Rising 9th grade advisement presentation

1. Sequoyah High School
Advisement
for rising 9th graders

2. Graduation Requirements
• English 4 units
• Math 4 units
• Science 4 units
• Social Studies 3 units
• PE/ Health OR 1 unit
• JROTC 3 units
• Career Tech, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts 3 units
• Electives 4 units
1 unit = two semesters = 1 school year to complete

3. How schools decide what core classes
you will take
(Math, English, Science)
• Milestone scores from 7th
grade
• Current level of classes
• Current grades
• Lexile Scores

4. Sample Schedule
• 9th Lit/Comp
• Algebra 1, Geometry or ACCEL Math
• Earth Systems or Biology
• Lunch
• Health (1/2 year), Personal Fitness (1/2 year)
• Elective (You will request this class.)
• Elective (You will request this class.)
“Connections” classes will be called “Electives” in high
school.

5. CTAE/Fine Arts/World Language*
3 Elective Units Required
Based on student’s Career plan these units may
be all in one area, one in each area, or a
combination.
* Students planning to enter or transfer into a 4
year college/ university must take 2 years of
the same world language

6. Elective Requirements
4 units
Academic courses that are not a part of the core
requirements will count as electives.
Additional PE classes, fine arts, career tech, etc.

7. Sample Freshman Transcript
• Each Semester: You OWN it!
• Grades are cumulative
• Aug-Dec (Semester 1) - posted to
your transcript, ex: 9th Grade Lit/Comp
A
• Jan-May (Semester 2) posted to your
transcript, ex: would say 9th Grade
Lit/Comp B
• Notice that Physical Science has
earned a passing grade, but not
received credit. Why not? Attendance
is taken every period, students must
meet grade requirements and
attendance requirements.

8. Academics
 They all count, grades are complete in Dec. and May
 Cannot wait until the last minute - study and prepare daily (not the night
before)
 Don’t get behind – it’s hard to catch up!
 Tutoring is available
Freedom & Responsibility
 Remember: Freedom = Responsibility
 Build your self-advocacy skills – you find the info, NOT your mom…
Promotion/Retention Policy
 You must earn 5 units (including Math, English, and Science) to move from
Freshman to Sophomore (9th to 10th grade)
 GA Milestones exams (in May) count as 20% of your final grade in the second
semester “B” portion of the course
Opportunities to get involved!
– Clubs, sports, community service
Differences at High School

9. Lunch
 an hour-long lunch / sit wherever you want / you may not leave the
campus
Lockers
 YES (no fee)
Attendance
 Credit is not awarded after 6 absences in a class period
 Tardies count toward your absences
TAA (Teachers as Advisors) – Homeroom
– Assigned by grade level
– Meet once a week (currently Wednesday between 1st and 2nd period)
– Participate in classroom activities, Bridge Bill activities, disseminate
information – can earn .5 unit elective credit
Differences at High School

10. Registration Plan
• Classroom Guidance with 8th grade classes
• Distribute elective offerings request form
• Evening Elective Fair @ SHS - Tuesday, January 21st,
6:30-8:30 PM
• Arena Registration @ DRMS – Monday, February
10th
• Late March/Early April: Course
Recommendation/Request forms sent home for
parent/student review

13. Questions
Takeaways
1. English, Math, Science - based on student
performance
2. Personal Fitness/Health – graduation requirements
3. Two electives – Students rank top six choices
4. Find a place to plug in
5. BALANCE is KEY
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