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Science Hill High School 9 th Grade Academy Characte r Exertion Relationships Self Discipline Enthusiasm Diligence
Science Hill High School 9th Grade Academy
Character
Exertion
Relationships Self Discipline
Enthusiasm Diligence
Exertion – Success finds its roots in hard work.
Relationships – Building positive connections with people provides a wide safety net for those who dare to reach for great things.
Enthusiasm – Energy and excitement fuel success.
Self Discipline – The person who can control themselves is in position to push harder towards great achievement.
Diligence – Never quit, never give up, learn from your mistakes and grow, keep picking yourself up and you will never fail.
Character – It is our choices that ultimately decide who we are far more than our ability. Ability is what you are able to do, but character determines what you ultimately accomplish.
9thGrade
Reach For the Stars
“The greatest differences in the K-12 organizational cultures exist in the gap between middle school
and high school.
• Pre-school feels like kindergarten• 5th grade feels like 6th grade
• The Senior year is similar to being a Freshman in college but…..
The 8th grade is nothing like the 9th grade!”
Jay Hertzog on a quote from Whitefish Bay Schools, Wis.
What Are The Major Differences in 8th Grade and 9th Grade?• Size of the Campus.• Scheduling & Class Changes: Students are scheduled individually instead of in
teams.• Academic Competition: Students compete for GPA & Class Ranking for College
entrance & Scholarship money.• Classroom Expectations: Different system of instruction, rules & expectations.• May be in some classes with older students.• Discipline policy often includes more severe consequences.• Often parents become less involved than they were in elementary and middle
levels.
What 8th Graders Are Worried About….• Bullying• Mean Teachers (Lots of Home Work)• Finding a Boy Friend / Girl Friend• Getting Lost• Being Late to Class• Time to Eat• Homework• Harder Tests• Graduating• Extracurricular Activities
What 9th Graders Find Out…• High School Was Different From What They Expected.• Bullying wasn’t an issue, most older students were helpful.• Getting lost wasn’t a problem. It only took a few days to learn their way around.• Teachers want me to do well.
What Became Major Concerns for 9th Graders…•How to Study.
•How to Manage Their Time.
• 4 Year Plans• On Line Program of Studies• Campus Tours• Freshman Friday• Student Ambassadors• Topper Tidbits• First Day of School• Orientation• Web Page• 9th Grade Academy Twitter & Blog• Clubs & Organizations• Student Recognition• Tutoring & LEAPS• Parent Portal
9th Grade Academy
Career Technical Education Office
Science Hill Gymnasium
Science Hill High School1509 John Exum ParkwayJohnson City, Tn 37604423-232-2190FAX 423-434-5570
Science Hill
Main Office
Alumni Memorial
Admin Office Hallway Courtyard
Library
Gym
Cafeteria & Dinning Hall
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"Motivating Young People To Be Better Citizens"
Motivating Young People To Be Better Citizens.
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Final Thoughts…•Get Active & Stay Involved.•GPA Is Great But It Is Not The Most Important Thing.
•Praise The Effort More Than The Final Result.•Know That We Will Care About Your Child Like They Were Our Own.
