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IRSC Adult High School New Student Orientation

IRSC Adult High School New Student Orientation. WELCOME!. Doing what is best for students…. An open door environment Department Chair – Mrs. Roberts Program Coordinator – Mrs. Sodano Main Campus Facilitators – Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Rolfes, Mrs. Cohen

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IRSC Adult High School New Student Orientation

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  1. IRSC Adult High School New Student Orientation WELCOME!

  2. Doing what is best for students… An open door environment Department Chair – Mrs. Roberts Program Coordinator – Mrs. Sodano Main Campus Facilitators – Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Rolfes, Mrs. Cohen Main Campus Front Desk Support – Ms. Anderson Main Campus Discipline - Officer Akins & Mr. Talley Main Campus Attendance – Mr. Atkinson Main Campus Faculty Mrs. Brennan-Jones Mr. Wells Ms. Elrod Ms. Justice Mr. Klink

  3. Student Services • Career Planning • Academic Planning • Guidance • Students with Disabilities (W building) • Health & Wellness (Dr. Corey) • Food Service (KSU, Tomeu 2nd floor cyber café; Kight Center cyber café)

  4. Program Description IRSC high school diploma Career Pathways Approach Transition into postsecondary programs and career opportunities

  5. Career Pathways Approach A Career Pathway is designed to help you get on the proper academic track to a specific college program and later, a career. Many Career Pathways offer multiple entry and exit points for education and the workforce and it is important that you get to know your options now! All IRSC AHS students are required to select a Career Pathway and participate in academic preparation and career exploration according to their goals.

  6. Career Pathway Academies @ IRSC Tuesdays: 1:40 – 2:55 p.m. Business Academy – Cynthia Brennan-Jones Education Academy – Andy Wells Health Academy – Jeannie Justice Industrial Academy – Pattie Durham Public Service Academy-Brady Talley Technology Academy – Paul Sanchez STEM Academy – Emily Elrod

  7. Career Exploration • Take Career Research and Decision Making course • Florida CHOICES • Visit www.irscaecp.org Academy blogs • Volunteer • Job Shadow • Community Service

  8. Graduation Requirements 24 credits in designated subject areas Minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale Passing score on both the mathematics and communications portions of the FCAT or concordant scores on other measures acceptable by the state of Florida Two (2) residency credits at IRSC

  9. Florida Statewide Assessments • FCAT Retakes (Reading & Math) • Fall (Oct. 17 & 18) • Spring (TBA: April 9-20) • End of Course Exams • Algebra 1 (TBA: December 5-16) • Algebra 1, Geometry & Biology (TBA (April 30 –May 18) • e-Pat – Mandatory computer-based practice test

  10. Academic Preparation • AHS remediation in ABE/GED • Take CPT! • Not college ready? Take Success courses • Take Math for College Readiness • Take SLS1101 • Participate in Dual Enrollment

  11. Academic Year/Term Dates Academic Year: August 23, 2011 – June 20, 2012* Fall 2011 (16 week courses): August 23, – December 12 Fall A 2011 (8 week courses): August 23 – October 13, 2011 (30 days) Fall B 2011 (8 week courses):October 17 – December 12, 2011 (30 days) Spring 2012 (16 week courses): January 5, - May 1, 2012 Spring A 2012 (8 week courses): January 5, - February 28, 2012 (30 days) Spring B 2012 (8 week courses):February 29 – May 1, 2012 (30 days) Summer 2012 (16 week courses): May 8 – August 7 Summer A 2012 (8 week courses):May 8 – June 20, 2012 (25 days) Summer B 2012 (8 week courses):June 25 – August 7, 2012 (25 days)

  12. AHS Day Class Schedule 1st Period 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 2nd Period 9:35 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Lunch 11:05 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. 3rd Period 12:05 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. 4th Period 1:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Career Pathways

  13. Classes • Expectations for the first day • Course Offerings (face to face and online): • Academic Core: • English • Math • Science • Social Studies • Electives: • Career Research & Decision Making • Personal Growth • Dual enrollment – specific to career interest

  14. Grading System A Excellent 90 – 100 4 quality points B Good 80 – 89 3 quality points C Fair 70 – 79 2 quality points D Poor 60 – 69 1 quality points F Failure 0 – 59 0 quality points I Incomplete W Withdrawn

  15. Books and Other Materials Purchase books and materials prior to the first day of class Available at the IRSC River Shop Some books available from other students, other sources Algebra II & Geometry books available on loan

  16. Attendance Policy Arriving to class 15 minutes or more late = 1 absence Leaving class more than 15 minutes early = 1 absence Arriving to class less than 15 minutes late = Tardy Leaving class less than 15 minutes early = Tardy 3 tardies = 1 absence 5 absences will result in removal from current term academic class(es) Non-attendance the first week of class will result in removal from classes for the term.

  17. Retention Support • Mr. Dale Atkinson • Official Warning – students are flagged upon reaching 3 absences. • Notice of Program Removal – students are removed from academic class(es) upon reaching 5 absences. Other options: GED program, AHS online classes, AHS evening program

  18. Student Code of Conduct Time Management Safety Helps you stay on schedule and on track Helps you accomplish your goals Student Intervention Group – Brady Talley School Resource Officer – Officer Aikens

  19. Cell Phones, iPods, Other Devices “The use of cell phones is prohibited during class at IRSC. All cell phones must be set on silent or off during the class period. Any student who uses a cell phone to make or answer a call, or send and read text messages or emails, other than IRSC emergency messages during class time may be asked to leave and may be considered absent for that class. No student has the right to disturb the teaching and learning process. “ – Dr. H.S. Bynum

  20. Tips for Success • Be present and on time for class! • Do homework! • Complete assignments on time! • Use your time wisely! • Ask questions! • Set goals!

  21. Upcoming Enrichment Activities Fall Student Recognition Ceremony Just Read! Florida Initiative Career and Transitions Fair Math/Science Fair Photography Contest Graduation Ceremony Scholarships - deadline soon!! Tomeu Mentors/Campus Clubs

  22. More Opportunities • Have you taken the CPT? - See Ms. Harmon • Dual Enrollment – See Mrs. Rolfes • Florida Academic Scholarships – See Mrs. Rolfes • Bright Futures • Gold Medallion • FCAT – See Mrs. Cohen • End of Course Exams (Algebra 1) • National Adult Education Honor Society • Graduation Application process

  23. THANK YOU!

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