Maryville Junior High School
Tonight’s Agenda
• Academic Expectations and Data Results –Lisa McGinley
• General Information –Lisa McGinley• Registration Process and Timeline –Kim Taylor• Athletics and Eligibility –MJHS/MHS• Summer School –Nate Lee• Questions –Freshmen Faculty
Expectations and Data ResultsLisa McGinley, Principal
Academic Performance
AttainmentAchievement
Status
ProgressGrowthGains
Where are they?
How’d they get there?
The academic intensity of the student’s high school curriculum still counts more than anything else in relation to completing a bachelor’s degree.
Clifford AdelmanU.S. Department of Education
What do I want my child to get out of high school?
College and Career Ready
vs.College and Career
Eligible
MHS Class of 2013
36% graduated with at least 3 hours college
credit 16% graduated with 12 or more hours of college
credit77% enrolled in postsecondary institution after
graduation
60-70%
20-25%
THE 8TH GRADE EXPLORE TEST
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Explore Test is one part of the Educational Planning and Assessment System (EPAS) from ACT
Explore (8th Grade) Plan (10th Grade) ACT (11th Grade)
Format of EPAS
Four Subtests English Mathematics Reading Science Reasoning
Common content and skills Scales Relationship
05
10152025303540
EXPLORE PLAN ACT
32
25
36
EPAS Scales Relationship
EXPLORE Score Report
What do Your Scores Mean?
Composite Score 15
2013 Explore – Mean Scores
MJHS Nation
English 18.2 14.7
Math 17.6 15.5
Reading 16.9 14.6
Science 18.8 16.6
Composite 18.0 15.5
Your Estimated PLANComposite Score Range
Your Plans for HighSchool and Beyond
2013-14 8th Graders - HS Plans
Training PercentCollege 82%
Graduate School 51%
Military 4%
Undecided 14%
College (Apprentice, Career Technical, 2-yr and 4-yr Colleges and Graduate School)
ACT College Readiness Benchmarks
The Benchmarks are scores on the ACT subject-area tests that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses.
English Composition 18 15 13
College Algebra 22 19 17
College Social Sciences 22 18 16
College Course
College Biology 23 20 18
ACT PLAN EXPLORE
College Readiness Benchmarks
Am I “on track” to being ready for college courses?
MJHS Explore vs National – Percent Meeting College Readiness Standards
English Math Reading Science
68%
36% 36% 37%
89%
64%
57%
64%
National 2013
Your Career Possibilities
High School Assessments
High School Assessments
TCAP End of Course Tests Count as 25% of course grade 9th - English 1, Biology 1, Algebra 1 10th - English 2, Chemistry 11th - English 3, Algebra 2, U.S. History
ACT 10th – PLAN 11th – ACT
TCAP Writing (11th)
PARCC (2014-15)
Freshmen SpecificsLisa McGinley, Principal
Mission Statement
“Building a bridge to success for every student through unified efforts”
We Need Your Help
• Trust Us• Parental Support• Number 1 Priority Academic Study• Open Communication (Student/Teacher/Parent)• Increased Student Ownership of Academic Performance• Development of Student Self-Advocacy Skills
MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Required Courses Grade Taken 28 Required CreditsEnglish 1, 2, 3, 4 9, 10, 11, 12 4 Credits
Math 9, 10, 11, 12 4 Credits Science 9, 10, 11, 12 3 Credits
Lifetime Wellness 9 1 CreditSocial Studies 9 1 CreditU.S. History 11 1 Credit
U.S. Government 12 ½ CreditEconomics 12 ½ Credit
Foreign Language 9-12 2 CreditsFine Arts 9-12 1 Credit
Personal Finance/Strategic Rdg 10 (½ Credit) (½ Credit)Physical Education 9 –12 ½ Credit
Computer Application 9 1 CreditElective Focus
Additional Electives9 –12 3 Credits
8 Credits
Elective Focus Areas
• Fine Arts• Humanities• Math and Science• Advanced Placement• Dual Enrollment• Exercise/Safety• Engineering• Marketing• Business Management
• Architecture Construction
• Finance• Health Science• Information Technology• Media/Communications• Human Services• Law Enforcement
9th Grade Credits
• Opportunity to earn 8 credits• Classes worth 1 credit• Twenty-eight (28) credits required for graduation• Courses failed = no credit, must be retaken if required for
graduation• Must meet both academic and attendance requirements to
earn a course credit
UNIT OF CREDIT
• Credit for each course taught at MJHS/MHS is based on the Carnegie Unit.
