WELCOME TO 8TH GRADE
PARENT NIGHT!
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2017!!
Staff to get to know!
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Chris Woods
Principal
Jeff Broome,
Assistant Principal A-G
Michelle Anderson,
Assistant Principal H-N
Counselors:
Jenny Morgan A – E
Nicole Akaran (intern)
Norah Jensen F - L
Joel Komschlies M - R
Erin Johnson S – Z
Jen Boelts (Career Counselor)
Steve
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Daniel Grimm
Dean of Students 0-Z
Bellande, Athletic Director
Matt Herinckx, IB Coordinator
Angel Elam, Activities
Parent Groups
CHS PARENT ORGANIZATION
(BETH SCHILLING – CHSPO.CHAIR@GMAIL.COM)
BOOSTER CLUB
(STEVE TAYLOR – CENTERFIELD1@ME.COM)
CHS FOUNDATION
(CYNTHIA WOLFE – CNCWOLFE@COMCAST.NET)
High School Opportunities
Clubs
(leadership, service, travel)
Sports
Activities
Tech Prep, Honors & IB Classes
Running Start –college classes
New Market Skills Center (technical certification)
Two year college
Preparation for entrance to a 4 year university
Preparation to enter the workforce and get a job
Graduation =
Successful completion of:
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22 credits, including specific course requirements
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High School & Beyond plan (Advisory)
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Culminating Project (senior year)
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HSPE-High School Proficiency Exam in Reading &
Writing
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EOC-End of Course Assessment in Algebra1, Geometry
and Biology
22 Required Credits
The minimum courses needed for graduation from
Capital High School equal 22 credits:
 4 years of English
 3 years of Math
 2 years of Science
 3 years of Social Studies + WA State History
(usually completed in middle school)
1 year of Art
 1 year of Occupational Education
 2 years of Health and Fitness (.5 health & 1.5 fitness)
 6 additional year-long elective courses
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College Preparatory
Requirements
English
 Social Studies
 Math (through Algebra 2)
 Lab Science
(including chemistry)
 World Language
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4 years
3 years
4 years
2+ years
2+ years
Freshman/New Student
Orientation
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New Student Orientation on Tuesday,
August 27th at Capital High School
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Orientation
 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM BBQ
 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Parent Meeting
 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Student Social
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Family Access
•Please
visit the Family Access table if
not signed up already
Grades
Attendance
Discipline
Food
Services Account
Email Notifications
Schedules
Choosing classes / Earning credits
Freshman year you will take the following
YEAR LONG COURSES and earn 6.00 credits:
1.00 credit 9th grade English
1.00 credit Math (placement determined by MAP test)
1.00 credit Science
1.00 credit Health/Fitness
1.00 credit Elective #1
1.00 credit Elective #2
Electives: Arts, Occupational Education or World
Language
MAP (Math Placement) Testing
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Test for incoming 9th graders
(not necessary for MMS, JMS or Griffin students)
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Offered at CHS in Pod B
 Bring a pencil, paper and calculator
 Please call 596-8027 to sign up for one of the
following dates:
March 25th at 10:15 (after CHS tour)
March 25th at 3:30pm
March 26th at 3:30pm
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Grade English
Summer reading/writing assignment given in
registration packets
Thematically-structured literature circles
Literary analysis
Writing skills: organization, grammar,
vocabulary
Individual formal papers, both expository and
persuasive
Research writing
Physical Science
Motion and Forces
 Work and Energy
 Waves (including sound and light)
 Properties of Matter
 The Periodic table
 Astronomy
 Earth Science topics in development
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Electives - World Languages
French
Japanese
Spanish
Freshman Health & Fitness
Hormonal and physical changes during puberty
Communicable and non-communicable diseases
Recognize types of abuse and risky situations
Stress management
Drug use
Refusal skills
Cardiovascular fitness
Flexibility
Muscular strength and endurance
Develop a personal fitness program
Electives – Fine Arts
Electives – Fine Arts
Electives –
Career and Technical Education
Electives –
Career and Technical Education
Electives –
Career and Technical Education
Electives –
Career and Technical Education
Occupational Ed Programs
Accounting
 Microsoft Office
 Horticulture
 Drafting/Architectural Drafting
 Welding
 Marketing
 Photo/Video/Web Media
 Robotics
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Athletics
Get involved in sports!
 Physicals required for participation
 See letter in packet for clearance dates in
August
 FREE physical available at CHS on June 8th
 Football begins August 21st and all other
sports begin August 26th
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What happens next?
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Students turn in packets to 8th grade teacher by March 25th
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Attend the CHS visit/tour next Monday (MMS and private) OR
Tuesday (JMS & GMS)
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MAP Placement Test offered March 25th and 26th at CHS
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See the bright pink letter from Mr. Woods with other
important dates to place on your calendar!
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We look forward to seeing students next week when we will
register you for classes.
Opportunity to visit with
students and staff!
Administrators
Academic areas
Clubs
Counselors
Family Access
IB Information – See your
counselor
Thank you for coming!
GO COUGS!
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