8th Grade Parent MeetingClass of 2017

What Sets MHS ApartTraditions: Homecoming, Beat the Drum, Fill the Bus, Deck the Halls, Senior Picnic, First in Family Recognition

11 Career & Technology Strands: offer relevant and engaging learning experiences, professional certifications and/or college credits

Student Organizations & Activities: competitive at district, regional and state levels

“Healthy Mind—Healthy Body—Healthy Lion” : A Coordinated Health program designed to encourage healthy habits

Strong AcademicsMHS students earn average SAT (1585) & ACT (23.9) scores exceeding state and national scores

MHS performance on Advanced Placement (AP) testing for 2012 showed a 5-year high for test takers (651), exams (1,601), and percentage of scores 3, 4, & 5 (59%).

In 2012, the AP program at MHS produced more than 200 AP Scholars

The Collegeboard honored MHS students with:– 4 National Merit Semifinalists– 3 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars– 11 Commended Scholars

Student Panel

What do you feel makes MHS unique?

What’s the most important thing to do to prepare for 9th grade?

What is your favorite MHS tradition?

Registration for 2013/2014

Overview of Registration

Guidance Presentations

Review Academic Planning Guide (APG)

Four Year Planning

MHS Showcase

Course Selection/Counselor Appointments

Hardcards reviewed & submitted to MS counselor

Course Verifications

Two Ingredients for Graduation

Credits (26 specific credits)

Satisfactory Performance on each STAAR End of Course (EOC) exam:– English I Reading; English II Reading; English III Reading– English I Writing; English II Writing; English III Writing– Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra II– Biology; Chemistry; Physics– World Geography; World History; US History

Requirements for Graduation:see Academic Planning Guide

4 credits English

4 credits Math

4 credits Science

4 credits Social Studies

2 years of the same Language Other Than English

1 credit Fine Arts

.5 credit Professional Communications

.5 credit Health

1 credit P.E. or Athletics

5 credits of electives 26 Credits TOTAL

Recommended Vs. DAP

Both Plans Require: 26 credits total Successful completion of state testing requirements

Distinguished Achievement Plan ALSO requires:One of your electives must be a 3rd year of your current world language IPC and Math Models cannot be used as core credits on the DAPYou must score at Advanced Academic Performance level for English III and Algebra II STAAR EOC testsYou must complete any combination of 4 of the following advanced measures: Original Research Project Test Data (AP Exam with 3 or higher) College Courses (Eng, Gov or Econ) with grade of 80+

Additional Details in the Academic Planning Guide.

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Look for the links“2012-2013 MISD Spring Registration” & Academic Planning Guide (APG)

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Find Contact Sheets and Applications

Example Completed Card

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Academic Planning

3 “Tasks” for Freshman Year

Earn the best grades you are capable of getting

Conquer time management and organization

Get connected to the life of the school and community

High School PoliciesMust attend 90% of class days and earn a grade of 70 or better for the year in order to earn creditPromotion is based on number of credits earned (See the APG)UIL Rules in Academic Planning Guide (APG)Seven period school day (7:30-2:30)–7 periods over 4 years = 28 possible

creditsWork must be turned in on time

Formative & Summative Grades

Formative grades are focused on gathering information (reading or “flipped” lessons”), processing ideas, and applying the information learned to classroom activities. Formative grades count for 30% of the quarter average.

Summative assignments comprise 70% of the quarter average, assess learning over time and may include:– Written Activities– Critical Thinking Tasks– Inquiry-Based Projects

Pre-AP Expectations Advanced coursework requires significant additional preparation outside of the school day of up to 6 hours per course per week

Heavy emphasis on critical reading (silent, sustained reading), writing, and higher order thinking skills. Summer reading may be required (see APG)

Requires strong organizational and time management skills

There are strict guidelines in the APG regarding policies and procedures for the course, including information on how to exit a course if necessary.

So, how many advanced courses should be taken?

Students and parents should carefully consider:

Student abilities and previous performanceStudent interest in a particular disciplineInvolvement in extracurricular activitiesTime requirement for each class

In-Class TutorialsCritical ReadingCornell Note TakingWriting for all ClassesDeveloping RelationshipsCollege VisitsGuest SpeakersExtra-Curricular ActivitiesCareer PreparationSAT PreparationCollege WorkshopsOvernight College Visit

Mr. Jason Braddyjbraddy@mckinneyisd.net

Applications on the MHS website

Ways to Get Ahead

Summer School Both sessions will be in July (dates TBD)

Costs are TBD

Limited course selections. Check with MS counselors in April

Possible courses for acceleration:

Fine Arts

PE

Communications

Online Courses

Current Course Offerings:HealthPsychologySociology

First available in the spring of junior year:GovernmentEconomicsEnglish IV

If you are interested in taking a course online, stop by the MS counseling office in April to pick up an application!

Early Graduation

If you are interested in pursuing early graduation, plan ahead and meet with your HS counselor before the end of 9th grade

Naviance is COMING SOON!

Personalized Academic, Career & College Planning

Launching later this spring

Staying Informed

At the Counselors’ Table :

Program Contact SheetsCollege Planning Information PSAT/SAT/ACT informationCareer Planning InformationEOC Testing Information

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