May 19, 2009

Administrators: Lorene Rang, PrincipalDave Myers, Principal 2009-2010Corrina DuRocher, Assistant Principal & Athletics

School Counselors: Andra Kelley-Batstone, Students Last Name A-KLisa Eggers, Students Last Name L-Z

PRIDE ---

TRADITION ---

SPIRIT

YELM MIDDLE SCHOOL

Yelm Middle School Educators2009 - 2010

7th GradeClass of 2015

8th GradeClass of 2014

9th GradeClass of 2013

Anticipated Class Numbers205

Anticipated Class Numbers222

Anticipated Class Numbers205

Mary BelangerMark Bowden

Michaelle HarleLorana HoopesJeremy Hudson

Bethany MenichelliNate PruittStacy Roe

Penny DavisKevin Gunther

Cathy McDonoughKarie OmdahlJustin OverlieArt VanVeen

Heidi Yerrington

Dawn LantzSara LenssenShelley O’DellSheryl PerryCindy RogichKathy SteelePatrick Swan

Lindsay Welsh

Elective & Special Education Teachers and Support Staff:Traci McGowan, Kim Crown, Dave Hardy, Dane Hurd, Mary Rivera,

Arlin Olson, Lana Yenne, Jennifer Nelson, Sheri Roe, Bethel Boggs, Mike Riley, Andra K- B, Lisa Eggers, Mike Penley

9th Grade Core Classes

Math Algebra Applications, Algebra, Geometry

EnglishIntervention English Freshman English Honors Freshman English

Technical CommunicationsScience

Integrated Science (1 semester) &Natural Resource Science (1 semester)

All 9th

grade students will take four core classes (year-long) and two elective classes (semester), earning 3 credits per semester (6 total credits possible for the school year).

9th Grade Electives

Art Band (yearlong)

Choir (yearlong)

Foreign Lang. (TBD)

HealthLap English

Students have 2 electives per semester, with at least 1 semester

of PE and 1 semester of Health required unless alternative four-year plan

approved by school counselor.

P.A.S.S. Promoting A Successful Student

Pre-EngineeringRecreational PEPac.NW History (recovery)

Yearbook/Leadership (by application, yearlong)

Class Placement Process

High School Forecasting Forms:

Students select enrichment course offerings *Teachers determine placement for Math

Forms completed and signed by parent/guardian at Student-Led Conferences (SLC) in March

If you did not attend spring conferences, please pick up a Forecasting Form from a YMS School Counselor

High School Co-Curricular Offerings

Future Farmers of America (Agriculture Science classes)

Future Business Leaders of America (Tech Com class)

Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (Pre-Engineering)

High School AthleticsTeams

CutsEligible to tryout for all teams, including Varsity LetterGrade requirement

UniformsYelm High School (red/black)

Cost$25.00 ASB Card - per year$50.00 Sports Fee - per sport

Sports PhysicalOffered at YHS this summer

High School AthleticsSport Seasons:

FallPaperwork due August 13th

Parent Meeting August 25thFootball (begins August 19th)Girls’ Volleyball, Cross-Country, Boys’ Golf, Girls’ Soccer, Boys’ Tennis (begins August 24th)

WinterBoys’ and Girls’ Basketball, Wrestling and Girls’ Bowling

SpringTrack, Boys’ Baseball, Girls’ Fastpitch, Girls’ Tennis and Girls’ Golf

YearlongJazzline (spring tryouts)

High School Academics

7th & 8th Grade:Report Cards Quarter GradingAlternatives for Promotion

9th Grade:Transcripts Semester GradingGraduation Requirements -No other alternative for promotion-Earn 4 of 6 possible credits to beconsidered at sophomore status end of freshman year

Credit Recovery Options -Summer school ($250 per 1.0 credit),

distance learning programs ($120

per 0.5 credit), NovaNet (offered as elective course at YHS; waiting list)

Washington State Graduation Requirements

Washington public high school graduates must fulfill the following four statewide requirements as determined by the State Board of Education:

