Welcome Class of 2020 Parents 8 TH GRADE

Welcome Class of 2020 Parents 8 TH GRADE PARENT PRESENTATION

Administrators and Counselors 2016 -2017 Judy Baumgardner High School Principal Rob Martin Associate Principal Nick Wilson 9 th Grade Principal Wendy Fry Counselor A-K Jennifer Lowe Counselor L-Z

We Are Easy To Reach Mr. Wilson NWilson@cvschools. org Mrs. Fry 506 -3629 WFry@cvschools. org Miss Lowe 506 -3453 506 -3636 JLowe@cvschools. org

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 23 total credits to graduate from CV 4 credits in English 4 credits in Social Studies (3 for Vo-tech Students) 3 credits in Science 3 credits in Math 1 additional credit in Science or Math 2 credits in Health & PE 3 credits in Arts and Humanities Proficiency on state assessments/Keystones* *Based on current legislation

COURSE LEVELS ENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE, AND MATH L 1 Honors / AP / IB L 2 College Preparatory/Academic L 3 Academic/General

EXPECTATIONS Level 1 • Significant interest in subject matter Level 2 Level 3 • Work independently • Class similar to Level 2 • Spend time outside • Self-motivated and work of class on work independently • Manage time effectively • Think critically and analytically • Willing to spend quality time on school work • Summer work often required • Think analytically • Difference: More support in the subject with in-class activities • Assignments and homework both inside and outside of class

WEIGHTED COURSES Courses marked with an asterisk (*) in front of the course name on the course selection sheet. A more in-depth study of the topics. Faster pace of instruction. More research and independent work. More comprehensive testing and essay questions. Require greater student effort.

WEIGHTED GRADING SYSTEM 3 Tiers 1. 130 AP/IB Course 1. 1 Honors Course 1. 0 All other courses

WEIGHTED EXAMPLE Course Grade (Multiply) Tier Final Average *AP World History 90 X 1. 130 101. 70 H* World History 90 X 1. 100 99 World History L 2/3 90 X 1. 000 90 ***Weighted average will not show on report card***

COURSE OVERLOAD? Can your child take too much? Consider the overall rigor of the schedule Consider student’s extracurricular schedule Transition to high school can be difficult Please consult with teachers, supervisors and counselors that know your child best

9 TH Grade Courses Students will select minimum of 6. 5 English (1 credit) Social Studies – World History (1 credit) Science (1 credit) Math (1 credit) Health/PE (0. 5 credits) ACES (0. 25 credits) Electives

ACES Academic. Career. Emotional. Social. 1 day per cycle with counselor Study Skills Career and College Exploration (Naviance) Course Selection Goal Setting Decision Making Current Adolescent Issues

9 th GRADE SCHEDULE Period Day 1 1 Elective/ Study Hall 2 ACES 3 Biology 4 Elective 5 English 6 Lunch 7 World History 8 Language/ Elective 9 Algebra II Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 H/PE Bio Lab H/PE Study H/PE

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER Must qualify to play in D 1 and D 2 sports Core courses used in determining eligibility Must have a minimum SAT/ACT score

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BY DEPARTMENT *please contact each department director/supervisor directly with additional questions. They are available after the presentation in the cafeteria.

Art PAUL NAGLE DEPARTMENT CHAIR PNAGLE@CVSCHOOLS. ORG 506 -3579

Visual Art Options • • • Visual Art Exploratory Abstract Art Drawing & Painting Pottery Fiber Arts (. 5 Credit) Film 1 Digital Modeling Photography Jewelry (. 5 Credit) Sculpture AP Art History

Business GREGG LUCAS DEPARTMENT CHAIR GLUCAS@CVSCHOOLS. ORG 506 -3514

Business Options Academic Microsoft Office Webpage Design (0. 5 credits) Accounting I Introduction to Business Entrepreneurship I Sports and Entertainment Marketing Argus (Yearbook – Application required)

English ALLISON CHARALAMBOUS DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR ACHARALAMBOUS@CVSCHOOLS. ORG 506 -3456

English Options • Honors English-Level 1 • • English-Level 2 • • Pre-AP/Pre-IB College Prep English-Level 3

Family and Consumer Science LISA GOLDING DEPARTMENT CHAIR Food Science and Nutrition Child Development Financial Management Balancing Work and Family LGOLDING@CVSCHOOLS. ORG 506 -3649

Family and Consumer Sciences Options Child Development* Clothing 1 Pre-School Lab 1* Culinary Essentials 1 and 2* Sports Nutrition* Housing and Interior Design* *. 5 Credit Elective

Health and PE TODD BEDARD DEPARTMENT CHAIR TBEDARD@CVSCHOOLS. ORG 506 -3650

Math STACEY KNERR DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR SKNERR@CVSCHOOLS. ORG 506 -3412

Math Options Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus Intro with Trig to Computer Science (elective)

Music DEANA RAYMER DEPARTMENT CHAIR DRAYMER@CVSCHOOLS. ORG 506 -3589

Music Options 9 th Grade Band** Symphonic Winds* Orchestra** Choir** Chamber Singers* Music Appreciation (Semester 1) Music Theater (Semester 2) Marching Band *by audition only ** Can be combined

Science and Agriculture MIKE FLORECK DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR MFLORECK@CVSCHOOLS. ORG 506 -3413

Agriculture Options Introduction Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources to

Science Options Earth and Environmental Biology Chemistry* *Math Prerequisite: Alg II

Social Studies SABRINA LINDSAY DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR SLINDSAY@CVSCHOOLS. ORG 506 -3452

Social Studies – World History Options • AP • HONORS • LEVEL 2 (COLLEGE PREP) • LEVEL 3

Technology and Engineering Education JASON KOFMEHL DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR JKOFMEHL@CVSCHOOLS. ORG

Technology & Engineering Education Options Intro to Engineering Design* PLTW Foundations of Technology Foundations of Graphic Communications Television Production (application only) *Strong Algebra I skills recommended

World Language CHRISTINA STOSHACK DEPARTMENT CHAIR CSTOSHACK@CVSCHOOLS. ORG 506 -3455

World Language Course Options Chinese III, IV, & V French I, III, & AP German I, III, & AP Latin I, III, & AP Spanish I, II, & III

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Curriculum Kathy Heisler kheisler@cvschools. org 506 -3645

Special Electives • JUNIOR ROTC • CPAVTS (VOTECH) • ARGUS (YEARBOOK) • CE VE EYE (NEWSPAPER) • SI (SPECIAL INTEREST)

Junior ROTC Colonel John Kardos jkardos@cvschools. org 506 -3757 • FULL-CREDIT, ELECTIVE COURSE; CAN BE TAKEN ALL FOUR YEARS • NO MILITARY SERVICE OBLIGATION • FOCUS: CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SERVICE • INTEGRATED COURSE: LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS • EXTRACURRICULAR: DRILL TEAM, COLOR GUARD, RAIDER TEAM, ACADEMIC TEAM, LEADERSHIP TEAM • STUDENTS GAIN: SELF-DISCIPLINE, CONFIDENCE, ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SENSE OF TEAMWORK JROTC Mission: “Motivate young people to be better citizens”

CUMBERLAND/PERRY AREA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL Vo-Tech Guidance: Dr. Al Parrillo aparrillo@cpavts. org 697 -0354 Grades 9 -12 Open House in Fall Application process in 8 th & 9 th grade 22 course programs Some courses can earn college credit

THANK YOU & PLEASE PROCEED TO THE DEPARTMENT FAIR