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Welcome Class of 2016 to Burke High School:

Welcome Class of 2016 to Burke High School:. 8 th Grade Family Night March 4, 2013. Student Success. Parent Teacher Student. 8 th Grade Family Night Topics:. Registration Timeline Graduation Requirements/Definitions 9 th Grade Program of Study “Honors” Considerations

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Welcome Class of 2016 to Burke High School:

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  1. Welcome Class of 2016to Burke High School: 8th Grade Family NightMarch 4, 2013

  2. Student Success ParentTeacher Student

  3. 8th Grade Family Night Topics: • Registration Timeline • Graduation Requirements/Definitions • 9th Grade Program of Study • “Honors” Considerations • Advanced Education Planning • Individual Considerations

  4. Registration Timeline • March 8-14 Registration at Middle Schools • April 18 Non-OPS Registration 3:30-5:30 pm • April 26 Last day to make changes to registration • May Course Verification Cards • Verify course selection • August 8 (afternoon) Student “Check In” for 9th graders • August 19 School begins for 9th graders

  5. Graduation Requirements • English 8 credits (4 years) • Social Studies 7 credits (3 ½ years) • Math 6 credits (3 years) • Science 6 credits (3 years) • PE/ROTC 4 credits (2 years) or Band 8 credits (4 years) • Human Growth 1 credit (½ year) • FACTS 2 credits (1 year) • Electives 15 credits 49 Minimum # of credits to graduate: 49

  6. How do credits work ??? 1 credit = 1 class passed at semester

  7. Typical number of credits earned each year of high school in 8 period day Freshman YearSophomore Year 14-16 credits 14-16 credits Junior YearSenior Year 14-16 credits 14-16 credits Total earned after four years 56-64 credits Total needed = 49 credits

  8. Grade Level Check Point Grade 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 credits Grade 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 credits Grade 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 credits To Graduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 credits

  9. 9th Grade Program of Study • 1 English 1-2 • 2 U.S. History 1-2 • 3 Math • 4 Physical Science or H Biology ** • 5 FACTS 1-2 • 6 PE 1-2 or JROTC 1-2 or Band • 7 Reading / World Language or Elective • 8 Elective or Study Hall

  10. Freshman Classes • English (required) English 1-2 Honors English 1-2* English S 1-2* English 1-2 ELL* *Parent/Teacher permission required

  11. Classes cont… • Social Studies(required) US History 1-2 Honors US History 1-2* US History 1-2 ELL* * Parent/Teacher permission required

  12. Classes cont… • Science(required) Physical Science Honors Physical Science* Physical Science Fundamentals 1-2* Honors Biology ** * Parent/Teacher permission required

  13. Classes cont… • Math (required) Extended Pre-Algebra 1-2* Pre-Algebra 1-2 Algebra 1-2 Honors Algebra 1-2* Geometry 1-2 Honors Geometry 1-2* Algebra 3-4 Honors Algebra 3-4* Honors Pre-calculus /Trig* * Parent/Teacher permission required

  14. Classes cont… • FACTS(required) Freshman Academic Career Technology Skills

  15. Classes cont… • PE/ROTC/Band(required for graduation) Physical Education OR JROTC 1-2 (2 years) OR Prep Band or Concert Band (all 4 years)

  16. Classes cont… • Academic Literacy (Reading) • Required if a student meets three (3) of the five (5) criteria • Performs in the bottom two tiers on Acuity • Performs below 50% on the 7th grade CAT • Earned grades of D or below in 8th grade language arts • Reads below the 7th grade on Achieve 3000 • Recommended by the language arts and reading teachers

  17. Classes cont… • World Language(optional) Chinese 1-2, 3-4, or 5-6(H)* French 1-2, 3-4, or 5-6(H)* German 1-2, 3-4, or 5-6(H)* Spanish 1-2, 3-4, or 5-6(H)* Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1-2, 3-4, 5-6(H)* NOTE: World Language IS NOT required for graduation, but IS required for a four year college. * Parent/Teacher permission required

  18. Classes cont… • Electives Consider the following when choosing electives: *educational plans *trying something new *current career interests *leisure time activities you enjoy *interests

  19. Registration Sheet • Students are encouraged to register for eight (8) classes each semester. Seven (7) classes are required. • Course choices become commitments for the entire school year after April 26th.

