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Ankeny Centennial High SchoolStudent Registration 2014-15

Ankeny Centennial High SchoolStudent Registration 2014-15

Parent Information Night

January 23, 2014


Welcome &IntroductionsWelcome &Introductions

• Welcome Class of 2015 & 2016!

• Welcome Parents

• Let Our Journey Begin


District MissionDistrict Mission

Ankeny Community Schools is unified in its commitment, passion, and vision so every learner is prepared to achieve a lifetime of personal success.


Core ValuesCore Values

• Community - Learn and work together experiencing belonging, respect and collaboration

• Challenge - Develop high expectations and rigor with accountability

• Excellence - Pursue passionately world-class learning and continuous improvement

• Inspiration - Nurture the diverse aspirations of all learners

• Leadership - Model accountability to the district strategic road map, by acting intentionally, disciplined and compassionate in words and action

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Vision…we will establish a culture known for…Vision…we will establish a culture known for…

Achievement and Responsiveness whereby:

– All students are engaged in and accountable for their learning

– All students are achieving their potential and prepared for success beyond K-12

– All students are accessing individualized and challenging programming


Vision…we will establish a culture known for… (cont.)

Vision…we will establish a culture known for… (cont.)

Innovation and Professionalism whereby:

– All staff are high quality and engaged with a clear focus on students and learning

– All students and staff are integrating technology innovations which accelerate learning and assure success for all

Leadership and Unity whereby:

– All embrace and are engaged and are utilizing the comprehensive strategic roadmap to guide every priority and decision


Administrative TeamAdministrative Team

Ms. Jodie Graham Mr. Darin HaackDr. Jen Lindaman


Guidance StaffGuidance Staff

Ms. Kari Joel H-O

Ms. Nicole Wee P-Z

Ms. Janae GriffithA-G


Today’s Purpose

1. Online Junior Course

2. Course Registration


Online Junior Class

• IHAPI – State Required for all students grade 8-12

• Career/College Exploration

• Ties to Course Registration

• Completion by Feb. 14• If not complete by deadline, study hall will be

assigned


Tools Needed Tools Needed

• Online Junior Class login/syllabus sheet

• Curriculum Guide – On line

• Course Request Form/Curriculum Guide - Handout

• Ankeny website: http://www.ankenyschools.org


GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must earn 48 credits to Graduate

– 8 Credits- Language Arts

– 6 Credits – Math – minimum completion through Algebra II

– 6 Credits – Science – through chemistry

– 8 Credits - Social Studies

– 1 Credit - Health

– 4 Credits - PE

– 15 Credits – Electives – can be taken from all subject areas


Honors Distinction DiplomaHonors Distinction Diploma

Point system awarded to all students who have:• Completed all Ankeny Graduation Requirements• A weighted GPA of 3.67 or higher after 7 semesters• Accumulated 12 or more points based on the point system below:

Weighted grade point average greater than or equal to 4.0 4 points

Completion of 4 sequential years of math from the following: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, & Pre- Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus BC

2 points

Completion of 4 years modern language (as indicated by completion of Chinese IV, French IV or Spanish IV)

2 points

Completion of 4 years science from the following: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental Science

2 points

Completion of Advanced Placement (AP) course as indicated by completion of AP exam in the following courses: AP Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP European History, AP Biology, AP US History, AP Chemistry, AP Psychology, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Government & Politics: United States, AP Music Theory, AP Comparative Government, AP Computer Science, AP World History, AP Environmental Science

1 point awardedper class completed(max ptsavailable = 13)


Graduation Requirements vs. College Entrance Requirements

Graduation Requirements vs. College Entrance Requirements

ANKENY REGENTS OPTIMAL PREPARATION

Lang Arts - 4 Yrs Lang Arts - 4 Yrs Lang Arts - 4 Yrs

Social Studies - 4 Yrs Social Studies - 3 Yrs Social Studies - 3 Yrs

Math - 3 Yrs. (Alg. 1, Geom, Alg II)

Math - 3 Yrs. (Alg. 1, Geom, Alg II)

Math - 4 Yrs. (Alg. 1, Geom, Alg II, Math elective)