• One unit is earned for the successful completion of one term of study in one course.
• One-half unit is earned for the successful completion of one semester of study in one course.
• A term at MJHS is one academic year (2 semesters) and is eighteen weeks in length at MHS.
• A semester at MJHS is eighteen weeks (2 quarters) and a semester is nine weeks in length at MHS.
• Exceptions include classes on an A/B schedule.
Grades
• MJHS uses letter grades (A, B, C, D, F, P) to report student progress. Plus/minus may be added to the letter grade as an incentive/warning. The plus/minus will appear on the student’s record, but will have no quality point value when computing the GPA.
• Grades reflect the level of mastery on course specific curriculum standards.Letter Grade College Prep Quality Points Advanced
PlacementQuality Points
A+ 100 4 100 5A 94 4 89 5A- 93 4 88 5B+ 92 3 87 4B 86 3 81 4B- 85 3 80 4C+ 84 2 79 3C 76 2 71 3C- 75 2 70 3D+ 74 1 69 2D 71 1 66 2D- 70 1 65 2F 0 0 0 0
To calculate the Grade Point Average (GPA) add up all of the quality points for the courses taken and divide by the total number of credits that have been earned.Q1(37.5%) + Q2(37.5) + Sem. Ex (25%) = S1 S1(50%)+S2(50%)=Final GradeQ3(37.5%) + Q4(37.5%) + TCAP or Course Exam (25%) = S2
REQUIRED ASSESSMENTS
• First (1st) Semester Exams will compose 25% of first semester average
• As per the State of Tennessee, state issued End-of-Course (EOC) exams will compose 25% of second semester average in the subject areas of English 1, Algebra 1, and Biology.
• Courses without State Mandated assessments will issue course generated EOC exams that will compose 25% of the second semester average.
• Course specific benchmark assessments will be given to assess student academic growth over the course of the school year.
School Attendance
• According to School Board Policy –to receive credit for passing any grade or course students must attend 90% of class time
• Decreased flexibility regarding Prior Approvals• MJHS attendance policy requires students with excessive
absences to complete time-for-time
Academic Study Time
• There is no perfect formula for determining the proper amount of academic study for each student. It is not unreasonable to expect a student to routinely have academic study each night and some weekends.
• When completing projects, papers, and/or preparing for examinations; the amount of academic study
may become significant for brief periods.
• The time required for completion of academic study will vary with student ability, class schedule, and proper budgeting of time.
• Students can expect to spend two hours each night of the five (5) day school week and on some weekends completing academic study.
• Students enrolled in advanced classes may experience an increased academic study workload.
• Due dates for academic work and deadlines and the issuance of partial credit for late work will be determined by the individual teacher, department, or instructional team
Academic Success Suite
• 74 –minutes every other day or everyday
• Required for students performing below grade level in reading and/or math
• Read Intervention• Math Intervention• Study/Organization• Flexible Scheduling• Response to Intervention and
Standardized Progress Monitoring
• Replaces 1 or 2 Electives
Special Services
• Comprehensive Development Class (CDC)
• Organized Behavior Support Class• Full Inclusion with Support• ESL Courses• Bridge Courses• Tutoring• Organizational Skills Support• School Nurse• School Counselors• Maryville Academy• Academic Success Class
Registration Process and TimelineKim Taylor, School Counselor
Registration Timeline
• Registration/Placement Information Send Home Feb. 14th
• Registration/Placement Information Returned Feb. 24th
• Registration Data Entry Begins March
• Development of Master Schedule April
• Schedules Generated and Attempts to Resolve Conflicts May
• Schedules Mailed Home Prior to 1st Day of School
Initial Placement Criteria
• 2012 -2013 ACT Projections (State Percentile)• EXPLORE (ACT) Assessment • Current Academic Performance• Teacher Recommendation• Change of Placement Request
Freshmen Course Offerings
Recommendations• English -91 H, 92 CP, 93 CP,
ESL• Algebra 1 -92 CP, 93 CP, 1A• Geometry -91 H, 92 CP• Biology -91 H, 92 CP• Environmental Sc. -93 CP• World History -91 H, 92 CP,
ESL• AP Human Geography• Computer Apps –embedded• Wellness• Academic Success
Electives• French 1 & 2• Latin 1 & 2• Spanish 1 & 2• Art 1• Drama 1 & 2• Band, Orchestra, Chorus• Introduction To Engineering Design• Yearbook• Family and Consumer Science• Leadership and Marketing• Construction Core• Physical Education
Change of Schedule
• The master schedule is made on the basis of student course requests received during the spring registration.
