Eighth Grade Annual Review Presentation North Syracuse Junior High Counselors Counselor Breakdown ADAN Mr Scullion MANR Mrs Gadsden DAOI Mr Whittico S Z ID: 771068
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Eighth Grade Annual Review Presentation North Syracuse Junior High Counselors
Counselor Breakdown A-DAN Mr. Scullion MAN-R Mrs. GadsdenDAO-I Mr. Whittico S-Z Mr. Kulakowski J-MAM Mrs. Murphy There will be POP QUIZZES throughout this presentation! SO PAY ATTENTION!!
Annual Review Your annual review is a one-on-one meeting with your counselor where you plan classes for next year. Meeting times will be from October 31 through December. You will receive a Yellow Pass in homeroom on the morning of your review.
Your Yellow Pass… Please be sure to honor your yellow pass!!!
Eighth Grade Promotion Policy The student must pass four out of five 40 week Units of Study (full year courses) 40-week Units of Study English Mathematics Social Studies Science German, French, or Spanish
What’s Different About 9 th Grade? It is the beginning of High School, even though you are at the Junior High! Every class you take is credit-bearing, including Physical Education. It is the beginning of your Permanent Record (Transcript). Everything Counts!
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Graduation Requirements A total of 22 units are required to graduate from CNS High School Requirement Regents Adv. Regents English 4 4 Social Studies 4 4Math 3 3Science 3 3Second Language 1 3**Health ½ ½Art and/or Music 1 1Physical Education 2 2
Graduation Requirements 1. REGENTS DIPLOMA -Students must pass Regents exams with a score of 65 or above in: 1 Regents Exam in EnglishGlobal Studies Regents (10th Grade)US History Regents (11th Grade)1 Regents Exam in Math1 Regents Exam in Science2. ADVANCED DIPLOMA -Students must meet all of the exam requirements above plus:An additional Regents Exam in Science Two additional Regents Exams in Math
In Summary… To Graduate, a student must:1) E arn a total of 22 credits 2) Pass all required courses3) Pass all required Regents exams (varies depending on type of diploma)
Students may achieve the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation by completing a 5 credit sequence in either Art, Music, or Occupational Education (Business, Technology, Family and Consumer Science, or Career-Technical Prep at OCM BOCES). Students pursuing a 5 credit sequence in one of these areas still need 1 World Language credit to graduate. Special Note:
AP World History This is a new class for 9th Grade Honors College-level survey course over two years Advanced level of historical analysis – very demanding in terms of reading and writing Course fee in 10th grade that covers the examPre-requisites: Teacher recommendation (90% in 8H SS, excellent writing), Honors English or Humanities.
POP QUIZ #1 – True or False If you pass all of your classes except for Foreign Language and Math, you will be promoted to 9th grade. If you pass Foreign language in 7 th, 8th, & 9th grade, you have qualified for the advanced diploma.In order to graduate with a Regents Diploma, a student must pass at least 5 Regents exams with a 65 or higher.
Art Electives Studio Art 1 40 weeks = 1 credit Learn about various techniques and skills, as well as current trends in art. Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Cartooning, Art History, Sculpture, Collages, Ceramics & Clay, Design, Art Careers.Fulfills the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music.
Media Arts 40 weeks = 1 credit Exploring art through the use of traditional, digital, and video photography; learn how to use photographic, digital, and computer equipment; create your own digital portfolio. Must own or have access to a digital camera. Fulfills the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music.
Creative Crafts 40 weeks = 1 credit A Fine Arts craft class that concentrates on creating original works of art that are both handmade and exceptionally well crafted. Polymer Clay, Handmade Book, Silk Painting, Ceramic Vessel, Beadwork Bracelet, Metal Bracelet, Pendant, Sterling Silver & Stone Setting, Wire Jewelry Fulfills the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music.
