Engaging Students Today to Empower Leadership for tomorrow. Perry Meridian High School. 8 Grade Parent Meeting January 31, 2018

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1 Engaging Students Today to Empower Leadership for tomorrow Perry Meridian High School th 8 Grade Parent Meeting January 31, 2018

2 A Special Time and a Special Place Transitions TRADITIONS TRUE HS EXPERIENCE: Academic Rigor Expansive and Viable Curriculum Advanced Placement Dual Credit Courses Early College Extracurricular Activities - Clubs TRANSITION FROM MS TO HS FUTURE IS NOW: Academic Planning - Course Selection - Interests Adolescent Independence - Young Adults PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: Academic Planning Meetings Goal is to ensure our parents are involved Vital role in their success - Challenge to stay actively involved Foster and encourage their extraordinary capacity Healthy Balance

3 General Tips for Success Stay Calm - Students sense anxiety and trepidation Stay Informed - Make sure your Skyward is listed correctly (Naviance). Be patient - You are important to us, but we have students that are finishing their HS experience and transitioning Don t overschedule - Balance, Balance, Balance Schedule with your child, not for your child Make decisions based on the needs of your child- not your Neighbors, friends, family members

4 Indiana Dept. of Education Perry Meridian High School YEAR LETTER GRADE B B B B

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6 Names to Know: Mr. Boedicker- Principal Mr. Albright- Vice Principal Mrs. Brewer- Vice Principal Mr. Klipsch- Dean Mrs. Buesking- Dean Mr. Schornick- Athletic Director

7 Counselors Mrs. Mills A-Da Mrs. Morrow De-H Mr Magdalinos I-Mo Mrs. Shull Mu-Si Mr. Cottingham Sj-Z Mr. Miller Guidance Director

8 Choices After High School Sponge off your parents Enter the workforce Join the service Begin an apprenticeship Enter college 2 year 4 year

10 Hoosier Hot 50 Jobs Indiana Department of Workforce Development 1 Registered Nurses: $57,370 Education: Associate s/bachelor s 2 K-12 Teacher: $49,151 Education: Bachelor s 3 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers: $38,470 Education: Certification

11 Class of 2016 Follow Up Survey

12 Where did they go? School Number of Perry Students Attended 2016 Ivy Tech 71 IUPUI 40 Indiana University 25 Indiana State University 15 University of Indianapolis 17 Ball State University 19 Franklin College 9 Purdue University 4 Marian University 7

13 What does it take to get into a 4 year college/university? This will all appear on your transcript! Type of Diploma Classes taken + grades Grade Point Average (GPA) SAT or ACT- usually taken in grade 11 Grade 10 Assessment Attendance

16 2016 Freshman Profile Class School Average GPA SAT Score IUPUI Purdue University Indiana University Indiana State University Ball State University Total Enrollment for 2016 Incoming Freshman for ,748 4, ,043 7, ,924 7, , ,602 Ivy Tech Indianapolis Branch ACT Score CR:460 Writing: 460 Math: 520 3,900 60% 65% 20,711 University of Indianapolis *Old SAT 23 5, Franklin College , Hanover College 1,133 Anderson University Butler University Acceptance Rate , %

17 Types of Diplomas Core 40 Core 40 with Technical Honors Core 40 with Academic Honors

18 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT CORE 40 DIPLOMA CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMA CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA English 4 years 4 years 4 years Math 3 years 3 years 4 years ** Science 3 years 3 years 3 years Social Studies 3 years 3 years 3 years PE I/II Health 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits Foreign Language 2 years (recommended) 2 years (recommended) 3 years of 1 language or ** 2 years of 2 languages Fine Arts (Music and Art) None None 1 year or ** 2 credits TOTAL NEEDED FOR GRADUATION 40 credits 47 credits 47 credits Class of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022: Students must pass the ISTEP English and ISTEP Mathematics. Student must take a mathematics course or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school.

19 Core 40 with Academic Honors 47 Credits Minimum grade for each core course is C(1.667) Minimum Cum GPA of Must Complete One: -Two Dual Credit Courses or -Two AP Courses or -One Dual Credit Course and One AP Course or -Score 1200 on Math/CR SAT or -Score 26 Composite on ACT

20 Advanced Placement Lit. & Comp. - Eng 11 Lang. & Comp. - Eng 12 Calculus I- AB Calculus II- BC Statistics Computer Science Spanish V Music Theory Studio Art: 2D, Drawing, 3D Biology Chemistry II- new Environmental Science Physics I B Physics II C: Mechanics US Gov. & Politics Psychology US History World History Seminar Research

21 Dual Credit IU-Bloomington Chemistry I H German III, IV, V UIndy International Business Ivy Tech PLTW IED POE DE Ivy Tech Finite Math Bus Law/Ethics Prin. of Bus. Mngt Prin. of Mkt Comp. Prog. Dig. Appl. & Responsibility French III and IV

23 Core 40 with Technical Honors Must Attend C-9 for this Diploma 47 Credits Minimum grade for each core course is C(1.667) Minimum Cum GPA of State Approved Industry Recognized Cert. OR 6 Dual Credit AND then complete onerequirement from AHD Diploma Work Keys, Accuplacer or Compass» min. score

24 Sample: A C B+ AB B Total= 19 / 6 = GPA

25 Words to know: CREDIT: One credit is awarded for each class you pass with a D- or above each semester. REQUIRED CLASSES: Classes which you must pass to graduate include English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health and Physical Education.

