8 th Grade Parent Information Night

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1 8 th Grade Parent Information Night Presented by: Mary Beth Wiig - Counselor Minnetonka High School 1

2 Registration Timeline Minnetonka Public School Students High School Counselors in 8 th Grade Seminars» Tuesday, February 5 th and Thursday, February 7 th» Registration materials (handed out to students) Skipper Log Registration Worksheet On-line Instructions 9th Grade Planning Sheet» Curriculum Fair: Thursday, February 14 th 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM» Registration Window: February 11 th February 22 nd Students will register on-line (Skyward) Minnetonka High School 2

3 Registration Timeline Non-Public School Students» February 11 th February 22 nd, students may register on-line» February 14 th Curriculum Fair (5:00-8:00) Minnetonka High School 3

4 Selecting Courses Graduation requirements Post Secondary plans College Admissions Standards Courses should be based on your student s: Abilities Type of learning style Interests EXPLORE results NWEA results Minnetonka High School 4

5 Required Courses and Credits For the Class of 2017 Course Required Credits English 4 Social Studies credit each in: Civics and Human Geography or AP Human Geography US History or AP US History or, American Studies Honors World History or European History Global Studies/Economics OR an elective AP or IB social studies course Mathematics 3 Students must complete a Higher Algebra credit or its equivalent as part of the 3-year requirement Science 3 1 credit each in: Physical Science Biology Chemistry or Physics Physical Education Health.5 Lifetime Fitness which is a prerequisite to all other PE classes.5 Lifelong Activities or PE Waiver.5 (Embedded within core classes throughout high school) The Arts 1 Electives 6.5 Minnetonka High School 5 Total Credits 22.5

6 Post Secondary Preparation Minimum Recommendations Colleges & Universities 4-years English 3-4 years Social Studies 3-4 years Math 3-4 years Science 2-4 years World Language Arts recommended-up to one year Community/Technical colleges High School Graduation Check with individual institutions for specifics Minnetonka High School 6

7 General vs. Honors Curriculum Balanced approach Talk with your student s present 8 th grade teachers Attend the Break-Out Session, G vs. Honors Curriculum during the Curriculum Fair on Thursday Feb. 14 th Review your student s EXPLORE results Review your student s NWEA results Minnetonka High School 7

8 The Arts Credit 1 credit requirement Art All art classes Family and Consumer Ed Interior Design, Fashion Merchandising& Design, Quilting and Applied Design English Theater Arts 1 & 2, Yearbook II, IB Lit and Performance SL Music Completion of second semester for all music courses. Physical Education Dance 2 Technology Education Architectural Drafting and Design, Graphic Arts, Airbrush I and II, Digital Color Photographics, Introduction to Engineering Design All semester courses receive a.5 credit Music courses receive a full credit toward the arts standard at the completion of the 2 nd. semester. Minnetonka High School 8

9 MATH SEQUENCE Linear Algebra 9 th grade 10 th grade Quadratic Algebra Geometry Geometry Honors 11 th grade 12 th grade Higher Algebra Higher Algebra Honors Finite Functions, Stats and Trig Pre- Calculus Pre- Calculus Honors Minnetonka High School 9

10 MATH SEQUENCE Algebra 9 th grade 10 th grade Geometry Geometry Honors Higher Algebra Higher Algebra Honors 11 th grade 12 th grade Finite Functions, Stats and Trig Pre- Calculus Pre-Calculus Honors AP Stats Calculus IB Math Studies SL IB Math SL AP Calculus AB Minnetonka High School 10

11 MATH SEQUENCE Geometry 9 th grade 10 th grade Higher Algebra Higher Algebra Honors Finite Functions, Stats and Trig Pre- Calculus Pre-Calculus Honors 11 th grade 12 th grade AP Stats Calculus AP Calculus AB IB Math HL IB Math SL IB Math Studies SL AP Calculus BC IB Math HL Minnetonka High School 11

12 MATH SEQUENCE Higher Algebra 9 th grade 10 th grade Finite Functions, Stats and Trig Pre- Calculus Pre-Calculus Honors AP Stats Calculus AP Calculus AB IB Math SL IB Math Studies SL IB Math HL 11 th grade 12 th grade AP Calculus BC IB Math HL IB Further Math SL Minnetonka High School 12

13 WORLD LANGUAGE World Language in 8 th grade at MMW or MME French I Continue to level 2» Honors with a B- average or higher» G with an average lower than a B- Spanish I Continue to level 2 Honors with a B- average or higher G with an average lower than a B- German Continue to level 2 Chinese Continue to level 2 No World Language at MME or MMW or wish to change the language Start with Level I Additional World Language Courses available at MHS American Sign Language Minnetonka High School 13

14 ELECTIVE COURSE Any course beyond what is required Art Business Computer Science English Family and Consumer Sciences Math Music Physical Education Science Social Studies Technology Education World Language HTC Minnetonka High School 14

15 AP Human Geography (Advanced Placement) This course is meant to prepare students for a national exam taken in May. In AP classrooms, the focus is not solely on memorizing facts and figures. You will also engage in intense discussions, solve problems collaboratively, and learn to write clearly and persuasively.

16 Questions to answer before deciding which freshman year class to take Are you a strong, independent reader? Are you willing and able to advocate for yourself and engage in class activities? Do you like learning? Are you curious? How much time do you have available to commit to your classes?

17 PE (Physical Education) Requirements 2 Courses are Required to Graduate from MHS Course 1: Lifetime Fitness (4950) is required of ALL students Course 2: Lifelong Activities Competitive Team/Dual Sports Recreational Team/Dual Sports Aerobics & Strength Training Strength Training & Speed Development Dance 1 Body/Mind Rejuvenation (Yoga) Minnetonka High School 17

18 Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB) Should my student take AP courses or enroll in the IB Diploma Program? Curriculum Fair: Thursday, February 14 th Break-Out Session for High Potential Options Minnetonka High School 18

19 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE AT MHS Attend the Break-Out Session during the Curriculum Fair on Thursday, February 14 th Minnetonka High School 19

20 Your 8 th Grade Counselor Tara Kamann at MME Neil Dejewski at MMW Matt Lichty at MME/Private schools During the month of January the 8 th grade counselors have helped your student: Understand the EXPLORE results Career exploration Introduction to high school registration Minnetonka High School 20

21 4-Year Plan Expectations Students should complete the 4-Year Plan which is found in the Skipper Log. Students should keep the 4-year plan and refer back to it as they plan each year s schedule. Why students should complete a 4-Year Plan The 4-year plan gives the students the most amount of flexibility as they plan each academic year. A 4-year plan ensures that students will schedule all required courses. A-4-year plan ensures that students will know when elective classes are available to them and how many elective classes they can fit into their high school experience. Minnetonka High School 21

22 High School Counselors Brad Burnham A Buq 5816 Dan Marek Bur Er 5818 Theresa Exenberger Es Her 5824 Jill Walker Hes K 5819 Mary Beth Wiig L Mol 5821 Farrah Jennings Mom Re 5817 Keri Brenden Rf Str 5823 Kathy Zenk Sts Z 5820 Minnetonka High School 22