8 Weeks and counting...

Presented By:

Ms. Zmek & Mr. Proffitt

Agenda Entry 2014 Important Dates

NOWSBAC TestingApril 18 8th Grade Contract DueApril 30th 12 wk Progress Reports E-mailed HomeJune 9 Promotion RehearsalJune 9 Promotion @ Murrieta Mesa High School

6:00 p.m. June 10 Yearbooks and 8th Grade Field Trip

(TBD) June 11 Field Day (Early Release)June 12 8th Grade Breakfast/Dodge ball Game

(Early Release)June 12 Promotion Dance 6pmJune 13 Awards Ceremony

Expectations for Promotion

In order to participate in any promotion activities (including the Promotion Ceremony)

students must:

Make payment for all library books, textbooks, equipment, and any owned lunch money by June 2nd.

Clear all outstanding discipline debts By June 4th.

Fulfill all attendance, behavior and academic expectations.

** An F in any class will prohibit you from participating!

Abide by all school rules and policies before and during all promotion activities.

8th Grade Contract (Agreement)

Please sign and return to Student Services prior to

April 18th!** not submitting your contract will prohibit you from participating in all

promotion events including the promotion ceremony!!

TRANSCRIPT REVIEW

Transcripts Step 1A=4B=3C=2D=1F=0

Step 2Add upGrade values3+2+4+4+3+3 = 19

Step 3Divide by 619/6 = 3.167

High School is right around the corner.

College is right down the block. Be prepared.

• Math placement: what you do today DOES matter

• High School Requirements: Plan Ahead!

• University Requirements: Keep all doors OPEN

Individual Learning Plan

English 40 creditsMathematics 30 creditsScience (Physical and Life) 30 creditsSocial Science 30 creditsVisual/Performing Art 10 creditsForeign Language 10 creditsP.E. 20 creditsHealth Careers/Intro Computers 10 creditsElectives 50 credits

High School Graduation Requirements

Classes are 10 credits per year or 5 credits per semester to equal a total of 230 credits!

- Pass CAHSEE- Complete 40 hours of community service- Pass Algebra 1- Senior Project and Exit Interview

UC/Cal State A-G requirements

• (a) History = 2 years (World and U.S.)• (b) English = 4 years• (c) Math = 3 years (Alg I, Geo, Alg II)• (d) Science = 2 years (Bio and Chem)• (e) World Language = 2 years of same• (f) Visual and Performing Arts = 1 year• (g) UC Elective Course = From UC List

What Does the MVUSD Exit Interview Entail?

• Part I: Reflective Essay• A coherent, organized, reflective essay addressing

the question: How will you be a solution in this ever-changing world?

• Part II: Oral Presentation• A presentation for a panel addressing the question:

Why do you want to be what you want to be?

• Part III: Project Demonstration• A demonstration for a panel addressing the

question: Can you demonstrate how your contribution reveals your passion?

I create my own LIFE!