May 19, 2009
YELM MIDDLE SCHOOL Administrators: Lorene Rang, Principal Dave Myers, Principal 2009-2010 Corrina DuRocher, Assistant Principal & Athletics School Counselors: Andra Kelley-Batstone, Students Last Name A-K Lisa Eggers, Students Last Name L-Z PRIDE --- TRADITION --- SPIRIT
Yelm Middle School Educators 2009-2010 7 th Grade Class of 2015 8 th Grade Class of 2014 9 th Grade Class of 2013 Anticipated Class Numbers 205 Anticipated Class Numbers 222 Anticipated Class Numbers 205 Mary Belanger Mark Bowden Michaelle Harle Lorana Hoopes Jeremy Hudson Bethany Menichelli Nate Pruitt Stacy Roe Penny Davis Kevin Gunther Cathy McDonough Karie Omdahl Justin Overlie Art VanVeen Heidi Yerrington Dawn Lantz Sara Lenssen Shelley O Dell Sheryl Perry Cindy Rogich Kathy Steele Patrick Swan Lindsay Welsh Elective & Special Education Teachers and Support Staff: Traci McGowan, Kim Crown, Dave Hardy, Dane Hurd, Mary Rivera, Arlin Olson, Lana Yenne, Jennifer Nelson, Sheri Roe, Bethel Boggs, Mike Riley, Andra K- B, Lisa Eggers, Mike Penley
9 th Grade Core Classes All 9 th grade students will take four core classes (year-long) and two elective classes (semester), earning 3 credits per semester (6 total credits possible for the school year). Math Algebra Applications, Algebra, Geometry English Intervention English Freshman English Honors Freshman English Technical Communications Science Integrated Science (1 semester) & Natural Resource Science (1 semester)
9 th Grade Electives Students have 2 electives per semester, with at least 1 semester of PE and 1 semester of Health required unless alternative four-year plan approved by school counselor. Art Band (yearlong) Choir (yearlong) Foreign Lang. (TBD) Health Lap English P.A.S.S. Promoting A Successful Student Pre-Engineering Recreational PE Pac.NW History (recovery) Yearbook/Leadership (by application, yearlong)
Class Placement Process High School Forecasting Forms: Students select enrichment course offerings *Teachers determine placement for Math Forms completed and signed by parent/guardian at Student-Led Conferences (SLC) in March If you did not attend spring conferences, please pick up a Forecasting Form from a YMS School Counselor
High School Co-Curricular Offerings Future Farmers of America (Agriculture Science classes) Future Business Leaders of America (Tech Com class) Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (Pre-Engineering)
High School Athletics Teams Cuts Eligible to tryout for all teams, including Varsity Letter Grade requirement Uniforms Yelm High School (red/black) Cost $25.00 ASB Card - per year $50.00 Sports Fee - per sport Sports Physical Offered at YHS this summer
High School Athletics Sport Seasons: Fall Paperwork due August 13 th Parent Meeting August 25th Football (begins August 19 th ) Girls Volleyball, Cross-Country, Boys Golf, Girls Soccer, Boys Tennis (begins August 24 th ) Winter Boys and Girls Basketball, Wrestling and Girls Bowling Spring Track, Boys Baseball, Girls Fastpitch, Girls Tennis and Girls Golf Yearlong Jazzline (spring tryouts)
High School Academics 7 th & 8 th Grade: Report Cards Quarter Grading Alternatives for Promotion 9 th Grade: Transcripts Semester Grading Graduation Requirements -No other alternative for promotion -Earn 4 of 6 possible credits to be considered at sophomore status end of freshman year Credit Recovery Options -Summer school ($250 per 1.0 credit), distance learning programs ($120 per 0.5 credit), NovaNet (offered as elective course at YHS; waiting list)
Washington State Graduation Requirements Washington public high school graduates must fulfill the following four statewide requirements as determined by the State Board of Education: 1. Pass a minimum number of 22 credits at Y.H.S. 2. Craft a High School and Beyond Plan 3. Complete a Culminating Project 4. Earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) Handout- On Track Guide for Freshman
Graduation Requirement #1: 22 Credits 4.0 credits Language Arts 3.0 credits Mathematics 3.0 credits Social Science 2.0 credits Science 1.5 credits PE 0.5 credit Health 1.0 credit Fine Art 1.0 credit Occupational / CTE 1.0 credit Fine Art or CTE 7.0 credits Electives = 24 credits possible (22 credits required)
