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Welcome. to Freshman Orientation. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM. Mrs. Kelly Smith, Principal Mr. Steve Herrick, Assistant Principal Mrs. Amy Six-King, Assistant Principal Mr. Chris Curtiss, Athletic Director. Figuring out the whole high school thing. The Importance of Credits Respectful Behavior

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  1. Welcome to Freshman Orientation

  2. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Mrs. Kelly Smith, Principal Mr. Steve Herrick, Assistant Principal Mrs. Amy Six-King, Assistant Principal Mr. Chris Curtiss, Athletic Director

  3. Figuring out the whole high school thing • The Importance of Credits • Respectful Behavior • Seminar – 30 minutes • Senior Project

  4. Getting Involved Extracurricular Activities Research show that students who are involved in high school extracurricular activities get better grades, have better attendance, have better peer relationships, and have multiple, positive, adult mentors. Get involved!! Athletics 23 varsity sports offered Fall sports begin August 10 for football and August 12 for all others. MHSAA rules state that every athlete must have a physical on file in the office before they can practice. Fine Arts Band, Choir, Drama Productions, Art-drawing, painting, sculptures, and many creative projects developed in our Career and Technical Education classes. Clubs and Organizations Science Club, Art Club, Drama Club, Math Club Culture Club, FFCLA, FFA, Book Club, Skateboarding Club, BPA, Ping-Pong Club, Chess Club, Science Club, and many others.

  5. Benefits to a Block Improved student – teacher relationships More positive school environment and fewer disciplinary infractions. Improved grades and test scores. Students will prepare for only 4 classes at a time. Improved attendance/reduction in tardies. Ability to retake a failed class in the same year or advance further in the curriculum.

  6. Scheduling/Registration Career Planning Testing Records Counseling Health Room: -medication -illness Guidance Office Services and Procedures Mrs. Sanborn Mrs. Birkmeier Mrs. Svrcek Mrs. Buchholz

  7. NEW Graduation Requirements • Four (4) credits in English (Eng9-Eng10-Eng11+elective) • Four (4) credits in Math (Alg-Geom-AlgII-math sr.yr.) • Three (3) credits in Science • Three (3) credits in Social Studies • One (1) credit in Physical Education/Health • One (1) credit in Visual, Performing or Applied Arts • 33 credits total (Two credits in foreign language are recommended, but not required until the class of 2016)

  8. POTENTIAL SCHEDULE:

  9. Four Year Plan

  10. SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Quarter 1 SEPT-mid NOV Quarter 3 mid JAN-MARCH Quarter 2 mid NOV-mid JAN Quarter 4 APRIL-JUNE ½ credit per class ¼ credit for seminar ½ credit per class ¼ credit for seminar ½ credit per class ¼ credit for seminar ½ credit per class ¼ credit for seminar CREDITS

  11. Testing Out • Algebra I • English I • Subjects in Science (take Chemistry or Physics instead) May 1st deadline to request

  12. Freshman Making High School Count MEAP test in fall: 9th grade social studies • Career Cruising: • Interest inventory • www.careercruising.com • Username:corunna • Password:hs

  13. Sophomores PLAN test in fall: Practice for ACT Mock Interview

  14. Juniors Making your college search count! MICHIGAN MERIT EXAM College visits Career and College Fair

  15. Scholarships Seniors Career/College Fair Financial Aid Workshop

  16. At-Risk Programming • Purpose • Options • -After school program • -Summer School Program • Student Summer Academy • -Chosen by administration • -Leadership and skill building • -Summer • APEX

  17. Tardies Tardies Per Marking Period • 3rd Tardy: Class grade drops by 1/3 (e.g A to A-) • 4th Tardy: Class grade drops by 1/3 (e.g A- to B+) • 5th Tardy: Class grade drops by 1/3 (e.g. B+ to B) • 6th Tardy: Student is referred to the office to make up time after school • 10th Tardy: Suspension from school Almost half of our students get through the marking period with no tardies.

  18. Attendance Attendance: • Students are required to be in attendance 90% of a semester to be eligible to earn credit • Appeal Letter: required to request exemptions for prolonged absences • Parent Excuses: Absences must be excused within two days or student is considered truant • Doctors Notes within 48 hours reduces absence totals • Students cannot leave school without prior permission from their parent/guardian

  19. Discipline Issues • Holes in clothes • Cell phone use • Fighting • Gum

  20. Eighth Grade Visit • Tour • Locker • Counselor information • Lunch

  21. Looking forward to . . . Seeing you in the fall!

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