You’re
about to
become a
Memorial
Spartan!!!
Orientation for Students: January 2015
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What we’ll do today:
• Learn about graduation
requirements.
• Learn about elective
classes.
• Explore our clubs &
sports.
• Give you your
registration materials.
• Answer your questions.
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Your Job = Graduation!
It’s all about
earning
22 credits.
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You earn a credit when...
1. Attend class everyday;
2. Do the work; and
3. Earn a passing grade.
If you don’t pass the
class then you don’t
get the credit!
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Want to play sports???
You must:
1. Attend your classes
everyday;
2. Do your daily work;
3. Earn a passing grade.
If you’re not passing,
…you’re not playing.
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High School
Graduation Requirements
22 total credits:
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4 credits of English
3 credits of Social St
3 credits of Math
3 credits of Science
1.5 credits of Phy. Ed.
.5 credit of Health
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You can do this IF you know the
“Secrets of Success?”
• Do all of your work
everyday. (Are you
using your assignment
notebook?)
• Take careful notes, &
use them to study!
• Develop a daily study
routine at home.
• Keep your notebooks
and folders organized.
Let’s Get Serious!!!
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Grade 9 Requirements
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English 1
U. S. History
Integrated Science
Math (Gr. 8 teacher will recommend)
One semester of Physical Education
One and one half credit of electives, …
(You can take more if you want to.)
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Grade 9 “Honors”
Opportunities:
• English 1 Honors
• U.S. History Honors
• Integrated Science Honors
• Honors Math
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Is Honors right for me?
See handouts for suggested
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guidelines
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A caution about selecting an
“Honors section”
• Changes to a different
level will only be made
in extreme situations
and only if class size
allows;
• Success is about a
manageable overall
load.
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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
US History
US History
3
10:11
Science
Science
Lunch
11:09
Lunch
Lunch
4
11:48
*Phy. Ed.
*Half year elective*
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12:46 Math
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1:44
*Elective
*Elective
7
2:42
*Elective
*Elective
Math
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Big Decision:
Do I need a Study Hall?
As you decide about a study hall, think
about these things—
• Homework average of 1-2 hours
each school night
• School sports/clubs/activities take time!
• Balance school, home, friends, health.
• Are you taking Music? World Language?
• The 7 Week Drop Policy
• Tutoring?
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Plan how you will fill those
five * empty spots.
Period
Starts
at:
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Semester #1
Semester #2
8:14
English 1
English 1
2
9:13
US History
US History
3
10:11
Science
Science
Lunch
11:09
Lunch
Lunch
4
11:48
*Phy Ed*
*Half year elective*
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12:46 Math
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1:44
*Study Hall*
*Study Hall*
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2:42
*Elective*
*Elective*
Math
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Which Grade 9 Electives
Will You Choose?
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When you choose an elective,
remember that …
Some classes are
full year classes.
Some classes are
half year classes.
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Applied Technology
• Wood Fabrication 1
• Wood Fabrication 2
• Home Maintenance &
Improvement
• Intro to Engineering
(PLTW)
• Design Drafting
• Outdoor Power
Equipment
Technology
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Art Experiences
ComputerArt: Illustration
ComputerArt: Digital Imagery
ComputerArt: Animation
ComputerArt: Video Production
Drawing 1 and 2
Ceramic&Sculpture 1 and 2
Painting&Printmaking 1
Art Metal & Glass: 1 & 2
Photography 1 & 2
Graphic Design
Fashion and Sewing
Art
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Business & Info Technology
•Intro to Business and
Marketing
•Innovation Zone 1
•Career Exploration
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Computer Science
• Introduction to Computer
Programming
• Digital Technologies
• Bits and Bites: Comp Media
• Graphic Design & Desktop
Publishing
• Business Technologies
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World Languages
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Chinese
French
German
Spanish
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Family & Consumer
Education
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Culinary Basics
International Cuisine
Fashion & Sewing
Parenting and
Children
• Health Science
Occupations
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Marketing
• Marketing and Sales
• Advertising and Social
Media
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Music
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Concert Band I
Concert Band II
Concert Orchestra
Jazz Ensemble
Popular Vocal Styles
History of Popular
Music
• Chorale
• Music
Appreciation
• Guitar I
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Science
• Principles of
Biomedical Sciences
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Social Studies
• US Ethnic Studies
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Use the
Curriculum Guide!
