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Welcome Class of 2024!Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night
▪ Welcome
▪ Eastlake Overview
▪ PTSA Introduction
▪ Registration Information
▪ Graduation Requirements
▪ Course Information
▪ High School Athletics and Activities Information
▪ Q & A
Eastlake's MissionDeveloping the character and intellectual strengths for individual and shared success
Values▪ Intellectual strengths such as curiosity, creativity and effective communication
▪ Personal attributes such as integrity, responsibility and reflection
▪ Interpersonal attributes such as empathy, teamwork and service
▪ Compassion and appreciation for authenticity and diversity
▪ Growth through initiative, work ethic and perseverance
▪ Balancing competition and ambition with gratitude and wellness
• Support students in a positive, personalized and inspiring culture
• Engage and challenge students through well-designed instruction
• Provide students the time and support to meet our high expectations
• Support students in their development of character and citizenship
• Provide students with the knowledge and skills to make thoughtful decisions in high school and beyond (college and career ready)
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▪ Acts as the link between parents, teachers, school administration, students, and our community
▪ Only organization at EHS that supports all students
We partner with the school through:
▪ Grants – $175,000 in contributions over past 4 years for programs, equipment, and other needs that directly enhance classroom learning
▪ Education – Funding for Math Lab, SAT & ACT test prep, Reflections Art Program, Parent Ed, Prevention Intervention Counselor, Multi-Lingual Library Books, Equipment for Science, Language Arts, Music classes, and more...
▪ Enriching our community – Holiday Bazaar, Emergency Prep, legislative advocacy, Angel Fund/Pantry Packs for EHS families in need
January Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night
Registration Process
Welcome to the Pack – April 28th
Late August Incoming 9th Grade Parent Night
Link Crew
Wolf Time
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▪ Principal, 3 Associate Principals and Dean of Students
▪ Administration currently assigned by counselor
▪ Student-to-counselor assignments determinedalphabetically
▪ Comprehensive high school: 7 periods in block-schedule format with alternating daysWednesdays: early release days Fridays: two Wolf Times
Student Last Name
A-CA
CE-GA
GE-I
J-MAR
MAS-Q
R-ST
SU-Z
Counselor
Stephanie Bailey
Sara Anderson
Paula Olson
Yvette Cook
Kim Sheely
Taylor Erickson
Shawna Beresford
▪ Classroom Presentations
▪ Academic Planning
▪ College Application Process
▪ New Student Orientation and Registration
▪ Parent/Teacher/Student Coordination
▪ Personal Counseling with Students
▪ Post-High School Planning
▪ Consultation with Community Agencies
▪ Parent Information Nights
▪ College and Career Specialist- Carol McGuigan
▪ High School and Beyond Coordinator- Amanda Duarte
▪ Mental Health Therapist -Erin Sutherlin
▪ YES Counselor- Gerri Tay
▪ Drug and Alcohol Counselor- Allyse Dire-Day
1st Semester 2nd Semester
World Literature I/ World History I and Civics (2.0)
OR
Honors Literature 9/ Hon. Social Studies 9 and Civics (2.0)
Math (1.0)
Biology in the Earth System (1.0)
OR
Honors Biology in the Earth System (1.0)
Health/Fitness (1.0)
AND Two Yearlong Electives (1.0) –World Language, Music,
Engineering, AP Computer Science Principles, Marketing,
Photography, Drama, Art, or SDI
Technical Education
▪ Introduction to Engineering Design
▪ Business & Marketing Foundations
▪ AP Computer Science Principles
World Language
▪ Spanish 1 or 2
▪ French 1 or 2
▪ Japanese 1 or 2
▪ American Sign Language 1
Physical Education
▪ Walking & Yoga
▪ Adv Walking & Yoga
Music
▪ Concert Band
▪ Symphonic Band
▪ Wind Ensemble
▪ Jazz Band (before school)
▪ Orchestra
▪ Chamber Choir (before school)
▪ Concert Choir
Fine Arts
▪ Art Foundation
▪ 2D Art
▪ 3D Art
▪ Foundations of Digital Media & Photography
▪ Drama 1 and 2
▪ Guitar 1 and 2
▪ Piano 1 and 2
▪ Day 1 – Information & Materials Distribution
▪ Day 2 – Materials Collection & Entry of Requests
▪ Incoming 9th Grade Registration Dates by Schoolo Evergreen Middle School
- Tuesday, January 14th and January 21st
o Inglewood Middle School-Tuesday, January 14th and January 21st
o Quest/Redmond Middle School-Wednesday, January 22nd and Monday, January 27th
o Renaissance- Thursday, January 16th and January 23rd
