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Welcome ALHS Class of 2014

Welcome ALHS Class of 2014. Opening Remarks. Dr. Joanie A. Walker, Principal Excellent Faculty, Staff, and Students New Courses New Programs Positive School Climate- Student Advocate "It takes all of us to build and maintain a positive school climate”. High School Expectations.

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Welcome ALHS Class of 2014

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  1. Welcome ALHS Class of 2014

  2. Opening Remarks Dr. Joanie A. Walker, Principal • Excellent Faculty, Staff, and Students • New Courses • New Programs • Positive School Climate- Student Advocate • "It takes all of us to build and maintain a positive school climate”

  3. High School Expectations Mr. Ebert, Assistant Principal • “Seek What IS Above” • Those who get involved the most are the most successful at our school. There are 22 sports and more than 15 clubs/organizations to become involved with.

  4. Fall Sports Cheerleading Boys & Girls Cross Country Football Boys & Girls Golf Boys & Girls Soccer Girls Tennis Volleyball Winter Sports Boys & Girls Basketball Cheerleading Ice Hockey Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving Wrestling Spring Sports Baseball Softball Boys Tennis Boys & Girls Track & Field Communication for fall sports should arrive during the spring of 2010 Athletics

  5. Eligibility • Final Grading Period of 2009-2010 determines fall 2010 eligibility. • Must be passing at least 5 full year classes.

  6. Guidance Mr. Petrulis, School Counselor Preview of Avon Lake High School Graduation Requirements 9th Grade Scheduling Options On-Line Scheduling Process

  7. ALHS Guidance Department Mr. Petrulis Grade 9 Mr. Kaminski Grade 10 Mrs. Sislowski Grade 11 Ms. Shuster Grade 12 Mrs. Martin Secretary

  8. To Speak With a Guidance Counselor: Students may sign up on their counselor’s schedule sheet located just outside of their office before school, after school, during lunch, or study hall.

  9. Program of Studies Requirements For Graduation

  10. Language Arts 4 Credits You will be taking English every year. 9: English 9 or English 9 Honors

  11. Mathematics • 4 Credits Total • 9: Integrated Math I, Algebra I, Geometry or Geometry Honors

  12. Science • 3 Credits Total • 9: Life Science, Biology or Biology Honors

  13. Social Studies • 3 Credits Total • 9: World History or Honors World History • 10: American History or AP • 12: Government and Economics or AP Government (11) and Economics (12)

  14. Health/P.E. • 1 Credit Total • P.E. 9 – ¼ Credit • P.E. 10 – ¼ Credit • Health 10 – ½ Credit

  15. Business/Tech, Foreign Language or Fine Arts 1 Credit Total • Fine Arts Classes – Art, Band, Choir, & Dramatics • Foreign Language Classes – French, Spanish & Mandarin Chinese • Business/Technology Classes – Computer, & General Business • Industrial Arts Classes - Graphic Tech, Manufacturing, etc.

  16. Grade Promotion • 10th grade students - 5.75 credits • 11th grade students - 11 credits • 12th grade students - 16.5 credits 24 credits =

  17. Total Credits for Graduation… • Must also pass all 5 parts of the Ohio Graduation Test 24

  18. College Prep Meet all requirements for graduation and complete… …At least 2 units of 1 Foreign Language. …At least 1 unit of Fine Arts.

  19. Ohio Honors Diploma Must meet all but one of the following requirements: • 4 units of: English, Math, Science, Social Studies • 3 units of one Foreign Language or 2 of two • One unit of Fine Arts – Art, Drama, and Music • Maintain a 3.5 GPA • Score a 27 on the ACT or 1210 on the SAT (Critical Reading and Math only)

  20. Class Recommendations Honors & AP Courses Your current 8th grade teachers will help you decide whether to enroll in Regular or Honors classes.

  21. Schedule Changes • Choose classes wisely. • Schedules are not changed often. They will only be changed for certain reasons: misplaced academically, etc.

  22. Planning for the Future • We recommend students to make a 4 year plan of courses that they would like to take throughout high school. • Pay particular attention to pre-requisites required for classes.

  23. Scheduling for Grade 9 Required… • English – 9 or 9 Honors • Mathematics – Integrated I, Algebra I, Geometry or Geometry H • Social Studies – World History I & II or Honors • Science – Life Science, Biology or Honors • P. E. – PE 9 • Electives – 2 credits of Elective Courses You must schedule at least 6.0 credits!

  24. Art9th Grade Elective Choices: Drawing and Painting Advanced Drawing Advanced Painting Art History AP Studio Art Pottery Advanced Pottery Sculpture Photography Advanced Photo ARTS 151 (PSEO) ARTS 152 (PSEO) Digital Imaging

  25. Business and Technology 9th Grade Elective Choices: Word Processing Personal Business Skills Computer Applications Multimedia Presentations Web Design Programming in Basic

  26. Computer Science 9th Grade Elective Choices: Programming in Basic

  27. Family Consumer Science 9th Grade Elective Choices: Foods and Nutrition I Foods and Nutrition II Clothing and Fashion

  28. Foreign Language 9th Grade Elective Choices: Spanish I, II or II Honors French I, II or II Honors Mandarin Chinese I

  29. Industrial Technology 9th Grade Elective Choices: Introduction to Manufacturing Processes Graphic Technology

  30. Music 9th Grade Elective Choices: Concert Band Symphonic Band (upon approval) Jazz Band String Orchestra Men’s Chorus Women’s Chorus DaCantari Choir (upon approval)

  31. Program of Studies www.avonlakecityschools.org Avon Lake High School Resource Center All courses are listed alphabetically according to department. Descriptions include: • Grade Requirement • Time Requirement • Amount of Credit • Prerequisites • Fee

  32. Calendar of Events 2/4 Thursday Mock Scheduling 2/10 Wednesday Recommendation Day 2/17 Wednesday Course Selection Sheets returned to MS Guidance

  33. Enter Course Selection Online at esispa.leeca.org Your student’s user name and password are located on the label on the course selection sheet. Select at least 6 credits. Counselor will review that appropriate classes are chosen.

  34. https://esispa.leeca.org

  35. Parent Assistant Login Enter your user name and Password

  36. Please select the “Change School” button and select “Avon Lake High School”. Then, select the “Add Courses” button.

  37. Check each course under the “Add” column and then “Add Checked Courses”

  38. A Confirmation screen will appear notifying you that you have scheduled.

  39. AVON LAKE HIGH SCHOOL 2010 – 2011 BELL SCHEDULE

  40. PSEO Opportunities • PSEO Meeting Wednesday, February 17 in the PAC at the high school at 7:00 PM. • Learn how to earn high school and college credit at the same time! • All students must submit a letter of intent to ALHS Guidance by March 31, 2010. • All students must apply to the college by June 1, 2010.

  41. Thanks for coming! We’re looking forward to seeing you next year!

  42. Questions? Department Chairpersons are available in the Commons to help answer any curriculum-specific questions that you may have.

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