  20. Registration Sheet (box at bottom) Please complete: • Student Signature • Parent/Guardian Signature • Date

  21. Registration Sheet (back side) • Choose an Educational/Career choice. Pick one area of focus for your current career interest. This can be changed any time throughout high school. • Choose two or three alternate classes.

  22. Sample Schedule • A Day • Block 1: Elective • Block 2: PE • Block 3: Physical Science * Lunch * SSR • Block 4: US History • B Day • Block 1: English • Block 2: Algebra • Block 3: Elective * Lunch * SSR • Block 4: FACTS

  23. New Transition, New Opportunities:Honors Classes • Benefits: • Increase academic challenges • Increase future opportunities • Challenges: • Teacher Expectation and Pacing • Time Commitment • Plan on additional homework time for each honors class • One year obligation (no drops)

  24. Honors Courses • Checklist guide: • Demonstrated past success • Concerned about quality work • Good time-management skills • Good study habits • Good work ethic

  25. Honors: How Do I Sign Up? • Student Desire / Motivation • Teacher Recommendation • CAT Test Scores (85 percentile) • Parent Permission

  26. Nebraska University SystemCore Course Requirements Class Years Requirements include English 4 years Fulfilled by OPS requirements Social Studies 3 years Fulfilled by OPS requirements Science 3 years Fulfilled by OPS requirements Math 3 years*Algebra 1-2, Geometry, Algebra 3-4 World Language 2 years More than 2 years is recommended Both years in same language Additional Requirements: UNK – One year from any academic discipline * UNL – One additional year of math past Alg. 3-4 UNO – One year from any academic discipline

  27. Factors in the College Admission Decision: • Grades in College Prep Courses • Strength of Curriculum • Standardized Test Scores • Overall High School GPA • Student Essay • Teacher/Counselor Recommendation • Class Rank • Demonstrated Interest by the Student - Ranked by colleges in order of importance, NACAC 2009

  28. Other Considerations when choosing classes… THINK ABOUT your son/daughter • Extracurricular activities, sports, religious expectations or other outside commitments • Time management skills • Study skills • Personal strengths

  29. Transition Success means:Know What To Expect! • Academic Expectations • Credits Count • What do you expect or want from your student? • Social Expectations • Co-curricular Expectations • Sports • Clubs & Activities

  30. Points to Remember • Take eight (8) classes each semester. (7 is the minimum) • Talk to current teacher(s) for recommendations. • Student needs to sign registration sheet. Student signature _______________ • Parent/Guardian needs to sign registration sheet and date. Parent / Guardian signature / date: _______________ • List at least two alternate classes.

  31. TRY OUTS Concert Band, Prep Band, Orchestra • Tryout is required. • Contact Mr. Spathor Mr. Edwards • (402) 557-3252 • email: nick.spath@ops.org or norm.edwards@ops.org

  32. TRY OUTS (continued) Concert Choir & Ensemble (Show Choir) • Tryout is required. • Contact Mr. Helzer • (402) 557-3253 • email: nathan.helzer@ops.org

  33. TRY OUTS (continued) Dance Team / Pom Squad • Requirements: • 2.5 GPA; practice five times a week – June through March. Estimated cost: $1,500.00 • Contact Ms. Burton • (402) 557-3244 • email: andrea.burton@ops.org

  34. TRY OUTS (continued) Cheerleading • Requirements: • 2.5 GPA: summer camp / practice over summer and during the school year. Estimated cost: $1,500.00 • Contact Mrs. Rotherham • (402) 557-3242 • email: jennifer.rotherham@ops.org

  35. TRY OUTS (continued) Drill Team • Requirements: • 2.5 GPA: summer camp / practice during the school year. Estimated cost: $400 • Contact Mrs. Gillian • (402) 557-3262 • email: kayla.gillian@ops.org

  36. TRY OUT INFORMATION • If desired, please pick up a half sheet with specific dates of tryouts in the back of the auditorium when you leave.

  37. WELCOME TO BURKE HIGH SCHOOL HOME OF THE BULLDOGS!!!

  38. Harry A. Burke High School QUESTIONS??? Call Burke Guidance at (402) 557-3227

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