8th Grade Parent Night
1/28/10
Welcome and Introductions
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Jeff Gustason, Principal
Kim Buelt, Associate Principal
Tonight’s Purpose
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To provide information
related to course
selection for next year.
Why so early?
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Course selection
determines # of sections
of each course.
# sections determine #
of staff needed.
Our goal…to have the
BEST TEACHERS!
Tonight’s Plan
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Overview of course
selection process
Overview of
Registration Booklet
Introduce online
registration
High School Philosophy
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L-MHS is a comprehensive high school.
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Students are encouraged to take a wide
variety of course work, get involved in
athletics, fine arts, and clubs/organizations.
The high school task is to provide a wellrounded set of tools for each student…not
to produce “specialists”.
The changing workplace, the changing
economy, the need for lifelong learning
require this approach.
High School Opportunities
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Our daily schedule will provide nearly
unlimited opportunities for:
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course acceleration
college credit or Advanced Placement (AP)
credit
internships or other community-based
experiences
wide array of co-curricular experiences
Course Acceleration Options
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English
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Science
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U.S. History or U.S. History I
Math
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Earth/Physical Science or Biology
Social Studies
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English 9 or English I
Per math series choice in middle school
Foreign Language
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Per foreign language choice in middle school
Counseling Staff
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Greg Hall
9th Grade (A-K)
447-3074
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Laura Gallo
9th Grade (L-Z)
447-3175
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David Kennedy
Grade 10-12 (A-F)
447-3104
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Denae Zigtema
Grade 10-12 (G-K)
447-3098
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Steve Schuett
Grade 10-12 (L-R)
447-3071
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Mary Griswold
Grade 10-12 (S-Z)
447-3072
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Todd Goodell
Academic Counselor
447-3073
Registration Booklet Overview
Academic Guidelines
 Course Descriptions
 Menu pages
 Daily Schedule
 Regents University Admission requirements
*Full Program of Studies, for grades 9-12,
available online; hard copies are on reserve in
the Counseling office & Media Centers at the
HS & at OR & EX.
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Graduation Requirements
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250 credits
40 English (E9 or EI, EII, EIII, Speech
or Acting)
30 Social Studies (US, World, Govt)
30 Math
30 Science (Biology, physical)
20 PE plus Health
Minimum course Load
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70 credits (82.5 possible) for students
in grades 9,10,11
60 credits for seniors
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Internships
PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Act)
Volunteering
Modified Block Schedule
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Quarter Block Classes (PE, Art, Construction)
Semester Block Classes (Eng. 9, Science)
Traditional Classes-All Year (Math, Choir,
Band)
Daily Schedule:
Early Bird
Start: 7:15
Early Session Start: 8:00
End: 7:55
End: 8:45
Period 1 8:45 - 9:25
Period 2 9:30 – 10:10
Period 3 10:15 – 11:00
(announcements)
Period 4 11:05 - 11:45
Block 1
8:45 – 10:10
Block 2
10:15 - 11:45
Block 3
11:50 - 1:40
Block 4
1:45 – 3:10
Period 5 11:50 - 12:55
(Lunch/Channel 1)
Period 6 1:00 - 1:40
Period 7 1:45 - 2:25
Period 8 2:30 – 3:10
Lunch from:
Class from:
Lunch A: 11:45 - 12:10
12:15 - 12:55 or 12:15 - 1:40
Lunch B: 12:30 - 12:55
11:50 - 12:30
Lunch C: 1:15 - 1:40
11:50 - 1:15
Student
Name
Label
FRESHMAN
2010-2011
9th grade students in 2010-2011 may begin online registration at 7:30 p.m. on Monday,
January 25. The online registration window will end at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 29.
This worksheet MUST be signed and returned to your middle school counseling office
after you have completed your online registration and no later than Monday, February 1.
Course #
Course Name
SOC110
US History (SOC 110) or US History I (SOC 130)
English 9 ( ENG 110) or English I (ENG 130)
ENG110
PHY110
PE (9th)
MAT __ __ __
(Math Choice)
Credits
CIRCLE TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE YEAR
***Freshmen are required to take at least 70 credits for the year,
with the maximum being 80 credits.
70 75 80
10
10
5
10
Student Signature
___________________________________________________
Parent Signature
______________________________________________________
Department
Course Title
Course
Number
Pre-Req.
Cr.
Hrs.