o District Choice SchoolsEnvironmental, North Star, Stella Schola, & Private Schools
- Wednesday, January 15th or January 22nd
- Families attend only one @ 1:30 pm at Eastlake High School
▪ Eastlake counselors will visit IMS and EMS to present materials to students living in Eastlake attendance area
▪ In-depth list of Eastlake policies, graduation planning resources, and important district information
▪ Electronic copy available online
▪ Listed for every course:o Name
o Code
o Description
o Semester duration (one or two)
o Grade-level requirement
o Prerequisite information
▪ Students will make course requests for next year
▪ You and your student both sign the request worksheet
▪ Master schedule is created based on course requests; therefore, these decisions matter
▪ Student schedules will not be finalized until the first day of classes in September
▪ Yearlong courses are yearlong commitments
▪ Cumulative GPA begins in 9th grade
▪ AP US Government
▪ AP Comparative Government
▪ AP US History
▪ AP World History
▪ AP Micro/Macro Economics
▪ UW Pre-Calculus
▪ AP Calculus AB & BC
▪ AP Statistics
▪ AP Biology
▪ AP Chemistry
▪ AP Physics 1
▪ AP Physics 2
▪ AP Environmental Science
▪ UW Astronomy
▪ AP Computer Science Principles
▪ AP Computer Science A
▪ AP Language and Composition
▪ UW English Composition /UW Comparative Literature
▪ UW Psychology
▪ AP Spanish
▪ AP French
▪ AP Art, AP 2D, AP 3D
24 credits total
▪ 4 credits — English
▪ 3 credits — Social Studies
▪ 3 credits — Math
▪ 3 credits — Science (2 lab)
▪ 1 credit — Occupational
▪ 2 credits — Fine arts
▪ 2 credits — PE/Health (1.5 PE/5 Health)
▪ 2 credits — World Language
▪ 4 credits — Electives
▪ 7-period schedule
▪ Cross-credited courses — course meets two subject areas• American Sign Language (ASL): World Language and Occupational
• Photography: Art and Occupational
• Introduction to Engineering & Design: Art and Occupational
• AP Computer Science Principles: Science (not lab) and Occupational
▪ Minimum of 24 credits required
- Credits needed in specific subject areas
▪ State testing requirements
- Smarter Balanced ELA Exam (SBA)
- Smarter Balanced Math Exam (SBA)
▪ High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP)
▪ At Eastlake, the HSBP is implemented using Xello, a program that lets students explore various post-secondary paths. Students identify interests, skills, desired amount of education and more to create best-fit suggestions for your student's future career and schooling.
▪ Completion of the HSBP is done throughout the four years at Eastlake and in a variety of courses and activities.
▪ Students will register for courses through Skyward this year.
Incoming 9th graders may register for:▪ Concert Choir
▪ Orchestra
▪ Concert Band
▪ Jazz Band (register in addition to Concert Band. Must also audition for Jazz Band)
Auditions only▪ Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble (register for Concert Band and then
audition)
▪ Chamber Choir (register for Concert Choir and then audition)
▪ Orchestra 2 (register for Orchestra and then audition)
Reasons to take a Level 1
course as a freshman:
Reasons to wait on taking
a Level 1 course:
Only A’s and B’s in core academic classes in middleschool
Struggled in core academicclasses in middle school and/or had C's and D's
Strong independent study habits
Needs time to adjust to the high school experience
Passion for learning a language
Four years available to complete two years required for graduation
Pat Parnell
Health and Fitness
Reasons to take 9th Grade Health & Fitness▪ .5 Health credits (fulfills graduation requirement)
▪ .5 PE credits (will need additional 1.0 credits to graduate –requires only two additional semesters during 10th-12th grade)
▪ Research shows that activity and exercise boost academic performance, relieve stress, and promote better sleep
▪ We discuss a healthy lifestyle and put learned concepts into action during class time
▪ Focus on overall Wellness includes Mental and Emotional Health, Stress Relief, Time Management, and Healthy Lifestyle choices
▪ Great way to balance an academic schedule; input stress relief and activity into the school day
Diana Baylor
▪ Similarities▪ Both are yearlong courses
▪ Both cover the essential Algebra 2 standards
▪ Both lead into either level of precalculus
▪ Differences▪ Honors covers material at a faster pace and in greater depth
▪ Students taking Honors should be highly motivated, have strong work ethic and interest in math, and have a strong Algebra 1 and Geometry foundation
▪ Non-honors Algebra 2 classes have additional support of intervention teachers.
