8th Grade Parent Orientation

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8th Grade Parent Orientation

• Warren Mott High School
• Freshman Academy

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Warren Mott High School Marching Band!

• Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association.
• Booster Club

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Assistant Principal Ms. Hendry

• Introductions

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PrincipalMr. Brad Martin

• Welcome!
• Mission, Vision

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• Failure is NOT an Option!
• Your child will not have the opportunity to fail,
  unless he/she chooses to fail.
• Intimate setting to address individual needs of
  your child.

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Freshman Academy Setting and Purpose

• South House
• Improve Student Learning and Achievement
• Parent Involvement F.A.C.E. Program

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New Programs

• SST- Student Support TEAM
• Study Skills Homework Club
• Good Friend Program
• D/F Program Science Department!
• E2020
• Mandatory Tutoring
• Study Round-up (NHS)

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Interventions

• B.I.P Behavior Intervention Plan
• In-Take Meeting
• Parent/Teacher Meeting
• Support Staff Referral (Child Study)
• E2020
• Weekly Progress Reports
• Agenda Check with Parent, Teacher, Ap, and
  student!

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English

• Mrs. Murphy
• Mrs. Stanaway
• Ms. Wallace
• Mrs. Maldonado

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Science

• Ms. Kaurich
• Ms. Memminger
• Mr. Taylor
• Ms. Pfromm

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Math

• Mrs. Bageris
• Mr. Lindsay
• Ms. Herndon
• Ms. Pfromm

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History

• Mr. Marzolf
• Mr. Luedtke
• Mr. Campbell
• Ms. Wallace

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Elective Teachers

• Mr. Gorski- Auto
• 2nd Place Auto-Rama
• Mr. Boes- Metals

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ELL

• Ms. Elkouri
• Ms. Jamil
• Ms. Spahich
• Mr. Karromi
• Mr. Cetkovic

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Special Education

• Ms. Leigh- Teacher
• Mrs. Woodyard- Speech
• Mr. Suliot- Social Worker
• Mrs. Robinson- Teacher Consultant
• Mr. Weston- Teacher Consultant
• Ms. Stroud- Psychologist
• Mrs. Bouharb- Teacher
• Ms. Harris- Teacher

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Electives

• Mrs. Beardslee- Foods
• Mrs. Fischer- Foods
• Mr. Chisholm- Choir/Band
• Mr. Miller- Band
• Mrs. Kourtakis- Business Ed.
• Mrs. Venaleck- Art
• Mrs. Dworkin-Art

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Foreign Language Department

• Ms. Elkouri- German
• Mrs. Murphy- Spanish
• Ms. Munck- Spanish
• Mrs. Toy- French

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Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mr.
Walsh

• A.C.E Program
• Summer School 2006
• High School Credit Program

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Warren Mott High School Choir!
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Spring PlayOliver!

• March 30, 2006 700pm
• March 31, 2006 800pm
• April 1, 2006 800pm

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9th grade Counselor

• Mrs. Bonnici
• 586- 698-4579

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Graduation Requirements

• 22.5 Credits

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Graduation Requirements

• English 9..1 Credit
• English 10...1 Credit
• English 111 Credit
• English 121 Credit
• Mathematics..4 Credits
• Science.3 Credits
• Social Studies3 Credits

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Graduation Requirements

• Physical Education..1/2 Credit
• Team Sports
• Lifetime Sports
• Aerobics
• Health.1/2 Credit
• Performing and Visual Arts.1 Credit
• Art
• Drama
• Choir
• Band
• Foreign Language
• Intro. to Newspaper/Yearbook

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Graduation Requirements

• Electives..6.5 Credits
• Additional Academic Courses
• Career Prep Center ( 11-12)
• Business/Marketing
• Industrial Arts
• Expressive Arts
• Life Management/Nutrition
• Physical Education

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• Scheduling Cards are due Tomorrow!
• March 10, 2006

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9th Grade Testing/Activities

• MEAPSocial Studies
• (Fall, 2005)
• Educational Development Plans
• www.careercruising.com

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Adjustments to High School

• Credits and Graduation
• Homework Completion
• Organization Skills
• Study Habits
• Get Involved in Extra Curr. Activities!
• Overall Attitude/Effort/Maturity!

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Mr. Tahrebandi

• Strength and Conditioning Program!

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Mr. Wright

• School Store
• Champs Corner

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Activities Fair

• Band
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cheerleading Team
• Cross Country
• Dance Team
• Debate Team
• Football

• Foreign Language
• Hockey
• JAS
• Peer Mediation
• Soccer
• Softball
• Strength and Conditioning Program
• Yearbook

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Websites

• http//www.wcs.k12.mi.us/wmhs/
• http//www.wcs.k12.mi.us/mottacademy/academy.htm