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Orientation for Students: January 2015

You’re about to

become a Memorial Spartan!!!

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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:• 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

• 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 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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Period Starts at:

Semester #1 Semester #2

1 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*

5 12:46 Math Math

6 1:44 *Elective *Elective

7 2:42 *Elective *Elective

What Will a Typical Grade 9 Daily Schedule Look Like?

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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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Period Starts at:

Semester #1 Semester #2

1 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*

5 12:46 Math Math

6 1:44 *Study Hall* *Study Hall*

7 2:42 *Elective* *Elective*

Plan how you will fill those five * empty spots.

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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• 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

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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

• Chinese• French• German• Spanish

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Family & Consumer Education

• 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

• 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 theCurriculum 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

1.0

1.0

(CIRCLE ONE)

ENG1010

Eng 1020

(CIRCLE ONE)

ENGLISH 1

ENGLISH 1 HONORS

1.0

1.0

SOC1010

SOC 1030

(CIRCLE ONE)

U S HISTORY 1

U S HISTORY HONORS

1.0

1.0

SCI 6040

SCI 6050

(CIRCLE ONE)

INTEGRATED SCIENCE

INTEGRATED SCIENCE HONORS

1.0

1.0

1.0

MAT 1010

MAT 1020

MAT 2020

(CIRCLE ONE)

ALGEBRA 1

ALGEBRA 1 HONORS

GEOMETRY HONORS

.5 PHY1013 PHYSICAL ED 1

Sign.

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Talk With Your Parent, Then Circle Which Required Classes You’ll Take:

CREDIT COURSE # COURSE NAME

1.0

1.0

ENG1010

Eng 1020

(CIRCLE ONE)

ENGLISH 1

ENGLISH 1 HONORS

1.0

1.0

SOC1010

SOC 1030

(CIRCLE ONE)

U S HISTORY

U S HISTORY HONORS

1.0

1.0

SCI 6040

SCI 6050

(CIRCLE ONE)

INTEGRATED SCIENCE

INTEGRATED SCIENCE HONORS

1.0

1.0

1.0

MAT 1010

MAT 1020

MAT 2020

(CIRCLE ONE)

ALGEBRA 1

ALGEBRA 1 HONORS

GEOMETRY HONORS

.5 PHY1013 PHYSICAL ED 1

Sign.

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Then list your electives in the blank spaces:

CREDIT COURSE # COURSE NAME

1.0

1.0

ENG1010

Eng 1020

(CIRCLE ONE)

ENGLISH 1

ENGLISH 1 HONORS

1.0

1.0

SOC1010

SOC 1030

(CIRCLE ONE)

U S HISTORY

U S HISTORY HONORS

1.0

1.0

SCI 6040

SCI 6050

(CIRCLE ONE)

INTEGRATED SCIENCE

INTEGRATED SCIENCE HONORS

1.0

1.0

1.0

MAT 1010

MAT 1020

MAT 2020

(CIRCLE ONE)

ALGEBRA 1

ALGEBRA 1 HONORS

GEOMETRY HONORS

.5 PHY1013 PHYSICAL ED 1

Please also circle your electives on the back of the card

Sign.

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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 # COURSE NAME

1.0

1.0

ENG1010

Eng 1020

(CIRCLE ONE)

ENGLISH 1

ENGLISH 1 HONORS

1.0

1.0

SOC1010

SOC 1030

(CIRCLE ONE)

U S HISTORY

U S HISTORY HONORS

1.0

1.0

SCI 6040

SCI 6050

(CIRCLE ONE)

INTEGRATED SCIENCE

INTEGRATED SCIENCE HONORS

1.0

1.0

1.0

MAT 1010

MAT 1020

MAT 2020

(CIRCLE ONE)

ALGEBRA 1

ALGEBRA 1 HONORS

GEOMETRY HONORS

.5 PHY1013 PHYSICAL ED 1

Sign.

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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

• Baseball• Basketball• Cross Country• Football• Golf• Gymnastics• Hockey• Soccer

• 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

• Academic Clubs:– Math Team– National Honor

Society– French Honor Society– Spanish Honor

Society/Club– ASPIRA– Science Olympiad– MATC Pre-Collegiate

• Music/Drama/Dance:

– Pep Band– Drama– Forensics– Stage Crew– Dance Club– Bag Up (HipHop)– Jazz Band– Jazz Singers

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Extra Curricular: Clubs

• Student Newspapers:– Sword & Shield– The Independent

• Community Service Clubs:

– Spartan Youth Service– Amnesty International– Peer Tutoring– School Store– Athletic Booster Club– Environmental Club– T.A.T.U.

• Yearbook: --The Olympian

• Creative Writing: -- Pressions

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Extra Curricular: Clubs

More Student Leadership Groups:– Black Student Union– Gay/Straight Alliance

-- Asian Council– Latinos Unidos– K.I.T.S

Student Government:-- 9th Grade Class Councils -- Neighborhoods Council

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Extra Curricular: Clubs• Captains Club

• Chess Club

• Chinese Club

• Computer Club

• DECA (Marketing)

• Environmental Club

• Fencing Club

• HOSA

• International Club

• Mock Trial

• Model U.N.

• Anime’ Club

• 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!