Freshman
Austin High School Registration
2015-2016
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Grad Requirements
ENGLISH | 4 years/4 creditsMATHEMATICS | 3 years/3 creditsSCIENCE | 3 years/3 creditsSOCIAL STUDIES | 4 years/4 creditsPHY ED | 2 semesters/1 creditHEALTH | 1 semester/.5 creditVISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
| 2 semesters/1 credit
Total of 24 credits to graduate +ACCUPLACER or ACT test
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9th Grade DetailsWhat is 9th grade team? What does that look like?
What is a credit?
What is a transcript?
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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
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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.
Minimum College Requirements
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
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Minimum College Requirements
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
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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”
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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.
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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.
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Required Classes
• Language Arts 9 | Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation
• Math | Next class in progression and/or Teacher Recommendation
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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)
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Special Education Students
Talk with your Special Education Case Manager regarding required course selections!
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Language Arts
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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
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Math Progression
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Science Progression3-year minimum
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Social Studies Progression4-year minimum
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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
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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!
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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.
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Eligibility for Athletics AHS
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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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Registration Info OnlineGo to the Austin High School website http://
www.austin.k12.mn.us/
Click on Our SchoolsClick on Austin High SchoolClick on CounselingScroll to and Click on Course Registration
InformationScroll to Information for 2015-16 9th
grade students
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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
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