Eastlake High School Class of Incoming 9 th Grade Parent Night

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1 Eastlake High School Class of 2021 Incoming 9 th Grade Parent Night

2 Welcome to Eastlake Personalization at Eastlake PTSA Introduction Registration Information Graduation Requirements Course Information High School Athletics and Activities Information Question and Answer

3 Eastlake High School Mission Developing the character and intellectual strengths for individual and shared success Eastlake 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

6 Collective Commitments Collect and analyze data to inform and improve instruction Provide ongoing, job-embedded professional development Shared leadership and personal practice Collaborate to improve the learning of all students Common Goals Support students through a positive, personalized and compassionate culture Engage and challenge students through well-designed instruction Support students in their development of character and citizenship Provide students the time and support to meet our high expectations Provide students with the knowledge and skills to make thoughtful decisions in high school and beyond (college and career ready)

8 EHS PTSA Welcome

12 January Incoming 9 th Grade Parent Night Registration Process Welcome to the Pack Late August Incoming 9 th Grade Parent Night Website Resources Link Crew Homeroom 0/06/baby_wolf_cub-600x618.jpg mages/nikoakni jpg

14 Link is on the main EHS page:

15 Five full time and two part time counselors One Principal and three Associate Principals Alphabet Counselor assignment A-Cd determined by alphabet Ce-Gq Counselor Nina Harrison Sara Anderson Gr-Ji Jj-Mb Mc-Re Rf-T U-Z Paula Olson Yvette Cook Kim Sheely Corinne Immel Shawna Beresford Administration currently assigned by counselor Comprehensive high school, six periods, in a block schedule format alternating days o o o Wednesdays are early release days Thursdays - Wolf Time Homeroom

16 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

17 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester World Literature I/ World History I (2.0) OR Honors Literature 9/ Honors Social Studies 9 (2.0) OR Math (1.0) Physical Science OR Honors Chemistry/Physics (1.0) PE/Health (1.0) World Language (1.0) Yearlong Elective (1.0) Music, Engineering, Marketing, or SDI Homeroom (.25 credit)

18 Technical Education o o o Introduction to Engineering Design Introduction to Marketing Digital Video World Language o Spanish 1 or 2 o French 1 or 2 o Japanese 1 o American Sign Language 1 Music o o o o o o o Orchestra Concert Band Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble Jazz Band (class occurs before school) Chamber Choir (class occurs before school) Concert Choir Fine Arts o Art Foundation o 2D Art o 3D Art o Photo 1 and 2 o Drama 1 and 2

19 DAY 1 Information & distribution DAY 2 Material collection & request entry Incoming 9th grade Registration Timeline: o Evergreen Middle School - January 30 th and February 6th o Inglewood Middle School - January 31 st and February 7th o District Choice Schools- Environmental, North Star, Stella Schola, & Private Schools - February 1st and 2:00pm at EHS- Families only attend one - February 2 nd and 9 th - Renaissance

20 EHS counselors will visit IMS and EMS to present materials to students that live in the EHS attendance area An electronic copy of the course catalog is available online This includes a complete listing of EHS policies, graduation planning resources and important district information What you will see for every course: o o o o o o Course Name Course Codes One semester or two Grade level requirement Prerequisite information Course description

21 Your students are making course requests for next year Both you and your student will sign the request worksheet Master schedule is built based on course requests, these decisions matter Student schedules will not be finalized until the first day of class in September Yearlong classes are yearlong commitments Cumulative GPA starts 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 AP Environmental Science AP Economics AP Literature and Composition 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 24 credits total 4 credits of English 3 credits of social studies 3 credits of math 3 credits of science (2 lab) 1 credit of occupational 2 credits of fine arts 2 credits of PE/Health (.5 health/1.5 PE) 2 credits of world language 4 credits of electives

24 Eastlake offers before- and after-school courses Consider transportation, extracurricular, and family commitments before signing up Attendance expectations are the same Schedule change policies and deadlines apply equally to before- and after-school courses

25 Eastlake Graduation Requirements o Minimum of 24 credits required Credits are needed in specific subject areas o State testing requirements SBA ELA, SBA Math, Biology EOC o High School and Beyond Plan

26 Course Registration to support pathways Personalized online portfolio that students will have throughout high school. Students can complete career interest inventories, research colleges, plan classes for their 4 years at EHS, and more. They will be registering for classes through Career Cruising this year so they ll start to become familiar with it.

