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WELCOME CLASS OF 2013

WELCOME CLASS OF 2013. http://thunderbird.guhsdaz.org/. Signing up for. High School classes. What needs to be done to register?. Within THS Attendance Boundaries Complete the front and back of the blue form. Forms will be handed out at Mtn. Sky on January 16 th .

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WELCOME CLASS OF 2013

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  1. WELCOMECLASS OF 2013

  2. http://thunderbird.guhsdaz.org/

  3. Signing up for High Schoolclasses

  4. What needs to be done to register? • Within THS Attendance Boundaries • Complete the front and back of the blue form. • Forms will be handed out at Mtn. Sky on January 16th. • Turn blue form in to Mtn. Sky on Jan 22nd. • THS Counselors will be at Mtn. Sky on January 22nd to register students. • OUTSIDE the THS/GUHSD District • We are accepting variance requests this year. • See Mr. Miner or call the attendance office for more information at 623-915-8911.

  5. Blue PRE-REGISTRATIONForms Due To Mtn. Sky January 22, 2009 If you have any questions please contact the Counseling Department at 623-915-8915

  6. 2 THINGS TO DO TONIGHT • Decide on the desired LEVEL of English, Science, and Math. • Decide on which 2 ELECTIVES you most want – and 2 you will accept if your first choice is not available.

  7. Diploma Options • Standard Diploma • Advanced Diploma • Honors Diploma

  8. Diploma Options • Standard Diploma- Minimum State Requirements • 4 Credits of Math and English • 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science • 1 Credit of Physical Education • 1 Credit of Fine Arts/Career and Tech. Ed. • 6 Credits of Electives Total of 22 Credits

  9. Diploma Options • Advanced Diploma-State University Requirements • 4 Credits of Math and English • 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science • 2 Credits of Foreign Language- Same Language • 1 Credit of Physical Education • 1 Credit of Fine Arts • 5 Credits of Electives Total of 23 Credits Maintain a 2.75gpa or rank in top 25% of class

  10. Diploma Options • Honors Diploma-State University Requirements • 4 Credits of Math and English • 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science • 2 Credits of Foreign Language- Same Language • 1 Credit of Physical Education • 1 Credit of Fine Arts • 6 Credits of Electives Total of 24 Credits

  11. Diploma Options • Honors Diploma-State University Requirements Additional Requirements • Maintain a 3.0 GPA or rank in the top 25% of class • Successfully complete 6 honors/AP credits -4 of 6 must be in Junior and Senior Year • Achieve an Exceeds score on at least two AIMS tests

  12. REQUIRED COURSES All Freshmen must take 4 Required Core Classes

  13. REQUIRED COURSE # 1 ENGLISH Regular or Honors

  14. REQUIRED COURSE # 2 SCIENCE Regular or Honors

  15. REQUIRED COURSE # 3 MATH Algebra 1 or Geometry or Algebra II

  16. REQUIRED COURSE # 4 Boys or Girls PHYSICAL EDUCATION

  17. Honors Classes • Offered in English, Math, Science. • Junior high teacher recommendation and high test scores are required for placement.

  18. Freshman Honors Courses Science Honors Thinking Science or Honors Biology

  19. Freshman Honors Courses Honors English 1-2

  20. Freshman Honors Courses Math Honors Algebra I/Geometry Or Honors Algebra II

  21. Special Education Program • Full Time Psychologist • Ms. Lauren Kelly • Department Chair • Mr. Bob Falk The special education department will be available for questions and answers in the 700 conference room

  22. English Language Learner Program Department Chair • Ms. Angela Schneider The ELL department will be available for questions and answers in the faculty cafeteria

  23. ELECTIVESEach freshman will take 2 electives. • Reading Level (Read 180) • Career goals • College requirements • Student interests / needs Choose electives based on:

  24. Foreign languages Spanish French Japanese All foreign language courses offer a 4 year program. ELECTIVES

  25. Visual Arts Art 3-D Design Digital Photography All visual arts classes offer 4 year programs. ELECTIVES

  26. Naval Science (NJROTC) Naval Science 1-2 Teams available for participations: Air Rifle Team Air Pistol Team Color Guard Community Action and Service Team (CAST) Drill Team with out Arms Drill Team With Arms Orienteering Team NJROTC offers a 4 year program. ELECTIVES

  27. Journalism (Newspaper) Publications (Yearbook)-requires teacher interview Media Productions-requires teacher interview Journalism, Publications and Media Productions offer 4 year programs. ELECTIVES

  28. Applied Technology Engineering Science Cabinet Making Drafting 1-2 Cabinet Making offers a four year program. ELECTIVES

  29. Business Education Business Fundamentals Gateway class to Accounting and Marketing Programs ELECTIVES

  30. Family and Consumer Sciences Intro to Culinary Child Development Culinary classes offer a four year program. ELECTIVES

  31. Performing Arts Orchestra Guitar Jazz Ensemble* Band* Theatre Dance* Choir* Piano *Audition courses All performing arts classes offer a four year program. ELECTIVES

  32. Cafeteria • Core Curriculum Offerings • Honors Class Placement • Snacks and Drinks from CPA • Counselors

  33. Media Center • Elective Course offerings • Opportunity to see student work

  34. Competition Gym • Sports • Clubs

  35. Conference Room • Special Education

  36. Teacher Cafeteria • English Language Learner Program

  37. EXCELLING Thunderbird HIGH SCHOOL

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