Format
Length
Grade(s)
Agri/Aqua Science
Gen. Ag Science
AGR110
None
5
Block
2 Qtr
9-12
Art
Design: Art Basics/Art Fundamentals
ART110
None
5
Block
1 Qtr
9-12
Beginning Drawing
ART115
ART110
5
Block
1 Qtr
9-12
Beginning Ceramics
ART125
ART110
5
Block
1Qtr
9-12
Beginning Painting
ART135
ART110
5
Block
1 Qtr
9-12
3-D Art
ART145
ART110
5
Block
1 Qtr
9-12
Business for Teens
BUS110
None
5
Block
1Qtr
9-10
Computer Business Application
BUS115
None
5
Block
1Qtr
9-12
Adv. Computer Business Application
BUS215
BUS115
5
Block
1Qtr
9-12
Web Design Principles
BUS315
BUS215
5
Block
1 Qtr
9-12
PowerPoint Multimedia
BUS405
None
5
Block
1Qtr
9-12
English 9
ENG110
None
10
Block
2Qtr
9
English I
ENG130
None
10
Block
2Qtr
9
Academic Lit. I
ENG105
Approval
5
Block
1Qtr
9
English Language Learner I
ENG140
Approval
10
40 Min.
2 Sem.
9-12
English Language Learner II
ENG 245
Approval
10
40 Min.
2 Sem.
9-12
Business
English
English Language
Learner
Course: Design:Art Basics/Art Fundamentals
Course #:
ART110
Grade Level:
9-12
Credits:
5
Length:
1 quarter
Format:
Block
Prerequisite:
None
Course: Beginning Drawing
Course #:
Grade Level:
Credits:
Length:
Format:
Prerequisite:
Considerations: This course is a basic design class which is
required for all students before they take any of the art classes.
Sections of ART110U for 11th and 12th graders only. 11th and 12th
may sign up for either ART110 or ART110U.
Considerations: This course will require writing assignments,
research, and weekly drawings in a sketchbook.
Course Description: This course is designed around the seven
elements and principles of art. Projects will give students a better
understanding of these art elements and principles through direct
application. Students will develop art skills through the use of a
variety of mediums.
Skills Needed to be Successful:
Love of art and making things
Ability to listen to and follow directions
Productive work ethic
Expectations:
Students will:
Consider what art is and practice how to judge it.
Develop basic drawing skills.
Demonstrate application of design elements and principles using a
variety of media, including computer technology.
Create works of art that reflect knowledge of particular cultures or
artists.
Develop critical thinking skills through the study of art criticism.
Career Pathway(s) Related to Content:
All Career Pathways
ART115
9-12
5
1 quarter
Block
Art 110
Course Description: Students will draw from both life and
photographic images. Emphasis will be placed on tone, line, value,
and proportion. Students will also learn linear perspective
drawing. The works of other artists, past and present, will be
studied.
Skills Needed to be Successful:
Ability to follow directions
Creativity and imagination
Desire to improve visual art problem solving skills
Expectations:
Students will:
apply media, techniques, and processes with skill and
confidence.
use one linear perspective correctly.
identify how other cultures use design.
create artwork that is specifically related to particular elements
and principles of art.
describe and analyze artwork using correct art vocabulary.
Career Pathway(s) Related to Content:
All Career Pathways
Student
Name
Label
FRESHMAN
2010-2011
9th grade students in 2010-2011 may begin online registration at 7:30 p.m. on Monday,
January 25. The online registration window will end at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 29.
This worksheet MUST be signed and returned to your middle school counseling office
after you have completed your online registration and no later than Monday, February 1.
Course #
Course Name
SOC110
US History (SOC 110) or US History I (SOC 130)
English 9 ( ENG 110) or English I (ENG 130)
ENG110
PHY110
PE (9th)
MAT __ __ __
(Math Choice)
Credits
CIRCLE TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE YEAR
***Freshmen are required to take at least 70 credits for the year,
with the maximum being 80 credits.
70 75 80
10
10
5
10
Student Signature
___________________________________________________
Parent Signature
______________________________________________________
Student
Name
Label
FRESHMAN
2010-2011
Student
Name
Label
9th grade students in 2010-2011 may begin online registration at 7:30 p.m. on
Monday, January 25. The online registration window will end at 3:30 p.m. on
Friday, January 29. This worksheet MUST be signed and returned to your middle
school counseling office after you have completed your online registration and no
later than Monday, February 1.
Course #
SOC110
ENG110
PHY110
MAT 1 7 0
SCI 1 1 0
MUS 1 1 0
ART 1 1 0
FOR 1 3 0
Course Name
Credits
US History (SOC 110) or US History I (130)
English 9 (ENG 110) or English I (ENG130)
10
10
5
10
10
10
5
10
PE (9th)
Algebra
Earth Science
Freshman Band
Design: Art Basics
Spanish I
CIRCLE TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE YEAR
***Freshmen are required to take at least 70 credits for the year,
with the maximum being 80 credits.
