Eastlake High School. Class of 2023 Incoming 9 th Grade Parent Night

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1 Eastlake High School Class of 2023 Incoming 9 th Grade Parent Night

2 Welcome Eastlake Overview PTSA Introduction Registration Information Graduation Requirements Course Information High School Athletics and Activities Information Q & A

3 Eastlake's Mission Developing the character and intellectual strengths for individual and shared success Values Intellectual strengths such as curiosity, creativity and effective communication Personal attributes such as integrity, responsibility and reflection Interpersonal attributes such as empathy, teamwork and service Compassion and appreciation for authenticity and diversity Growth through initiative, work ethic and perseverance Balancing competition and ambition with gratitude and wellness Wolf Strong, Pack Strong

4 Pack Strong

6 Common Goals Support students in a safe, personalized and inspiring culture Engage and challenge students through well-designed instructionvie Provide students the time and support to meet our high expectations Support students in their development of character and citizenship Provide students with the knowledge and skills to make thoughtful decisions in high school and beyond (college and career ready)

8 Click to add text Acts as the link between parents, teachers, school administration, students, and our community Only organization at EHS that supports all students

9 We partner with the school through: Grants $175,000 in contributions over past 4 years for programs, equipment, and other needs that directly enhance classroom learning Education Funding for Math Lab, SAT & ACT test prep, Reflections Art Program, Parent Ed, Prevention Intervention Counselor, Multi-Lingual Library Books, Equipment for Science, Language Arts, Music classes, and more... Enriching our community Holiday Bazaar, Emergency Prep, legislative advocacy, Angel Fund/Pantry Packs for EHS families in need

10 Website ehsptsa.org Weekly updates Facebook pages Subscribe *now* on our website! Eastlake High School PTSA page Eastlake Parents group

11 Incoming 9 th Grade Parent Night (January) Registration Process Welcome to the Pack (April 30th) Incoming 9 th Grade Parent Night (Late August) Website Resources Link Crew baby_wolf_cub-600x618.jpg /nikoakni jpg

13 Principal, 3 Associate Principals and Dean of Students Administration currently assigned by counselor Student-to-counselor assignments determined alphabetically Comprehensive high school: 7 periods in block-schedule format with alternating days Wednesdays: early release days Student Last Name A-CA CE-FL FL-H I-L M-PH PI-ST SU-Z Fridays: two Wolf Times Counselor Stephanie Fox Sara Anderson Paula Olson Yvette Cook Kim Sheely Taylor Erickson Shawna Beresford

14 Classroom Presentations Academic Planning College Application Process New Student Orientation and Registration Parent/Teacher/Student Coordination Personal Counseling with Students Post-High School Planning Consultation with Community Agencies Parent Information Nights

15 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester World Literature I/ World History I (2.0) OR Honors Literature 9/ Honors Social Studies 9 (2.0) Math (1.0) Biology in the Earth System (1.0) OR Honors Biology in the Earth System (1.0) Health/Fitness (1.0) World Language (1.0) AND Yearlong Elective (1.0) Music, Engineering, Marketing, Photography, Drama, Art, or SDI

16 Technical Education Introduction to Engineering Design Introduction to Marketing AP Computer Science Principles World Language Spanish 1 or 2 French 1 or 2 Japanese 1 or 2 American Sign Language 1 Music Orchestra Concert Band Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble Jazz Band (before school) Chamber Choir (before school) Fine Arts Concert Choir Art Foundation 2D Art 3D Art Photo 1 and 2 Drama 1 and 2 Guitar 1 and 2 Piano 1 and 2

17 Day 1 Information & Materials Distribution Day 2 Materials Collection & Entry of Requests Incoming 9th Grade Registration Dates by School o Evergreen Middle School - January 25 and February 1 o Inglewood Middle School - February 4 and February 11 o Renaissance - February 6 and February 13 o District Choice Schools Environmental, North Star, Stella Schola, & Private Schools - January 30 or February 6 :: Families attend only one 1:30 pm at Eastlake High School

20 Eastlake counselors will visit IMS and EMS to present materials to students living in Eastlake attendance area In-depth list of Eastlake policies, graduation planning resources, and important district information Electronic copy available online Listed for every course: o Name o Code o Description o Semester duration (one or two) o Grade-level requirement o Prerequisite information

21 Students will make course requests for next year You and your student both sign the request worksheet Master schedule is created based on course requests; therefore, these decisions matter Student schedules will not be finalized until the first day of classes in September Yearlong courses are yearlong commitments Cumulative GPA begins in 9 th grade

