This document summarizes an information night for incoming 8th grade students and their parents about Capital High School. It provides details about IB and AP classes, leadership opportunities, clubs, athletics, counseling services, and the course registration process. Administrators and counselors are introduced. Requirements for graduation and sample 9th grade schedules are outlined. Descriptions of core academic departments and elective options are also included.

1. Welcome to 8th Grade Information Night
Capital High School
Class of 2020!!
IB classes
Leadership
Welcoming staff
College classes
Clubs
Diversity
Safe
School spirit

2. Where are YOU from?
● Jefferson Middle School
● Marshall Middle School
● Griffin Middle School
● McCleary School
● Evergreen Christian School
● NOVA School
● Olympia Waldorf School
● St. Michael Parish School
● Other?

3. Introductions
Administrators:
Co-Principals: Michelle Anderson, Jennifer Hewitt
2016 Principal: Curtis Cleveringa
Assistant Principal: Gordon Chamberlain (A-L)
Dean of Students: Daniel Grimm (M-Z)
Counselors:
Mrs. Morgan: A – E
Ms. Jensen: F – L
Mr. Komschlies: M - R
Ms. Johnson: S – Z
Mr. Anderson-Grad Specialist
Mrs. Boelts -Career Counselor

4. Parent Groups
CHS Parent Organization
Dayna Dayton
CHSPO.CHAIR@GMAIL.COM
CHS Booster Club
Steve Taylor
CENTERFIELD1@ME.COM
CHS Foundation
Arlene Hartman
HARTAH@COMCAST.NET

5. Why is CHS such a great place to be?
What do students like about Capital High School?
➢School spirit
➢Diversity
➢Cool staff
➢Sports
➢Nice students
➢IB
➢Classes
➢Welcoming staff
➢Clubs
➢Lunch
➢Environment
➢Cookies
➢College classes
➢Leadership
➢Safe

6. A day in the life of a CHS student
● 6 classes - approximately 55 min long
● School day is 7:45 am-2:22 pm
● 10 minute break between 2nd & 3rd period
● 2 lunches - 30 minutes
● Every Wednesday is activity period 7:45- 8:45am
for study groups and makeup work
● Twice a month on Thursday is Club Time from
9:40– 10:10am

8. College Prep Requirements
• English 4 years
• Social Studies 3.5 years
• Including Washington State History
• Math 3+ years
• Minimum of Algebra 2
• Lab Science 3+ years
• Including Chemistry
• World Language 2+ years

9. 9th Grade Classes
● Freshman year you will take the following YEAR LONG
COURSES and earn 6.00 credits:
9th grade English
Math (based on teacher rec & MAP score)
Science (Physical Science, Bio CTE, Biology, H
Bio)
Health/Fitness
Elective #1
Elective #2
● Electives: Arts (Music), CTE, World Language or 9th Social
Studies

10. 9th Registration Form - General Info
● You may choose Biology in place of Physical Science IF you will
be taking Geometry or a higher level math class. Parents initial
registration form.
● You are selecting year-long courses. Choose carefully.
● Students should choose courses that are best for them, not their
best friend.
● READ the class descriptions (course catalog/on the CHS website)
before you choose electives.
CHS Course Catalog Link:
http://capital.osd.wednet.edu/counseling/2course_catalog

11. Music and World Language options
● Music - If you select this elective with #1, you will be
guaranteed this elective. This meets the Fine Arts
requirement for graduation. You have one more elective to
choose.
● World Language –If you have strong reading and writing
skills AND anticipate taking advanced classes in high
school, we recommend taking world language in 9th grade.
**8th grade English teacher recommendation

12. High School Opportunities
● Clubs – Mrs. Elam
● Leadership – Mrs. Elam
● Athletics – Mr. Bellande (Athletic Director)
● Honors Classes (10th grade)
● International Baccalaureate (IB) – Mr. Joling
● New Market Skills Center Classes (technical certification
(11th & 12th grade)
● Running Start (11th & 12th grade)

