8 th Grade Orientation

1. 8th Grade Orientation Class of 2018 Welcome to High School!

2. Your Guidance Counselor I have lived in Darke County my entire life (New Madison, Arcanum, Greenville) I have been a Guidance Counselor since 2011. I graduated from the University of Dayton with a Master’s in School Counseling. I have been married for almost 6 years. I have a daughter, Eleanor (2), and we are expecting a son any day. I love helping students navigate the choices that high school and college presents.

3. 1. High School...what to expect? 2. Graduation Requirements 3. “Next Generation Assessments” 4. Scheduling and Changes 5. Your Transcript 6. All Classes Count!!!!!!! 7. Diploma with Honors 8. Suggested Classes for College Admission 9. College-Prep Curriculum 10. College-Prep 4-Year Class Schedule 11. Freshman Electives 12. High School Athletic Eligibility 13. Special Needs Students 14. Miami Valley Career Technology Center 15. Post Secondary Enrollment Options 16. Community Service and Extracurricular Activities 17. NCAA DI & DII Freshman-Eligibility Standards 18. Guidance Office...help with almost anything! Conclusion & Questions Agenda

4. Chance to start fresh! (blank transcript) • More opportunities and fun! (class options, MVCTC, PSEOP, varsity sports, homecoming and prom, college days) • More challenging... • More personal responsibility... • High school is the next step to achieve your dreams!!! High School...what to expect?

5. English 4 credits Math 4 credits (must include 1 unit of Algebra II or the equivalent of Algebra II) Physical Education ½ credit Health ½ credit Science 3 credits (1 Biology, 1 Physical and 1 unit advanced study in one or more of the following sciences) World History 1 credit US History 1 credit Government 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit Electives 7 credits 23 CREDITS TOTAL Graduation Requirements for Classes of 2014 and Beyond

6. In 2014-15, students will begin taking “Next Generation Assessments”, and the Ohio Graduation Test will slowly be phased out. The “Next Generation Assessments” will be in an online format and will consist of the following types of questions: • multiple choice • short answer • graphic response (includes tables and graphs that may require some student manipulation) • constructed response (require detailed, extended typed responses) • stimulus type (dynamic and very interactive questions requiring more student manipulation and reflection) Next Generation Assessments

7. Students will take a corresponding “Next Generation Assessment” while enrolled in the following courses: • Biology, Physical Science/Advanced Physical Science, US History, American Government, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, English 9, English 10, English 11 These “Next Generation Assessments will be administered in 2 segments: • Performance Based Assessment (after completing about 75% of course curriculum) • End of Year (EOY) Assessment (after completing about 90% of course curriculum) Next Generation Assessments (Continued)

8. Helpful Links Ohio Department of Education Testing Website http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/Next-Generation-Assessments/State-Developed-Assessments-%E2%80%93-Science-and-Social-S PARCC Testing Website http://www.parcconline.org/ Practice Tests http://practice.parcc.testnav.com/# Next Generation Assessments (Continued)

9. Scheduling for the next school year takes place in February or March. • Students will be given a scheduling paper and will go to the computer lab to schedule classes. • Students can pick up their schedules on August 25th at the Open House. • Schedule changes can be made before this school year ends, during the open house, or within the first three days after the semester has begun***. • ***Schedules will not be changed the first day of each semester so that students have an opportunity to experience the class. Scheduling and Changes

10. Your transcript is a combination of ALL your final grades, attendance, test scores, and grade point average (GPA). • Final grades (what is on the transcript) are the average of the first nine weeks, second nine weeks, and the final exam grades from each class. • Students must pass 2 out of the 3 grading periods in order to earn a passing grade for a class. Your Transcript

11. If a student does not pass a core class (a class required for graduation), that class will need to be retaken. If a class needs to be retaken, that grade from the failed class remains on the transcript (as does the grade from the class that has to be retaken). • All credits from the freshman through senior years comprise the cumulative grade point average (GPA). This cumulative GPA is how class ranking is determined. Merit scholarships for colleges are determined by the cumulative GPA and ACT and/or SAT (college entrance exam) scores. All classes count!!!!!!!

12. 1. English 4 credits 2. Math 4 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course OR a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content 3. Science 4 creditsincluding Physics and Chemistry 4. Social Studies 4 credits 5. Foreign Language 3 credits/units of one language 6. Fine Arts 1 credit 7. 3.5 GPA 8. 27 ACT or 1210 SAT ***See Guidance website for Career Tech Honors Diploma*** High School Academic Diploma with Honors Graduating Classes of 2011 and BeyondStudents need to fulfill only 7 of the following 8 criteria

13. English 4 credits • Social Studies 3+ credits • Science 3+ credits • Math 4+ credits beginning with Algebra • Fine Arts 1+ credits(Art, Music, Band) • Foreign Language 2+ credits Suggested Classes for Admission to a State University

