Mo Mountain untain Br Broo ook k Junio nior r High igh Sc School ool We Welcome! come! Risi sing ng 9 th th Grade rade Cou ourse rse Se Select lection ion an and d Re Registration istration
Co Cours urse e Se Select ection ion At At-a-Glance Glance • February • Counselors meet with students at MBJH in large groups and individually. • Course Selection Forms are due to Social Studies teachers by Feb. 18 th . • Early May- Mock schedules will be sent to students from MBJH for confirmation. • June 2 nd - Deadline for Schedule Updates • August - Registration- forms / fees / lockers / schedules/textbooks
Di Diploma loma Endorsement ndorsements Advanced Diploma with Honors Advanced Diploma Regular Diploma
Diploma Options • There is no indication on a student’s transcript as to which diploma the student has earned. • Colleges receive a high school transcript that lists all courses taken, with 1 st semester and 2 nd semester grades earned in those courses. • The transcript also reports grade point average (GPA).
Advanced Advanced Regular with Honors Math 4 4 4 Alg. I, Geo., Alg. II with Trig Alg. I, Geo., Alg. II with Alg. I, Geo., through Pre-Calculus or Trig Alg. II Discrete Math or beyond Science 4 4 4 All Group 1- 3 Group 1 Bio and a Bio and Chem Or Physics 1 Group 1or 2 Physical Bio and Chem or Physics Science English 4 4 4 Social Studies 4 4 4 Foreign Language 3 -Same Language 2 - Same Language 0* Health .5 .5 .5 Career 1 1 1 Preparedness (CPA &CPB) PE Life 1 1 1 Fine Arts 1 1 - CTE/FL/Fine Arts 0 1 3 Electives 2.5 2.5 2.5 Total Credits 25 25 24
Scienc Sc ience Group 1: Group 2: Biology (Reg & Adv) Physical Science Chemistry (Reg & Adv) Environmental Chemistry II Science Anatomy & Physiology (Reg & Adv) Forensic Science Physics Marine Science AP Biology AP Environmental Science AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 & 2 AP Physics C
Differences in the 3 diplomas • Math requirements • Foreign language requirements • Science requirements • Number of electives
Wh What at ar are e my y options tions as as a a fr fresh eshman? man? • English OR Advanced English • Algebra I, Geometry, OR Advanced Geometry/Team • World History II OR Advanced World History II • Biology OR Advanced Biology • 3 electives (9 th graders are strongly encouraged to take Health, Career Prep A and Career Prep B) • Lunch (not part of the course selection process)
Re Regul gular ar vs. . Advanced Advanced Co Course urses • The regular curriculum level is College Prep. • The advanced level better prepares students to take college coursework (AP Courses) while in high school. • Advanced Diploma /Advanced Diploma with Honors doesn’t mean taking advanced courses.
Co Course urse Pl Plac acemen ement • Recommendations are based on student data and teacher experiences working with the students over the course of the school year. • Parent Placement option (form in back of course selection guide for courses other than English) • English Parent Placement - Contact Larry McCain at mccainl@mtnbrook.k12.al.us for an appointment.
We Weight ighted ed Averages verages • Only raw scores are listed 100 Point Scale on the transcript and GPA AP - +10 point Advanced - +5 points is calculated based on the semester average. 4 Pt. Scale • Weighted grades are used AP - +1.00 quality for class rank and point weighted GPAs. Advanced - +0.5 quality point
Englis nglish h Language anguage Ar Arts ts • Advanced OR Regular • Summer reading requirements • Electives- Creative Writing and Reading
So Social ial St Stud udies ies Advanced OR Regular World History II Elective – AP Human Geography (new offering/ requires approval from current English or History teacher)
Ma Mathematic thematics • Algebra I • Geometry • Advanced Geometry • Advanced Geometry Team • Math Lab (placement by recommendation) Note: There are correlations to high school science course.
Sc Scienc ience Biology OR Advanced Biology
Fo Forei reign gn Language anguage • French I, French II OR Advanced French II • Latin I, Latin II OR Advanced Latin II • Spanish I, Spanish II OR Advanced Spanish II Note: Foreign Language classes are considered academic electives and involve homework and study time. **Many colleges require 1-3 years of foreign language and an entrance placement test
Vi Visual ual Ar Arts ts Introduction to Art Art I (Prerequisite is Intro to Art) Advanced Art (Prerequisite Art 1)
Per erforming forming Arts ts Band Beginning Band Concert Band Concert Band/Marching Band Choir Choir Honors Choir (Prerequisite Choir or an audition) Theatre Drama
Ca Career reer Te Tech h Elect ctives ives • Foundations of Engineering • Career Preparedness A • Career Preparedness B Note: Career Preparedness A/B are part of the graduation requirements. CPA may have be taken in the 8 th grade for credit.
Ph Physic ysical al Edu ducation cation Ath thleti letics cs/Weight /Weight Tr Training aining • PE-Athletics- Varsity and JV sports other than football (Coaches will provide the JH a list of athletes that will ride the 2:15 bus.) • PE Weight Training- 2 nd semester Football players planning to play in 10 th grade • Football players will ride the 3:00 bus to the HS for practice.
Ot Other er Elect ctives ives • Film Production • Yearbook/Journalism • Health (Graduation Requirement) • Forensics/Debate • Broadcast News (Audition required ) Note: Students who elect to take Debate will ride the 2:15 bus to the HS.
In Instruct structiona ional l Su Support port Academic Skills Resource Lab • Used for • Used for organization, time organization, time management, and management, and academic support academic support per a student’s IEP • Teacher and Counselor Recommendation Note: ALL students receive additional academic support during the Academic Opportunities (AO) period.
Co Course urse Se Selection ection • Course Selection Guides go home with students – read the descriptions carefully. • Alternates are IMPORTANT. • Sign form and include a legible email and phone number in the space at the bottom
Recap ap • 4 Core Classes • 3 Electives 3 year – long 2 year-long and 2 semesters 1 year-long and 4 semester-long 6 semester-long • Parent Placement in English – Contact Larry McCain (Meeting Required) • Parent Placement in Advanced Geometry, Advanced Biology, Advanced World History and /or Advanced Foreign Language – attach parent placement form found in back of course selection guide
Recap ap • Sharon Lyerly, 9 th Grade Counselor lyerlys@mtnbrook.k12.al.us • Read 9 th Grade Course Selection Directions very carefully. Descriptions will be attached to course selection form (mailed home). • Key dates • April 15 th - $25 fee to change schedule after this date • June 2 nd - Deadline to request schedule change
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