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Ready ….Set …..Go!!!. Mitchell High School Fall 2009. Get Ready. It’s for REAL from here on out!!!!. New Experiences. Long-term Projects Mixed Classes Three lunches – A B C Repeat Classes Life Choices….long term consequences …choices that will follow you your whole life!
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Ready ….Set …..Go!!! Mitchell High School Fall 2009
Get Ready It’s for REAL from here on out!!!!
New Experiences • Long-term Projects • Mixed Classes • Three lunches – A B C • Repeat Classes • Life Choices….long term consequences • …choices that will follow you your whole life! • Graduation Tracks • Distinguished • Advanced • Standard
Credits • 24 to graduate • Credits earn privileges • Prom • Open Lunch • Early Graduation/Graduation • Certain classes • Expectations • Greater than ever • Parents needed 16-18 credits to graduate
Hand outs • It is all about PLANNING
Let’s talk classes first • Core classes • Electives • Required • Choice
English English I Book Report Homework Deadlines Math - Integrated Math Algebra CP Geometry Calculator – TI- 93 Science Physical Science Civics Government-like 9th Grade Core
Fine Arts PE Need 2 Classes Must Dress Must Participate World Language Careers Ag Business FACS Health Technical Industrial Tech Computer/Technology Electives
Fine Arts • Art • Intro to Art, Drawing, Crafts, Sculpture, Painting, Adv. Painting, Graphic Design…. • Band • Marching and Concert • Choir • Prep Choir
Criteria to Passing Must Dress Points Must Participate Points …Running the mile Need 2 Classes Recommend take them in freshman year Choices Weightlifting Fall Activities Spring Activities Aerobics Racquet Activities Advanced Classes Adv. Weight Adv. Spring/Fall Etc. PE
Careers • Taught by Counselor • We know all students at MHS • Content • Skills Assessment and Development • Exploration • Investigate Options
Ag • Enjoy the outside • Leadership Opportunities • Involvement in FFA • Place to grow • Classes • Introduction to Food, Animal Science, and Power Systems • Leadership and Development
FACS • Single Living • Food For Life • Pro-Start I, II • Child Development • Parenthood • Interior Design
Business • Intro to Business- 9- 12th grade • 10 – 12th grade • Accounting I, II • Practical Law • Economics
Health • Health Occupations • Survey of Health • Intro to Sports Medicine • Must be in 10 – 12 th grade
Technical • Intro to Auto • Auto Engines • Auto Steering and Suspension • Auto Brakes • Auto Electronics
Industrial Technical • Intro to Drafting • Intro to CAD • Home Maintenance • General Shop • 10 – 12 • Metalworking, Welding I, II
Computer • Business Computers • Computer App I • Computer App II • Computer App III • Informational Technology
Science • Biology • Chemistry/CP Chemistry • Advanced Biology • Advanced CP Chem • Physics • Environmental Science
English • Shakespeare • AP English • Newspaper • Yearbook • Technical Writing • Creative Writing
Math • Algebra • Geometry/CP Geometry • Algebra II/CP Algebra II • Pre-Calc • Calc/AP Calc • Statistics
Social Studies • World History- Ancient and Modern • US History or AP US History • Psychology • Psychology Today • Sociology • Indian Dakota History • Government – AP Government
World Language • Spanish • German • Distinguish Track – 2 years World Language
Urban Legend/Myth • Don’t need a World Language to graduate MHS or attend a SD university!!!!
Expectations High School is about expectations and choices!
Wrapping up the package…..Choices…Scholarships….Opportunities • GPA • ACT- classes and preparation • Attendance Info • Absent • Tardies
Unique Opportunities • College credit • Great classes • Advanced Biology • Drama • Electronics • Tri
Worried – Scared- Afraid? • Relax! • Transitions… • Day Care to Kindergarten • 5th grade – 6th grade • 8th grade -9th grade
Stop! • No initiations! • Legal ramifications • School ramifications • Not a game….don’t be involved!
Come on in! • Building opens at ?? • Building closes at?? • Access to building..
Attendance • Clearly outlined • 7 absences/semester/class • NC = No Credit • Take again …..acts like an F • Removed from class
Interesting • Planner • Water • …….
Lockers • Pick out in August • 4 years • Key - $5.00 • Lose it = $10.00
Parent Night • February 9th@7:00..... • Bring parents….
Successful Registration • Seek Advice and Input • Online book vs. 9th grade book • Complete registration sheet • 9th grade classes only • Alternative classes • Meet deadlines- you don’t or I will • Signatures • Plan for the long-term
Next Week……things you should have…. • Registration Sheet • Graduation Track/4 Year Plan Sheet • Access to Course Description Book • …..See Mrs. Fowkes
…Point to Remember • You asked for it….. • Don’t change teachers…. • We are the real world!!!