Download 9th Grade Presentation - Highline Public Schools

Class of 2016
Review
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• Credits
• Transcripts
• Graduation requirements
4.0 credits Language Arts
3.0 credits Math
3.0 credits Social Studies
2.0 credits Science
2.0 credits Health/PE
1.0 credit Occupational Ed
1.0 credit Fine Art
7.0 credits Electives
Who Walks (graduation)
2016
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Students would only walk across the
stage at graduation if they fulfill all
graduation requirements including all
required credits (23), pass all required
parts of the HSPE (reading, writing,
TWO math EOCs, Biology EOC.
Senior Project and High School and
Beyond plan
Question:
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What do I
want to achieve
this year?
Eleven reasons for Failure
in School
1.
2.
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Lack of a definite goal
Laziness-the unwillingness to make a decision and the follow
through.
3. Lack of regular attendance to school and classes.
4. Poor relationships
5. Poor study habits
6. Excessive worry
7. Negative personality traits
8. Outside activities
9. Lack of Incentive or Interest
10. Illness
11. Lack of intellectual ability
Eleven Steps to Achieving
Motivation
1.
2.
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Set goals, both short and long range
Build desire by constantly reaffirming goals, visualizing
success.
3. Think rationally. Keep an open mind. Don’t guess or make
assumptions.
4. Develop positive personality traits.
5. Choose your friends carefully.
6. Have faith in yourself.
7. Give yourself reinforcement; acknowledge your successes.
8. Seek help when needed.
9. Resolve personal problems learn over what you have control.
10. Develop persistence.
11. Take action.
Question:
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What kind of
learner are
you?
Visual Learner
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I remember things better if I write them down.
I can visualize pictures in my head.
I take notes on what I read and hear.
It’s easier for me to work in a quiet place.
It’s easy for me to understand maps, charts, and graphs.
When I get an idea, I must write it down right away.
When I am concentrating on reading or writing, music
bothers me.
When taking a test, I can “see” the textbook page and the
answer.
Auditory Learner
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When reading, I listen to the words in my head or I
read aloud.
I need to discuss things to understand them better.
I prefer hearing a teacher to reading a textbook.
I remember what people say better than what they look
like.
It’s hard for me to picture things in my head.
I talk myself through homework assignments.
I like having someone tell me how to do something
rather than reading directions.
Kinesthetic Learner
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I can study better when music is playing.
I need frequent breaks when studying
I don’t like sitting at a desk. I like to move around.
I take notes, but I never go back and re-read them.
When I start a book, I like to look at the ending.
My notebook and desk may look messy, but I know where
things are.
I daydream in class
I’d rather do a project than write a report.
I use my fingers to count and move my lips when I read.
Learning tips-Visual
Learner
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1.Write things down because you’ll remember them
better.
2. Look at a person who is talking to you, helps keep
you focused.
3.Take lots of notes.
4. Use color to highlight main ideas in your notes.
5. Sit toward the front of the class.
Learning tips - Auditory
Learner
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1. Try studying with a friend so that you can talk out
loud and hear the information.
2. Read aloud facts you want to remember.
3. Use color and graphic symbols to highlight main
ideas in your notes, textbooks, handouts, etc.
4. Before reading a chapter, look at all the headings
and picture captions and read them aloud.
Learning tips-Kinesthetic
learner
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1. Memorize, walk around while reciting to yourself
or looking at a list or index card.
2. If you need to fidget when in class, experiment with
ways of moving that doesn’t disturb others.
3. Try studying on your bed or with music playing in
the background.
4. Take breaks as frequently as you need to. Just be
sure to get right back on task.
GET
INVOLVED!!!!!
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You will know the school better,
teachers, and other students will get to
know you.
You will build skills in areas that
interest you (sports, photography,
music, etc.)
As a well rounded student, you will be
more interesting to colleges and
employers.
Sports and Clubs
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 Fall – Boys’ Tennis, Cross Country, Football, Girls’
Soccer, Girls’ Swimming, Volleyball, Golf
 Winter – Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball, Boys’
Swimming, Gymnastics, Wrestling
 Spring – Baseball, Boys’ Soccer, Fastpitch, Tennis,
Track & Field.
 Book Club, CIA (Christians in Action), Drama club,
FCCLA (Family Career & Community Leaders of
America), French Club, Interact Club, Latino Club,
Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Art
Club, Pacific Islanders Club, Key Club, and more.