austin high school registration 2015-2016 empowering all learners for life!

Freshman

Austin High School Registration

2015-2016

Empowering all learners for life!

9th Grade DetailsWhat is 9th grade team? What does that look like?

What is a credit?

What is a transcript?

What is a semester?Empowering all learners for life!

Semester 11. Language Arts 92. Foods I3. Algebra T4. Physical Science5. Health6. World History7. Connect8. Explorations

Sample Schedule

Semester 21. Algebra T2. Studio Art3. Physical Science4. Language Arts 95. PE6. World History7. Connect8. Explorations

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Semester 11. Language Arts 92. Foods I3. Algebra T4. Physical Science5. Health6. World History7. Connect8. Explorations

9th Grade Credits

Semester 21. Algebra T2. Study Hall3. Physical Science4. Language Arts 95. PE6. World History7. Connect8. Explorations

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Minimum College Requirements


Riverland Community College, RCTC

ENGLISH | 4 yearsMATH | 3 years SCIENCE | 3 years SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 yearsWORLD LANGUAGE | 2 years of same World Language

Graduate from High School or GEDACT or SAT test not required. ACT

recommended if transferring to a university or going into selective program like Health

Science.


Seven State Universities who are part of MSCUBemidji State, Metropolitan State, Minnesota State University, St. Cloud State University, Winona State

ENGLISH | 4 yearsMATH | 3 years (recommend 4 years)SCIENCE | 3 years SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 yearsWORLD LANGUAGE | 2 years of same World Language

Top 50% of class, Average GPA 3.3 “Selective”ACT or SAT test

Composite of 21 or higher on ACTEmpowering all learners for life!


U of M

ENGLISH | 4 yearsMATH | 3 years (4 years recommended)SCIENCE | 4 years SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 yearsWORLD LANGUAGE | (2 years of same World Language) Involved in Extra Curricular Leadership Opportunities

Top 10%-25% of class, Average GPA 3.75 “Competitive”ACT or SAT test

Composite of 27 or higher on ACTEmpowering all learners for life!

Minimum College RequirementsPrivate CollegesGustavus Adolphus, St. Olaf, Carleton, Luther College

ENGLISH | 4 yearsMATH | 3 years (4 years recommended)SCIENCE | 3 years (4 years recommended)SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY | 3 years (4 years rec)WORLD LANGUAGE | Individual College Recommendation(usually 3-4 years of same World Language)

Fine Arts | 2 years recommendedExtra curricular activities with leadership positions

Top 10% of class with GPA 3.6 or higher “Selective/Competitive”

ACT or SAT testComposite of 27-31 or higher on ACTEmpowering all learners for life!

World LanguagesIf you want to attend a 4-year

college, keep in mind that 2 years of the same World Language are required by some and recommended by others.

Technical Colleges/2 year community colleges do NOT require a World Language.

A World Language is NOT required to graduate from high school.


Concurrent Classes with Riverland CC

To qualify for RCC classes your Junior year:• Juniors | Must be in the top 1/3 of your class(or score in the top 70% on a Nationally, Norm-referenced test)• Seniors |Must be in the top 1/2 of your class(or score in the top 50% on a Nationally, Norm-referenced test)• Strong Grades • Take the Accuplacer Test • AHS offers 6 RCC college classes & 8 AP

Classes• Class rank/GPA in the fall of your sophomore year will determine your eligibility.


Required Classes

• Language Arts 9 | Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation

• Math | Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation


Required Classes• General Science Physical Science or

Honor Biology | Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation

• World History or Honors World History

• Electives 3 full credits (2 + 1 alternate)

• Health

• Foundations of Personal Fitness (PE)


Special Education Students

Talk with your Special Education Case Manager regarding required course selections!


ElectivesConsider Your Post High School plans…

What electives will help me the most in my future course of study or work?

Is there an area of study I am interested in pursuing, but don’t know a lot about it? Try an elective in that area.

Consider prerequisites now.

Schedule changes will be made only if there is an error or improper course placement in your schedule.


ElectivesAGRICULTUREIntro to AFNRAgriculture LeadershipCASE: Animal ScienceCASE: Plant ScienceLandscapingSmall Animal Care & Mgmt.

ARTBasic Drawing

Studio Art

Painting 1

3-D Design

Adv. 3-D Design1

Draw & Paint Studio

Adv. Draw & Paint1 Channel 4 News

Video Production I1 Video Producti on II 1

Photography IPhotography I I 1Senior Studio Art 1Yearbook

BUSINESSInto to Bus. & MarketingAccountingMarketing & Sales IManagement & Mkt II Classroom1

Management & Mkt II Internship1

MentorshipWork Based Learning-OJT1

Work Based Learning-Seminar1

FACSExplorations: The Real WorldIntroduction to Foods Working with Young ChildrenChild DevelopmentInterior DesignAdditional option:AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) (must meet eligibilityrequirements and apply

