8th Grade Transition Night PowerPoint Presentation

Wheeler High School
Transition Night
Class of 2020
Mission & Expectations
Graduation Requirements
Cluster 1: Science,
Technology, Engineering
& Mathematics (STEM)
o Mathematics
• Grade 9: Geometry
• Grade 10: Algebra I, Algebra II
• Grade 11: Algebra II, Pre-Calculus
• Grade 12: Pre-Calculus, Academic
Calculus, AP/ECE Calculus, Discrete
Math, Statistics, AP Statistics,
Accounting I & II
Cluster 1: Science,
Technology, Engineering
& Mathematics (STEM)
o Science
• Grade 9: Integrated Science
• Grade 10: Biology (Graduation
Requirement)
• Grade 11: Chemistry
• Grade 12: Physics, AP Biology, Forestry,
Forensics, Current Issues in Science,
Oceanography, Environmental Issues
Cluster 1: Science,
Technology, Engineering
& Mathematics (STEM)
o STEM Elective
• An additional Science or Math course
• Engineering (Innovation & Invention)
• Any technology course
• Any computer course
Technology/Computer/
Engineering Choices
• Full Year/One Credit Courses
o Materials Processing I & II
o Innovation & Invention
o Graphic Design
o Video Production I
o Advanced Video Production
Technology/Computer/
Engineering Choices
• Half Year/Half Credit Courses
o Creative Designs Using Computer Technology
o Advanced Creative Designs
o Web Design
o Technical Drafting/CAD
o Computer Programming
Cluster 2: Humanities
o English
• Grade 9: English I
• Grade 10: English II
• Grade 11: English III, AP English
Language & Composition
• Grade 12: English IV, AP/ECE English
Literature & Composition
Cluster 2: Humanities
o History
• Grade 9: US History (graduation
requirement)
• Grade 10: World History I,
• Grade 11&12: World History II, AP
World History, Civics (graduation
requirement), AP Government and
Politics, ECE US History
Cluster 2: Humanities
• Fine Art’s Credit: Art Options
o Introduction to Art 2D & 3D (Half credit)
o 2D Art Studio (One Credit and teacher permission)
o 3D Art Studio (One Credit and teacher permission)
o Advanced Studio Art (Grade 11 & 12; Half credit)
o Portfolio Art Studio (12th Grade; One credit)
o ECE Drawing (Grades 11 & 12; One credit)
Cluster 2: Humanities
• Fine Art’s Credit: Music Options
o Concert Band (One credit)
o Concert Choir (One credit)
o Keyboard Workshop (Half credit)
o Guitar Workshop (Half credit)
o Music Composition (Half credit)
Cluster 2: Humanities
• Humanities Elective (must equal one credit):
• English/Social Studies/Fine Arts course, once
requirements are met
o Journalism (Half credit)
o Contemporary Social Issues in America (Half
credit)
o Introduction to Psychology (Half credit)
o Creative Writing (Half credit)
o Sports in Modern Society (Half credit)
o Economics
o Art Meets Art History (half credit)
Cluster 3: Career
& Life Skills
• Physical Education – Two credits
• Health – One credit
• Personal Finance – Half credit
Cluster 3: Career
& Life Skills
• Physical Education
o Required every year
• Health
o Grades 10 & 11
Cluster 3: Career
& Life Skills
Personal Finance
• Graduation Requirement
• Open to grades 11, & 12
• Explores basic business and personal finance
concepts
• Focus on four major areas: managing money,
income, savings, and credit
• Units include: Planning for Your Future, Basic
Banking & Investing, Credit & Debit, and more
Additional Graduation
Requirements
• Two credits in World Language
o Spanish or French
• Elective Credits – One and a half credit
o Additional courses in Art, Music,
Technology, or Business
World Language
• Spanish
o Spanish I
o Spanish II
o Honors Spanish III
o ECE Spanish
• French
o French I
o French II
o Honors French III
o ECE French
Business Courses
• Business Law (Half credit)
• Sports & Entertainment Management
(Grades 10, 11, & 12; half credit)
• Introduction to Hospitality (Half credit)
• Accounting I & II (One credit each)
• Career Exploration (Grades 10, 11, & 12;
half credit)
• Entrepreneurship & Marketing (One
credit)
Freshman 101
• All freshman will be required to take this course their
first semester of freshman year
• Half credit towards elective
• This course is designed to:
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Support with the transition to high school
Enhance study skills
Assist organization
Technology; email, PowerSchool, setting up folders for work
College and Career piece
Communication skills , problem solving
Senior Project
 Provides students with the opportunity to apply and
broaden their knowledge and skills in an area of personal
interest
 Requirements:
 Field Work (A minimum of fifteen hours)
 Portfolio
 Research Paper
 Presentation (Fifteen to twenty minutes, in front of a
panel mixed with students and teachers)
Students will be given time to work on their Senior Project
during their English class, but time outside of school will
be necessary to complete this requirement.
