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2009-2010 Course Overview

2009-2010 Course Overview. Guidance Department (Freshman Orientation ) Art Business Computer Science English Math Music Physical Education/Health Science Social Studies Tech Ed Teen Leadership World Languages. WELCOME FRESHMEN. ORIENTATION FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR.

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2009-2010 Course Overview

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  1. 2009-2010 Course Overview Guidance Department (Freshman Orientation) Art Business Computer Science English Math Music Physical Education/Health Science Social Studies Tech Ed Teen Leadership World Languages

  2. WELCOME FRESHMEN ORIENTATION FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

  3. TKHS Guidance Department • Mr. Tom Fletke A-F • Mrs. Nancy Iveson G-O • Mr. Phil Jahnke P-Z

  4. TKHS Graduation Requirements • Students will need to earn 52 credits for graduation. • Students will earn 1 credit for each trimester class passed with a D- or higher. • TK High School graduation requirements for 2009 freshman students must include the following classes from the Michigan Merit Curriculum.

  5. Mathematics(8 credits - 8 trimesters earned at the high school)

  6. English Language Arts (8 credits - 8 trimesters)

  7. Science(6 credits - 6 trimesters earned at the high school)

  8. Social Studies(6 credits - 6 trimesters)

  9. Additional Requirements

  10. 9th Grade Course OfferingsStudent’s Name Student’s Signature Parent’s Signature Elective Courses for the 2009-2010 school year: (Circle four elective courses that you wish to take.) Required Courses for the 2009-2010 school year: (Circle eleven appropriate required freshman classes.) Alternates: Please list four (4) alternate classes.

  11. BEST WISHES SENIOR CLASS OF 2013!

  12. Course Opportunities 2009-2010 School Year TK Art

  13. Course Sequence

  14. Incoming 9th GradersClass of 2013 (2009-2010 School Year)

  15. Incoming 10th, 11th, & 12th Graders2009-2010 School Year

  16. Looking Forward: • Students considering careers in art… • General Art, Drawing & Painting FIRST! • Plan for advanced classes and portfolio preparation for junior or senior year.

  17. Yearbook Participate in creating the book that records your memories and life at TKHS! • Unique classroom environment • Contribute to a published work • 3 trimester commitment • Fill out application and get three teacher recommendations

  18. Business Department Course Offerings 2009-2010

  19. Business Management Marketing Technology Pathway • Think you might want a career in business, administration, or technology?

  20. Do you want to…? • Spend time in a hands-on learning environment • Learn more about the world of finance • Learn to master the Microsoft Office Suite and earn Microsoft certification • Market a product or service • Create exciting graphics, interactive images and websites • Learn valuable office and employment skills • Prepare for the world of work

  21. If you answered yes to any of these questions then… classes in the Business Management Marketing Technology Pathway are right for you!

  22. Career Exploration & Employability Skills Freshman required course 1 Trimester

  23. Satisfies Graduation Computer Requirement Davenport Credit Possible Offered 2 Trimesters Grades - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Computer Applications 1A • Word Processing & Spreadsheets • Microsoft Office Integration Computer Applications 1B • Presentations and Database Management • Movie Maker and Media Player

  24. *Earns Davenport University & GRCC Credit

  25. *Earns Davenport University & GRCC Credit

  26. Computer ScienceCourses

  27. Computer Science I • This is an introductory course where students will learn to program in Visual BASIC.NET. Students who wish to continue their studies are encouraged to take Computer Science II upon completion of this course. • One Trimester • Prerequisite- Algebra with at least a B average • Davenport Credit Possible • Grade- 9, 10, 11,12

  28. Computer Science II • This course continues developing skills initially presented in Computer Science I. Here, students will apply what they have already learned to programming Lego Mindstorm Robots. One Trimester • Prerequisite- Computer Science I • Grade- 9,10,11,12

  29. Students work in teams designing and building robots. Students must write their own programs on the computer to send to the robot with an infrared transmitter.

