88thth Grade V21 Grade V21 Students/Parents Info Students/Parents Info

MeetingMeeting

February 2014February 2014

V21 at WHSV21 at WHS

No pull-outs.No pull-outs.

Academic needs are met through proper Academic needs are met through proper course selection.course selection.

Role of V21 CoordinatorRole of V21 Coordinator

Act as “extra counselor” or case manager.Act as “extra counselor” or case manager.

Work with student/family to develop 4 year Work with student/family to develop 4 year plan with yearly updates.plan with yearly updates.

Aware of interests/goals in order to inform Aware of interests/goals in order to inform of various opportunities.of various opportunities.

Offer variety of academic Offer variety of academic activities/competitions throughout year.activities/competitions throughout year.

Help with schedule changes.Help with schedule changes.

Academic ActivitiesAcademic Activities

3-2-1 (Formerly KMO)3-2-1 (Formerly KMO)Science OlympiadScience OlympiadScience BowlScience BowlQuiz BowlQuiz BowlMath TeamMath TeamDebateDebateFPSFPS……many more…in booklet. Download at this site.many more…in booklet. Download at this site.http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/domain/1664http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/domain/1664

Academic CompetitionsAcademic Competitions

MN Brain Bee MN Brain Bee (11 of Top 30 from WHS this year!)(11 of Top 30 from WHS this year!)

Physics Olympiad & Physics BowlPhysics Olympiad & Physics BowlNACLO – No. Amer. Computational Linguistics NACLO – No. Amer. Computational Linguistics OlympiadOlympiadBiology OlympiadBiology OlympiadChemistry OlympiadChemistry OlympiadMN Music Listening ContestMN Music Listening ContestMock TrialMock TrialFPSFPS……other possibilities if there is interestother possibilities if there is interest

Typical V21 9Typical V21 9thth grade schedule grade schedule

CommunicationsCommunications CivicsCivics Regular or Honors?Regular or Honors? Regular or Honors? Regular or Honors?

MathMath World LanguageWorld Language Math 1, 1X, 2X, UMTYMP Math 1, 1X, 2X, UMTYMP

Science Elective Elective Science Elective Elective

Phys Sci or Honors Phys Sci Phys Sci or Honors Phys Sci Debate, Business, Eng. Concepts, WL, MathDebate, Business, Eng. Concepts, WL, Math

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P. E. ElectiveP. E. Elective ElectiveElective

Why double up in Math?Why double up in Math?

Just because it is an option does not mean it is necessary for all!Just because it is an option does not mean it is necessary for all!

Doubling up on Math 1X and Math 2X will allow students with Doubling up on Math 1X and Math 2X will allow students with EXPLORE score but not in advanced math to take HPS. EXPLORE score but not in advanced math to take HPS. (5 this year)(5 this year)

We have 1 section of Linear Algebra, which follows AP Calc BC. We have 1 section of Linear Algebra, which follows AP Calc BC. There are There are some studentssome students who would like to get to this class by who would like to get to this class by senior year so doubling up might be necessary and it is hard to do senior year so doubling up might be necessary and it is hard to do sophomore year with AP Euro. If starting 9sophomore year with AP Euro. If starting 9thth grade in Math 2X, 1 grade in Math 2X, 1 year of doubling up would be necessary.year of doubling up would be necessary.

If you are starting 9If you are starting 9thth grade in Math 3X or beyond, there is not any grade in Math 3X or beyond, there is not any need to double up. Colleges DO NOT want you to go your senior need to double up. Colleges DO NOT want you to go your senior year without a math class.year without a math class.

Honors Physical ScienceHonors Physical Science

REQUIRED PREREQUISITES: Math 2X AND a REQUIRED PREREQUISITES: Math 2X AND a score of 23 or higher on EXPLORE science.score of 23 or higher on EXPLORE science.

Have the EXPLORE score but not in advanced Have the EXPLORE score but not in advanced math? math? Summer test-out option or double up in Math.Summer test-out option or double up in Math.

In advanced math but do not have the required In advanced math but do not have the required EXPLORE scoreEXPLORE score? Summer test-in option.? Summer test-in option.

If you are missing either prerequisite for HPS, If you are missing either prerequisite for HPS, you must register for Physical Scienceyou must register for Physical Science. . Changes will be made in August if testing is Changes will be made in August if testing is successful.successful.

Summer Test Out/InSummer Test Out/In

Website for all summer informationWebsite for all summer information http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/domain/2066 Registration: March 1 – May 17

On the website there are links to the subject specific sites and information on the Community Ed Test Prep.

