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MHS Ninth Grade PREVIEW NIGHT Wednesday, March 24, 2010

MHS Ninth Grade PREVIEW NIGHT Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Welcome Address and Introductions-Jim Comegys. Jim Comegys, Principal of MHS Assistant Principals-Chris Beck, Felicia Duggins and Voni Perrine Counselors - Ryan Jamison, Chairperson Lolita Sims, Elaine McCall, Madeleine Reitemeyer,

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MHS Ninth Grade PREVIEW NIGHT Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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  1. MHS Ninth Grade PREVIEW NIGHTWednesday, March 24, 2010

  2. Welcome Address and Introductions-Jim Comegys • Jim Comegys, Principal of MHS • Assistant Principals-Chris Beck, Felicia Duggins and Voni Perrine • Counselors - Ryan Jamison, Chairperson • Lolita Sims, Elaine McCall, Madeleine Reitemeyer, • Career Counselor - Craig Bilinski • Secondary Curriculum Director-Mr. Gravuer

  3. Middletown High School • Excellent school with wonderful opportunities for each student • Siemens Award • 1 of Top 5 public schools - Delaware Today Magazine

  4. Renovations and Physical Plant Improvements • Entire Building • Painted • Room numbers & signs • Departments upgrades • New State-of-the-Art Technology • Commercial Kitchen • Agriculture Wing • Parking Lot

  5. The 9th Grade Academy • MHS provides a smaller learning community within Middletown High School. • This setting is designed to ease the transition for students entering the 9th grade.

  6. Unique Characteristics of the 9th Grade Academy • 9th Grade Orientation • Students come to the school one day before the upperclassmen for their own unique experience. • 9th Grade Welcome Social • Consistent rules, procedures, and policies among 9th grade staff which eases the students’ transition to high school.

  7. Standardized Testing • Delaware Student Test Program (DSTP) • Students who do not meet the standard on the 8th grade DSTP may be placed in specific classes to meet their academic needs Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS) • Field Test – Spring, 2009 • Implementation - 2010

  8. Graduation Requirements-Counselors CourseUnits of Credit English 4 Social Studies 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Career Pathway 3 Electives 3.5 Physical Education 1 Health 0.5 Completion of the Senior Project

  9. Career Pathway • A planned program of sequenced or specialized courses designed to develop knowledge and skills in a particular career area • 3 credits in a Career Pathway are required for graduation • The Career Pathway is not a life- long career choice and may not necessarily be something a student would like to pursue following graduation from high school

  10. Academic Math, Science Technology Humanities World Languages Agriculture Natural Sciences Plant Science Animal Science Natural and Wildlife Resources Business, Finance & Marketing Business Information Technology Accounting Banking Services Marketing Management Air Force Jr. ROTC / Leadership Family Consumer Science Early Childhood Education Nutrition and Culinary Technology Education Draft & Design Construction & Manufacturing Systems Graphic Design and Production Visual & Performing Arts Vocal Arts Theatre Arts Instrumental Music Visual Arts Jobs for DE Graduates Allied Health Pathway Programs Currently Offered

  11. AcademicsSample Student Schedule

  12. Scheduling Process • High school counselors will visit the middle schools • Parents and students will begin to VIEW their course requests in HAC • Parents and students are given course verification in homeroom in the second week of May • Course request changes may be made during the month of May

  13. Promotion/Retention Requirements: Grades 9 • Students must take a full schedule • Students must take a minimum of one (1) course in each of the core areas: English, math, science, and social studies • For promotion, students must earn a minimum of five credits each year, four of which must be English, Social Studies, Science and Math. • Students who do not meet these criteria will be scheduled into appropriate courses the next semester/year. • Students must have 10th grade status to be eligible for driver’s education.

  14. 2010-11 Athletic Teams Fall SeasonWinter SeasonSpring Season Cheerleading Basketball (B & G) Baseball Football Wrestling Lacrosse (B & G) Boys Soccer Cheerleading Softball Volleyball Indoor Track Track & Field (B & G) Field Hockey Swimming (B & G) Girls Soccer Cross Country (B & G) Tennis (B & G) Golf (B & G)

  15. Award-Winning Extra-curricular Programs • ROTC • Science Olympiad • Math League • Robotics • Band, Chorus, Musical Productions • Poetry-Out-Loud • DECA/BPA

  16. Summary • Academic Program • Rigorous Courses • Academic Clubs / Organizations • Advisory • Character Development • Study Skills • Transitioning • Offer Support Programs & Opportunities for Students/Parents • Get involved – Monitor and Adjust

  17. The transition to ninth (9th) grade is a process; not an event.-Jay Hertzog

  18. Questions & Answers

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