Note: These are YEARLONG commitments. Students will NOT be able to switch between these courses during the year.
Michelle Okroy
▪ Both are year-long courses
▪ Honors Biology in the Earth Systemo same standards as Biology in the Earth Systemo extend on depth of knowledgeo emphasis on research and student-developed
understandingo requires advanced skills in taking initiative and
perseveranceo daily small-group collaboration
▪ Regardless of which course a student takes, it does not stop them from accessing any advanced-level courses in the future
Homework Expectations:
▪ Students will independently complete homework assignments
▪ No late work accepted
▪ Estimate one hour of homework for each class period
Prerequisite: 1
credit of Biology in
the Earth System
Math Prerequisites
Prerequisite: 1 credit
of Chemistry in the
Earth System
Marine Science
Botany
Anatomy &
Physiology
Forensics
Biotechnology
AP Environmental
Science
Cleo Rohn
Honors Humanities
▪ Should feel confident with structure of essays
▪ Fewer essays with focus on content
▪ Work on sophisticated writing and communication of ideas
Humanities
▪ Writing support aimed at improving structure of essays
▪ More formal essays with focus on structure
▪ Work on organization and strengthening confidence in five paragraph essays
Honors Humanities
▪ Thematically organized, with themes aligning across units
▪ Assessment through creative project-based learning simulations
▪ Highly collaborative
Humanities
▪ Content focused, with themes specific to time period and region
▪ Assessment through traditional research, tests, and projects
▪ Primarily individual learning, with some collaboration
Honors Humanities▪ Same readings
as Humanities, with additional fiction and drama
▪ Summer reading assignment required
▪ Expectations of reading are rigorous and are often completed independently at home
▪ Must be independently motivated to complete work
Humanities▪ Longer readings include
novels, non-fiction, drama
▪ Most reading is done in class, closely analyzed and annotated
▪ Other student-choice reading required
Robert Johnson
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FALL
Begins August 24
WINTER
Begins November 16
SPRING
Begins March 1
Football (Begins 8/19)
Girls Soccer*
Cross Country
Volleyball*
Boys Golf*
Girls Swimming and Dive
Boys Tennis
Slow-Pitch Softball (Girls)
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball*
Boys Swimming and Dive
Wrestling
Gymnastics (Begins 11/9)
Track and Field
Fastpitch
Baseball*
Boys Soccer*
Girls Golf*
Girls Tennis
Badminton
*Indicates a CUT sport. Typically the first 2-3 practices are a try-out. Not all participants may make the team.To Register for a Sport (one per season maximum) please go to the EHS Website/athletics.All registration is done through Final Forms.
EHS Athletic Office hours: begin August 13th : 8am and 12pm, Monday - Friday
Pat Bangasser, Athletics Director — pbangasser@lwsd.org
Fall Season 2020
▪ Online Registration begins in May (for summer FB)
▪ Football begins August 19,2020
▪ All other Fall Sports begin August 24
▪ Participation Fee - $200.00
▪ ASB Card - $50.00
▪ Students must register and pay if they want to participate in formal summer sports. See sports-specific websites for details.
Leadership French Club Link Crew
Anime/Magna Club French Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta/Math Honor Society
Art Club Pride Club National Art Honor Society
Chess Club Global Awareness Project National Honor Society
Band Invisible Children R.E.A.C.H.Choir International Club Robotics ClubDebate Jazz Band Science National Honor Society
DECA JOG (Junior Orthopedic Guild)
Latinos Unidos
Drama Journalism Spanish Honor SocietyDrumline Key Club SSAAFEnvironmental Club Leadership Yearbook
Film
Please ask any questions you have...
We hope to see you at Welcome to the Pack!