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MHS Ninth Grade PREVIEW NIGHT
Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Welcome Address and Introductions-Jim Comegys
Jim Comegys, Principal of MHS Assistant Principals-Chris Beck, Felecia
Duggins and Voni Perrine Counselors - Ryan Jamison, Lolita Sims,
Madeleine Reitemeyer, Career Counselor – aQuena Williams Secondary Curriculum Director- Ray
Gravuer
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Middletown High School
Excellent school with wonderful opportunities for each student
Siemens Award 1 of Top 5 public schools - Delaware
Today Magazine
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Renovations and Physical Plant Improvements
Entire Building Painted Room numbers & signs Department upgrades New State-of-the-Art Technology Commercial Kitchen Agriculture Wing Parking Lot
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The 9th Grade Academy MHS provides a smaller learning
community within Middletown High School.
Dedicated administration, Ms. Duggins and Guidance counselor, Ms. Sims
This setting is designed to ease the transition for students entering the 9th grade.
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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.
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Standardized Testing
Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS)
Students who do not meet the standard on the 8th grade DCAS may be placed in specific classes to meet their academic needs
Students will have end of course assessments in several subject areas
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Graduation Requirements-Counselors
Course Units of CreditEnglish 4Social Studies 4Mathematics 4Science3Foreign Languages 2Career Pathway 3Electives 3.5Physical Education 1Health 0.5Completion of SSP and Senior Project 0.5 each
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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
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Pathway Programs Currently Offered 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
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AcademicsSample Student Schedule
First Semester Second Semester
Integrated Math I(All Year)
Coord Science I Social Studies 9 CP
English 9 Health/PE
Spanish I Art I
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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 verifications in homeroom in the second week of May
Course request changes may be made during the month of May
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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.
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2010-11 Athletic Teams
Fall Season Winter Season Spring Season
Cheerleading Basketball (B & G) BaseballFootball Wrestling Lacrosse
(B & G)Boys Soccer Cheerleading SoftballVolleyball Indoor Track Track & Field (B &
G)Field Hockey Swimming (B & G) Girls
SoccerCross Country (B & G) Tennis (B & G)
Golf (B & G)
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Award-Winning Extra-curricular Programs
ROTC Science Olympiad Math League Robotics Band, Chorus, Musical Productions Poetry-Out-Loud DECA/BPA
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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
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The transition to ninth (9th) grade is a process; not an event. -Jay Hertzog
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Questions & Answers
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