FACS (continued)Careers

Communication & Relationships

Baking and Patisserie1

Foods: Culinary1

Housing and Interior Design

Life Skills

Working with Young Children II I 1

Language ArtsDramaCreative Writing

Conti nued on the next sl ide…

1 Prerequisite Required

Meet Visual & Performing Arts Requirements

Freshman electi ves


ElectivesMUSICPrep Orchestra

Concert Band

Mixed Choir

Wind Ensemble1

Concert Choir1

Concert Orchestra1

Symphony Orchestra1

Treble Choir1

Advanced Music I1

Advanced Music II1

PHYSICAL FITNESS & HEALTHPacker Fitness Club1

Strength Training1

Team and Individual Sports1

SCIENCEAnatomy and Physiology1

SOCIAL STUDIESAt Issue: Modern World EventsCriminal Justi ceSociology

TECHNOLOGYExplorations: Technical Ed

Graphic ArtsManufacturing & MetalworkManufacturing & Metalwork II1

Woodworking Technology IWoodworking Technology II1

Basic Building Construction I

Graphic Arts II1

Graphic Arts III1

Graphic Mentorship1

Manufacturing & Metalwork1

Power Systems IPower Systems II 1

TECHNOLOGY (conti nued)Principles of TechnologyTransportati on Tech I 1

Transportati on Tech II 1

Woodworking Tech I I I 1

Basic Building Constructi on II 1

WORLD LANGUAGESFrench ISpanish 1 Spanish 21

Spanish for Native Speakers Spanish for Native Speakers IISpanish for Native Speakers IIIFrench II1

Spanish III1

French IV1

Spanish IV1

Spanish V1

STUDY HALL (no credit) One Semester Both Semesters


Study HallsIf you currently struggle in your classes and/or are earning grades in the C-D range, or you have a lot of after school commitments please consider…

Taking a study hall. This built-in study time each day will allow you to stay on top of your homework.

Take time to develop good study habits.

No Credit will be earned for a study hall.


Spanish ClassesIf you are a native Spanish speaker and speak Spanish at home you will be tested and placed accordingly in Spanish.

Mrs. Morey will be calling you down to test based on you registering for Spanish next year.


Research Classes

Ask your teachers. They can help you decide if a class is a good choice for you.

Discuss with your family and older siblings.

See your counselor or assistant principal with questions.

What you chose will be what you keep. Choose carefully!


Language Arts


Math Progression3-year minimum

2- or 4-year college, university, or work/vocational program

4-year college or university ; accelerated

Intermediate Algebra Intermediate Algebra

Geometry Honors Geometry

Algebra II Honors Algebra II

Pre-CalculusHonors Pre-Calculus

AP Statistics & FunctionsAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

College Algebra Prep


Math Progression


Science Progression3-year minimum


Social Studies Progression4-year minimum


Your High School Transcript

You MUST pass a class with a D- or higher to receive high school credit!

Your High School transcript starts to accumulate when you enter 9th grade!

Each class passed is worth ½ (0.5)credit

7 classes = 3 ½ credits each semester


What if I fail arequired course?

You are given an excellent opportunity to pass your classes at AHS. Summer School is your ONLY option for recovering credit lost from failure of a required course. There are two (2) sessions of summer school. 12 days in length. 8:00 – 1:00. Each session is worth ½ (.5)credit.

To be eligible for sports 3 credits need to be completed by end of 1st Semester!

Make 9th grade a great year!


Athletics at AHSAustin High School offers the following competitive opportunities:

Baseball Football Girls’ Soccer Boys’ Track

Boys’ Basketball Boys’ Golf Softball Girls’ Track

Girls’ Basketball Girls’ Golf Boys’ Swimming/Diving

Volleyball

Dance Team Boys’ Hockey Girls’ Swimming/Diving

Wrestling

Cross Country Girls’ Hockey Boys’ Tennis Cheerleading

Girls Gymnastics Boys’ Soccer Girls’ Tennis Bowling

We are a member of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and the Big 9 Conference.

To be eligible to participate in a sport, students must comply with MSHSL as well as specific District rules.


Eligibility for Athletics AHS


In order to be eligible for sports, you must have accumulated the following credits:

• Grade 9: End of 1st semester= 3 credits

• Grade 10: Start of year= 6 credits/End of 1st semester=9 credits

• Grade 11: Start of year= 12 credits/End of 1st semester= 15 credits

• Grade 12: Start of year= 18 credits/End of 1st semester= 21 credits

Activities at AHSAustin High School offers the following club opportunities:

Art Club Jovenes De Valor Skills USA

Austinian Knowledge Bowl Student Council

Choice/Diversity Club Math League Student Union

DECA Music Youth Leadership

Drama Club National Honor Society (NHS)

Go Green Club

Exchange Club (AFS) Prom Key Club/Science Olympiad

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Sentinel Speech/Debate


Attendance PolicyExcused AbsencesUnexcused Absences Bring note within two days

Tardies 4 Tardies turn into lunch detention

Loss of Credit – Hold on GradesNo credit in any course where the student

exceeds three (3) unexcused absences or exceeds nine (9) absences within a semester.


Who are these people?

9-10 Mrs. Schultz/Assistant Principal

9th Mrs. Hale/ Grade Level Counselor /SSW

9-12 Mrs. Baskin/Principal

9-12 Ms. Quednow Activities Director


Completing the Course Request Form

Core Teachers will make recommendations in the following areas: • Language Arts • Math• Science• Social Studies Recommendations for next year based off grade in class, MCA, & Scantron scores. (Must sign up for full load of classes = 8 credits, which includes a credit of alternates)


Completing the Course Request Form

Select:Three (3), 1 credit Electives (or combination to equal this)(This includes alternates)Select classes carefully as they will be a part of your schedule next year. Changes may NOT occur later!!!!!!!!February 9th-students will be going to AHS to register for electives.


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Parent Involvement

• Talk with your parents regarding your course selections

• Bring your signed “Parent Copy” of your Course Request Form back to Advisory Teacher


Any other questions…

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