Freshman Information Night Class of 2018

1. Freshman Information Night Class of 2018 Work Hard & Be Nice

2. Our Agenda • Welcome to GMHS from the Great Mills High School Administrative team • Overview of High School Graduation Requirements by Scott Smith, Acting Assistant Superintendent of Instruction • Overview of the 2014-2015 course selection process • Overview of signature pathways for freshmen • Breakout Sessions Work Hard & Be Nice

3. James Scott Smith Acting Assistant Superintendent of Instruction It’s all about the next four years…. Work Hard & Be Nice

4. SMCPS Mission Know the learner and the learning expecting excellence in both. Accept NO excuses, educating ALL with rigor, relevance, respect, and positive relationships. Work Hard & Be Nice

5. What do we know about our learners?

6. What do we know about the learning?

7. How do we get to excellence?

8. To this end, we have pathways of excellence 4year program 4 year program 4 year program 4 year program 4 year program Global & Intern. Studies Fairlead Visual and Performing Arts STEM Academy Academy of Finance 9th grade JAFCTC 24 Pathways 3 year programs 2 year programs 1 year programs

9. From the beginning.. • Before being overwhelmed the multiple pathways to high school completion, we must first look at the core graduation requirements of each. Work Hard & Be Nice

10. SMCPS Graduation Requirements To receive a High School Diploma in St. Mary's County, students must satisfy the following requirements: Complete a minimum of 21 credits, including: English 4 Social Studies 3 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Physical Education/Health 1 Technology Education 1 Fine Arts 1 Core Credit Total 16 +elective and completer program credits

11. Additionally • Pass all the High School Assessments or earn a passing combined score • Take a math class each year • Complete the student service-learning component • Compile a web-based career portfolio • Complete a program sequence Work Hard & Be Nice

12. CompleterPrograms 35% There are three overall pathways a student can take in high school • University Sequence: • Completer 16 core credits • Complete 4 credits in Mathematics to include Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry (non-trivial Algebra minimum in senior year) • Complete 2 credits in a World Language • Career and Technology Completer Sequence: • Complete the 16 core credits • Complete 4 credits in an approved Career and Technology Program Sequence 15% • Dual Completer Sequence: • Complete both the University Sequence and CTE sequences 50%

13. Choices.... So what are the choices students will have to make in the next few months? Course Requests for SY 2015

14. Course Requests • Our Student Information System allow a student’s current classroom teacher to make recommendations for their next year’s class. Work Hard & Be Nice

15. Counselors Once teachers have made course recommendations, counselors will meet with 8th graders individually to review these and move them over to course requests. Work Hard & Be Nice

16. Printed course requests At the end of the session, counselors will print out a summary of each students’ course requests. This will go home to parents for review. This process will ensure that each student has the appropriate grade level course requests. These requests will be entered in the student information system and available for review by both the middle school and high school counselors Work Hard & Be Nice

17. Course requests Making the right choice Mathematics Geometry Algebra II Honors Intermediate Algebra CM Algebra I Geometry CM Geometry Honors Common Core Math 8 Common Core Algebra I Algebra Comprehensive Algebraic Foundations

18. Course requests Making the right choice English Grade 8 RLA Honors English 9 Honors English 9 CM English 9 CM Grade 8 RLA OGL English 9 English 9/90 Work Hard & Be Nice

19. Course requests Making the right choice Science Must have completed Algebra Grade 8 Science Biology Honors Earth Space Science CM Explorations in Science Work Hard & Be Nice

20. Course requests Making the right choice Social Studies Grade 8 Social Studies United States History CM United States History Work Hard & Be Nice

21. Final Choices Select one of the following: World Language Fine Arts JROTC Foundations of Technology PE / Health Spanish Visual Arts French Crafts German Theater Arts Latin Chorus Chinese Band ASL Strings Work Hard & Be Nice

22. Special Considerations Work Hard & Be Nice

23. Student Transfer Request Navy JROTC at GMHS Air Force JROTC at CHS http://schools.smcps.org/chs/afjrotc http://schools.smcps.org/gmhs/njrotc Special permission due to “course of study” can be requested to attend either high school by filling out the “Student Transfer Request” form through student services. Building counselors can assist with the process.

24. How can Freshman success be guaranteed? • Put forth one’s best effort in 8th grade – all the way to the end of the year • Visit HAC weekly and take responsibility for grades • Take advantage of high school informational sessions coming in the spring (extra-curricular activities and athletics) • Work with teachers and counselors to make sure the most academically appropriate courses are selected (after spring testing) • Be informed Work Hard & Be Nice

25. Where can I get more information?

26. www.smcps.org/schools Check out the high schools’ web pages Check out the academies’ web pages

27. Academy Applications Click on Academies Work Hard & Be Nice

28. Academy Home Page Work Hard & Be Nice

29. 2015 Program of Studies Program of Studies Work Hard & Be Nice

30. Program of Studies 150 pages listing every course and program offered for high school students in SMCPS Work Hard & Be Nice

31. In the Auditorium…. Mr. Heibel Principal GMHS The principal and selected staff will be available in the auditorium to answer any specific questions you may have

32. Email us • We have set up an email account for your questions and comments. • Please email your questions/ comments to:

33. Breakout Sessions STEM There will be a twenty minute presentation outlining the academy, its requirements for entry, and the course of study for the program. Session #1 6:45 to 7:05 Session #2 7:15 to 7:35 Session #3 7:40 to 8:00

34. Breakout Sessions AOF There will be a twenty minute presentation outlining the academy, its requirements for entry, and the course of study for the program. Session #1 6:45 to 7:05 Session #2 7:15 to 7:35 Session #3 7:40 to 8:00

35. Breakout Sessions GIS There will be a twenty minute presentation outlining the academy, its requirements for entry, and the course of study for the program. Session #1 6:45 to 7:05 Session #2 7:15 to 7:35 Session #3 7:40 to 8:00 (if needed)

36. Breakout Sessions AVPA There will be a twenty minute presentation outlining the academy, its requirements for entry, and the course of study for the program. Session #1 6:45 to 7:05 Session #2 7:15 to 7:35 Session #3 7:40 to 8:00 (if needed) Work Hard & Be Nice

37. Breakout Sessions Fairlead There will be a twenty minute presentation outlining the academy, its requirements for entry, and the course of study for the program. Session #1 6:45 to 7:05 Session #2 7:15 to 7:35 Session #3 7:40 to 8:00 (if needed)

38. Breakout Sessions JAFCTC There will be a twenty minute presentation outlining the academy, its requirements for entry, and the course of study for the program. Session #1 6:45 to 7:05 Session #2 7:15 to 7:35 Session #3 7:40 to 8:00 (if needed) Work Hard & Be Nice

39. Thank you • Please remember to visit www.smcps.org to learn more about the exciting opportunities for the class of 2018 • Email questions and comments to “classof2017@smcps.org” Work Hard & Be Nice