WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL!!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NINTH GRADE
Albert Einstein High School Administration and
Counseling Department
EINSTEIN HIGH SCHOOL. . . THE PLACE TO BE
Mr. Fernandez
Principal
Ms. Copeland-Tune
PTSA President
Mr. Etherton
AEHS Booster Club President
Einstein High School
General Expectations
&
Disciplinary Code
Ms. Wanzer
Attendance
Excused Absences
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Death in your immediate family
Illness
Court Summons
Religious holiday
State of Emergency
Hazardous weather conditions
Lack of authorized transportation
Permission from the principal
Accompanied by a note from a
parent within 3 school days
Attendance
Unexcused Absences
3 unexcused tardies = 1
unexcused absence
• First unexcused absence = teacher
warning
• Second = Second Teacher warning
• Third = Email or letter sent by MCPS
• Fifth = LC (Loss of Credit) in
semester course
• Email or letter sent by MCPS
Loss of Credit
• Lose of Credit = LC
grade
• LC must be petitioned
in writing after the 5th
day notice
• Continue to take the
course in case your
LC petition is
granted
Work Missed During An
Absence
• Make up all missing
assignments
• Excused = Teacher
will provide you with
assignments
• Unexcused = Teacher
does not have to help
you make up
assignments, provide
retests, or extend the
due date
Nondiscrimination
• Acts of
hate/violence will
not be tolerated
• You have the right
to be treated fairly
and equally
Due Process
Students have the
right to due process
– Told of the charges
– Explanation of the
evidence
– Chance to tell their
side of the story
– Appeal the result to
the principal and/or
higher authority
Discipline
MCPS “Big 5”
(recommendation for
expulsion)
– Possession of a
dangerous weapons
– Distribution of drugs, and
or alcohol
– Attack on a staff member
– Possession of a bomb
– Making a bomb threat
Closure
Welcome again to
Einstein!
Encourage your
student to make
the
right choices.
Success in High School
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Attend school daily (E3)
Study in advance
Complete and turn in homework
Students Should Check Edline
at least 3x’s/week
Build healthy friendships
Communicate with teachers and counselors
Remain eligible (2.0 GPA, no more than 1 E, per quarter)
Participate in school activities (clubs/sports)
Pass ALL classes- promotion policy
Eat a healthy balanced breakfast and lunch
The MCPS Promotion Policy
Students will need to earn 5 credits,
including 1 credit in math and 1 credit in
English to promote to the next grade…
Promote to 10th Grade = 5 credits
(including 1 Math & 1 English credit)
Academies at a Glance
1. International Baccalaureate (IB)
2. Finance, Business Management &
Marketing (AOF)
3. Renaissance
4. Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
• Thomas Edison HS of Technology
• Visual Art Center (VAC)
Graduation Requirements
Students must satisfactorily complete four years of high school earning at least 22 credits. A minimum of
four of these credits must be earned after grade 11. These 22 credits must include:
SUBJECTS
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education
Health
Fine Arts
Technology Education
Electives
PROGRAM COMPLETER
Foreign Language
Or
Advanced Technology
Or
Career Preparation
Total Credits Earned
STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING
REQUIRED CREDIT
4
4 (1 credit Algebra & 1 credit Geometry)
3 (1 credit Physical and 1 credit Biology)
3 (US History, NSL Gov’t, Modern World Hist.)
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2.5
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3-9
22
75 hours
High School Assessments (HSA):
Algebra, Biology, English 10, NSL
(Passing score of each assessment or
combined score of 1602 or greater)
Grades…Grades…Grades
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QUARTER 1 + QUARTER 2 + EXAM = SEMESTER GRADE
The semester grade appears on the transcript; not the quarter
or exam grades.
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The cumulative grade point average (GPA) accumulates from
the end of semester 1 in the 9th grade through the end of the
most recently completed semester. (Your grades in the 9th
grade affect your GPA in the 12th grade when you will be
applying to colleges and trade schools.)
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The weighted (WGPA) reflects a higher numerical
grade for honors and advanced placement courses
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Middle school grades vs. High school grades
Tips for Parents
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Use Edline regularly
Create a Parent Calendar
Do not take a “Hands off Approach”
Parent teacher conferences
Encourage your child to get involved
Communication with your school (website,
email, phone, in person)
• Encourage your children to advocate for
themselves.
Preparing Your Child
for College
• 4 years of High School Math
• Continue foreign language in high
school
• Take College Prep/Honor/AP Courses
• Participate in Extracurricular Activities
• Review transcript and know your
child’s GPA
Other items…
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New SAT on PSAT day - Oct 15th
Lunch accounts
Locker Assignments
Student confidentiality/ Duty to warn
Plans with 9th grade
Counselor Assignments
Parent email address
Thank you
for coming…
Questions???
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9
Grade Parent Meeting
Auditorium
7:00PM
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9
Grade Parent Meeting
Auditorium
7:00PM
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9
Grade Parent Meeting
Auditorium
7:00PM
Reunión para los padres
de familia de noveno
grado
Salón 192
7:00PM
Reunión para los padres
de familia de noveno
grado
Salón 192
7:00PM
Reunión para los padres
de familia de noveno
grado
Salón 192
7:00PM