Eighth Grade Annual Review

Eighth Grade Annual Review PresentationNorth Syracuse Junior High Counselors

1Counselor BreakdownA-DAN Mr. Scullion MAN-ROS Mrs. GadsdenDAO-HUM Mr. Whittico ROT-Z Mr. Kulakowski HUN-MAM Mrs. Murphy

There will be POP QUIZZES throughout this presentation!

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2Annual ReviewYour annual review is a one-on-one meeting with your counselor where you plan classes for next year.Meeting times will be from November 2 through December 22.You will receive a Yellow Pass in homeroom on the morning of your review.

3Your Yellow PassPlease be sure to honor your yellow pass!!!

4Eighth Grade Promotion PolicyThe student must pass four out of five 40 week Units of Study (full year courses)40-week Units of Study English Mathematics Social Studies Science German, French, or Spanish

5Whats Different About 9th Grade?It is the beginning of High School, even though you are at the Junior High!Every class you take is credit-bearing, including Physical Education.It is the beginning of your Permanent Record (Transcript).Everything Counts!

6TRANSCRIPT

7Graduation RequirementsA total of 22 units are required to graduate from CNS High SchoolRequirement Regents Adv. RegentsEnglish 4 4Social Studies 4 4Math 3 3Science 3 3Second Language 1 3**Health Art and/or Music 1 1Physical Education 2 2

8Graduation Requirements1. REGENTS DIPLOMA -Students must pass Regents exams with a score of 65 or above in: 1 Regents Exam in English2 Regents Exams in Social Studies1 Regents Exam in Math1 Regents Exam in Science

2. ADVANCED DIPLOMA -Students must meet all of the exam requirements above plus:An additional Regents Exam in Science Two additional Regents Exams in MathLocal Exam in a World Language

9In SummaryTo Graduate, a student must:1) Earn a total of 22 credits2) Pass all required courses3) Pass all required Regents exams (varies dependingon type of diploma)

10Students may achieve the Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation by completing a 5 credit sequence in either Art, Music, or Occupational Education (Business, Technology, Family and Consumer Science, or Career-Technical Prep at OCM BOCES). Students pursuing a 5 credit sequence in one of these areas still need 1 World Language credit to graduate.

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12POP QUIZ #1 True or FalseIf you pass all of your classes except for Foreign Language and Math, you will be promoted to 9th grade.If you pass Foreign language in 7th, 8th, & 9th grade, you have qualified for the advanced diploma.In order to graduate with a Regents Diploma, a student must pass at least 5 Regents exams with a 65 or higher.13Art Electives Studio in Art 140 weeks = 1 creditFee: $15Learn about various techniques and skills, as well as current trends in art.Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Cartooning, Art History, Sculpture, Collages, Ceramics & Clay, Design, Art Careers.Fulfills the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music.

14Media Arts40 weeks = 1 creditFee: $25Exploring art through the use of traditional, digital, and video photography; learn how to use photographic, digital, and computer equipment; create your own digital portfolio. Must own or have access to a digital camera.Fulfills the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music.

15Creative Crafts40 weeks = 1 creditFee: $15A Fine Arts craft class that concentrates on creating original works of art that are both handmade and exceptionally well crafted.Polymer Clay, Handmade Book, Silk Painting, Ceramic Vessel, Beadwork Bracelet, Metal Bracelet, Pendant, Sterling Silver & Stone Setting, Wire Jewelry Fulfills the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music.

16Design & Drawing for Production A40 weeks = 1 CreditFee: $15 Architectural based class. Develop free hand sketching and technical drafting techniques to analyze and describe constructible objects and shapes (blue prints). AUTOCAD software is used as a media for maximizing skill and knowledge.A Technology elective that will fulfill the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music.

17Design & Drawing for Production B 40 weeks = 1 CreditFee: $15Exploring various engineering systems and manufacturing processes. Experience through theory, as well as hands-on and problem-solving activities, what engineering is all about. 1st course in Project Lead the Way courses.Possible R.I.T. college credit available.A Technology elective that will fulfill the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music.

18 The following 2 half year FACS courses will fulfill the Graduation Requirement in Art/Music when taken together.

Fashion in Our Lives 20 Week Course = CreditFee: $7.50Creating Fashions (sewing projects).

Housing and Environment20 Week Course = CreditFee: $7.50Architecture & Interior Design/Decorating.

19Music ElectivesAll of these courses will fulfill the Art/Music Graduation Requirement:BandOrchestraChorusMusic in Our LivesListen to all genres of music; perform on instruments; compose and arrange your own musical selection; utilize recording and other types of electronic musical equipment.

20POP QUIZ #2 Multiple Choice1. In which class will you create your own digital portfolio?A. Studio Art B. DDP B C. Media Art D. DDP A

2. This class explores engineering?A. DDP A B. Housing & Env. C. DDP B D. Studio Art

3. Which two year courses will fulfill the art/music credit?A. Fashion in Our Lives & Personal RelationshipsB. Housing and Environment & Food and NutritionC. Culture and Foods & Fashion in Our LivesD. Fashion in Our Lives & Housing and Environment 21

22Additional ELECTIVESBUSINESSFamily and Consumer ScienceTechnology23Business Electives20 Week Courses Worth Credit EachCareer and Financial ManagementLearn skills employers are looking for such as time management, personal budgeting, etc.Introduction to Business MarketingDescribes the role of workers and consumers in our economic society; provides an overview of the business world.Microsoft Word 1Develop skills in keyboarding and formatting documents.Digital Communication IIDesigned to enhance business communication and presentation skills using Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint.

24FACS Electives20 Week Courses Worth Credit EachFood and Nutrition for LifeBasic food preparation skills and nutrition awareness. ($10 fee)Culture and FoodsExperience preparing and tasting foods from other countries. ($10 fee)Personal RelationshipsExplore the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development that occurs over a lifespan. Fashion in Our LivesSelect and construct a garment and several accessories. ($7.50 fee)Housing and EnvironmentExplore interior design/decorating and architecture. ($7.50 fee)

25Technology Electives20 Week Courses Worth Credit EachProduction SystemsDesign and construct a product. (20 week course, $9.50 fee) Communication SystemsVisual/audio/multimedia communication technologies. (20 week course, $9.50 fee)Transportation SystemsWorking with small engines. (20 week course, $9.50 fee)Computer Aided TechnologiesComputers and the technology field. (20 week course, $9.50 fee)Design and Drawing for Production A Architectural based course. (40 week course, $15 fee)Design and Drawing for Production BPre-engineering course. (40 week course, $15 fee)

26Keep up with your classes byGetting all of your homework doneStudying for your testsStay after for extra help See your counselor if you need helpStart a Weekly Progress Report if you are falling behindPass all of your classesEarn your first credit by passing a foreign language27Preparing for College NowDO take challenging courses, including electives.DO continue to take a foreign language.DO get involved in school or community-based activities. Remember, its quality not quantity.DO ask your counselor which Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available and whether you are eligible.DO take the career project in Home and Careers seriously. It is a great opportunity to find out more about careers you may be interested in.DO create a dedicated study time & turn off your phone.DO keep a list of your awards, honors, volunteer work and extracurricular activities. Update it throughout high school. This will be helpful when you apply for colleges.

28Pop Quiz #3 Fill in the blank1. If you want to improve your keyboarding skills, the best class to take would be ___________________.

2. __________________ is a class where you explore human development over a lifespan.

3. In the course_________________, you work with small engines and explore marine, land, and aerospace technologies. 29Questions andAnswers30Thank you for Coming

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