1. Pass a minimum number of 22 credits at Y.H.S.

2. Craft a High School and Beyond Plan

3. Complete a Culminating Project

4. Earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA)

Handout-

On Track Guide for Freshman

Graduation Requirement #1: 22 Credits

4.0 credits Language Arts3.0 credits Mathematics3.0 credits Social Science2.0 credits Science1.5 credits PE0.5 credit Health1.0 credit Fine Art1.0 credit Occupational / CTE1.0 credit Fine Art or CTE7.0 credits Electives

= 24 credits possible (22 credits required)

Credits for College & Scholarships

Subject

Minimum WA state graduation requirements

Minimum requireme nts for Yelm High School

Minimum requirements for public, four-year colleges and universities*

Recommended courses for highly selective colleges and universities

English 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits

Math 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits** 4 credits

Science(two must be a lab)

2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 3-4 credits

Social Studies(Washington state history in

7th/8th grade)2.5 credits 2 credits 3 credits 3-4 credits

World language (same language)

0 credits 0 credits 2 credits*** 3-4 credits

Fine arts 1 credits 1+ credits 1 credit 2-3 credits

Health and Fitness 2 credits 2 credits* Students must have a minimum 2.5

grade point average.

** Students must complete Algebra II or higher. Students are required to take a math or math-based quantitative course their senior year.

*** Students must earn a “C” or better in English classes as a pre-requisite.

Occupational Education

1 credits 1+ credits

Electives 5.5 credits 7 credits

Total 19 credits22 credits minimum (24 possible)

College Bound Scholarship

Diane JelleCollege Preparatory AdvisoryYelm High School360.458.6628

Application deadline for current 8th

and 9th

grade students

is June 30,

2009

Graduation Requirement #2: High School and Beyond PlanCreated in Tech. Com. class and Advisory:

Students develop a 4-year plan to meet Yelm High School credit requirements for graduation.

Students explore and identify their post-secondary goals and create specific steps for achieving such goals (e.g. technical training, military service, university, community college, apprenticeship, work).

Students present their Portfolios at Student Led Conferences.

Graduation Requirement #3: Culminating Project

Take as a class your JR or SR year at YHS or complete as an independent study.

Encourages students to think analytically, logically and creatively and to integrate experience and knowledge to solve problems.

Gives students a chance to explore a topic in which they have great interest.

Offers students an opportunity to apply their learning in a “real world” way.

Graduation Requirement #4: Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA)The CAA is a designation on transcripts indicating

students have demonstrated the set standard of knowledge in reading, writing, math, and science on the state assessment.

High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE)- computer based replacement for the WASL projected to be in place for the Class of 2013

Student Learning Plan is required for each content area the student does NOT meet standard.

YMS Academic Support:Homework Help-

A.M. Study Hall P.M. Study Hall (details T.B.D.)

Family Access-View student’s grades and monitor progress online

Academic Support Classes-Lap English and P.A.S.S.

Other Interventions-Extended Learning Lunch Opportunity (ELO)School Counseling and Guidance SupportTrue North Substance Use/Abuse Services

Family is Key:

* SUPPORT: 9th grade students need family support and involvement in school now more than ever. Parent Boosters are a great way to stay informed and involved.

* AWARENESS: More changes occur physically, academically, and emotionally to students in middle school than elementary school.

* SAFETY NET: You are your student’s most important teacher and know your student best.

Please call and/or schedule to meet with staff anytime throughout the school year. We value

your questions, concerns, and suggestions!

Don’t wait for conferences!

Information CentralYelm Middle School Website

School schedule, calendar, closures, emergency information, family access to grades, teacher sites and homework information.

Yelm Schools Auto-Dialer SystemPhone messages delivered throughout the year to your main contact number with reminders and announcements regarding special events or activities (please make sure your primary phone number is updated).

YMS Monthly Newsletter Students hand-carry the YMS Newsletter home monthly. The newsletter is also posted on the YMS website.

Q & A

Thank You!We appreciate your time and attendance this evening!

Please contact us with your questions, concerns, suggestions! 360.458.3600