8th Grade and New Student Registra3on Night
8th Grade and New Student Registra3on Night
6:00 – 6:30 Presenta.ons and video • Overview & Welcome– Steve Payne • iPad Implementa.on – Rachael Ayers • Athle.cs & Ac.vi.es – Frank Buck • Registra.on – Anthony EllioG
Susan McAfee
6:35 – 7:00 Online Registra.on & FAQ’s with staff 7:00 – 7:30 Meet & Greet: Organiza.ons, clubs, & sports
Academic Celebra3ons
• ACT average score – 20.7
• In our 5 years, Mead HS has had a National Merit Finalist and a Boettcher Scholar
• Over 20 students in our short history have scored at least a 30 on the ACT
Mead High School History and Highlights
• Mead Consolidated School (Grades 1-12) 1917 to 1960
• 1961-2008 Mead students went to school in Longmont
• Opened in August 2009 with just over 300 students
• Currently 870 students are enrolled
• 34% of the student population is Open Enrolled
Mead High School Staff Administration Principal Steve Payne Assistant Principal Frank Buck Dean of Students Rachael Ayers Counseling Counselor (A-L) Anthony Elliott Counselor (M-Z) Susan McAfee Mental Health Counselor Pedro Linsenmeyer Special Education Building Team Leader Cyrus Collier Safety School Resource Officer Deputy Jennifer Fick Teachers 46 Licensed Teachers Staff 23 Classified Staff – office staff, library, campus monitors, custodians, para professionals and cafeteria staff
The Importance of High School
• Helps prepare you for the demands of careers in a global market.
• Helps to establish positive habits. • A time to find and explore your interests. • Helps prepare you for the next level of
education. • Provides for positive social interaction and
growth. • A place to develop lifelong friendships and
connections.
Education Average Annual Salary Unemployment Rate Professional Degree $102,200 2% Doctorate Degree $91,000 2% Master’s Degree $70,000 3% Bachelor’s Degree $56,500 4% Associate’s Degree $44,800 5% Some College-no degree $40,400 7% High School Diploma $35,400 7% High School Dropout $25,100 11%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics and College Board – Based on full-time workers age 25 and older.
Importance of Educa3on
Mead HS Energy Academy – Fall 2015
Open Enrollment
• Open Enrollment Applications can still be submitted • March 6th is the deadline for families to notify schools
of their intent to enroll for the 2015-2016 school year • Students who reside outside the Mead HS attendance
area will need to meet with our registrar tonight in the main office before registering for classes online.
Athle3cs
Fall Sports: v Football v Girls Volleyball v Girls Softball v Cross Country v Cheerleading v Dance v Boys Soccer
Winter Sports: v Wrestling v Boys Basketball v Girls Basketball v Cheerleading v Dance
Spring Sports: v Track & Field v Boys Baseball v Girls Soccer v Girls Tennis
Athle3c Eligibility • Eligibility is checked for the previous semesters ending grades.
Athletes must have passed 2.5 credits to be eligible. If not, they will regain eligibility in 60 days.
• 9th Graders have an exception for their 1st Semester.
• Eligibility is then checked weekly. Athletes must be enrolled in 2.5 credits and maintain 2.5 credits weekly passing grade.
Athle3c Accomplishments In the past year, MHS Athletics have been blessed with: State Qualifiers – Volleyball, Softball, Girls Cross Country, Wrestling and Track & Field Wrestling had 2 State Champions Wrestler of the Year Girls Soccer Player of the Year All Conference Athletes:
Football – 5 Boys Soccer – 2
Softball – 2 Volleyball – 3 Cross Country – 3 Boys Basketball – 2 Girls Basketball – 2 Wrestling – 6 Baseball – 1 Girls Soccer – 4 Track & Field – 11
Academic All-State Teams – (Varsity Squad averaged 3.5 GPA) In 2013-2014 – 5 Teams earned this recognition! In 2014-2015 – so far, 3 teams have earned this recognition!
