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Brien McMahon High School High School 101 The 9 th Grade Program

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Brien McMahon High School. High School 101 The 9 th Grade Program. 9 th Grade Counselors. Ms. Amaker (A – Hik) [email protected] , extension 11299 Ms. Leeds (Hil – Vel) [email protected] , extension 11317 Mr. Southerland (Vem – ZZZ & CGS In-District) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Brien McMahon High School

High School 101

The 9th Grade Program

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9th Grade Counselors• Ms. Amaker (A – Hik)

[email protected], extension 11299

• Ms. Leeds (Hil – Vel)[email protected], extension 11317

• Mr. Southerland (Vem – ZZZ & CGS In-District)[email protected], extension 11307

• Mr. Castelluzzo (CGS Out-of-District only)[email protected], extension 11297

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Guidance Services• Developmental Guidance Program

– Includes classroom visits to provide ongoing support and further orient students to high school. Topics: time management, decision making, self awareness, goal setting, college and career exploration, educational planning.

• Individual Meetings– Meetings with the student’s assigned counselor to develop

goals and begin college/career planning.

• Early College Awareness Program– Includes trip to local college/university in the spring. Open to

students in good academic standing. Participation in college information sessions led by admissions personnel.

• Career/College Planning– Use of Naviance/Family Connection to research careers of

interest. Emphasis will be on developing career goals and matching high school preparation to career.

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Graduation Requirements20 Credits

• English 4 credits• Math 3 credits• Science (includes one lab science in Biology,

Chemistry or Physics) 3 credits• History/Social Studies 3

credits(includes US History and Civics)

• Arts (Arts, Business Technology, 1 creditTechnology Education, Music,

and/or Family and Consumer Sciences)• Physical Education 1 credit• Health Education 0.5

credits• Computer Literacy 0.5

credits• Electives 4 credits

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Course/Credit Requirements

Students must earn a minimum of 5 credits to move from grade 9 to grade 10• Grade 9 – minimum 6.5 credits • Grade 10 – minimum 6 credits• Grade 11 – minimum 6 credits• Grade 12 – minimum 5.5 creditsMost students graduate BMHS with more than 20 credits!

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Grading ScaleGPA

A = 4.0A- = 3.7B+ = 3.3B = 3.0B- = 2.7C+ = 2.3C = 2.0C- = 1.7

Grading System

A = 90 - 100

B = 80 – 89

C = 70 – 79

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9th Grade Counts!• College planning begins in 9th grade! • College admissions officers review the ENTIRE

transcript. Military and company recruiters will also request the student’s transcript.

• Freshman year comprises 1/3 of the college admissions decision. 1st quarter senior year grades are also included in the admissions decision.

• Grades and rigor of the academic program factor into the admissions decision. Honors and AP courses are the goal.

• Good grades equate to a strong GPA and class rank!

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Clubs and Activities

• Build your college resume now! Join clubs and athletic programs.

• Contact Ms. Prescott or Stabach, Class Advisors, to learn about 9th grade specific activities.

• Participate in a Club Fair to learn about the various BMHS clubs.

• Start a club of your own!

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Communication

• Visit the school’s website often, specifically the Guidance Department page (www.norwalkpublicschools.org).

• Post dates of interim and report card distribution and review with your student.

• Contact teachers directly via email or phone (email: last name first initial @norwalkps.org, phone: place a 1 in front of the room number).

• Contact your child’s counselor as needed.• Attend High School 101 meetings

throughout the year.

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Ladder of Referral

If you have a question or concern regarding your child’s progress or well being within the school program, we encourage you to follow the Ladder of Referral!

• The Teacher (program, classroom policies, homework)

• The Counselor, Psychologist, or Social Worker (adjustment problems, academic problems, chronic attendance issues)

• The Housemaster (discipline)

• The Principal (policies and regulations)

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Again, Welcome!

We look forward to working with you and your child to ensure a successful

and rewarding school year!