Credits for College & Scholarships Subject Minimum WA state graduation requirements Minimum requireme nts for Yelm High School Minimum requirements for public, four-year colleges and universities* Recommended courses for highly selective colleges and universities English 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits Math 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits** 4 credits Science (two must be a lab) Social Studies (Washington state history in 7 th /8 th grade) World language (same language) 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 3-4 credits 2.5 credits 2 credits 3 credits 3-4 credits 0 credits 0 credits 2 credits*** 3-4 credits Fine arts 1 credits 1+ credits 1 credit 2-3 credits Health and Fitness 2 credits 2 credits Occupational Education 1 credits 1+ credits Electives 5.5 credits 7 credits Total 19 credits 22 credits minimum (24 possible) * Students must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average. ** Students must complete Algebra II or higher. Students are required to take a math or math-based quantitative course their senior year. *** Students must earn a C or better in English classes as a pre-requisite.
College Bound Scholarship Diane Jelle College Preparatory Advisory Yelm High School 360.458.6628 Application deadline for current 8 th and 9 th grade students is June 30, 2009
Graduation Requirement #2: High School and Beyond Plan Created in Tech. Com. class and Advisory: Students develop a 4-year plan to meet Yelm High School credit requirements for graduation. Students explore and identify their postsecondary goals and create specific steps for achieving such goals (e.g. technical training, military service, university, community college, apprenticeship, work). Students present their Portfolios at Student Led Conferences.
Graduation Requirement #3: Culminating Project Take as a class your JR or SR year at YHS or complete as an independent study. Encourages students to think analytically, logically and creatively and to integrate experience and knowledge to solve problems. Gives students a chance to explore a topic in which they have great interest. Offers students an opportunity to apply their learning in a real world way.
Graduation Requirement #4: Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) The CAA is a designation on transcripts indicating students have demonstrated the set standard of knowledge in reading, writing, math, and science on the state assessment. High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE)- computer based replacement for the WASL projected to be in place for the Class of 2013 Student Learning Plan is required for each content area the student does NOT meet standard.
YMS Academic Support: Homework Help- A.M. Study Hall P.M. Study Hall (details T.B.D.) Family Access- View student s grades and monitor progress online Academic Support Classes- Lap English and P.A.S.S. Other Interventions- Extended Learning Lunch Opportunity (ELO) School Counseling and Guidance Support True North Substance Use/Abuse Services
Family is Key: * SUPPORT: 9 th grade students need family support and involvement in school now more than ever. Parent Boosters are a great way to stay informed and involved. * AWARENESS: More changes occur physically, academically, and emotionally to students in middle school than elementary school. * SAFETY NET: You are your student s most important teacher and know your student best. Please call and/or schedule to meet with staff anytime throughout the school year. We value your questions, concerns, and suggestions! Don t wait for conferences!
Information Central Yelm Middle School Website School schedule, calendar, closures, emergency information, family access to grades, teacher sites and homework information. Yelm Schools Auto-Dialer System Phone messages delivered throughout the year to your main contact number with reminders and announcements regarding special events or activities (please make sure your primary phone number is updated). YMS Monthly Newsletter Students hand-carry the YMS Newsletter home monthly. The newsletter is also posted on the YMS website.
Thank You! We appreciate your time and attendance this evening! Q & A Please contact us with your questions, concerns, suggestions! 360.458.3600