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WELCOME to 7 th /8 th Grade Parent info Night

WELCOME to 7 th /8 th Grade Parent info Night. Tonight we are going to cover: IB/Magnet ( presentation from Robinson) Quality points & the pupil progression plan Career planning- Choices High school Transition Bright Futures/Volunteer hours Answer questions .

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WELCOME to 7 th /8 th Grade Parent info Night

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  1. WELCOME to 7th/8th Grade Parent info Night

  2. Tonight we are going to cover: • IB/Magnet ( presentation from Robinson) • Quality points & the pupil progression plan • Career planning- Choices • High school Transition • Bright Futures/Volunteer hours • Answer questions

  3. Meet Your Counselors What do they do? • Schedule new students • Programming for next school year • Academic planning • Keep track of quality points and credits for each student • Career classroom guidance • Duke/Hills TIP • Social Issues/Crisis • Academic interventions • Mediations • Participate and Chair committees (CST,ELL,504,RTI) • Mentoring program, Connect A Kid • Consult with students/ parents/teachers

  4. Have a Struggling Student??? Math or Reading Science or Social Studies History Project Help: Tuesday afternoons IPS tutoring: Wed and Friday Homework Help: All subjects- Every Thursday afternoon • Math: Wed. and Friday-basic math skill assistance. Mimics what is happening in the classroom • Algebra tutoring- Monday and Thursday • Reading: Monday and Thursday- work on context clues and beginning comprehension

  5. Promotion Policy • To pass an annual course, students must earn at least two quality points per semester.

  6. The “Point” System

  7. Promotion Policy • Example: A student earns a “C” 1st grading period and a “C” Second grading period

  8. Promotion Policy • Example: A student earns an “F” 1st grading period and a “D” Second grading period

  9. ELP • ELP Grade Enhancement is offered to students who have earned an “F” during the nine weeks in a core class • There is no ELP for High School courses

  10. ELP • Students may earn a quality point for the course with successful completion of ELP • Please refer to handout if your student is taking ELP. There are strict rules for ELP.

  11. Career Planning • Career Guidance Programs • Free online interest & skill assessments • Web access allows time for self-reflection and input from parents • Other Resources • Occupations • Salaries • Trends • Statistics

  12. Preparing for 8th Grade in 7th Grade • In 7th grade, show a strong work ethic and strive to make good grades • Take advanced level core courses • Learn how to manage time • Students taking high school courses in 8th grade must be recommended by 7th grade teacher. Do your best!

  13. Preparing for High School in the 8th Grade • If in high school credit courses (Algebra, IPS, Computing for College Careers, Spanish), do your best. The mid semester and final semester grade in this course will stay on your transcript. • Take advantage of the IPS and Algebra tutoring that is offered by Mr. Clemens and Mrs. Accardi. It always helps to hear information a different way. • Learn how to manage life and school. Next year, 7 courses will go towards your GPA.

  14. High School TranscriptsWhat do Colleges See!!?? • Your student will receive 6 grades plus final grades from any HS credit course. • For example: 1st semester 2nd semester 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr Midterm Final 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Final Exam Final C B BBB C B B Only the final grades are on the transcript!

  15. High School • A typical 9th grade high school schedule (honors or regular) • English 1 • Algebra 1 or Geometry • Biology • Government and Multicultural Studies (each worth ½ credit) • HOPE or ROTC • Elective (foreign language, band, chorus, major, etc.) • Reading (½ or 1 credit, depending on FCAT score)

  16. Bright FuturesCommunity Service Hours • A Community Service Proposal must be submitted to the high school for approval • No student may receive credit for community service hours without written approval from the intended high school • The Community Service hours cannot begin until 8th grade is completed and proposal has been approved

  17. What’s Next? • Alonso curriculum guide: http://alonso.mysdhc.org/curriculum%20guide.pdf • Sickles website: http://sickles.mysdhc.org/ • Magnet Schools: Robinson IB, Tampa Bay Tech, Blake, Jefferson

  18. Magnet Schools • Academy of Architectural and Environmental Design Tampa Bay Tech6410 Orient Rd. Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 744-8360 ext. 236 • Academy of Engineering (STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)Middleton 4801 N. 22nd St. Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 233-3360 ext. 225 • Academy of Health Professions Tampa Bay Tech 6410 Orient Rd. Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 744-8360 ext. 236 • Arts (Visual / Performing / Communication Arts) • Blake 1701 North Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 272-3422 ext. 739 • Center for International Studies Jefferson 4401 Cypress St. Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 872-5241 ext. 228 • Information Technology (STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)Middleton 4801 N. 22nd St. Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 233-3360 ext. 225 • International Baccalaureate • Hillsborough 5000 Central Ave. Tampa, FL 33603 (813) 276-5620 ext. 262 • King 6815 N. 56th St. Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 744-8333 ext. 281 • Robinson 6311 South Lois Ave. Tampa, FL 33616 (813) 272-3006 ext. 244 • Strawberry Crest 4691 Gallagher Rd. Dover, FL 33527 (813) 707-7522 ext. 242 • Magnet Advanced Placement Scholars (MAPS) Leto 4409 West Sligh Ave. Tampa, FL 33614 (813) 872-5300 • Scientific Research (STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)Middleton 4801 N. 22nd St. Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 233-3360 ext. 225 • Urban Teaching Academy (UTA) Blake 1701 North Blvd. Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 272-3422 ext. 739

  19. Need Information Fast???? • Make sure to check out the guidance webpage which is updated regularly . Pay special attention to important dates (report cards, conference nights, progress reports, etc.) http://farnell.mysdhc.org/teacher/1441roberts/

  20. Questions? Contact information: Angela Roberts angela.roberts@sdhc.k12.fl.us 813-356-1640 ext. 247 Jennifer Emmons jennifer.emmons@sdhc.k12.fl.us 813-356-1640 ext. 236

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