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Welcome to Curtis Junior High School Home of the Cougars
2020 Registration Information Night
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Our Program
Audience: Parents/Guardians of Incoming
9th Graders
Presentation: 25 Minutes
◦ Credits and Graduation
◦ Registration Process and Course Options
Questions? Optional Q & A in the Gym
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Cougar Students
900 students
450 9th graders
450 8th graders
Students join us from Drum Intermediate, Narrows
View Intermediate, private schools and neighboring
districts
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The Cougar CodeOur School Values
Safety
Respect
Responsibility
Cooperation
Excellence
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School to Home Communication
CJHS Website (cjh.upsd83.org)
CHS Website (chs.upsd83.org)
Family Access (notification emails, on-line grades and attendance)
School Messenger System (auto-dialer)
Newsletters and Mailings
Report Cards/Progress Reports
Parent – Teacher Conferences
Events and Arena Conferences
Contact us via email or voice mail!!
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Cougar Counselors
Mrs. Artiaga (A-K) Ms. Tolan (L-Z)
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Graduation Requirements
Class of 2024
In Washington State, students must earn 24 credits to graduate
Each semester class passed = 0.5 credit Earn a “D” grade or better to pass Semester grades are the ones that count
Credit Requirements 6 classes per semester 3.0 credits per semester 2 semesters each year 6.0 credits per year 4 years = 24 credits total Earn specific numbers of credits in specific subject areas
(see next slide)
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Credit Requirements (24 Total)
English – 4.0 credits
Social Studies – 3.0 credits
Science – 3.0 credits (two must be lab-based)
Math – 3.0 credits (including Algebra 3-4 or equivalent)
PE/Health – 1.5/0.5 credits
Career and Tech Ed – 1.0 credit
*Fine Arts – 2.0 credits
*World Language – 2.0 credits
Electives – 4.0 credits
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Other Graduation Requirements*
Class of 2024
Washington State History◦ In UPSD, this is completed in 7th grade
◦ New/transfer students complete through CHS Civics/AP
Government coursework
Volunteer Service◦ 50 hours total
◦ 5 hours in 9th Grade
High School and Beyond Plan
Successful Completion of a Graduation Pathway ◦ College and Career Readiness in ELA and Math OR
◦ Career Readiness through CTE Pathway OR
◦ Military Readiness through ASVAB OR
◦ Additional options for students with an IEP
*Current requirements…please note that future legislation may
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Post High School Planning
Based on Career Interest Inventory
Identify Options/Preferences◦ Career/Vocational Training
On-the-job training
Certificate programs and/or two-year community or
technical college
Apprenticeship programs
◦ Bachelors/Masters degree programs
◦ Military training
Learn about educational and/or training
requirements
Identify coursework/programs and create High
School and Beyond Plan (updated at least
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College and Career Readiness
Graduation Pathway
Pass SBA ELA and Math or one of several
alternate assessments.
Additional considerations for students planning to apply to
a four-year universities: Four years of math
Additional science coursework (algebra-based such as Chemistry
or Physics)
Three years of the same World Language
Enroll in Honors/AP courses
Develop strong writing skills
Join activities in school
Join activities in our community
Athletes intending to participate in NCAA DI or DII sports must
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College Bound Scholarship
CBS
Requirements:
• Application
• Citizenship
• Grades
• Need
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More information
about CBS at
readysetgrad.org
To find out if your
student is already
signed up, call
888-535-0747
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CTE Graduation Pathway
Complete a district-approved two credit
sequence in one of the following UPSD
programs:• Agriculture
• Human Services
• Skilled and Technical Sciences
• Business and Marketing
• Health Services
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
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Registration Timeline
MARCH 4: Course Catalogs and BLUE
Course Selection forms given to students
MARCH 5: Registration Info Night
MARCH 6: BLUE forms due to US
History teacher
MARCH 9 – 13 (two days): students
meet with CJH counselor to turn in
Course Selection Forms and create
HS&B Plan during US History class
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Course Catalog Information
All students received a hard copy
Course title, credit category,
requirements, prerequisites, descriptions
Available online at cjh.upsd83.org
◦ Select Parent/Student Resources
◦ Select Course Catalog
◦ Click on 2020 – 2021 Course Catalog
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CJH Six-Period Day (Grade 9)Subject Area/Class Options
English English 9
Honors English 9
English Skills 9
US History Contemporary World Studies 9
Honors Contemporary World Studies 9
Science Biology 9
(Honors designation option for all)
Mathematics Math Skills
Algebra 1-2
Geometry
Algebra 3-4
Elective Intro/Advanced Art
Beginning Acting
Dig Comm
Visual Comm
Physical Education
Intro to Engineering
Journalism/Yearbook
Performing Arts
Math or Reading Support
NJROTC
World Language
Elective
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Elective Options – Full Year
Spanish 1 - 2
French 1 - 2
Japanese 1 - 2*
Journalism/Yearbook
Intro to Engineering*
Naval Science NJROTC*
NJROTC Drill (zero-hour)*
Concert Band
Symphonic Band
Jazz Band (zero-hour)
String Orchestra
Concert Orchestra
Concert Choir
*Courses taken at CHS
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Elective Options – Semester
Digital
Communications
Visual
Communications
Beginning Acting
Introduction to Art 9
Advanced Art 9
PE 9
Yoga/Fitness
Office/Teacher
Assistant*
Water Safety Aide*
Leadership**
*Students do not register for these
courses, but can request them.
