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HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING FOR STUDENTS

HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING FOR STUDENTS. Are you ready?. Graduation Rule. Areas of Study: Units Required English/Language Arts * 4 Mathematics* 4 Science* 4 Social Studies* 4 (3) CTAE and/or Fine Arts and/or Foreign Lang. 3 Health and Physical Education* 1 Electives 4

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HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING FOR STUDENTS

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  1. HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING FOR STUDENTS Are you ready?

  2. Graduation Rule Areas of Study: Units Required English/Language Arts * 4 Mathematics* 4 Science* 4 Social Studies* 4 (3) CTAE and/or Fine Arts and/or Foreign Lang. 3 Health and Physical Education* 1 Electives 4 Total Units (Minimum) 24 (23) * Required Courses and/or Core Courses

  3. 8 PERIOD DAY SCHEDULE • STUDENTS TAKE 8 CLASSES EVERY DAY FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR. • EACH CLASS IS 45 MINUTES. • EACH CLASS COUNTS AS 1 UNIT. • SOME COURSES ARE BLOCKED 2 UNITS.

  4. SCHEDULE con’t. • STUDENTS TAKE 8 DIFFERENT CLASSES EACH YEAR. • STUDENTS CAN EARN UP TO 8 UNITS EACH YEAR. • Have to pass 4 units to be a Sophomore to include 1 MATH & 1 ENGLISH

  5. FRESHMEN CLASSES Most all 9th graders take: • 9th Lit/Comp • American Government • Algebra • Biology

  6. FRESHMEN CLASSES • Students planning to attend a four year post-secondary school must take 2 foreign language classes in the same language • Many 9th graders go ahead and sign up for foreign language. • All DCSS high schools offer Spanish and French.

  7. CTAE PATHWAYS/ Clusters • Agriculture (Agriscience / Horticulture/ Vet. Science) • Automobile Technology ( Transportation & Logistics) • Broadcasting & Video Production • Business and Computer Science • Financial Management - Accounting Pathway • Financial Management – Services Pathway • Interactive Media Pathway • Administrative Information Support • Computer Systems and Support Pathway • Computing Pathway • Family & Consumer Sciences ( Teaching, Nutrition) • Military ( Army JROTC) • Health Care Science (Therapeutic Services Medical) • Law & Justice

  8. Why Honors and AP Classes ? • 45% of students who have taken one AP course and 61% of students who have taken two or more AP courses are completing their bachelor’s degrees in four years or less. • Only 29% of students who enroll in colleges without taking AP are completing their bachelor’s degrees on schedule. • 60% of all recent high school graduates entering a community college last year needed to take at least one remedial course.

  9. 9th Grade Advanced Placement • AP American Government • AP Human Geography • 1200 Lexile 8th grade CRCT AP courses can help you acquire the skills and habits you'll need to be successful in college. You'll improve your writing skills, sharpen your problem-solving abilities, and develop time management skills, discipline, and study habits. Talk to an AP teacher or the AP Coordinator at your school about the course you want to take. Discuss the course's workload and any preparation you might need.

  10. Honors and AP Classes • Challenge Yourself • But don’t drown It is O.K. to take Honors in some academic areas and not in others. We encourage all students to take as many honors classes as possible. Students who take honors classes are better prepared for college.

  11. FRESHMEN CLASSES Academically, high school can be a difficult adjustment. Some classes can cause a struggle.

  12. EXTRA SUPPORT PLEASE!! • Algebra Support Lab • 9th Literature & Reading Lab • Special Education • SST • Saturday School

  13. Extra Support through BRIDGESBuilding Rigor in Douglas to Graduate Every StudentSmaller Learning Communities Grant • Freshman Summer Camp • Freshman Fiesta • Freshman Academy • BUDDIES- Peer Mentors • Freshman Parent Night • Freshman Enrichment Trip • Advisement • After School Tutoring • Freshman Newsletter • Freshman of the Month • Saturday End Of Course Test Preps

  14. 9th GRADE COUNTS Important to try from the beginning of high school • HOPE scholarship • Freshman Index (college admissions) • Superintendent Scholar Award (3.5 GPA first semester, no grade below “B”) • For promotion to 10th grade (have to earn 4 units: 1 Math, 1 English) – no more “placement” have to earn units to go to next grade level. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY…. • GRADUATION

  15. GRADUATION • Pass 24 units • Meet state and local requirements • Pass GHSGT Writing for a diploma (during junior year) • All requirements must be met to participate in the Graduation Ceremony

  16. End of Course Tests: • Your students will be taking some end of course tests • The EOCT counts 20% of your final grade • The following courses have an EOCT 9th Grade Literature American Literature Biology Physical Science Math I Math II Economics US History

  17. Student Involvement:Activities

  18. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY:for competitive activities • ALL 1st time 9th graders are eligible • After 1st semester: • Meet GHSA criteria • Pass 5 out of 8 classes • Be on “track” • Obtain 4 units by 10th grade • Obtain 10 units by 11th grade • Obtain 16 units by 12th grade

  19. Sports:

  20. Keep in Mind • High School still has a dress code • Poor attendance will negatively affect your student’s academic progress • Discipline issues make your child miss class

  21. CONCLUSION • The key word to high school success is “effort.” • 50% of IQ is motivation. • Never be hesitant to work hard. • There is a lot of work, but also a lot of people who want to help.

  22. FRESHMEN EXPO Come see: • The school • The academic programs • The extracurricular activities – clubs, sports, etc. • Registration MARCH 21, 2012 6:00 – 8:00 (AHS)

  23. QUESTIONS??? Can contact: Middle School Faculty High School Faculty http://alexander.dch.schoolinsites.com

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