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Freshman Information Night Class of 2016

Freshman Information Night Class of 2016. Our Agenda. Welcome from the principal Overview of High School Graduation Requirements by Scott Smith, Director of Secondary Schools Overview of the 2012-2013 course selection process Overview of signature pathways for freshmen Breakout Sessions.

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Freshman Information Night Class of 2016

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  1. Freshman Information Night Class of 2016 Work Hard & Be Nice

  2. Our Agenda • Welcome from the principal • Overview of High School Graduation Requirements by Scott Smith, Director of Secondary Schools • Overview of the 2012-2013 course selection process • Overview of signature pathways for freshmen • Breakout Sessions Work Hard & Be Nice

  3. James Scott Smith Director of Secondary Schools and School Improvement 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 5 Career Clusters 50 individual completer pathways Fairlead Global & Intern. Studies STEM Academy Academy of Finance 9th grade High School

  9. From the beginning.. • Before being overwhelmed with more than fifty 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  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 There are two 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 • Dual Completer Sequence: • Complete both the University of Maryland and CTE sequences

  13. MD University Completer Grade 9 • University Sequence: • 4 Mathematics credits which must include Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry • 2 World Language credits

  14. CTE Completer Grade 9 • Career and Technology Completer Sequence: • Complete the 16 core credits • Complete 4 credits in an approved Career and Technology Program Sequence

  15. Credit Requirements and Promotion Targets Senior 15 credits Junior 10 credits Sophomore 5 credits Freshman 0-4 credits Work Hard & Be Nice

  16. Promotion Rate 2011 Data from www.MDREPORTCARD.org Senior 96.7% Junior 96.3% Sophomore 93.2% Freshman 92.5% Work Hard & Be Nice

  17. Retention rates for 2011 Data from www.MDREPORTCARD.org Freshman 7.5% 100/1338 Sophomore 6.8% 88/1300 Junior 3.7% Senior 3.3% Work Hard & Be Nice

  18. How can Freshman success be ensured? • 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 MSA) Work Hard & Be Nice

  19. Course requests Making the right choice Mathematics Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors Algebra Honors Geometry Honors On Grade Level 8 Algebra I CM Algebra Comprehensive Algebraic Foundations Work Hard & Be Nice

  20. 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

  21. Course requests Making the right choice Science Must have completed Algebra and/or Geometry Grade 8 Science Biology Honors Concept Based Physics CM Explorations in Science Work Hard & Be Nice

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

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

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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. Special Considerations Work Hard & Be Nice

  28. What are the SIGNATURE ACADEMIES?

  29. Where can I get more information? Work Hard & Be Nice

  30. www.smcps.org/ourschools.aspx • Check out the Academies websites for additional information

  31. STEM Academy The application form can be accessed directly from the site and submitted electronically Each academy website has valuable information including a PDF of their brochure, copies of informational power point presentations, frequently asked questions, and an on line application.

  32. Each academy website has valuable information including a PDF of their brochure, copies of informational power point presentations, frequently asked questions, and an on line application. Academy of Finance The application form can be accessed directly from the site and submitted electronically Work Hard & Be Nice

  33. Global and International Studies Each academy website has valuable information including a PDF of their brochure, copies of informational power point presentations, frequently asked questions, and an on line application. The application form can be accessed directly from the site and submitted electronically

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

  35. 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  36. 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 Work Hard & Be Nice

  37. 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) Work Hard & Be Nice

  38. 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) Work Hard & Be Nice

  39. 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

  40. Thank you • Please remember to visit www.smcps.org to learn more about the exciting opportunities for the class of 2016 • Email questions and comments to “classof2016@smcps.org” Work Hard & Be Nice

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