14. Students need to earn at least a C average in Jr. High English to take Spanish I and English 9 CP • Sometimes difficult to mix & match college prep and non-college prep/elective courses (i.e. taking Algebra 1 CP and English 9) College-Prep Curriculum

15. NINTH: Algebra I CP English 9 CP Biology Health Physical Education Spanish I World History Electives TENTH: Geometry CP English 10 CP US History Physical Education 10 Spanish II Advanced Physical Science Electives College-Prep 4-Year Class Schedule

16. ELEVENTH: Algebra II CP English 11 CP Chemistry I Chemistry II Social Psychology Spanish III Electives TWELFTH: Pre-Calculus English 12 CP American Government Physics I Physics II Electives **Accelerated math students take calculus in the 12th grade. Other students may double up math courses in grade 12. College-Prep 4-Year Class Schedule CONTINUED…

17. Agriculture Classes • Art I • Technology 101 • Family and Consumer Science Classes • Band • Choir • All electives are worth one credit, except for Advanced PE (junior/senior elective). This class is worth ½ credit. • Depending on class numbers, you may not always get the (elective) class you choose. Freshman Electives:

18. In order for high school students to maintain athletic eligibility, students must earn 5 units each quarter. Units are determined by factoring out each credit hour a class is worth. Each one credit hour course is worth a factor of 2 and Health is worth a factor of 4, for example. Therefore, if a student is taking an English 9 class worth 1 credit hour, that class carries a factor of 2 so the total units for that class is 2. For Example: Subject Grade Credit/Duration Factor Credit Equivalency (Must =5) English 9 C 1-Semester 2 1x2= 2 Spanish 1 B 1-Semester 2 1x2= 2 Band A 1-Year 1 1x1= 1 Health A .5-Quarter 4 .5x4=2 Total: 7 7 is more than 5; therefore, student is eligible to continue playing sports for the next quarter. High School Athletic Eligibility

19. Individualized Education Program (IEP) will follow these students throughout high school. • If appropriate, these students can take regular core classes and receive help from intervention specialist teacher. • Special education teacher will have input into schedule. • Testing accommodations (extended time, read aloud, etc.) will be provided as stated on the IEP. Special Need Students

20. Eligible to apply in December of sophomore year • Sophomore tour/visitation • Will still graduate as an Ansonia student • Can still participate in Ansonia athletics and other activities • Transportation to and from MVCTC is provided • Programs are available for students of various academic abilities. Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC)

21. A great opportunity for high academic achieving, disciplined students to earn college credit while in high school. • To qualify: • All students must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 high school GPA (3.0 in a subject area). • Incoming freshmen and sophomores: score an 18 for English and/or a 22 for math on the ACT. • Incoming juniors and seniors: same ACT testing option, OR achieve college-level reading/writing or math in Edison's COMPASS placement assessment. • Underclassmen must take a minimum of 3.2 credits per semester. • Seniors must take a minimum of 3.0 credits per semester. • Failed classes must be paid for by student. (currently $401.88 for a 3 credit hour class) Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program

22. Keep a log of all community service and extracurricular activities throughout high school. • Good idea: track these hours using an electronic log (word document) so that the log is less likely to be accidentally discarded from year to year. • This log will be helpful when you apply to colleges or for scholarships your senior year of high school. • Colleges like to see active, leadership involvement in a few activities rather than supporting roles in many different activities. Community Service and Extracurricular Activities

23. Division I 16 Core-Course Rule English 4 years Math (Algebra I or higher) 3 years Natural/Physical Science 2 years (1 year of lab if offered by high school) Additional English, math or natural/physical science 1 year Social Science 2 years Additional Courses 4 years (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy) NCAA Division I has a sliding scale for test score requirements and GPA. NCAA Freshman-Eligibility Standards

24. Division II 16 Core-Course Rule English 3 years Math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years Natural/Physical Science 2 years (1 year of lab if offered by high school) Additional English, math or natural/physical science 3 years Social Science 2 years Additional Courses 4 years (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy) NCAA Division II has a GPA requirement of 2.0. Also, DII has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 and an ACT sum score of 68. NCAA Freshman-Eligibility Standards

25. Things I can help you with in the Guidance Office: • Scheduling classes • Graduation Eligibility • Social/Emotional Issues • Study Habits • Career Search • College Search • Financial Aid Opportunities for College • Along with many things in-between!!!! • Currently, there is a support group for students who have been bullied or for students who would like to help those who have been bullied (or anyone who would like to meet new friends). The group is called Bully Revolution and meets every Thursday during lunch in room 322. New members are always welcomed! Guidance Office...help with almost anything!

26. Thanks for your time! • Questions??? • Feel free to contact me by stopping in the school, calling, or sending an email. 337-5591 ext. 2117 matt.sutter@ansonia.k12.oh.us Conclusion