• Pages 1 - 14: Frequently asked
questions: credits, youth options,
4 year plan, colleges, tech schools,
AP information, transcripts.
• Pages 15-98: Course descriptions.
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Let’s start to fill out the
yellow cards.
• Pencils only, please. Print carefully.
• Print your name on the card right now.
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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
Sign.
(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
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PHY1013
PHYSICAL ED 1
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Talk With Your Parent, Then Circle
Which Required Classes You’ll Take:
CREDIT
COURSE #
Sign.
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
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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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Talk with all of your teachers about your selections.
We would like your math teacher’s signature next to your
math choice to show whether they agree with your selection.
CREDIT
COURSE #
Sign.
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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Completing the card
correctly:
• Course code is 3 letters and 4
numbers: such as “ENG1010”
• Math teacher should initial your math
class selection.
• Sign with your parent in the grey box.
• If not going to Memorial next year,
tell us!
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How many credits
should I take?
• Minimum: 6.0
• Maximum: 7.0
• Most students need
a study hall.
• What other
commitments do
you have?
• Don’t overstress
yourself.
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After you do a good job of choosing
classes, there is one more really
important thing to do …
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Promise yourself:
…that you will join at least one club or one
sport during the first semester!!!
Look at these choices …
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Extra Curriculars: Athletics
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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
Ultimate Frisbee
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Want to play sports???
You must:
1. Attend your classes
everyday;
2. Do your daily work;
3. Earn a passing grade.
If you’re not passing,
…you’re not playing.
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Extra Curricular: Clubs
• Music/Drama/Dance:
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Pep Band
Drama
Forensics
Stage Crew
Dance Club
Bag Up (HipHop)
Jazz Band
Jazz Singers
• Academic Clubs:
– Math Team
– National Honor
Society
– French Honor Society
– Spanish Honor
Society/Club
– ASPIRA
– Science Olympiad
– MATC Pre-Collegiate
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Extra Curricular: Clubs
• Student
Newspapers:
• Community Service
Clubs:
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• Yearbook:
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--The Olympian
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• Creative Writing:
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-- Pressions
– Sword & Shield
– The Independent
Spartan Youth Service
Amnesty International
Peer Tutoring
School Store
Athletic Booster Club
Environmental Club
T.A.T.U.
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Extra Curricular: 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
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Extra Curricular: 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
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Promise yourself:
…that you will join at least one club or one
sport during the first semester!!!
So, your choice is: _______________
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What is the
“Neighborhoods” system?
You’ll be in a
“backyard group” of
20-25 students.
You’ll meet once a
week, to get to
know each other,
have fun, and
probably EAT!
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“Spartan 101” Summer Class
-a summer class that
helps you learn the
habits and skills
you’ll need to do
well in high school!
-Book through
MSCR.ORG
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“Spartan 101” Summer Class
Activities Covering:
-time management
-backyard/neighborhood structure
-literacy skill development
-extra-curricular options
-Upperclassmen explaning
academic support opportunities
Variety of fun activities that
promote:
-team building
-meeting new friends
-making the transition to high
school less stressful.
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Wanna see
something else
cool?
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Can you earn 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,
3. Be a good citizen.
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What will my first day be like?
• Be sure to pick up
your schedule in
August.
• On the first day,
Link Crew and your
teachers will show
you around and
answer all of your
questions.
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What to do now:
• Talk it over with your
parent(s)/guardian(s).
• Choose your elective(s).
• Get all the necessary
signatures.
• Turn in your course-request
card when your counselor
directs you to.
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Don’t Miss “Electives
Discovery Night” on
Tuesday, February 3rd!
Visit all electives
departments! It’s your
best way to choose your
electives!
Tuesday, February 3rd,
7 PM
at Memorial
(Please arrive at 6:50pm)
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Time for your questions!!!
•You can ask your counselor here at
middle school
•Remind your parents/guardians that
if they have questions, be sure they
call us or email us.
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Thanks!!!
Best wishes to
the
class of 2019
from the
Memorial
9th Grade
Support
Team!
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