13. Interventions
• Care Team
• CHS Lunch Academy
• After School Program (ASAP)
• English
• Math
• Science
• History
• 0 and 8th Period – APEX (11th/12th grade)
• Library Peer Tutoring – Math

14. 9th Grade English
• Thematically-structured literature circles
• Literary analysis
• Writing skills: organization, grammar, vocabulary
• Individual formal papers, both expository and
persuasive
• Research writing
• Whole group and small group discussions and
presentations skills
Liz Shine, Department Coordinator

15. Physical Science
• Motion and Forces
• Work and Energy
• Waves (including sound and light)
• Properties of Matter
• The Periodic Table
• Origin and Development of the Universe
• Origin and Development of the Earth
*Advanced Science Opportunities - Honors Biology (9th and
10th), Honors Physics (10th), IB Chemistry(11th and 12th)
Jennifer Finley, Department Coordinator

16. Freshman Health & Fitness
• Hormonal and physical changes during puberty
• Communicable and non-communicable diseases
• Recognize types of abuse and risky situations
• Stress management
• Drug use
• Refusal skills
• Cardiovascular fitness
• Flexibility
• Muscular strength and endurance
• Develop a personal fitness program
Troy Mickelson, Department Coordinator

17. Social Studies
● Recommendation from 8th grade Social Studies and
Language Arts teacher.
● Reading, writing, critical thinking, research, and
culminating project skills will be emphasized.
Lynne Kenyon, Department Coordinator

18. Math
● Three years of math required for graduation
○ Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
○ These classes are aligned to Common Core Standards
○ Using MVP Curriculum - deeper learning using
explorations and instruction
● Variety of third year math options available
○ Boat Building, Robotics, Financial Algebra, Drafting, Bike
Building
● Higher levels of math are electives
○ Pre-Calculus, IB Discrete, IB Calculus, IB Calculus HL

19. Electives – World Languages
● French
● Japanese
● Spanish
● American Sign Language
•(CTE credit, college prep, no IB option)
*8th grade Language Arts recommendation
*Students should have strong reading and writing skills in Language Arts
in order to be successful in World Language in 9th grade.
Joe Alonso, Department Coordinator

20. Electives – Performing Arts
●9th Grade Band
●9th Grade Strings
●Concert Choir (Girls)
●Symphonic Choir (Boys)
Dan Lundberg, Department Coordinator

21. Electives – Visual Arts
● Drawing and Painting 1, 2
● Ceramics, Sculpture, and 3D Design 1, 2
● IB Visual Arts (Advanced)
*Courses may be repeated
*Students should have a desire to learn, explore, and express
themselves
*Students should be prepared to create, have fun, and get
messy
Tighe Kraves, Department Coordinator

22. Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Scott Le Duc, Department Coordinator
Business
Marketing
Leadership
Drafting
Woods, Metal, CORE Plus
Horticulture & Biology CTE
American Sign Language
Yearbook
Photo, Film, & Video
Robotics & Games
Theater Stagecraft
Sports Medicine

23. Important Athletics Dates
● Sports Physicals
• June 4th 9 am to 1 pm @ CHS
● Sports Clearance Forms - ASB Office or District
Website under Athletics/Events
• August 15-26 (Call ASB Office for hours)
● Football Begins
• August 17
● Fall Sports Begin
• August 22

24. New Student Orientation
● August 29, 2016
● 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Orientation
● Student Social to follow

25. What happens next?
● Return packet to your teacher by March 28th
● CHS visit/tour on March 28th at 8:15 am (JMS and private)
• Private/independent students take the placement test on
3/28 (10:15am) or 3/29 (3pm).
• Please sign up by calling 596-8027
● CHS visit/tour on March 29th at 9:15 am (Griffin and MMS)
● See the letter from Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Hewitt with
other important dates (athletics) to place on your calendar.

26. Thank you for coming!
Please visit the commons to meet
our Department Coordinators and
find out about our clubs