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ANGOLA HIGH SCHOOL. “Beginning Again”. WELCOME CLASS OF 2017 AND PARENTS TO 9 TH GRADE ORIENTATION. TRADITIONAL SCHEDULING. STUDENTS TAKE 6-7 CLASSES EACH SEMESTER. CLASSES MEET FOR 50 MINUTES EACH DAY. What Will it Look Like?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ANGOLA HIGH SCHOOLANGOLA HIGH SCHOOL
WELCOME CLASS OF 2017 AND PARENTS TO 9TH GRADE
ORIENTATION
“Beginning Again”
TRADITIONAL SCHEDULINGTRADITIONAL SCHEDULING
STUDENTS TAKE 6-7 CLASSES EACH SEMESTER
CLASSES MEET FOR 50 MINUTES EACH DAY
What Will it Look Like?What Will it Look Like?
Semester Semester
English 9: Reg or Pre-AP English 9: Reg or Pre-AP
Math: Algebra, Alg Enrichment*, or Geometry
Math: Algebra, Alg Enrichment*, or Geometry
Biology Biology
PE I PE II
World Civ or elective World Civ or elective
*students enrolling in Alg Enrichment should also schedule another period for Algebra I
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS STUDENTS MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF
42 CREDITS IN ORDER TO GRADUATE 1 CREDIT is earned for each 18-week course passed
with a grade of D- or better STUDENTS MUST PASS ALGEBRA 1 AND
ENGLISH 10 END OF COURSE ASSESSMENTS (ECA)
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THE INDIANA CORE 40 REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO EARN A DIPLOMA
DIPLOMA OPTIONSDIPLOMA OPTIONSCORE 40 DIPLOMACORE 40 DIPLOMA
CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMAHONORS DIPLOMA
CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMADIPLOMA
What Comes Next?What Comes Next?
Choose a diploma . . . Complete a Four-Year Plan . . .
utilize the Four Year Planning Guide Fill out 9th grade Course Registration . . . Attend Online Registration Meeting . . .
bring four-year plan & registration form
FOUR YEAR PLANFOUR YEAR PLAN Start with the end in mind
what are the student’s post-secondary goals (educational and career)?
indicate a diploma type plan for special programs
check curriculum guide pay attention to pre-requisites
check curriculum guide see the suggested College & Career Pathways for help
(http://ahs.msdsteuben.k12.in.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=426&Itemid=94)
Work “backwards” Students, parents, & counselors can re-visit and
revise the 4-year plan periodically throughout high school
LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURELOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE
Vocational Courses available to juniors and seniors (some locally
and others through FCAVC in Kendallville) May satisfy Technical Honors diploma
College Courses available to juniors and seniors Trine University Advance College Program courses (IUSB)
offered at AHS
Example: Four-Year PlanExample: Four-Year Plan
REQUIRED COURSES FOR REQUIRED COURSES FOR FRESHMANFRESHMAN
Choice Areas English 9: Regular or Pre-AP
by recommendation Pre-AP requires summer reading assignment
Math by recommendation
Teacher Recommendations based on 1 semester of 8th grade work discuss with middle school teachers & high school
counselors some flexibility is possible: final grades will be
reviewed & changes may be made
MATH…WHERE DO I START?MATH…WHERE DO I START?•ALGEBRA Students will be placed in this course according to ENRICHMENT grades, test scores, and teacher recommendations.
Students who schedule this course will also be scheduled for another period of Algebra.
ALGEBRA I* If you did not take Algebra I in middle school, received a C or below in Algebra I during middle school, OR do not pass the ECA, you should start with Algebra I.
GEOMETRY** If you receive a C+ or higher for both semesters of Algebra I during middle school AND pass the
ECA, you can choose to start with Geometry.
*Algebra 1 grades earned at AMS will appear and stay on the AHS transcript; the course can be repeated and the higher grade will be used in gpa calculations
**Algebra 1 recommendations will be reviewed utilizing ECA scores at the end of the school year.
OTHER COURSES FOR OTHER COURSES FOR FRESHMANFRESHMAN
Electives Def: anything that is not required Fill in elective choices with additional academic
requirements, interest areas, and/or study hall time Preparing for College and Careers (PCC)
students will explore a variety of career areas helpful in determining future plans for those who are unsure
about a career and for those who “know” what they want to do Student Publications (AHS Yearbook) requires an
additional application which is in the registration packet
Alternate Choices list three alternates choose things that students would like to have
Online Course RegistrationOnline Course Registration
Course Registration NightsCourse Registration Nights
Monday, February 11 6:00 pm Abbott-Currall 7:00 pm Daugherty-Grilly
Tuesday, February 12 6:00 pm Hall-Lumm 7:00 pm Macknick-Pizer
Wednesday, February 13 6:00 pm Ramos-Sweeney 7:00 pm Tatro-Younger
Meet in the AHS Media Center
THE HERE AND NOWTHE HERE AND NOW Athletic Eligibility
student-athletes must earn at least 5 credits each grade reporting period in order to play on a school team (IHSAA requirement)
individual coaches may have additional academic and behavioral requirements
Harmony Online Parent Access view student grades, attendance, assignments, etc Contact AMS to set up access for the remainder of the year;
access will continue in the fall
SWARMSWARMSStudents tudents WWith ith AA RReal eal MMissionission
Peer Mentor Program
9th grade students will be matched with an upper-class mentor
Aids in the transition from middle school to high school
Lasts all year long
http://ahs.msdsteuben.k12.in.us/
QUESTIONS AND/OR QUESTIONS AND/OR CONCERNS?CONCERNS?
Jack Vrana (L-Z) – 665-2186 ext. 2993Jack Vrana (L-Z) – 665-2186 ext. 2993
[email protected]@msdsc.org
Dave Police (A-K) – 665-2186 ext. 2994Dave Police (A-K) – 665-2186 ext. 2994
[email protected]@msdsc.org