaching at Eastview)
AP (Advanced Placement)
CIS (College In the Schools)
ACT
SAT
PSAT (Preliminary SAT test)
IM (Intramural Sports)
CD (Career Development)
BOLTS (Building Our Learning Throughout
Summer)
HYPE (Honors: Your Prep Experience)
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
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Requirements for Graduation
(see page 8)
1)
Complete 66 credits of high school level
coursework, and
2)
Meet graduation assessment requirements through
the career and college assessment system.
Districts have a number of requirements to fulfill for
students’ career and college planning, but students are
not required to achieve a specified score on an
assessment in order to graduate or meet graduation
assessment requirements.
Required Courses for Graduation
(see page 8)
No. of
Courses
No. of Years
English
16
4
Social Studies
16
4
Science
12
3
Mathematics
12
3
Arts
1
Anytime
Wellness
3
9th, 10th & 11th or 12th Grades
Physical Education
5
Anytime
Safety Education
1
Anytime (birthdate)
22
Anytime
Academic Area
Electives
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Elective Courses
Unique opportunities to further
prepare for the 21st Century
(see page 9)
Art
Business
Family and Consumer Sciences
Music/Dance
Physical Education
Engineering/Technology
Applied Math and Applied Science
World Languages
Unique Opportunities To Further
Prepare For The 21st Century
(see page 9)
Career Exploration/Development
2D/3D Art
Digital Art & Design
Intro to Business
Keyboarding
Applied Math
Applied Science
Fashion Design
Interior Design
Culinary Arts
Child Psychology
Intro to Computer
Programming
Fashion Marketing
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Unique Opportunities To Further
Prepare For The 21st Century
(see page 9)
Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Practical Application of core courses
Character Development
Leadership Skills
Project Development
Interpersonal Skills
Creativity and Problem Solving
Unique Opportunities To Further
Prepare For The 21st Century
(see page 9)
Life Management
Personal Finance
Relationships (personal/family/professional)
Food Preparation and Nutrition
Home Design/Organization
Essential Technology Skills, Keyboarding, File
Sharing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Graphics,
Designing Brochures, Email Format and
Etiquette, Professional Presentations
Internet Safety/Social Networking
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College Credit Opportunities
• Advanced Placement
• University of MN-Twin Cities-College
in the Schools
• Kansas State University (exam)
• Advanced Standing Credit:
– Dakota County Technical College
(Advanced Standing Credits)
– Inver Hills Community College
(Advanced Standing Credits)
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Full Year Schedule
21 credits and 28 classes possible
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Period 1
English 9
English 9
English 9
English 9
Period 2
Citizenship/
Government
Citizenship/
Government
Citizenship/
Government
Citizenship/
Government
Period 3
Earth/Physical
Science
Earth/Physical
Science
Earth/Physical
Science
Earth/Physical
Science
Period 4
Physical Education
Elective
Individual
Fitness 9
Safety Ed
Wellness 1
Period 5
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Period 6
World
Language
World
Language
World
Language
World
Language
Period 7
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
CLASS OF 2020
College/Career Readiness Planning
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EVHS
MYPLAN
District 196 and EVHS developed MYPLAN,
a personal learning plan with specified
milestones established at each grade level.
Elements of MYPLAN are digitally
documented on NAVIANCE Family
Connection, providing a comprehensive
student portfolio. All students and parents
have their own individual account.
There is 24/7 login access to both
NAVIANCE and the Campus Parent
Portal.
GRADE 9 Milestones
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Naviance Course Planner
helps streamline the process and
create multi-year planning,
allowing students to:
-Review required credits
-Understand course rigor
-Select appropriate courses
-Meet graduation requirements
The Course Planning capabilities provide tools to help
students academic plans that meet graduation
requirements, and help students realize their ultimate
post-secondary career or college goal.
This plan will be initiated Thursday, January 14th
when EVHS Counselors visit middle schools to assist
in the Course Planning process.
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4 Year College Requirements
(Minimum)
English-4 years
(Literature/Composition/Speech)
Math-3 years (Algebra, Geometry,
Advanced Algebra)
Science-3 years (Physical/Earth
Science, Biology, Chemistry)
Social Studies-3 years
World Language-2 years
Fine or Performing Arts-1 year
4 Year College Requirements
(Selective)
English-4 years
Social Studies-4 years
Math-4 years
Science-4 years
Foreign Language - 3 years or more
Fine Arts-one year of fine or performing
arts
Honors and Advanced Placement courses
Prefer 70th percentile & higher class rank
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Registering for Honors
Classes
MCA-III Math and Reading Scores
Current grades
Other Factors…cocurriculars,
motivation, community involvement
Sample Assignment
Teams for English/Social Studies
Registering for Honors
Classes
The importance of making good
course selections!
We “phase” our teachers with
students for the entire year!
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(see pages 5-6)
HONORS PROGRAM
1. 32 quarter courses of Honors/AP Core Courses (grades 912) (8 Quarter courses in each of the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12
grade years)
2. Students must earn a C or better for a course to count
towards the total grade level minimum.
9th Grade Honors Classes that qualify for honors
program recognition
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Honors
English 9
Honors
American
Government &
Citizenship
Honors
Geometry
Honors
Earth/Physical
Science
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REGISTRATION FORM
(see pages 10-11)
REGISTRATION FORM
(see pages 10-11)
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REGISTRATION FORM
(see pages 10-11)
A quick word about…
• Study halls
• Academic Literacy
• Intermediate Algebra
• Intermediate Algebra Coaching
• AVID
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The AVID Student Profile
AVID: Advancement via Individual Determination
Students with Academic
Potential
–
–
–
–
Average/high test scores
2.3 – 3.5 GPA
College bound
Desire and determination
Meet One or More of the
Following Criteria
– Historically underserved in
four-year colleges
– First generation in family to
attend college
– Low socio-economic status
– Other special circumstances
AVID is an academic enrichment program that supports and
prepares students for college eligibility and success
AVID is for ALL students, but targets students in the academic
“middle” (it is not a remediation program)
AVID students are enrolled in advanced courses by their
junior/senior year (i.e. AP/Honors)
For more information contact Jodi Hanson at
jodi.hanson@district196.org
Alternative Elective Courses
(2nd and 3rd choices and
co-curriculars)
(see page 8)
Alternative Electives (choose 6 courses)
Courses #
________
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________
________
________
________
Course Name
_____________
_____________
_____________
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(see page 12)
Student ID
Student
Password
Joe Lightning 16
16- EVHS
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Joe Lightning 16
16- EVHS
Registration Timeline
January
12 &13
Middle School Students visit
EVHS/Online Registration
Window Opens
8th grade students complete
online registration process
Thursday,
January 21 (no school for students on Friday,
January 23)
April
Students receive a confirmation
of courses selected
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CLASS OF 2020
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING VIDEO
A Day in the Life of an Eastview Student
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