Science - 3 Yrs Science - 3 Yrs(Bio, Chem or Physics)

Science - 4 Yrs(Earth/Space Sci, Bio, Chem

or Physics)

Modern Lang – 0 yrs Modern Lang – 2 yrs Modern Lang – 4 yrs


Regents Admissions Index-RAIRegents Admissions Index-RAI

Regents Admissions Index or RAI

– Used to calculate a score for entrance into Iowa’s Regent Universities (ISU, UNI and U of I)

– Mathematical formula using ACT score, class rank, GPA and core classes taken in high school

(ACT X 2) + (High School Rank X 1) + (20 X GPA) + (5 X the number of core courses

taken)

245


• Review the course registration sheet

– Teacher recommendations

– Course length indicators

– Full time student status (6 credits plus PE)

– Alternative courses

– Parent/Guardian signature

Department Requirements & RecommendationsDepartment Requirements & Recommendations


Language Arts - 11th GradeLanguage Arts - 11th Grade

English Required – 2 Credits

• English 11

OR

• American Cultures

(English11/U.S. History)

OR

• AP Literature & Composition

English Elective Courses

• Acting I

• Creative Writing

• Intro to Theatre

• Intro to Classic Film

• Journalism

• Publications

• Yearbook


Language Arts - 12Language Arts - 12thth Grade Grade

Required – 2 credits

•AP Language & Composition (Year Long)

OR

•College Prep Comp AND one of the following:

– Brit Lit., Cont. Lit., Shakespeare, Literacy Matters, or Fund. Of Oral Communication

OR

•Communication Skills AND one of the following:

– Brit Lit., Cont. Lit., Shakespeare, Literacy Matters, or Fund. Of Oral Communication

Electives•Journalism•Publications•Acting•Creative Writing•Intro to Classic Film•Intro to Theater •Yearbook


Math - 11th & 12th GradeMath - 11th & 12th Grade

Required - 2 credits

•Geometry

•Algebra II

•Trig/Pre – Calc

•AP Calculus AB

•AP Calculus BC

•AP Statistics

•Discrete Math

•Applied Math

NOTE:

Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II Required for Graduation


Science– 11th & 12th GRADEScience– 11th & 12th GRADE

REQUIRED - 2 credits

•Biology or Honors Biology (Write on Form)

•AP Biology

•Anatomy & Physiology

•Chemistry or Honors Chemistry (Write on Form)

•AP Chemistry

•Physics

•AP Physics C

•AP Environmental Science

•Geology

•Astronomy


Social Studies - 11TH GradeSocial Studies - 11TH Grade


• U.S. History

OR

• American Cultures

(English 11/U.S. History)

OR

• AP U.S. History

Electives •Why Iowa?•Psychology•AP Psychology•Sociology•Intro to Sociology•AP Comparative Government•Argumentation & Debate•Iowa Adventure (2 periods)


Social Studies - 12TH GradeSocial Studies - 12TH Grade


• U.S. Government

OR

• AP U.S. Government

AND

• Economics

OR

• AP Microeconomics and/or AP Macroeconomics

Electives •Why Iowa•Psychology•AP Psychology•AP Microeconomics•AP Macroeconomics•Sociology•Intro to Sociology•AP Comparative Government•Argumentation & Debate

•Iowa Adventure (2 periods)


Physical Education 11th & 12th GradePhysical Education 11th & 12th Grade

REQUIRED – 1 credit (must enroll in 1 PE class each semester)

*Request P.E. for both semesters in IC

• Adv Strength & Conditioning (meets daily)

• Extreme Fitness (meets daily)

• Wellness

• Team Activities

• Individual & Dual Activities

• Iowa Adventure (1 PE credit and 1 SS elective credit)

• PEOPLE PE – Application Needed


Elective CreditsElective Credits

• Business

• Family & Consumer Sciences

• Industrial Arts

• Computer Operations & Applications

• Art

• Music

• Modern Language

• Math• English • Science• Social Studies


ArtArt

• Art I (prerequisite for all classes)