Design & Drawing for Production A 40 weeks = 1 CreditArchitectural based class. Develop free-hand sketching and technical drafting techniques to analyze and describe constructible objects and shapes (blueprints ). AUTOCAD software is used as a media for maximizing skill and knowledge.A Technology elective that will fulfill the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music.
Design & Drawing for Production B 40 weeks = 1 Credit Exploring various engineering systems and manufacturing processes. Experience through theory, as well as hands-on and problem-solving activities, what engineering is all about. 1 st course in Project Lead the Way courses.Possible R.I.T. college credit available.A Technology elective that will fulfill the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music.
The following 2 half year FACS courses will fulfill the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music when taken together. Fashion in Our Lives 20 Week Course = ½ CreditCreating Fashions (sewing projects).Housing and Environment 20 Week Course = ½ CreditArchitecture & Interior Design/Decorating.
Music Electives All of these courses will fulfill the Art/Music Graduation Requirement:Band Orchestra Chorus Music in Our LivesListen to all genres of music; perform on instruments; compose and arrange your own musical selection; utilize recording and other types of electronic musical equipment.
POP QUIZ #2 – Multiple Choice 1. In which class will you create your own digital portfolio?A. Studio Art B. DDP B C. Media Art D. DDP A2. This class explores engineering? A. DDP A B. Housing & Env. C. DDP B D. Studio Art 3. Which two ½ year courses will fulfill the art/music credit? A. Fashion in Our Lives & Personal RelationshipsB. Housing and Environment & Food and NutritionC. Culture and Foods & Fashion in Our LivesD. Fashion in Our Lives & Housing and Environment
Additional ELECTIVES BUSINESS Family and Consumer Science Technology
Business Electives 20 Week Courses Worth ½ Credit Each Career and Financial Management Learn skills employers are looking for such as time management, personal budgeting, etc.Introduction to Business MarketingDescribes the role of workers and consumers in our economic society; provides an overview of the business world.Microsoft Word 1 & Google DocsDevelop skills in keyboarding and formatting documents.Learn how to utilize Microsoft Word and Google Docs.Digital Communication IIDesigned to enhance business communication and presentation skills using Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
FACS Electives 20 Week Courses Worth ½ Credit Each Food and Nutrition for Life Basic food preparation skills and nutrition awareness. Culture and FoodsExperience preparing and tasting foods from other countries. Personal RelationshipsExplore the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development that occurs over a lifespan. Fashion in Our LivesSelect and construct a garment and several accessories. Housing and EnvironmentExplore interior design/decorating and architecture.
Technology Electives 20 Week Courses Worth ½ Credit Each Production Systems Design and construct a product. (20 week course) Communication SystemsVisual/audio/multimedia communication technologies. (20 week course)Transportation SystemsWorking with small engines. (20 week course)Computer Aided TechnologiesComputers and the technology field. (20 week course)Design and Drawing for Production A Architectural based course. (40 week course)Design and Drawing for Production BPre-engineering course. (40 week course)
Keep up with your classes by… Getting all of your homework done Studying for your tests Stay after for extra help See your counselor if you need helpStart a Weekly Progress Report if you are falling behindPass all of your classesEarn your first credit by passing a foreign language
Preparing for College Now DO take challenging courses, including electives. DO continue to take a foreign language.DO get involved in school or community-based activities. Remember, its quality not quantity.DO ask your counselor which Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available and whether you are eligible.DO take the career project in Home and Careers seriously. It is a great opportunity to find out more about careers you may be interested in.DO create a dedicated study time & turn off your phone.DO keep a list of your awards, honors, volunteer work and extracurricular activities. Update it throughout high school. This will be helpful when you apply for colleges.
Pop Quiz #3 – Fill in the blank 1. If you want to improve your keyboarding skills, the best class to take would be ___________________. 2. __________________ is a class where you explore human development over a lifespan. 3. In the course_________________, you work with small engines and explore marine, land, and aerospace technologies.
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