**Invitation/elected officers only
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Competency Based Credits
PE Credit for High School Athletics
Students may be able to earn up to 1.0 credit for
community or high school athletics (0.5 per
season) if the student has taken and passed a 0.5
credit PE class prior to requesting credits
Participation must be one full season of a
district approved sport
CJH classes that meet the PE requirement
include PE 9, Yoga, and ROTC
UPSD Board Policy 2410 (and associated forms) are
available at www.upsd83.org by selecting District Operating
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Competency Based CreditsWorld Language Proficiency Credit Students who can fluently read, write, speak and
listen in a language other than English may earn high
school credit in a world language by successfully
passing district-approved assessments.
Testing will take place once a year.
Additional information can be found at
www.upsd83.org by selecting Teaching and
Learning/Assessment under the Program tab and
then clicking on the World Language District Testing
link.
Please contact your student’s counselor if you have
any questions about this option.
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Honors Courses
Courses: English and Contemporary World Studies
Application: All interested students must submit an
Honors Application with registration forms.
Testing: No special testing required
Admission: Prior class grades, SBA, GRADE and
GMADE scores
Notification by June 1st
Please note that space is limited in Honors courses
New students will take required tests as part of enrollment process
(GRADE and GMADE)
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Biology – Honors Designation
All 9th grade students enrolled in Biology next year
will have the opportunity to request a designation for
Honors Biology to appear on their official school
records.
Requirements for the Honors designation will include
additional and/or alternate assessment items, projects,
and assignments.
Specific details of the Honors option will be
communicated to students and parents no later than
September 30th of each school year.
Although students do not need to apply for Honors
Biology, they will need to inform their teacher of their
intent to complete the Honors option within one
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Academic Support and Intervention
Within the School Day Support:Special Education SupportELL ProgramLiteracy Support ClassMath Support Class
Outside the School Day SupportStudy Club/After School HelpSummer Achievement Academy
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Registration Timeline for
Current CJH 8th Graders
March 6: BLUE forms due to US History
Teacher
March 9 – 13 (two days): Students meet
with CJH Counselor to turn in course
selection sheets and create high school
and beyond plans
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Registration Timeline for
New In-District Cougars
Complete online pre-registration
Contact our Registrar - Cindy Wilson
(here tonight in the GYM)
Enrollment meetings scheduled in March
or April
This information is only for students who live in UP but do not
currently attend school in UPSD
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Registration Timeline for
Out-of-District Students
Complete non-resident enrollment forms
available online at cjh.upsd83.org by selecting
Registration Forms 2020-2021 link under the
Student Registration tab
Obtain and complete a “Choice Transfer
Release” request from your home district
UPSD will begin accepting applications on or
after April 14, 2020
This information is only for students who live outside UPSD boundaries and wish to attend CJHS next year
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What’s Next?
Call or email with questions
Use our website for information
Return Registration Forms – March 6th
Attend Cougar Days in August!
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Cougar Days – Grade 9
Information mailed in early August
Update student information online through Family Access
August 25, 2020
◦ AM and PM sessions
School Pictures
Purchase ASB Card
Return Health Forms
Pick Up Unofficial Schedules
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CJH Announcements
CJH/CHS PTSA Membership
Voter Registration Materials
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Thank You
Exit the Commons to the Gym
Visit Information Tables