70 75 80
Student Signature
__________________________________________________
Parent Signature
LINN-MAR FRESHMAN
PRACTICE COPY
Block
Skinny
Please use pencil.
1
1
2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Quarter 1
Course Name
Quarter 2
Course Name
Quarter 3
Course Name
Quarter 4
Course Name
US HISTORY
US HISTORY
ENGLISH I
ENGLISH I
Or
Or
Or
Or
US History I
US History I
English 9
English 9
(Math Choice)
3
(Math Choice)
2
(Math Choice)
4
(Physical or Life)
(Math Choice)
(Physical or Life)
5
3
PE (9TH)
6
7
4
8
PLEASE NOTE: Actual class periods and quarters will be randomly
selected by the computer. Freshmen will be assigned US History and
English I for a semester block, and PE for a quarter block. Counselors
will assign Guidance 9 sometime during the year. Math, Foreign
Language, and Music classes meet as a skinny all year.
Year Total Credits
***Freshmen are required to take at least 70 credits
for the year, with the maximum being 80 credits.
*Add the total quarter credits to arrive at the total credits for the year.
Circle total credits for the year
70
75
80
Revised: 1/8/04
LINN-MAR FRESHMAN
PRACTICE COPY
Semester 1
Block
Skinny
Please use pencil.
Semester 2
Quarter 1
Course Name
Quarter 2
Course Name
Quarter 3
Course Name
Quarter 4
Course Name
US HISTORY
(Choice)
US HISTORY
(Choice)
ENGLISH
(Choice)
ENGLISH
(Choice)
1
1
2
3
2
4
Algebra
g
--
BAND
--
(Math Choice)
5
th
3
6
7
4
8
Earth
(Math Choice)
Science
PE (9 )
Design: Art Basics
Spanish I
Study Hall
PLEASE NOTE: Actual class periods and quarters will be randomly
selected by the computer. Freshmen will be assigned US History and
English I for a semester block, and PE for a quarter block. Counselors
will assign Guidance 9 sometime during the year. Math, Foreign
Language, and Music classes meet as a skinny all year.
Year Total Credits
***Freshmen are required to take at least 70 credits
for the year, with the maximum being 80 credits.
*Add the total quarter credits to arrive at the total credits for the year.
Circle total credits for the year
70
75
80
Revised: 1/8/04
LINN-MAR FRESHMAN
PRACTICE COPY
Block
Skinny
Please use pencil.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Quarter 1
Course Name
Quarter 2
Course Name
Quarter 3
Course Name
Quarter 4
Course Name
US HISTORY
US HISTORY
ENGLISH I
ENGLISH I
1
1
2
3
2
4
Algebra
BAND
Earth
5
3
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Science
th
PE (9 )
(Math Choice)
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(Math Choice)
Beg Ceramics
6
Bus for Teens
7
Study Hall
4
Design: Art Basics
Study Hall
8
PLEASE NOTE: Actual class periods and quarters will be randomly
selected by the computer. Freshmen will be assigned US History and
English I for a semester block, and PE for a quarter block. Counselors
will assign Guidance 9 sometime during the year. Math, Foreign
Language, and Music classes meet as a skinny all year.
Year Total Credits
***Freshmen are required to take at least 70 credits
for the year, with the maximum being 80 credits.
*Add the total quarter credits to arrive at the total credits for the year.
Circle total credits for the year
70
75
80
Revised: 1/8/04
Registration Process
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Step one: The high school counselors will be going to the middle
schools to hand out and to go over the registration materials.
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If you do not currently attend a LM middle school, please contact Greg Hall
or Laura Gallo for registration information
Step two: The students will take the material home and work with
their parents on selecting courses that they want to take for the
following school year.
Step three: Fill out the course request sheet.
Step four: The students will register on-line using their Powerschool
page (from home or at school if they do not have internet access) and
the “window” is open from Jan. 25th at 7:00 PM and it ends on Feb.
5th at 3:00 PM.
Step five: Turn in the signed (Parent & Student) course request sheet
to middle school guidance office.
Getting Started!!
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Linn-Mar Community School District
Website:http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us
Schools, High School, Web Site
Power School, Public
Enter student or parent username &
password
Click on Registration
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Registration Assistance
Office Hours: Connections
Or
Call: A-K
L-Z
Greg Hall
447-3074
Laura Gallo
447-3175
Scheduling Issues
Starting May ?
Office Hours: Excelsior- Connections
Oak Ridge-Connections
HS – call Greg or Laura
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Upcoming opportunities for 8th
grade students and parents:
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High School visit: May
9th grade orientation: Aug. 13
Registration/fee payments: early August
First day of school: Aug. 18