Getting to the Point

Prairie Point 9th Grade Academy

Class of 2015

Welcome

Purpose of tonight’s meeting• Familiarize you with Prairie Point 9th Grade

Academy • Prepare you to make the transition to 9th grade and high school• Explain the course offerings and

graduation expectations• Answer questions about programs for next year

Prairie Point Academy: A blended step between middle school and the

high school

An opportunity for our 9th grade students to grow emotionally and academically more mature

A smaller learning community intent on helping 9th graders successfully achieve as well as earn credits toward graduation from Prairie HS

Rigorous, Relevant, and Accessible Curriculum taught by 9th grade staff Required Courses Accessible Electives Year long Math, Science, English (same teacher) Year long PE/Health class (same teacher) Semester required Social Studies

Personalized Learning Community

Team of teachers dedicated to teaching 9th grade students

Smaller class sizes in many classes Continuity of teachers in year long courses

Advisory (Homeroom) Each student will have a designated adult

advocate

Graduation Requirements for 2015Minimum credits: 24

Courses Credits English 4Math 3Science 3Social Studies 3Physical Education 2Vocational .5Electives 8.5 Portfolio / Senior Presentation Basic Academic Skills Certificate

Basic Academic Skills Certificate (MAP)

Successful Completion Scores

Math: 241 Reading: 230 Language Arts 230

College Ready Scores: Reading/LA 235 Math 250

Required Courses English 9 Physical Science Math (Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra,

Pre-calculus) Topics in Global Social Issues (Semester) Health and Fitness

Reading 9 (selected students)

Elective Courses Art BIMM

(Business/Information/Management/Marketing English FACS (Family and Consumer Science) Industrial Technology Music Social Studies World Language

Electives into Career PathwaysArts and Communications

Band and or Choir (year long) German 1 (year long) Spanish 1 (year long) Introduction to Digital Arts Introduction to Drawing Introduction to Painting Introduction to Ceramics and Sculpture Literature through Drama

Engineering/Industrial Tech Introduction to Engineering Design --

Project Lead the Way (year long)

Introduction to Industrial Tech

Family and Human Services Exploring Life and Careers

Explore the FACS (Family and Consumer Science)

Street Law

Business Information Management and Marketing Introduction to Business

Information Technology Essentials

Possible Course Schedules

PeriodWorld Language / Band / Choir

World Language / One Music

World Language / No Music

1 English 9 English 9 English 9

2 Math Math Math

3 Physical Science Physical Science Physical Science

4 Global Social Issues / Elective or SH

Global Social Issues / Elective or SH

Global Social Issues / Elective or SH

5 Health & Fitness Health & Fitness Health & Fitness

6 Choir Band or Choir World Language

7 Band World Language Electives

8 World Language Elective or SH Electives or SH

Advisory

Possible Course Schedules

PeriodNo World Language / Band / Choir

No World Language / One Music

No World Language / No Music

1 English 9 English 9 English 9

2 Math Math Math

3 Physical Science Physical Science Physical Science

4 Global Social Issues / Elective or SH

Global Social Issues / Elective or SH

Global Social Issues / Elective or SH

5 Health & Fitness Health & Fitness Health & Fitness

6 Choir Band or Choir Electives

7 Band Electives Electives

8 Elective or SH Elective or SH Electives or SH

Advisory

Supports toward Success Learning Resource Center (LRC)

Academic support Credit Recovery Outreach

Activities

Iowa High School Athletic Association Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union

*No PASS No Play

NCAA Clearinghouse Information and requirements

Athletics Football, Volleyball, and Boys & Girls

Basketball will have separate 9th grade teams that will practice and compete at Prairie Point.

Golf, Cross Country, Wrestling, Tennis, Track & Field, Soccer, Bowling, Softball, and Baseball will continue to practice and compete at/with the high school.

Activities Student Council, 9th Memory Book, FCCLA,

Spanish Club, Math Counts, STEM, Art Club, Lego League, Competitive Speech, Writing Club, Book Club

Cheerleading Jazz Band, Cantabile (select Women’s

Choir), A Few Good Men (select Men’s Choir), Fall Play, Spring Musical, Large Group/Individual Speech Musical Theater

Planning for the Future Four Year Plan – I Have A Plan Iowa (on-line

through www.PrairiePride.org; select Point)Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th GradeMath

PE / Health

Science

S.S.

Eng./LA

Career and Tech. Courses

Other

Elective

Planning for the Future Four Year Plan with required courses

Math Sequence: Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Algebra, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus

Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th GradeMath Math (1 yr) Math (1 yr) Math (1 yr)

PE / Health Health & Fitness (1 yr)

PE Elective (1 semester)

PE Elective (1 semester)

PE Elective (1 semester)

Science Physical Science Biology Science Elective

S.S. Topics in Global Social Issues (1 Semester)

(Honors) World History(1 yr)

(AP) U.S. History(1 yr)

Economics or AP Macroeconomics or Government or AP Am. Government (1 Semester)

Eng./LA English 9 (1 yr) English 10 (1 yr) Speech (1 sem.)English 11 (1 sem.)

English - Required Course (1 yr)

Career and Tech. Courses

Vocational Elective (grade 9-12) (1 semester)

Planning for the Future Four Year Plan with most rigorous program

Typical Math Sequence: Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Algebra, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus

Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th GradeMath Math (1 yr) Math (1 yr) Math (1 yr) Math (1 yr)

PE / Health Health & Fitness (1 yr) PE Elective (1sem) PE Elective (1 sem) PE Elective (1sem)

Science Physical Science Biology Chemistry or Physics (1 yr each)

Chemistry, Physics, or AP Biology (1 yr)

S.S. Topics in Global Social Issues (1 Semester)

Honors World History (1 yr)

AP U.S. History(1 yr)

AP Macroeconomics and AP Am. Government (1 Semester)

Eng./LA English 9 (1 yr) English 10 (1 yr) Speech (1 sem.)English 11 (1 sem.)

AP English Lit. & Composition (1 yr)

Career and Tech. Courses

Vocational Elective (grade 9-12) (1 sem)

World Language

2 yrs Minimum 4-5 yrs Recommended

Planning for the Future PREPARING FOR LIFE: Admission Requirements to the Regent Schools (University of Iowa; Iowa

State University; University of Northern Iowa) Regent Admission Index (RAI)

Students from Iowa high schools planning to begin their studies in Fall, 2009 or later must have a Regent Admission Index score of at least 245 and take the minimum number of required high school courses to qualify for automatic admission to Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa. Students who achieve a score of less than 245 will be considered for admission on an individual basis.

The index combines four factors that strongly predict success at regent universities: ACT or SAT test score, high school rank, high school cumulative grade-point average, and the number of completed high school core courses.

Regent Admission Index Formula(2 x ACT composite score) + (1 x high school rank) + (20 x high school grade-point average) + (5 x number of high

school courses completed in the core subject areas) = Score

Website: http://www2.state.ia.us/regents/RAI/

Maximize your Strengths

Being competitive in the global economy

What does this mean for our youth and their futures?

Take the most challenging courses to better prepare for post secondary choices

IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, Feb. 16: Registration sheets returned to A/A

March 1-11: Student Led Conferences. Finalize registration

and Four Year Plan (sign)

Questions??? Thank you for coming tonight.

Please let us know if you need any additional information.

Guidance Office 848-5510