Getting to the Point Prairie Point 9th Grade Academy Inaugural Class of 2013
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 aims to be: 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
Steps toward hitting the target Building Concept and Design:
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 Semester required Social Studies
Electives into Career Pathways Arts and Communications Band and or Choir (year long) German 1 or 2 (year long) Spanish 1 or 2 (year long) Introduction to Digital Art Introduction to Drawing Introduction to Painting Introduction to Ceramics and Sculpture Speech and Drama
Engineering/Industrial Tech Introduction to Project Lead the Way (year long) Introduction to Industrial Tech
Family and Human Services Explore the FACS Orientation to Life and Careers Street Law
Business Information Management and Marketing Introduction to Business Information to Tech Essentials
Personalized Learning Community Teams of Teachers dedicated to teaching 9th grade students Request and assignment process for 9th Academy Smaller Class Sizes in many classes Continuity of teachers in year long courses Advisory Each student will have a designated adult advocate
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 rule NCAA Clearinghouse Information and requirements
Athletics Golf, Cross Country,Wrestling, Tennis, Track & Field, Soccer, Bowling, Girls Swimming, Softball, and Baseball will continue to practice and compete at/with the high school.
Athletics Football, Volleyball, and Boys & Girls Basketball will have separate 9th grade teams that will practice and compete at Prairie Point.
Activities We are currently finalizing other activities and programs for next year. Music groups Drama productions Speech team Academic competition teams
Registration and the Four Year Plan Sue, Lisa and Natalie
English Math Science Graduation Requirements for 2013 Minimum credits: 24 Courses Social Studies Physical Education Vocational Electives Credits.5 8.5 Portfolio / Senior Presentation Basic Academic Skills Certificate 4 3 3 3 2
Basic Academic Skills Certificate (MAP) Successful Completion Scores Math: 241 Reading: 230 Language Arts 230 College Ready Scores: Reading/LA 235 Math 250
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
Required Courses English 9 Physical Science Math (Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra) 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
Possible Course Schedules Period World 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 Period No 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
Planning for the Future Four Year Plan Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Math PE / Health Science S.S. Eng./LA Career and Tech. Courses Other Elective
Planning for the Future Four Year Plan with required courses Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Math Math (1 yr) Math (1 yr) Math (1 yr) PE / Health Health & Fitness PE Elective PE Elective PE Elective (1 yr) (1 semester) (1 semester) (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) Math Sequence: Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Algebra, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus
Planning for the Future Four Year Plan with most rigorous program Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Math 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 Typical Math Sequence: Algebra, Geometry, Adv. Algebra, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus
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/
09-10 9 th Grade Registration Worksheet Name: A/A Teacher First Semester S e cond Semester Course Name Course # Course Name Course # 1. English 9 1007 1. English 9 1007 2. Physical Science 1701 2. Physical Science 1702 3. Math: 3. Math: 4. Health and Fitness 2308 4. Health and Fitness 2309 5. Global Social Issues 2720 5. Elective 6. Elective 6. Elective 7. Elective 7. Elective 8. Elective 8. Elective All 9 th grade students must have at least 7 courses each semester. All 9 th grade students are highly encouraged to have a study hall during each semester.
Courses open to Freshmen Course Course # Pathway English 9 1007, 1008 All Pathways Reading 9 1050, 1051 All Pathways Algebra 1 2007, 2008 All Pathways Geometry 2009, 2010 All Pathways Advanced Algebra 2011, 2012 All Pathways Physical Science 1701, 1702 Family and Human Services Global Social Issues 2720 Family and Human Services Health & Fitness 2308, 2309 All Pathways Intro to Ceramics & Sculpture 1117 Arts and Communication Intro to Digital Arts 1118 Arts and Communication Intro to Drawing 1119 Arts and Communication Intro to Painting 1120 Arts and Communication Intro to Business 0201 Business/Information/Management/Marketing Speech and Drama 1024 Arts and Communication Explore the FACS 0512 Family and Human Services Orientation to Life & Careers 0513 Family and Human Services Intro to Industrial Technology 0400 Engineering/Industrial Technological Services Intro to Engineering Design 0441, 0442 Engineering/Industrial Technological Services Information Technology Essentials 0301 Business/Information/Management/Marketing 9th Grade Men's Choir 0608, 0609 Arts and Communication 9th Grade Women's Choir 0610, 0611 Arts and Communication Concert Band 0601, 0602 Arts and Communication Street Law 2701 Family and Human Services German 1 1213, 1214 Arts and Communication German 2 1215, 1216 Arts and Communication Spanish 1 1205, 1206 Arts and Communication Spanish 2 1207, 1208 Arts and Communication Instructional Strategies 2801, 2802 All Pathways
IMPORTANT DATES Materials Returned to AA Student Led Conference Activities
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