• Normally, scheduling all student course requests is possible. Should unavoidable conflicts arise, students will be given an alternative requests.
• Schedules will be adjusted within the first five (10) days of the fall semester for students who are misplaced in a course. A schedule change request form will be available in the school counseling office.
• Changes in level can only take place prior to the end of the first quarter (1st 9 weeks) of the term through a collaborative process to include the student, parent and teacher.
• After that time, level changes will only take place through a collaborative process with administrative approval following a student/parent/teacher/school counselor conference with or without administrative presence at a minimum.
Sample Freshmen Schedule
• 1st Period (English)• 2nd Period (Math)• 3rd Period (Wellness//Social Studies)• 3rd Period Lunch (30 minutes)• 4th Period (Science)• 5th Period (Elective/Elective) or (Elective/Academic
Success) or (Academic Success/Academic Success)
Athletics and Eligibility
Freshmen Athletics TSSAA
• Football• Basketball• Volleyball• Track and Field• Baseball• Softball• Soccer
• Cross-country• Swimming• Golf• Wrestling• Tennis• Cheerleading
Spring Try-Outs
• Announced via Daily Announcements• Announced in Wellness Classes• Announced via Athletic Coaches• Announced via MJHS/MHS Websites
Academic Competitions
• Energy Bowl Teams• Math Bowl Teams• Science Fair • Science Olympiad• Geography Bee• Patriots Pen Essay Contest• Spelling Bee• NCTE Writing and Poetry Contests • Health and Safety Poster Contests• Robotics (STEM) Competitions
Clubs
• Anime Club• Art Club• Archery Club• Bass Club• Climbing Team• Equestrian Club• Frisbee Club• Math Competitions
• Running Club• Science
Olympiad/Competitions• Student Council• Fellowship of Christian
Athletes• Robotics • Rowing Team• Cornerstone Club
2014 Summer School
• Wellness (H.S. Credit)
• Opens up schedule for more elective opportunities
• Promotion/Credit Recovery
• Location MJHS Campus
• May Registration
Parent Advisory CouncilBeth Pankratz
PAC Mission Statement
The purpose of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is to be a support organization to Maryville Junior High School faculty, staff, and families by providing feedback, assistance and opportunities that will contribute to the success of every student
PAC Goals
• Parent to parent communication and education: bridging the gap between school and families regarding news, updates, and events.
• To create a consistent protocol for reaching out to new families at MJHS in the form of a Welcome Wagon.
• Identify community assets and ways to foster a two-way alliance that translates into enrichment and mentoring opportunities inside the classroom.
• To create and maintain a volunteer resource list.• To fund and operate a budget to perpetuate PAC goals and to
provide above and beyond experiences for the student body.
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
• Four Elected 8th Grade Parents
• Four Elected 9th Grade Parents
• 2 At-large Members (Flexible)
• One 8th Grade Teacher • Once 9th Grade Teacher• Parent Liaison• Administrative Team
• Open Meetings are held monthly at 12:00 (noon)
• PAC Website• Brochure• Involvement
Opportunities
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
• Classroom• Career Fair• Appreciation• Library• Book Fair• Art• STEM/Engineering• Open House• Field Days/Field Trips• Science Fair• Science Olympiad• Fundraising
• East TN Band Tryouts• School Dances• Red Ribbon Week• Spur of the Moment• Box Tops for Education• Music Boosters (Encore)• Technology• Drama• Cafeteria Monitoring• Guest Speaker• New Family Welcome Wagon
Stay Connected Now
• MJHS Daily Announcements• Set-up Planet High School Account (Set-up your custom page to
follow your child’s classes, clubs, and teams) • Keep contact number and e-mail address current with the school office
to receive School Messenger calls and e-mails from MJHS and MCS• MJHS Website• MJHS Information Handout• Review 4-year Plan Handout• Grades Online (monitor at least every two weeks)• Attend MJHS/MHS Events• Volunteer in school
Maryville Junior High School &Maryville High School
MJHS/MHS Band AnnouncementTable Questions –Freshmen Faculty