27 Algebra *Math Analysis *UW Pre-calculus Geometry Algebra II *Statistics through Applications *AP Statistics *UW Calculus *AP Calculus AB *AP Calculus BC

28 Reasons to take Level 1 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 to take Level 1 as a freshman: Struggled in core academic classes in middle school Need time to adjust to the high school experience Four years to complete the two years required for graduation

29 Health and Fitness Why all students are encouraged to take this course in 9th grade Results collected from Eastlake's Healthy Youth Survey

30 Quality of Life (Healthy Youth Survey) High or Medium High Quality of Life 41.8% 45.6% I feel that I am getting along with my parents and guardians. I look forward to the future. I feel good about myself. I am satisfied with the way my life is now. I feel alone in my life. EHS GRADE 10 STATE GRADE 10

31 Highly Optimistic about the Future (8-10 Rating) 54.1% 69.0% High Life Satisfaction (8-10 Rating) 46.7% 48.4% EHS Grade 12 State Grade 12 EHS Grade 12 State Grade 12

32 50.0% Almost Always of Often Enjoy Being at School (2015 EHS Survey) 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

34 NINTH GRADE SCIENCE OPTIONS Krista Bjorge

35 9 TH GRADE PHYSICAL SCIENCE TAUGHT IN EACH CLASS: 9 TH GRADE HONORS Includes Earth Science Intro Chemistry Intro Physics Astronomy Laboratory Skills Includes Chemistry Intro Physics Laboratory Skills Both classes are single, year-long, courses

36 HONORS Chemistry We will cover a full year worth of chemistry content, equivalent to the material learned in our General Chemistry course Physics We will cover the foundational physics skills and concepts needed for success in Physics or AP Physics

37 HONORS Prerequisites Students must have earned credit for Algebra Students must be concurrently enrolled in Geometry Homework expectations Students will independently complete homework assignments No late work will be accepted Estimate one hour of homework assigned for each class period

38 WHAT ARE YOU PREPARED FOR AS A SOPHOMORE? 9 TH GRADE PHYSICAL SCIENCE Biology Honors Biology Chemistry Physics or AP Physics* 9 TH GRADE HONORS Biology Honors Biology AP Chemistry Physics or AP Physics* *Based on math placement

39 SCIENCE PATHWAY

41 EHS Humanities English and History blocked together 2 credits, content is integrated 9 th and 10 th focus on World History and World Literature 11 th focuses on American History and American Literature 9 th Honors or on-level option on-level, AP, and UW in the High School options

42 9 th Grade Literature Honors In the Time of the Butterflies (Dominican Republic) A Long Way Gone (Sierra Leone) Othello (Shakespeare) Station Eleven (Canada) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare) Other Poetry and Literature On-Level In the Time of the Butterflies (Dominican Republic) A Long Way Gone (Sierra Leone) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare) Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress (China) Other Poetry and Literature

43 Social Studies/History Honors Culture, Population, Religion Immigration Ethnicity, Gender Human Rights Social Justice Environmental Policy CBA Historical focus Latin America Africa South East Asia Comparative global issues On-Level Culture, Population, Religion Human Rights Environmental Policy CBA Historical focus Latin America Africa South East Asia

44 Honors Course Course: This year long course is designed with an integrated approach to reading, writing, speaking, listening, and higher level thinking skills. In this course we will explore the concept of coming of age through the literary traditions and geographical movement of cultures and civilizations around the world. Year end product will be a student driven documentary film festival based on social justice

45 Honors Course Practicing and developing critical thinking skills for success in advanced courses throughout high school. Not necessarily the same curriculum as 9 th with extra or more work Homework: Varies but students can expect minutes depending on unit/semester

46 Summer Assignments There will be a summer assignment for Social Studies and Language Arts due the first day of school. Mapping the world Short Story annotations Summer Assignment will be distributed the last two weeks of school.

47 Self Motivated Able to seek help from teachers when needed Able to work ahead when they have the time Determined Doesn t give up easily Able to overcome obstacles Stays positive in the face of set backs Good Time Management Able to juggle course work with after school activities/obligations Able to see the big picture and manage multiple projects with future due dates Excels in interdependent learning and projects What Type of Student Should Take Honors? Communicates with clarity and precision Consistently completes assignments and tasks on time Highly organized and can work cooperatively with others to synthesize projects Interested in History and English Strong reading and writing skills

48 . Fall: Begins August Winter: Begins 21 st November 13th Football (Begins 8/16) Girls Soccer* Cross Country Volleyball* Boys Golf* Girls Swimming and Dive Boys Tennis Girls Basketball Boys Basketball* Boys Swimming and Dive Wrestling Gymnastics (Begins 11/6) Spring: Begins February 26th Track and Field Fastpitch Baseball* Boys Soccer* Girls Golf* Girls Tennis Badminton *This is a CUT sport where 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

49 Fall Season 2017 o Registration begins on August 1 st (Online) o Football begins on August 16th o All other Fall Sports begin on August 21 st Participation Fee - $ Purchase an ASB Card - $50.00

50 Leadership French Club Link Crew Anime/Magna Club French Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta/Math Honor Society Art Club Pride Club National Art Honor Society Chess Club Global Awareness Project National Honor Society Band Invisible Children R.E.A.C.H. Choir International Club Robotics Club Debate Jazz Band Science National Honor Society DECA JOG (Junior Orthopedic Spanish Club Guild) Drama Journalism Spanish Honor Society Drumline Key Club SSAAF Environmental Club Leadership Yearbook Film

51 Questions? We look forward to working with you and your student in September!

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