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Eighth Grade Annual Review Presentation

Eighth Grade Annual Review Presentation. North Syracuse Junior High Counselors. Counselor Breakdown. A-DEJ Mr. Scullion NET-STA Mrs. Asch DEK-JAC Mr. Whittico STE-Z Mr. Kulakowski JAD-NES Mrs. Murphy There will be POP QUIZZES throughout this Presentation and

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Eighth Grade Annual Review Presentation

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  1. Eighth Grade Annual Review Presentation North Syracuse Junior High Counselors

  2. Counselor Breakdown • A-DEJMr. ScullionNET-STAMrs. Asch • DEK-JACMr. WhitticoSTE-ZMr. Kulakowski • JAD-NESMrs. Murphy • There will be POP QUIZZES • throughout this Presentation and • you will have the opportunity • to win a sweet treat!! SOPAYATTENTION!!

  3. 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 25th through December Break. • You will receive a Yellow Pass in homeroom on the morning of your review.

  4. Your Yellow Pass… Please be sure to honor your yellow pass!!!

  5. 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

  6. What’s Different About 9th Grade? • It is the beginning of High School. • Every class you take is credit-bearing, including Physical Education. • It is the beginning of your Permanent Record (Building a Transcript). • Everything Counts!

  7. TRANSCRIPT

  8. 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 4 • Math 3 3 • Science 3 3 • Second Language 1 3** • Health ½ ½ • Art and/or Music 1 1 • Physical Education 2 2

  9. Graduation Requirements 1. REGENTS DIPLOMA- Students must pass Regents exams with a score of 65 or above in: • 1 Regents Exam in English • 2 Regents Exams in Social Studies • 1 Regents Exam in Math • 1 Regents Exam in Science 2. ADVANCED DIPLOMA-Students must meet all of the exam requirements above plus: • An additional Regents Exam in Science • Two additional Regents Exams in Math • State Comprehensive Exam in a Second Language

  10. In Summary… • To Graduate, a student must: • 1) Earn a total of 22 credits • 2) Pass all required courses • 3) Pass all required regents • exams (varies depending • on type of diploma)

  11. Special Note============= • 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 LOTE credit to graduate.

  12. 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 7th, 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.

  13. Art Electives • Studio in Art 1 • 40 weeks = 1 credit • Fee: $15 • 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.

  14. Media Arts • 40 weeks = 1 credit • Fee: $25 • 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 35mm camera. • Fulfills the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music.

  15. Creative Crafts • 40 weeks = 1 credit • Fee: $15 • 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.

  16. Design & Drawing for Production A • 40 weeks = 1 Credit • Fee: $15 • Architectural based class. Develop free hand sketching and technical drafting techniques to analyze and describe constructible objects and shapes (blue prints). • AUTOCAD software is used as a media for maximizing skill and knowledge. • A Technology Elective that will Fulfill the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music.

  17. Design & Drawing for Production B • 40 weeks = 1 Credit • Fee: $15 • Exploring various engineering systems and manufacturing processes. Experience through theory as well as hands-on, problem-solving activities what engineering is all about. • 1st 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.

  18. 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 Credit • Fee: $7.50 • Creating Fashions (sewing projects). • Housing and Environment • 20 Week Course = ½ Credit • Fee: $7.50 • Architecture & Interior Design/Decorating.

  19. Music Electives • All of these courses will fulfill the Art/Music Graduation Requirement: • Band • Orchestra • Chorus • Music in Our Lives • Listen to all genres of music; perform on instruments; compose and arrange your own musical selection; utilize recording and other types of electronic musical equipment.

  20. 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 A 2. 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 Relationships B. Housing and Environment & Food and Nutrition C. Culture and Foods & Fashion in Our Lives D. Fashion in Our Lives & Housing and Environment

  21. AdditonalELECTIVES Technology BUSINESS Family and Consumer Science

  22. Business Electives 20 Week Courses Worth ½ Credit Each • Career and Financial Management • Learning skills employers are looking for such as time management, personal budgeting, etc. • Introduction to Business Marketing • Describes the role of workers and consumers in our economic society; provides an overview of the business world. • Microsoft Word 1 • Developing skills in keyboarding and formatting documents. • Digital Communication II • Designed to enhance business communication and presentation skills using Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint. • Fashion Marketing • An introduction to the marketing strategies used to showcase today’s fashions (merchandising and sales verses the production of fashions).

  23. FACS Electives • 20 Week Courses Worth ½ Credit Each • Food and Nutrition for Life • Basic food preparation skills and nutrition awareness. ($10 fee) • Culture and Foods • Experience preparing and tasting foods from other countries. ($10 fee) • Personal Relationships • Explore the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development that occurs over a lifespan. • Fashion in Our Lives • Select and construct a garment and several accessories. ($7.50 fee) • Housing and Environment • Explore interior design/decorating and architecture. ($7.50 fee)

  24. Technology Electives • Production Systems • Design and construct a product. (20 week course, $9.50 fee) • Communication Systems • Visual/audio/multimedia communication technologies. (20 week course, $9.50 fee) • Transportation Systems • Working with small engines. (20 week course, $9.50 fee) • Computer Aided Technologies • Computers and the technology field. (20 week course, $9.50 fee) • Design and Drawing for Production A • Architectural based course. (40 week course, $15 fee) • Design and Drawing for Production B • Pre-engineering course. (40 week course, $15 fee)

  25. What Can You Do Now? • Get all of your homework done • Study for your tests • Stay after for extra help if needed • See your counselor if you need help • Start a Weekly Progress Report if you are falling behind • Pass all of your classes • Earn your first credit by passing a foreign language

  26. Preparing for College Now! DO take the college preparatory track DO take challenging electives DO take algebra (Math 9) DO continue to take a foreign language DO become an avid reader DO take advantage of our computer courses • particularly Microsoft Word DO get involved in activities DO volunteer work DO NOT wait until senior year to start thinking about college

  27. 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.

  28. Questions and Answers

  29. Thank you for Coming!! • Be on the lookout for your yellow pass! Have a great day!

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