  30. Advanced Placement Computer Science • This course continues developing skills initially presented in Computer Science. Here, students will learn to program in the language of Java. This will be conducted in a manner designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Test. Upon successful completion of the Advanced Placement Test students have the opportunity to earn college credit. • Three Trimesters • Prerequisite- Computer Science or Permission of instructor • Grades- 10,11,12

  31. Overview of Computer Science Courses • Computer Science I • Computer Science II • Advanced Placement Computer Science All of these courses satisfy the computer requirement for graduation.

  32. English Department Course Opportunities 2009-2010 School Year

  33. English Course Requirements overview of 9th-12th grades • 9th • English 9 • English Honors 9 • 10th • English 10 • English Honors 10 • 11th • English 11 • AP Literature or AP Composition (3 trimesters) • 12th • Senior Novels & Writing • College English • AP Literature or AP Composition (3 trimesters)

  34. Class of 2013 Required 9th grade English: • English 9 (2 trimesters) or • English Honors 9 (2 trimesters)

  35. Class of 2012 Required 10th grade English: • English 10 (2 trimesters) or • English Honors 10 (2 trimesters)

  36. Class of 2011 Required 11th grade English: • English 11 (2 trimesters) or • AP Literature (3 trimesters)

  37. Class of 2010 Required 12th grade English: • Senior Novels & Writing (2 trimesters) or • College English (2 trimesters) or • AP Literature (3 trimesters)

  38. English Electives! • Journalism I (2 trimesters) • Journalism II (2 trimesters) • Creative Writing (1 trimester) • Shakespeare (1 trimester) • Theater I (1 trimester) • Speech/Communications (1 trimester)

  39. Advanced Placement English • AP English courses are designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to the introductory year of university/college English course work. Both of TK’s courses have been accredited by the CollegeBoard during their national audit. • Students who take the AP Exam, and pass with a qualifying score, can earn college creditat most colleges and universities! • AP Language and Composition • AP Literature and Composition

  40. Mathematics Department Course Opportunities 2009-2010 School Year

  41. Mathematics Sequence Students Currently in 8th Grade Algebra Students Currently in HS Algebra

  42. Incoming 9th Graders: CLASS OF 2013 Algebra I or Geometry 2 Trimesters • It is important that each student is placed in the correct math class. If at any time you feel that your student is misplaced, please feel free to discuss this matter with his/her math teacher. Remember, eight trimesters of mathematics credit are required for graduation.

  43. Incoming 10th Graders CLASS OF 2012 Required Courses • Geometry- 2 Trimesters • Algebra II A/B -2 Trimesters Looking ahead: Algebra II A1/A2/B1/B2- 4 Trimesters Algebra II A/B - 2 Trimesters Statistics- 2 Trimesters Precalculus- 2 Trimesters AP Calculus- 3 Trimesters AP Statistics-3 Trimesters

  44. Incoming 11th GradersCLASS OF 2011 Required Courses Looking Ahead: Algebra II B1/B2– 2 Trimesters Statistics- 2 Trimesters Precalculus- 2 Trimesters AP Calculus- 3 Trimesters AP Statistics- 3 Trimesters • Algebra II A/B - 2 Trimesters • Algebra II A1/A2-2 Trimesters • Precalculus-2 Trimesters • Statistics – 2 Trimesters • AP Statistics – 3 Trimesters

  45. Incoming 12th Graders CLASS OF 2010 Suggested Courses: • Algebra II- 2 Trimesters • Precalculus- 2 Trimesters • AP Calculus-3 Trimesters • Fundamentals of Math I-1 Trimester • Fundamentals of Math II-1 Trimester • Statistics-2 Trimesters • AP Statistics-3 Trimesters

  46. MATH LAB The purpose of the Math Lab is to offer additional support to students currently enrolled in a math class. Concepts that each student has not yet mastered will be identified, and an individualized instructional plan will be implemented based on that information. The Math Lab is an elective credit not a math credit.

  47. Recommended Calculators • Algebra II and above • TI-83 Plus • Cost is approximately $85.00 • If you already have a graphing calculator, just use the one you have. • All other courses • TI-30xII or any other scientific calculator • Cost is approximately $11.00 and can be purchased from a math teacher. **PLEASE HAVE YOUR STUDENT ENGRAVE HIS/HER CALCULATOR**

  48. The math department looks forward to seeing you next fall!

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