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Class of 2016 Your Freshman Year!

Visit the Algonac High School Counseling Center for academic interventions, career counseling, college applications, financial aid assistance, and more!

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Class of 2016 Your Freshman Year!

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  1. Class of 2016Your Freshman Year! Home of the Algonac Muskrats!

  2. Algonac High School 5200 Taft Road Algonac, MI 48001 (810) 794-4911 ext. 1282 kblair@acsk12.us www.algonac.k12.mi.us Look at the Student Handbook Directory of Staff Mrs. Karen Blair - School Counselor

  3. Visit the AHS Counseling Center Website Go to the school website: www.algonac.k12.mi.us Click on “Student Services”

  4. Crisis Intervention (On-going counseling is referred) • Academic Interventions • 504 Plan Facilitator • Credit Checks/ Graduation Audits • Scheduling of Students • Peer Mediation • Career Counseling • TEC Placement • College Applications • Financial Aide Assistance • Local/National Scholarship Coordinators • Military Liaisons • And much more! School Counseling Services

  5. ACT/SAT Information • College and Financial Aid Information • Info on College Savings Plans • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) • Contact Information on Counseling Agencies in our Community • All public and private colleges and universities in Michigan • Parenting Resources • Michigan Insurance Programs • Websites on Dating Violence Prevention • Scholarship Websites AHS Student Services Website

  6. School begins at 7:35 AM • School Ends at 2:20 PM • Teachers start no later than 7:15 AM • Teachers end their day no earlier than 2:45 PM • Students are encouraged to meet with teachers and Mrs. Blair before or afterschool. AHS Hours of Operation

  7. 1st Hour: 7:35-8:35 AM 2nd Hour: 8:40-9:38 AM 3rd Hour: 9:43-10:41 AM First Lunch: 10:41-11:11 AM 4th Hour: 11:16 – 12:14 PM Second Lunch: 11:16-11:46 AM 4th hour: 10:46-11:16 AM (lunch) 11:46-12:14 PM Third Lunch: 11:44-12:14 PM 4th hour: 10:46 – 11:44 AM 5th Hour: 12:19-1:17 PM 6th Hour: 1:22-2:20 PM High School ScheduleMonday, Wednesday & Friday

  8. 1st Hour: 7:35-8:25 AM 2nd Hour: 8:30-9:20 AM SEMINAR: 9:25-9:55 AM 3rd Hour: 10:00-10:50 AM First Lunch: 10:55-11:25 AM 4th Hour: 11:30 – 12:30 PM Second Lunch: 11:30-12:00 PM 4th hour: 10:55-11:25 AM (lunch) 12:05-12:30 PM Third Lunch: 12:00-12:30 PM 4th hour: 10:46 – 11:55 AM 5th Hour: 12:35-1:25 PM 6th Hour: 1:30-2:20 PM Tuesday & Thursday Schedule

  9. All students have a seminar. • After 2nd hour. • Tuesday & Thursday. • 30 minutes • Various topics including academic assistance, mentoring and character education. • Four (4) rotations a year. SEMINAR

  10. Students earn 6.0 credits a year from academics: 6x4=24 23.5 credits required 4 English Credits (ELA 9, ELA 10, ELA 11, ELA 12) 4 Math Credits (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, one (1) math course final year of high school) 3 Social Studies Credits (World History, US History, Civics/Economics) 3 Science Credits (Biology, Chemistry or Physics , One (1) additional science) 1 PE/Health Credit 1 VPAA (Visual, Performing & Applied Art) Credit Online Learning Experience (Career Pathways Seminar) 2 Credits Language Other Than English 5.5 Electives = 23.5 CREDITS Earning High School Credits

  11. MICHIGAN MERIT CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS • English (4 credits) Core courses earning English credit are: Survey of Literature & Composition (H), American Literature & Composition (H), European Literature & Composition, World Literature & Composition, IB English HL I & II. • Math (4 credits) Core courses earning Math credits are: Algebra, Geometry (H), Algebra II A/B, Algebra II, Core V (Senior Math), IB Mathematics SL I, IB Mathematics SL II, and Advanced Placement Statistics. • Science (3 credits) Core courses earning Science credits are: Biology I/II, Chemistry, Physics, Human Anatomy and Physiology, IB Chemistry SL I & II, IB Biology HL I & II. • Social Studies (3 credits) Core courses earning credit are: U.S. History, World History, Government/Economics A/B, IB History of the Americas HL I & II. Graduation Requirements