• Drawing I

• Drawing II

• Digital Images & Photo I

• Digital Images & Photo II

• Graphic Design

• Painting I

• Painting II

• Jewelry I

• Jewelry II

• Photo I

• Photo II

• Pottery I

• Pottery II

• Sculpture


Business/TechnologyBusiness/Technology

• Accounting I

• Internship

• Web Development

• Marketing

• Business Law

• Entrepreneurship

• Emerging Technologies

• Managing Your Money

• Video/Audio Broadcasting

• MOC (seniors only)


Computer Application & OperationsComputer Application & Operations

• Intro Program. Logic

• C++ Programming

• Visual Basic

• AP Computer Science A


Family and Consumer ScienceFamily and Consumer Science

• Intro. To Foods

• Food Prep I

• Fashion Analysis/Design

• Interior Design

• Child Development

• Relationships in Reality

• Parenthood

• Textiles


Industrial Technology - Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Industrial Technology - Computer Aided Drafting & Design

• Beginning House Design

• CAD I

• CAD II

• Architectural CAD

• Intro to Engineering & Design

• Principles of Engineering


Industrial Technology - AutomotiveIndustrial Technology - Automotive

• Shop Fundamentals & Minor Service (pre-requisite)

• Auto Engine Rebuild

• Brakes and Driveline


Industrial Technology - ConstructionIndustrial Technology - Construction

• Introduction to Construction (prerequisite for all other courses)

• Building Construction

• Cabinetry

• Advanced Trim & Finish

• Home Repair & Maintenance


Modern LanguageModern Language

• French I

• French II

• French III

• French IV

• French V

• Chinese I• Chinese II• Chinese III• Chinese

IV

• Spanish I

• Spanish II

• Spanish III

• Spanish IV

• Spanish V


MusicMusic

• Vocal Music

• Instrumental Music

• Music Theory

• AP Music Theory


DMACC Shared ProgrammingDMACC Shared Programming

• Students MUST BE proficient on the Iowa Assessments in order to enroll in DMACC course in the academic program. Courses in the vocational program are exempt from this requirement.

• Academic advisors at DMACC closely monitor student progress in DMACC shared programming courses. Students who do not maintain a 2.0 GPA in their DMACC coursework are at risk of being placed on academic probation.

• Students taking a college math course for the first time – ALEKS Assessment


Opportunities for Academic AdvancementOpportunities for Academic Advancement

• DMACC Shared Programming – High school courses that students concurrently enroll in a corresponding DMACC course

• DMACC Career Advantage Program – Vocational academies (multiple courses) located on the DMACC campus

• Advanced Placement (AP) Coursework – High school courses aligned to college coursework through the College Board. College credit awarded by the receiving postsecondary school based on the student’s score on the AP exam.


DMACC Advantage ProgramsDMACC Advantage Programs

• Auto Collision Technology

• Auto Mechanics Technology

• Building Trades/Finish Carpentry

• Business Administration

• Criminal Justice

• Culinary Arts

• Diesel Mechanics Technology

• Health Occupations

• Information Technology Network Admin

• Machine Operations/Tool & Die

• PLTW – Project Lead the Way

– Civil Engineering & Architecture

– Digital Electronics

• Teacher Academy

• Visual Communications (Graphic Design/Web)

Courses taught on high school campus, DMACC Campus or Mixed for College Credit. (see page 8 of curriculum guide)


Registration ProcessRegistration Process

• Take time to choose classes

– Discuss parent/student

– Current Teachers and Counselors

• Fill out your Course Request Form

– X in box to register for the course

– Full time student status - 6 credits plus PE

– Open Campus/Study Hall – not guaranteed to have in period want

– Choose alternative courses

– Get teacher recommendations

– Parent/student signature


IMPORTANT DATESIMPORTANT DATES

Jan. 13 &14: Student Presentations @ Centennial

Jan. 15-17: Teachers discuss with students curricular areas and sign off on recommendations

Jan. 17: Student Presentations @ Northview

Jan. 23: Parent/Student Evening Meeting

Jan. 13 – 27: Student Portal in Infinite Campus open for students to register

Jan. 29: All student course request forms due to Advisement teachers

Jan. 30-31: meet individually with students in PE to check over course requests in Infinite Campus

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