22 AP US Government AP US History AP World History AP Calculus AB & BC AP Statistics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP Environmental Science AP Economics AP Language and Composition AP Spanish AP French AP Computer Science AP Studio Art UW English UW Pre-Calculus UW Calculus UW Astronomy UW Psychology

23 4 credits English 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Math 3 credits Science (2 lab) 1 credit Occupational 2 credits Fine arts 24 credits total 2 credits PE/Health (1.5 PE/5 Health) 2 credits World Language 4 credits Electives

24 7-period schedule Cross-credited courses course meets two subject areas American Sign Language (ASL): World Language and Occupational Photography: Art and Occupational Introduction to Engineering & Design: Art and Occupational

25 Minimum of 24 credits required - Credits needed in specific subject areas State testing requirements - Smarter Balanced ELA Exam (SBA) - Smarter Balanced Math Exam (SBA) - WA Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP)

26 At Eastlake, the HSBP is implemented using Xello, a program that lets students explore various post-secondary paths. Students identify interests, skills, desired amount of education and more to create best-fit suggestions for your student's future career and schooling. Completion of the HSBP is done throughout the four years at Eastlake and in a variety of courses and activities. Students will register for courses through Skyward this year.

27 Incoming 9 th graders may register for: Concert Choir Orchestra Concert Band Jazz Band (register in addition to Concert Band. Must also audition for Jazz Band) Auditions only Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble (register for Concert Band and then audition) Chamber Choir (register for Concert Choir and then audition) Orchestra 2 (register for Orchestra and then audition)

28 Reasons to take a Level 1 course as a freshman: A s and B s in core academic classes in middle school Strong independent study habits Passion for learning a language Reasons to wait on taking a Level 1 course: Struggled in core academic classes in middle school Needs time to adjust to the high school experience Four years available to complete two years required for graduation

29 Scott Lowery

30 Health and Fitness Reasons to take 9 th Grade Health & Fitness.5 Health credits (fulfills graduation requirement).5 PE credits (will need additional 1.0 credits to graduate requires only two additional semesters during 10 th -12 th grade) Research shows that activity and exercise boost academic performance, relieve stress, and promote better sleep We discuss a healthy lifestyle and put learned concepts into action during class time Focus on overall Wellness includes Mental and Emotional Health, Stress Relief, Time Management, and Healthy Lifestyle choices Great way to balance an academic schedule; input stress relief and activity into the school day

31 Noelle Hilgesen

33 Michelle Okroy

34 Regardless of which course they take, it does not stop them from taking any advanced-level courses in the future,all 9th graders,math prerequisite,math prerequisite

35 Both are yearlong courses Honors Biology in the Earth System o same standards as the on-level o extending on depth of knowledge o emphasis on research and student-developed understanding o requires advanced skills in taking initiative and perseverance

36 Students will independently complete homework assignments No late work accepted Estimate one hour of homework for each class period

37 Require having passed Biology in the Earth System: Require having passed Chemistry in the Earth System: Require having a math level prerequisite:

38 Colin Tracy & Kelsey Sanders

39 Honors Humanities Should feel confident with structure of essays Fewer essays with focus on content Humanities Writing support aimed at improving structure of essays More formal essays with focus on structure Work on sophisticated writing and communication of ideas Work on organization and strengthening confidence in five paragraph essays

40 Honors Humanities Thematically organized, with themes aligning across units Humanities Content focused, with themes specific to time period and region Assessment through creative project-based learning simulations Assessment through traditional research, tests, and projects Highly collaborative Primarily individual learning, with some collaboration

41 Honors Humanities Same readings as Humanities, with additional fiction and drama Expectations of reading are rigorous and are often completed independently at home Must be independently motivated to complete work Humanities Longer readings include novels, non-fiction, drama Most reading is done in class, closely analyzed and annotated Other student-choice reading required

42 . FALL Begins August 26 Football (Begins 8/21) Girls Soccer* Cross Country Volleyball* Boys Golf* Girls Swimming and Dive Boys Tennis Slow-Pitch Softball (Girls) WINTER Begins November 18 Girls Basketball Boys Basketball* Boys Swimming and Dive Wrestling Gymnastics (Begins 11/11) SPRING Begins March 2 Track and Field Fastpitch Baseball* Boys Soccer* Girls Golf* Girls Tennis Badminton *Indicates a CUT sport. Typically the first 2-3 practices are a try-out. Not all participants may make the team. Athletic Hours for Sports Registration August: 8am and 12pm, Monday - Friday During the school year, athletic office hours are before school and lunch only M-F Pat Bangasser, Athletic Director pbangasser@lwsd.org

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