  12. Health and Physical Education (1 credit) .5 Health and .5 Physical Education. Core courses earning credit are: Health, Physical Education I, Advanced Fitness & Conditioning & Athletic Dimensions. • Visual, Performing and Applied Arts (1 credit) Core courses earning credit are: Drama, Chorus, Band, Drawing and Painting, Commercial Design, Yearbook, Writing for Publications, Software, Digital Media and IB Music SL I & II. • World Languages (2 credits) Begins with class of 2016 Spanish I taken in middle school, may count towards this requirement if the student earned a passing mark (60% “D-” or higher). Spanish II, IB Spanish SL I & II, French I, II, IB French SL I & II. Mandarin Chinese I, II, III & IV (offered online through MIVHS (Michigan Virtual High School). Prerequisite for Chinese courses minimum overall GPA 3.0 or higher. • Online Learning Experience There are several options to fulfilling this requirement. Sophomores at Algonac High School participate in a Career Pathway seminar. The Career Pathway seminar will fulfill this requirement. Other options include taking an E 20/20 course as a senior or Michigan Virtual University that uses an online component.

  13. Math : Algebra, Geometry (H) • Social Studies: United States History • English: Survey of Literature & Composition (H) • Science: Biology I/II (H) Required Freshmen Courses2012/13 School Year

  14. They are the other classes that you take besides what is “required”. • Some electives include – band, chorus, newspaper, yearbook, psychology, drawing & painting, digital media, drama, IB Psychology, IB Music, TEC and more. • You need 5.5 elective credits What are the electives?

  15. Extra-Curricular Activities (.25 Credit Each) • All Sports • Student Council • Quiz Bowl Extra Credits

  16. Is a record of all the classes taken and grades earned in high school. • Middle school grades are not reported on the high school transcript (with the exception of Spanish I & Advanced Math 8) • The high school grade point average is cumulative, meaning that all grades are averaged together. • The GPA is unweighted. • 4-point scale • A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, E = 0 ---------------------------------------------------------- • IB Courses & AP Statics are on a 5-point scale. Those courses earn A=5, B=4, C=3 The High School Transcript

  17. The assembly is held in the fall and called “Academic Achievement Award Assembly” • Awards are determined based on grades earned in the previous school year. • Students with a cumulative grade point average of a 3.5 or higher earn the following awards: --------------------------------------------------------- First Award – Silver Certificate Second Award – Academic Letter (for varsity jacket) Third Award – Lamp of Learning Pin (for varsity jacket) Fourth Award – Gold Bar Pin (for varsity jacket) Academic Achievement Awards

  18. Suma Cum Laude: 4.0 – 3.67 Magna Cum Laude: 3.66 – 3.3 Cum Laude: 3.29 – 3.0 Students in the Summa Cum Laude category will have an opportunity to compete for the opportunity to speak at graduation. The rubric is as follows: 1. Overall Grade Point Average 2. ACT Score 3. Class Selection Rigor Candidates will be invited to audition in front of a selection committee if they wish to be one of three speakers at graduation. AHS Ranking System

  19. The IB Plan An IB Diploma is one of the most prestigious accomplishments a high school student can achieve IN THE WORLD. Algonac High School is proud to offer this opportunity to our students and hope that you will consider accepting the IB challenge! Though rigorous, we believe that ANY motivated student can be successful in the IB Diploma Programme with proper work ethic and time commitment. Successful (good marks and attendance) completion of the IB Diploma Programme can lead to admission in some of the elite universities in the world. Students that score well on IB assessments can earn numerous college credits. Consult with the IB Coordinator – Mrs. Wynkoop if you have any questions. She will present on the IB Program tonight from 7:00 – 7:30 PM

  20. As was written in the college preparatory curriculum schedule, you do not need to enroll in the entire IB Diploma Programme to take an IB course. IB courses are available to students that would like to take them on an individual basis (certificate classification). Please know that we encourage students to take the full IB Diploma curriculum as the benefits are immeasurable. Because of this, priority in scheduling is given to full diploma candidates. AHS IB Programme Info at Website

