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Henry Ford II Curriculum Night. Welcome Class 2022. Mr. Kenneth L. Cucchi III - Principal Dr. Heather Blum – Associate Principal Mr. Mark McLoughlin – Associate Principal (A – L) Mrs. Rose Sinishtaj – Intern Associate Principal (M – Z). Who is My Counselor?. Counseling Center Services.
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Henry Ford II Curriculum Night Welcome Class 2022 Mr. Kenneth L. Cucchi III - Principal Dr. Heather Blum – Associate Principal Mr. Mark McLoughlin – Associate Principal (A – L) Mrs. Rose Sinishtaj – Intern Associate Principal (M – Z)
Counseling Center Services • Academic / Scheduling • Personal / Social • Career / College
Graduation Requirements: • Must earn a total of 22 credit hours • Must take the MME • SAT / WorkKeys / M-STEP • Must be up to date on Four Year Plan: Naviance
FILL OUT THE SCHEDULE FORM ACCURATELY Complete form in pencil Mark Core Courses Teacher Signature for Honors, AP, or Advanced Math Course Electives Full Year Code A/B ½ credit write two classes M010 / M020 Health / 9th PE Don’t forget alternates Commitment with Signature Parent Signatures
WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • ENGLISH • CREDITS REQUIRED - 4 CREDITS • ENGLISH 9 – 1 credit • ENGLISH 10 – 1 credit • ENGLISH 11 – 1 credit • ENGLISH 12 – 1 credit
WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • SOCIAL STUDIES • CREDITS REQUIRED – 3 CREDITS • WORLD HISTORY - 1 credit • U.S. HISTORY - 1 credit • U.S. GOVERNMENT - 0.5 credit • ECONOMICS - 0.5 credit
WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • SCIENCE • CREDITS REQUIRED – 3 CREDITS • BIOLOGY - 1 credit • CHEMISTRY - 1 credit • ADDITIONAL SCIENCE - 1 credit
WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • MATH • CREDITS REQUIRED – 4 CREDITS • GEOMETRY - 1 credit • ALGEBRA 1 - 1 credit • ALGEBRA 2 - 1 credit • SENIOR MATH OR MATH-RELATED - 1 credit
WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • World Language • CREDITS REQUIRED – 2 CREDITS • Two consecutive years of a world language • Flex Option available for those taking one year • World languages taken in 7th or 8th grade will count for high school credit if you received a 70% or higher in each quarter AND the mid-term / final exam.
WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION • CREDITS REQUIRED – ½ CREDIT OF EACH • Flex Option Available for PE Credit • Two Seasons of Marching Band • Two Seasons of HFII Sport
WHAT CREDIT DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? • VPAA Visual, Performing & Applied Arts • CREDITS REQUIRED – 1 CREDIT • Numerous courses fulfill this requirement • Anything on your Course Offering list with a “V” code
Understand the COURSE OFFERING handout Link to Curriculum Guide • COURSES ORGANIZATED BY DEPARTMENT • COURSE NUMBERS / COURSE TITLE • GRADE • CREDITS • ½ credit or 1 credit • CODES • * One semester course • V = Visual Performing & Applied Arts • T.R. = Teacher Recommendation • PREREQUISITES • Courses • T.R. & Signature
Want more information about a class? Check the Curriculum Guide
ACADEMIC PREPARATION OTHER FACTORS WHAT DO COLLEGES WANT? • UCS Graduation Requirements are only a start ! • Academic performance – • GPA & Rank • Test scores • Academic rigor THROUGH senior year – minimum of 3-4 academic core courses • AP and Honors courses • Involvement in school and community • Clubs • Sports • Performing Arts • Service • Leadership • Essays • World Language
Stay Connected & Informed • Visit the Henry Ford II Homepage Often • Use the PowerSchool Parent Portal • Receive information electronically through email • Log into Naviance Family Connection
ACADEMIC SUPPORTS STRIVE Monday – Thursday 2:15 – 3:15 Student-centered academic help sessions in Media Center National Honor Society Tutor List Self-Tutorial Websites Khan Academy Outside Tutoring Referrals • Use an Agenda • Get & Stay Organized • Daily Distraction Free Homework Time • Monitor grades on Power School • Get Involved in School!
Important Dates to Remember • SCHEDULES ARE BEING COLLECTED by Friday, March 16th • We encourage you to meet with your Bemis counselor to make sure you are doing things correctly! • Ford II Counselors will meet with students individually on Tuesday, March 20th
UCS CAREER EXPO • Thursday, March 22nd from 7 – 9pm • Eisenhower High School • Meet career professionals who can answer your questions about job responsibilities, requirements and skills • Discover the high school classes to prepare for your Career Pathway • Learn what education and training is needed after high school for your career • Discuss with UCS teachers the course offerings to include in your EDP • Check out the job outlook and projected income for selected careers! • DON’T MISS IT!
UCS COLLEGE FAIR @ HFII Wednesday, April 18, 2018 6:30 – 8:00pm Over 60 Colleges/ Universities will be present! Don’t miss out! Gather information and network with the college reps.
District website: www.uticak12.org • From there click on Henry Ford II Link • PowerSchool and Parent Portal • Provides access to students grades and attendance as well as teacher’s email addresses • Questions? Contact your counselor via phone or email Communication