Attendance Policy
• No student will receive course credit for a full year
course after having been absent from that course
for more than 20 class periods (excused or
unexcused) during the school year for reasons other
than school sponsored activities (i.e. field trips). The
total number of absences will be pro-rated for less
than full year courses and for courses which meet
other than five times per week.
• If a student is more than 15 minutes late for class,
other than because of a school-sanctioned event,
he or she will be considered absent for class
Grading/Credits
• Traditional A+ to F (D- and up to receive
credit)
• Earn 1 credit for a full year, every day course
and .5 credit for a semester course
• Must take a minimum of 6 credits each year
• Power School
• Honor Roll: High Honors: grades between Aand A+, with only one grade in the B to B+
range (excluding PE); Honors: grades
between B- and A+ with only one grade in
the C to C+ range (excluding PE)
• Transcripts
Let’s Talk About GPA
• Calculated at the end
of each year
• Rank end of junior year
Add/Drop Courses
• The first three days of the new semester, students
can see their counselor about adding/dropping a
course.
• After those first three days, students must make an
appointment with their counselor to talk about the
schedule change & pick up a form (which must be
completed prior to a decision being made)
• If a class is dropped after the first three weeks,
students will receive a ‘W’ on their transcript
Course Levels
• Advanced Placement/Early College Experience
(ECE): college level and extremely rigorous; may
earn college credit depending on how they score
on the AP exam or course (no test for UCONN –
earn a C or better to get credit) (junior/senior year)
• Honors: rigorous courses and intended for students
who are in the top 20% of their class
• Academic: for students committed to a
challenging program that will prepare them for
college
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Please note, some courses offer sections for students who work at a
different pace, with more focus on building essential skills needed to find
success in the class. The content of the course will not change and
these courses are deemed necessary by administration.
Override
• Parental override: teachers recommend students for
courses, but final decision remains with the parent
and student
• If the override is granted, it will be reviewed at the
end of the first month of school, and students who
are struggling may be recommended by a
classroom teacher to change the level based on
the original recommendation (based on availability)
• Some courses have a maximum capacity; in these
cases, students may not be allowed to override into
the course, but put on a waitlist instead
College Prep
Wheeler High School
• English – 4 credits
• History – 3 credits
• Math – 4 credits
• Science – 3 credits
• World Language – 2 credits
• STEM – 1 credit
• Humanities – 1 credit
• Fine Arts – I credit
• PE – 2 credits
• Health – I credit
• Personal Finance – .5 credit
• Electives – 1.5 credit
• Senior Project – 1 credit
CT State Universities
• English – 4 years
• History – 3 years
• Math – 4 years (including Algebra
I, Geometry, & Algebra II)
• Science – 3 years
• World Language – 2 years (but 3
are recommended)
• STEM – 1 year
• Humanities – 1 year
• Fine Arts – 1 year
• Students will need PE, Health, Life
Skills (career tech, ESL, personal
finance, community service)
Post-Secondary Planning
• Starts in 9th grade
• Create a resume: extracurricular, sports, volunteer
hours
• Research careers & colleges
• Chose courses that support future plans (career &
college)
• Community service
Communication
• Open door!
• Call us: Ms. Rogers: 860-535-0377 x 174
Ms. Liner: 860-535-0377 x 175
Mrs. Knowles: 860-535-0377 x 150
• Wheeler Counseling Department Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/WheelerCounseling-Department/212748765515792
• Email us:
o linern@northstonington.k12.ct.us
o rogersc@northstonington.k12.ct.us