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ANGOLA HIGH SCHOOL

ANGOLA HIGH SCHOOL. “SWEET 16”. WELCOME CLASS OF 2016 AND PARENTS TO 9 TH GRADE ORIENTATION. 4X4 BLOCK SCHEDULING. STUDENTS TAKE 3-4 CLASSES EACH QUARTER. CLASSES MEET FOR 90 MINUTES EACH DAY. TRADITIONAL COURSES ARE COMPLETED IN 18 WEEKS.

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ANGOLA HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. ANGOLA HIGH SCHOOL “SWEET 16” WELCOME CLASS OF 2016 AND PARENTS TO 9TH GRADE ORIENTATION

  2. 4X4 BLOCK SCHEDULING STUDENTS TAKE 3-4 CLASSES EACH QUARTER CLASSES MEET FOR 90 MINUTES EACH DAY TRADITIONAL COURSES ARE COMPLETED IN 18 WEEKS ALLOWS FOR ACCELERATION IN A VARIETY OF CURRICULUM AREAS

  3. 4X4 BLOCK SCHEDULING Lunches are separated into three different times and occur during 3rd block Wednesday class times are different

  4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • STUDENTS MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF 42 CREDITS IN ORDER TO GRADUATE • 1 CREDIT is earned for each 9-week course passed with a grade of D- or better • STUDENTS MUST PASS ALGEBRA 1 AND ENGLISH 10 END OF COURSE ASSESSMENTS (ECA) • STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THE INDIANA CORE 40 REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO EARN A DIPLOMA

  5. CORE 40 DIPLOMA CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMA CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA DIPLOMA OPTIONS

  6. What Comes Next? • Choose a diploma . . . • Complete a Four-Year Plan . . . • utilize the Four Year Planning Guide • Fill out 9th grade Course Registration . . . • Attend Online Registration Meeting . . . • bring four-year plan & registration form

  7. FOUR YEAR PLAN • Start with the end in mind • what are the student’s post-secondary goals (educational and career)? • indicate a diploma type • plan for special programs • check curriculum guide • pay attention to pre-requisites • check curriculum guide • Work “backwards” • Students, parents, & counselors can re-visit and revise the 4-year plan periodically throughout high school

  8. LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE • Vocational Courses • available to juniors and seniors (some locally and others through FCAVC in Kendallville) • May satisfy Technical Honors diploma • College Courses • available to juniors and seniors • Trine University • IPFW • Advance College Program courses (IUSB) offered at AHS

  9. Example: Four-Year Plan

  10. REQUIRED COURSES FOR FRESHMAN • Choice Areas • English 9: Regular or Honors • by recommendation • honors requires High Ability qualification AND summer reading assignment • Math • by recommendation • departmental policy for advancement • Teacher Recommendations • based on 1 semester of 8th grade work • discuss with middle school teachers & high school counselors • some flexibility is possible: final grades will be reviewed & changes may be made

  11. ALGEBRA Students will be placed in this courseENRICHMENT according to grades, test scores, and teacher recommendations. GEOMETRY** If you receive a C+ or higher for both semesters of Algebra I during middle school AND pass the ECA, you can choose to start with Geometry. ALGEBRA I* If you did not take Algebra I in middle school, received a C or below in Algebra I during middle school, OR do not pass the ECA, you should start with Algebra I. MATH…WHERE DO I START? *Algebra 1 grades earned at AMS will appear and stay on the AHS transcript; the course can be repeated and the higher grade will be used in gpa calculations **Algebra 1 recommendations will be reviewed utilizing ECA scores at the end of the school year.

  12. OTHER COURSES FOR FRESHMAN • Electives • Def: anything that is not required • Fill in elective choices with additional academic requirements, interest areas, and/or seminar time • Preparing for College and Careers (PCC) • students will explore a variety of career areas • helpful in determining future plans for those who are unsure about a career and for those who “know” what they want to do • Student Publications (AHS Yearbook) requires an additional application which is in the registration packet • Alternate Choices • list three alternates • choose things that students would like to have

  13. Angola High School 09 • Schedule Request -- Class of 2016 • Name _______________________________ Phone ___________________ • SSN ________________________________ • Required Classes for 9th Grade: • English 9 (Regular or Honors) - 18 weeks Physical Education – 18 weeks • Math (Algebra, or Geometry)  Enrichment Algebra by Recommendation • Recommended Classes for 9th Grade: • Integrated Chemistry/Physics – 18 weeks (by recommendation of 8th grade science teacher) • World Civilizations • Please do not include any requests for particular teachers or time periods. • A. You must schedule at least three (3) classes each quarter. • Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter • English 9 (R or H)English 9 (R or H) ___PE I____ ___PE II____ • _______Math (Alg, or Geom)________ ___________ ____________ • ______________ _______________ ___________ _____________ • _____________ _______________ ___________ ____________ • B. Please list three (3) alternate classes. Place them in the order of preference; • please choose these classes carefully as they will be used if there is a conflict • in the choices above. • 1. _______________ 2. _______________ 3. _____________ • C. Please check one: • _____ I am working toward a Core 40 diploma (MINIMUM REQUIRED). • _____ I am working toward a Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma. • _____ I am working toward a Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma. • D. Please Complete the following: • 1. My career goal is ____________________________ • 2. My post-high goal is (check one): • Attend a 4 year college or university _____ • Attend a technical or vocational school _____ • Enter the work force _____ • Enlist in the military _____ • Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________ • Student Signature ________________________________________

  14. Online Course Registration

  15. Course Registration Nights • Wednesday, February 15 • 6:00 pm Albertson-Clark • 7:00 pm Clute-Guzman • Thursday, February 16 • 6:00 pm Hague-Kurtz • 7:00 pm Lawson-Osos • Monday, February 20 • 6:00 pm Parker-Smith • 7:00 pm Smoker-Zarate Meet in the AHS Media Center

  16. THE HERE AND NOW • Athletic Eligibility • student-athletes must earn at least 3 credits each grade reporting period in order to play on a school team (IHSAA requirement) • individual coaches may have additional academic and behavioral requirements • Harmony Online Parent Access • view student grades, attendance, assignments, etc • Contact AMS to set up access for the remainder of the year; access will continue in the fall

  17. SWARMStudents With AReal Mission • Peer Mentor Program • 9th grade students will be matched with an upper-class mentor • Aids in the transition from middle school to high school • Lasts all year long

  18. http://ahs.msdsteuben.k12.in.us/

  19. QUESTIONS AND/OR CONCERNS? Stephanie Ross (A-G) – 665-2186 ext. 2995 sross@msdsc.org Dave Police (H-O) – 665-2186 ext. 2994 dpolice@msdsc.org Jack Vrana (P-Z) – 665-2186 ext. 2993 jvrana@msdsc.org

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