26 Words to know: ELECTIVE: Classes which you choose to take to help fulfill the 40 credits and it may include: Foreign Language, Business, Art, Music, Family/Consumer Science, and Technology Education. PREREQUISITE: A prerequisite course must be taken and passed before you can take another course. For example, you must take 2D Art before you can take Drawing.

27 8th Grade Scheduling Process 8th Grade Lang Arts, Math, Science, EL, For. Lang, Sp. Ed. teachers met to review the Recommendation Sheet for 9th Grade Scheduling Parent cover letter with dates, Recommendation sheet, Student Plan Sheet mailed to families Tonight s parent meeting Students return their recommendation sheet and blue plan sheet to their science teacher on February 8th. H.S. counselors will give a presentation on February 9th to each 8th grade science class and review the blue plan sheet. Students will put schedules in the computer the week of February 12th with their E/LA classroom.

28 Guidelines for Placement Lexile Score Range- SRI Suggested Class Placement for English Suggested Class Placement for Science English 9 Biology English 9 CP Biology CP English 9 Honors Biology H or CP

30 English English English 9 a/b- Read 180*- Double Block English 9 a/b CP English 9 a/b Honors English 9 a/b Honors/GT English 9 a/b Student will need to maintain or increase his/her current level of EFFORT in order to be successful at the above recommendation.

32 Math Math Algebra I a/b- Alg. Enrichment a/b double block Algebra I a/b CP Geometry a/b Algebra II a/b Student will need to maintain or increase his/her current level of EFFORT in order to be successful at the above recommendation.

34 Science Science Biology a/b CP Biology a/b Honors Biology a/b Student will need to maintain or increase his/her current level of EFFORT in order to be successful at the above recommendation.

36 Social Studies Geography/History of the World World History AP World History- additional form must be completed

37 World Language Electives Spanish Levels and 6 French Levels 1-5 Ivy Tech Dual Credit 3 and 4/5 German Levels 1-5 IU Dual Credit 3 and 4/5 and/or 5 Chinese Levels 1-4 Level I to II- C- or higher Level II to III- 3.0 or higher- that s a B Successful completion of Dual Credit and AP courses require Students ability to understand and use Target Language 80 percent or more in class Daily independent study and class preparation

38 Electives

39 Level I 2D Art 3D Art- Sculpture and Ceramics Visual Comm: Intro to Media Arts Drawing- must take 2D as pre-req. There are 4 levels of art courses. You need to progress from level 1 to level 4.

40 Technology Department Project Lead the Way PLTW has a 4 year sequence of courses which, when combined with college preparatory courses, introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering and engineering technology. You don t have to be in Robotics to take a PLTW course!

41 IED Introduction to Engineering Design CIM POE DE Computer Integrated Manufacturing Principles Of Engineering Digital Electronics Most offer 3 hours of Dual Credit through Ivy Tech CEA Civil Engineering & Architecture Juniors and Seniors Only

intelligence, and robotics. Principles of Bus.

42 Business Courses Intro to Computer Science (New) 1 semester Students will gain a broad understanding of Computer Science by focusing on the areas of programming, gaming, mobile development, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Principles of Bus. Management 2 semesters (Dual Credit) Digital Applications & Responsibility 2 semesters This course will offer the test for Microsoft Office Certification!

43 Nutrition and Wellness Textiles and Fashion Consumer Economics Child Development Adult Roles & Responsibilities Interpersonal Relations * All 1 semester options

44 BAND CHOIR ORCHESTRA Piano 1 & 2 AP Music Theory Music History (EC)

45 Central 9 Many great programs are available! Most are 2 year programs Students take 4 academic classes in the morning and attend C-9 in the afternoon.

46 Student Plan Sheet Diploma Goal: Career Goal: Ninth Grade Classes with codes Tenth Grade Eleventh Grade Twelfth Grade

47 What do I need to do now? Consider your teacher recommendations/future goals/current classroom performance Review the Scheduling Newspaperaccess online- PMHS- Guidance Page Review the Recommendation Sheet and Student Plan Sheet Return the forms on Feb. 8 Visit the tables in the foyer

48 Representatives in the Foyer English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Music Art Business Family and Consumer Science AP/Dual Credit/PLTW Special Education EL H.S. Counselors

49 Go Falcons!!! Visit the tables in the foyer. Be ready to make appropriate scheduling decisions. Work hard in school- finish strong so you are ready for 9th grade! Be responsible for your 9th grade schedule. See you in July! College/Career Night- PMMSFeb. 7, 5:30- Pizza, 6-8 Raise.me micro-scholarships

Junior Scheduling Assembly. February 22, 2017

Junior Scheduling Assembly. February 22, 2017 Junior Scheduling Assembly February 22, 2017 Graduation Requirements State Assessments Assessment Requirements New Jersey Biology Competency Test Taken when enrolled in Biology course PARCC English Language