ALL INFORMATION is included on the website.

Honors Physical Science Test InHonors Physical Science Test In

The summer assessment is designed to measure science aptitude The summer assessment is designed to measure science aptitude and test mathematical reasoning and science problem solving. and test mathematical reasoning and science problem solving. There are not any curricular materials or textbooks to prepare for There are not any curricular materials or textbooks to prepare for the test-in process. It is an ability-based exam and not a test of the test-in process. It is an ability-based exam and not a test of content knowledge.content knowledge.

If a student who has tested into Honors Physical Science is unable If a student who has tested into Honors Physical Science is unable to keep up with material from the next level within the first week of to keep up with material from the next level within the first week of the new course, the student may need to drop back a level. Be the new course, the student may need to drop back a level. Be aware that scheduling and class sizes can make this process aware that scheduling and class sizes can make this process difficult. difficult.

This class does not lead to different science class options in future years nor is it required for any future AP classes.

Regular vs. Honors CivicsRegular vs. Honors Civics

99thth grade reading level grade reading level

20-40 min. homework20-40 min. homework

2-3 formal research 2-3 formal research paperspapers

Content suited for 9Content suited for 9thth grade with grade with mostmost emphasis on emphasis on understanding and understanding and comprehension.comprehension.

1212thth grade reading level grade reading level

1-2 hours homework1-2 hours homework

5-6 formal research 5-6 formal research paperspapers

Content suited for 12Content suited for 12thth grade with grade with mostmost emphasis on in-depth emphasis on in-depth analysis and application. analysis and application. (Understanding and (Understanding and comprehension is comprehension is assumed).assumed).

Neither class is a prerequisite for AP European History.Neither class is a prerequisite for AP European History.

Comm 9 vs. Honors Comm 9Comm 9 vs. Honors Comm 9

Emphasis on knowledge, Emphasis on knowledge, comprehension & application.comprehension & application.

Informative speechInformative speech

20-40 min. homework/night20-40 min. homework/night

100 min. indep. reading/week100 min. indep. reading/week

Short story unit – 7 storiesShort story unit – 7 stories

Modified vocab roots seriesModified vocab roots series

Approx. 2 major essays with Approx. 2 major essays with guidance.guidance.

Emphasis on analysis, Emphasis on analysis, evaluation & synthesis.evaluation & synthesis.

Persuasive speechPersuasive speech

45-90 min. homework/night45-90 min. homework/night

150 min. indep. reading/week150 min. indep. reading/week

Short story unit – 9 storiesShort story unit – 9 stories

Full vocab roots seriesFull vocab roots series

Approx. 4 major essays with Approx. 4 major essays with less guidance.less guidance.

Neither class is a prerequisite for future AP classesNeither class is a prerequisite for future AP classes..

How many Honors classes?How many Honors classes?

Current 9Current 9thth grade class – Class of 2017 grade class – Class of 2017

165 students in 1 Honors class165 students in 1 Honors class

125 students in 2 Honors classes125 students in 2 Honors classes

85 students in 3 Honors classes 85 students in 3 Honors classes

63 students in 4+ Honors classes63 students in 4+ Honors classes

438 of the 848 freshmen in at least one 438 of the 848 freshmen in at least one honors class. (~52%)honors class. (~52%) Based on Class of 2017 of 848

students

Enrolled in 1 Honors ClassEnrolled in 1 Honors Class

38 in Honors Comm 9 only38 in Honors Comm 9 only

13 in Honors Government only13 in Honors Government only

114 in a Math X only.114 in a Math X only.

• 69 in Math 1X only69 in Math 1X only

• 44 in Math 2X only44 in Math 2X only

• 1 in Math 3X only1 in Math 3X only

Based on Class of 2017 of 848 students

Enrolled in 2 Honors ClassesEnrolled in 2 Honors ClassesBoth Honors Comm & Honors Gov – 9Both Honors Comm & Honors Gov – 9

