Transitioning to 9th Grade at Eastern High School
Explore the transition to 9th grade at Eastern High School with insights on middle school accomplishments, counseling support, graduation requirements, scholarship opportunities, high school vocabulary, and extracurricular options. Understand the importance of academic performance, e-learning days, and the consequences of receiving failing grades in required courses. Prepare for a successful high school journey with valuable guidance and resources.
- High School Transition
- 9th Grade
- Counseling Support
- Graduation Requirements
- Scholarship Opportunities
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Welcome to 9th Grade! Eastern High School
Mrs. Anderson Middle School Counselor
Agenda Mrs. Anderson What all you ve accomplished in Middle School! Mrs. Musgrove Information about High School & Scheduling Mrs. Slee Graduation Requirements
In Middle School, you were busy planning for your future! 6th Grade Trip to Ivy Tech +Indiana LearnMore Magazines 8th Grade -Indiana Career Explorer Accounts & Assessments -Graduation Plan Portfolios & Activities -KACC Presentation +College Go! Week Activities 7th Grade Trip to IUK
21st Century Scholar If you have free/reduced lunch, you are eligible for this Scholarship and have already met with Thea Scheblo to talk about creating your ScholarTrack account for the application. Due date to sign up for this is the END of 8th grade year!
Mrs. Musgrove 9th/10th Grade Counselor
High School Vocabulary Diploma Track Indiana Graduation Pathways Elective course Credit Grade Point Average (GPA) Transcript Dual Credit
Opportunities in High School Kokomo Area Career Center (KACC) Comet College/Ball State Classes Clubs Sports Scholarships AP Classes Dual Credit Classes
E-Learning Days in High School You will have 7 periods a day in High School. Unless you are in a Study Hall or Study Skills You will have7 E-Learning assignments to do on E-Learning Days.
Receiving Fs in a Class Unlike in Middle or Elementary, if you receive an F in a course that is required, you WILL HAVE TO RETAKE THAT COURSE. Other consequences from receiving an F in a course: + Will bring down your overall GPA + Cannot participate in sports + May put you behind academically + Taking Summer School
Special Education (IEP) Students Will automatically be enrolled in a Study Skills class You will be assigned a teacher that will be your go to teacher all 4 years for anything to do with your IEP. 504 Students Guidance Counselors will be in charge of meeting annually, updating and seeing accommodations are being followed.
Left Side: Left Side: Right Side: Right Side: Folders 9th Grade Course Requests Form 21st Century Scholar information 9th Grade Course Offerings Eastern High School Graduation Pathways Checklist Powerpoint from Tonight Eastern High School Diploma Track Checklists List of Classes Offered at Eastern High School
Diploma Types Core 40 Diploma (42 credits) Add: Add: 3 years of Spanish 1 more year of Math 1 year of Fine Arts 2 AP or Dual Credit Classes 3 years of Pathway (Engineering) Academic Honors Diploma Technical Honors Diploma (49 credits) (49 credits)
Course Request Sheet DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 28TH These will be turned in to Mrs. Anderson For many of you, these have been partially filled out: -Math -if you have taken Spanish 1, you are signed up for Spanish 2 -if you have an IEP, you will automatically be put in a Study Skills class.
Course Offerings Our list of courses for Freshman year only. Highlighted classes are required for all Freshman to take. *This is on the back side of your Course Request Sheet*
Courses to Note*** Marching Band vs. Non-Marching Band vs. Percussion [Summer Camp] June 1-3, July 20-23 & July 27-30 Choir, Encore or Starlets [Audition] *Auditions: April 23rd* Yearbook [Application] *Due Date: March 4th* APC [Enrollment Form] Turn in with your Course Request Form
Timeline of Events First Day of School Tonight Summer Orientation Schedule Changes (First Week) Meeting with ME
Mrs. Slee Counseling Director, 11th/12th Grade Counselor
NEW Indiana Graduation Requirements 3 boxes to complete in order to graduate as College and Career Ready . These are things students are already doing that we now have to document to prove they are ready for the real world. Parents and families *do not* need to keep track of these.
Three Boxes to Complete to Graduate There are 3 boxes that need checked off in order for you to graduate. Indiana Diploma Postsecondary Ready Competencies Employability Skills
#1 Indiana Diploma Core 40 Diploma (42 credits) Add: Add: 3 years of Spanish 1 more year of Math 1 year of Fine Arts 3 years of Pathway (Culinary or Engineering) Academic Honors Diploma Technical Honors Diploma (49 credits) (49 credits)
#2 Employability Skills Project Based Learning Computer Science Digital Electronics Service Based Learning 4H Work Based Learning Eagle Scouts Student Council Key Club SADD Club School Sport Starlets Encore Marching Band Internship Part-Time Job
#3 Postsecondary (College) Ready Competencies Academic or Technical Honors Diploma Take at Eastern CTE Concentrator AP or Dual Credit Courses SAT College Entrance Exams ACT *ASVAB
Contacting Us Mrs. Anderson tricia.anderson@eastern.k12.in.us Mrs. Musgrove claire.musgrove@eastern.k12.in.us Mrs. Slee kacy.slee@eastern.k12.in.us