  21. Sample IB Diploma Programme Course Planner • Freshman ScheduleSophomore Schedule • Survey of Lit & Comp(H) American Lit & Comp (H) • Geometry (H) Algebra II • Biology (H) Chemistry/Physics • U.S. History Government/Economics A,B • PE/Health Elective /AP Statistics • French I/Spanish II French II/Spanish III • Junior ScheduleSenior Schedule • IB English HL I IB English HL • IB Mathematics SL I IB Mathematics SL • IB Biology HL I IB Biology HL • IB History of Americas HL I IB History of Americas HL • IB Psychology SL I/Music SL 1/IB Chemistry IB Psychology SL II/Music SL III/IB Chem • IB Spanish SL I/French SL I IB Spanish SL II/French SL II • TOK – Seminar (Mandatory) TOK – Seminar (Mandatory)

  22. Students attend TEC during their junior and senior years • TEC counts as elective credit • Morning TEC students must be to AHS by 6:55 a.m. • PM TEC students return to AHS at 3:05 p.m. • Students are at AHS three (3) hrs and at TEC three (3) hrs • Lots of different programs including, auto body, welding, cosmetology, health careers, constructions, digital media technology and more! • You apply for TEC during scheduling in sophomore year. • Students are selected on grades & credits, attendance and behavior. • Visit the St. Clair Technical Education Website St. Clair TEC

  23. TEC Programs Automotive Technology Collision Repair Construction Cosmetology Culinary Arts Digital Media Technology Health Careers Information Technology Mechatronics Metal Machining Teacher Exploration Welding Employer Based Programs

  24. Freshman ScheduleSophomore Schedule Survey of Lit & Comp9 (H) American Lit & Composition Algebra/Geometry(H) Geometry/Algebra II A/Algebra II /AP Stats Biology Physics/Chemistry U.S. History Government/Economics A/B PE/Health Elective/Foreign Language Elective/Foreign Language Elective Junior ScheduleSenior Schedule European Lit & Comp/IB ENG I World Lit & Comp/IB ENG II Algebra II B/IB Math Senior Math/AP Statistics/IB Math World History Additional Science TEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAM St Clair TEC Four Year Course Planner

  25. More sample 4 year plans at the AHS Website: www.algonac.k12.mi.us

  26. Credit Recovery (E 20/20) • If you lose credits in high school, in order to get back on track and graduate, you must make up those lost credits in “credit recovery”. • Minimum passing mark is 60% • Online classes (E20/20) • Mrs. Jennifer Brutyn – Credit Recovery Coordinator/Graduation Coach • (810) 794-4911 ext 3228 • jbrutyn@acsk12.us

  27. Parents of Freshmen should … • Sign up for Parent Connect. Parent Connect is a great way to see how your child’s grades are looking. Grades are updated daily, so it is always a good idea to look at it everyday. To sign up, bring a photo id and your e-mail address into the AHS main office. • Stay in contact with your students teachers. Teacher’s e-mail addresses can be found at the Algonac High School website. E-mail is a great tool because teachers can reply to e-mail’s through out the school day. In many cases, you will get a quicker response if you use e-mail. Teachers generally have to wait until their prep time

  28. The high school does not close its doors until 7 pm, and even later on nights when we have athletic events. If your student is constantly telling you that he or she does not have homework, they are not being truthful. Bring them up to the school and go through their locker. We have had many a parent amazed at what they find when they go through their child’s locker. • Our teachers are willing to meet with your student before school and after school, your student just needs to ask. Your student also has a 30-minute seminar every Tuesday and Thursday. Students can use this time to meet with their teachers for extra help. Student’s just need to prearrange this with their teachers.

  29. A wealth of information can be found at the Algonac High School website. Use it often for FAQ! • While high school students like to be independent from their parents, it is still critical that you be an active participant in their education. Take some time with them every night to look at their binders, papers and homework. While you may not understand what they are doing in math class or science class, it shows that you care and are willing to help them out if they need it.

  30. Take challenging classes. They prepare you for college! • Get good grades! That’s how you get college scholarships! • Have good attendance. • Create a 4-year plan. • Develop good study habits. • Join a sport or club. • Get involved in school & community. • Explore careers. • Explore colleges and universities. What a 9th grader should do …

  31. The BEST, comprehensive website for college planning! • Clair County KH2G Website • College Survival Kit St. Clair County “Know How to Go”

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