Honors Comm & an X Math – 49Honors Comm & an X Math – 49

Honors Gov & an X Math – 18Honors Gov & an X Math – 18

Honors Physical Science & an X Math – 16Honors Physical Science & an X Math – 16

Doubled up in X Math - 31Doubled up in X Math - 31

Based on Class of 2017 of 848 students

Enrolled in 3 Honors ClassesEnrolled in 3 Honors Classes

Honors Comm, Honors Gov, X Math – 26Honors Comm, Honors Gov, X Math – 26

Honors Comm, HPS, X Math – 12Honors Comm, HPS, X Math – 12

Honors Gov, HPS, X Math – 5Honors Gov, HPS, X Math – 5

Honors Gov, double Math X – 8Honors Gov, double Math X – 8

Honors Comm, doubled Math X – 23Honors Comm, doubled Math X – 23

HPS, double Math X – 5HPS, double Math X – 5

Honors Comm, Honors Gov, HPS – 6Honors Comm, Honors Gov, HPS – 6 (In UMTYMP for Math)(In UMTYMP for Math)

Based on Class of 2017 of 848 students

Enrolled in 4 Honors ClassesEnrolled in 4 Honors Classes

Honors Gov, Honors Comm, Math X, HPS – 19Honors Gov, Honors Comm, Math X, HPS – 19

Honors Gov, Honors Comm, Double Math X – 14Honors Gov, Honors Comm, Double Math X – 14

Honors Gov, Double Math X, HPS – 2Honors Gov, Double Math X, HPS – 2

Honors Comm, Double Math X, HPS - 8Honors Comm, Double Math X, HPS - 8

Based on Class of 2017 of 848 students

Enrolled in an AP ClassEnrolled in an AP Class

14 freshman in AP classes14 freshman in AP classes 11 of them in UMTYMP now or in the past11 of them in UMTYMP now or in the past 4 in AP Calc AB/Calc BC instead of UMTYMP4 in AP Calc AB/Calc BC instead of UMTYMP 2 in AP Stats instead of UMTYMP study hall2 in AP Stats instead of UMTYMP study hall 2 in AP Computer Science instead of UMTYMP study hall2 in AP Computer Science instead of UMTYMP study hall

5 in AP Macro5 in AP Macro

6 in AP Micro6 in AP Micro

New option for next year: Honors Music Theory, AP Music Theory

Skyward Scheduling RequestsSkyward Scheduling Requests

If student is eligible for a class that is not available on If student is eligible for a class that is not available on Skyward (ex., AP Calc), student should give worksheet Skyward (ex., AP Calc), student should give worksheet to middle-level V21 coordinator, who will forward them to to middle-level V21 coordinator, who will forward them to me. I will enter the courses you can’t access, if me. I will enter the courses you can’t access, if appropriate. appropriate.

If a student is doubling up on math in order to meet pre-If a student is doubling up on math in order to meet pre-requisites for Honors Physical Science, student should requisites for Honors Physical Science, student should give worksheet to middle-level V21 coordinator, who will give worksheet to middle-level V21 coordinator, who will forward them to me. I will hand schedule your classes to forward them to me. I will hand schedule your classes to make sure Math 1X is in 1make sure Math 1X is in 1stst semester and Math 2X & semester and Math 2X & HPS are in 2HPS are in 2ndnd semester. semester.

Contact InformationContact Information

Sue IversonSue Iverson

sue.iverson@wayzata.k12.mn.us

763-745-6605763-745-6605

Prefer to meet with parents AND student.Prefer to meet with parents AND student.

• I am not available to meet with 8I am not available to meet with 8thth grade families until March. If grade families until March. If scheduling adjustments are necessary after meeting, I can make the scheduling adjustments are necessary after meeting, I can make the changes to Skyward requests.changes to Skyward requests.

• Best plan – wait until after Term 1 of 9Best plan – wait until after Term 1 of 9thth grade year and then grade year and then meet to develop a 4-year plan.meet to develop a 4-year plan.

College AdmissionCollege AdmissionFrom Application To Acceptance, Step-By-StepFrom Application To Acceptance, Step-By-Step

Robin MamletRobin Mamlet

ISBN 978-0-307-59032-9ISBN 978-0-307-59032-9

A great resource for all 4 years of h.s.A great resource for all 4 years of h.s.

Chapter 3: The 9Chapter 3: The 9thth and 10 and 10thth Grades: Before you Begin… Grades: Before you Begin…

How many AP’s?How many AP’s?

Grades or a challenge?Grades or a challenge?

Additional Scheduling SupportAdditional Scheduling SupportThursday February 136:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Visit department/program tables in Culinary Express for information about curriculum prior to registering for the 2014-2015 school year.  

6:30 – 8:15 p.m. Attend curriculum-related meetings offered in the 2nd Floor Forum (B204):

6:30 – 6:45 Honors Communications 6:45 – 7:00 Honors Social Studies 7:00 – 7:15 Honors Physical Science 7:45 – 8:15 EXPLORE Test – interpreting scores