9 th Grade Orientation

1. 9th Grade Orientation Leah Heidemann – leah.heidemann@carlisle.k12.ia.us (515) 989-5389 Traci Lee – traci.lee@carlisle.k12.ia.us (515) 989-5386 www.carlislehighschoolcounseling.weebly.com www.carlislecounseling.blogspot.com www.twitter.com/2CHScounselors

2. 9th Grade Orientation Part I • Transition from Middle School to High School • State and college academic requirements • 9th grade registration information • 4 year plans

3. 9th Grade Orientation Part II 9th grade registration forms 4 year plans High School Tours

4. What Students Can Expect of Counselors • Help with registration and scheduling • Discussion of academic progress • Knowledge of drop/add course procedures • Knowledge of graduation requirements • Help with transferring or withdrawing • Help with personal problems • Help with study skills • Help in obtaining tutoring assistance • Identifying courses that fit student’s abilities • Financial aid information

5. Academics • Strive to be your best! • High School vs. Middle School • Student Planners • Online grades • Standardized Testing IOWA ASSESSMENTS PSAT ACT ASVAB PLAN COMPASS

6. ACTIVITIES • Music • Sports • Drama • Speech • Debate • Art Club • FCCLA • Improve Club • Mathletes • Multimedia/Yearbook • Student Council • STAND • Culture Club • Spanish Club • Student Ambassadors

7. Silver Cord • The purpose of the Silver Cord Program is to encourage students to make a contribution to their community through service/volunteer hours and to recognize those efforts. • The award can be earned by completing 200 hours of approved community service with non-profit organizations. • It is suggested that students complete a minimum of 50 hours of approved service activities per year • More information is available at www.carlisleactivities.org

8. College & Career Readiness • Get Good Grades • Impacts admission • Scholarships and grants • Take Challenging Courses • Take advantage of opportunities • May earn college credit • Easier transition to college courses

9. College & Career Readiness • 80% of all jobs will require some type of postsecondary education • The workforce is more demanding than ever of technical expertise and basic foundational skills • Half of all jobs today require more than a high school diploma but less than a four year degree

10. Regent Admissions Index • A Regent Admission Index (RAI) score will be calculated for each applicant, based on the following equation: • RAI = (2 x ACT composite score) + (1 x high school rank) + (20 x high school grade point average) + (5 x number of high school courses completed in the core subject areas) *Students must have a score of 245 or higher for admission

11. Course Requirements for Admission to 4 year Colleges & Universities • 4 years English • 3 years Math • 3 years Science • 3 years Social Studies • 2 years of single Foreign Language* • ACT test

12. Requirements for Admission to Community Colleges • High School Diploma • COMPASS or ACT test • ALEKS Math Placement test

13. Graduation Requirements 47 CREDITS

14. Required Courses – Class of 2018

15. Graduation Requirements DISTINGUISHED DIPLOMA • 53 CREDITS • 4 years of English (Composition I, AND Composition II OR Intro to Literature) • 4 years of Math (must include Algebra II or higher) • 4 years of Science (including Chemistry AND Anatomy, AP Physics, or AP Chemistry) • 3 years of Social Studies • 2 years of Foreign Language • Starting with Class Of 2015

16. Basic Freshman Plan

17. Industrial Tech Woods I/II CADD I/II FCS Intro to FCS Food & Nutrition Business Applied Computer I/II Intro to Business Web Publishing Art Intro to Design Drawing Color Drawing Graphic Art Cartooning Painting Surfaces & Structures *CHOOSE AT LEAST 2 COURSES 9th Grade Practical Arts

18. Physical Education • Physical Education, Personal Fitness, or Athletic Weights • Classes meet every day for one semester. • State Law requires all students to take a Physical Education course every year of high school.

19. Scheduling Considerations • Full Schedules • Band, Choir, Spanish • ELP • Special Education • Advanced courses in 8th grade

20. COURSE LIST • Pay attention to the prerequisite • Notice which classes offered at your grade level

21. Schedule Changes • Schedules will only be changed for the following reasons: • Failure in a previous/prerequisite course • Computer or clerical error • Missed graduation requirement • Course conflict • All changes must be completed by the 2nd day of the semester • * All exceptional or unusual circumstance concerning scheduling must be evaluated by the counselor.

22. Basic Sophomore Plan

23. Basic Junior Plan

24. Basic Senior Plan

25. DUAL CREDIT COURSES

26. AP COURSES • Students must have demonstrated strong academic record to enroll in AP courses. • Students must be proficient on the core areas of the Iowa Assessment • Score on exam determines amount of college credit

27. AP COURSES • AP Physics 1 • AP Chemistry • AP Statistics • AP Calculus A/B • AP Calculus B/C • AP Psychology • AP Government

28. DMACC CAREER ADVANTAGE PROGRAMS • Auto Collision • Auto Technology • Building Trades/Finish Carpentry • Computer Programming • Criminal Justice • Fashion & Design • Health Occupations • Visual Communications • Welding • Teacher Academy

29. Senior Year Plus Online courses can be taken through DMACC. On campus courses can also be taken. Students must be proficient on the Iowa Assessments Students must take any entrance exams required by the college before enrolling

30. Freshman Final Registration Registration forms due to Mr. Barry by Tuesday, February 25th. Students will register on the computer with the high school counselors February 27th.

31. Fall 2014 • Open House • Homeroom • Counselors in the Classroom

32. 9th Grade Orientation Part II 9th grade registration forms 4 year plans High School Tours

33. 2014-2015 Freshman Registration Student Name Printed _______________________________ List courses in priority order. I understand the importance of reserving courses for next year. I know I will be unable to make changes after completing this registration form. Student's Signature My son/daughter and I have discussed the class requests for next year. I understand that this is an important step in setting and meeting the educational and vocational goals for my son/daughter. Parent's Signature

35. Course Sequencing Math Sequence

36. www.carlislehighschoolcounseling.weebly.com Coursebook Registration Form Powerpoint

37. Mrs. Heidemann • Sydney Becker • Dakota Benway • Richard Caruso • Cory Critchlow • Tommy Donovan • Nate Firkins • Madison Hoekstra • Zachary Phillips • Kate Synder • NiclausBaack • Emma Brewer • Cassie Clark • KallenGlawe • Mark Hubbell • Leonora James • Ben Kooker • Cameron Smalley • Dylan Timmins • Tucker VanGundy

38. Dr. Aylsworth • Aaron Boyd • Courtney Deitrick • Cameron Gomez • Andrew Khambanoun • Ryan Mangin • Austin McBride • Andrew Meyer • Grant Mutch • Madison Nesselroad • Ryan Nesselroad • Teaira Noble • Tiffany Noble • Thomas Owrey • Megan Peterson

39. Small Groups Mrs. Ferrel Last names A-D Ms. Hillebrand Last names E-H Mrs. Miller Last names I-L Mr. LaPage Last names M-Q Mr. Barry Last names R-U Ms. Cosimo Last names V-Z