Clubs & Ac3vi3es: Get Involved! Clubs French Club Film Club Interact FBLA International Thespian Society Strategic Games Club National Honor Society MESA Anime Club The Posse FCCLA
Activities Concert Band Jazz Band Symphonic Band Percussion Ensemble Men’s & Women’s Choir Chamber Singers Women’s Ensemble Orchestra String Orchestra Symphonic Orchestra Musical Theatre Drama/Theatre and Stage Tech Yearbook Student Council
Student iPad Rollout
• September 8, 9 & 10 • New devices • Parent mee.ng this spring -‐ TBA
Middle School vs. High School
Differences between middle and high school Middle School High School Students don’t earn credits ½ credit for each semester class toward
graduation
Grading system – Simple A, B, C, D, F Weighted GPA - 4.0 / 4.5 / 5.0
GPA for class placement GPA is used for class rank, college admission, class placement, scholarships and car insurance
No external class options CDC, Concurrent Enrollment, St Vrain Online Global Academy, CU Succeed, BYU
No transcripts Transcripts are permanent records, which are sent to colleges
Regular and Advanced classes Regular, Honors, AP & College classes
7 classes per day Block schedule – 8 classes (day 1 & day 2 – 4 classes per day)
Gradua3on Requirements
SVVSD Gradua.on Requirements
4 credits of English 3 credits of Math 3 credits of Science 3 credits of Social Studies 2 credits of Physical Educa.on ½ credit of Health ½ credit of Fine Arts ½ credit of Prac.cal Arts 8 credits of Elec.ves 24.5 total credits
College Bound Students General College Admission Requirements – 4yr. college
4 years of English 4 years of Math 3 to 4 years of Science 3 to 4 years of Social Studies 2 to 3 years of World Language AP – Advanced Placement classes (10th -‐ 12th grade)
A Typical Day at Mead High School
• Students are responsible for 8 blocks • 4 classes/day for 85 minutes each
• Day 1—Class period 1-4 • Day 2—Class period 5-8
• 20 minute SSR from 10:20-10:40 • 40 minute lunch with a closed campus for
ninth and tenth grade • School starts at 7:15 and gets out at 2:15
Semester 1 Semester 2 English 9 English 9 World History/Geography World History/Geography Biology Biology Algebra 1 or Geometry Algebra 1 or Geometry World Language class World Language class Health or PE PE or Health Elec.ve Elec.ve Elec.ve Elec.ve
Typical Freshman Schedule
Registra3on Process
• Completely fill out all Registra.on forms • 9th Grade Course Selec.on Sheet • Any supplemental applica.ons
• Enter all course requests and alternate courses into Infinite Campus using the Course Selec.on Sheet
• Mead HS staff will verify courses were entered correctly into Infinite Campus and answer ques.ons
• Turn in your Course Selec.on Sheet and CDC applica.on (if applicable)
Name of course
Course Number A = Sem 1 B = Sem 2
Description of course
Check for Pre-requisites
Course Catalog: Course Descrip3ons
English and History (Integrated) • English 9 and World History/Geography OR
• English 9 Honors and World History/Geography Honors Science
• Biology or Biology Honors World Language
• Spanish, French or Chinese Math
• Teacher recommenda.on • Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2 (extensions, regular & honors)
9th Grade Core Classes
• Mead MS and Coal Ridge MS students: Your current math teacher has recommended a 9th grade math class for you. This class has already been entered in Infinite Campus.
• Enter this recommended math class on your Registration form • When you log into your Infinite Campus account you will see that
your recommended math course has already been entered under Required Courses
• You will not be able to change courses listed under Required Courses
• If you disagree with this recommendation, then plan on discussing this with your math teacher
• MMS and CRMS math teachers will update their recommendations in March based on your performance in math this semester.
• If you attend a different Middle School, then you will need to get a math recommendation from your current math teacher
Math Recommenda3ons
• Teacher Recommendation needed • CRMS and MMS teachers will send over
their Honors recommendations • Other middle school teachers will need to
send over any Honors recommendations via email or sign the Course Selection Sheet with their recommendation
• Students must request the honors class on their Course Selection Sheet and enter the class in Infinite Campus
Honors Recommenda3ons
• Choir • Register for Men’s Choir or Women’s Choir • No auditions for freshmen
• Orchestra • Register for Orchestra • Auditions in March for String & Symphonic Orchestra
• Band • Register for Concert Band • Auditions for Jazz, Symphonic & Percussion Ensemble in March
• Drama 1 • Musical Theatre
• Application and auditions in March
9th Grade Performing Arts Op3ons
• Student Council • Do not register for this class now. Complete the Student Council
Application. • Students will be notified and added after interviews.
• Yearbook • Do not register for this class now. Complete the Yearbook application. • Students will be notified and added after decisions have been made.
• Basic Stage Technology • Do not register for this class now. Complete the Yearbook application. • Auditions for Jazz, Symphonic & Percussion Ensemble in March
Classes with an Applica3on
• 9th Grade Options: Intro to Agri Science & Technology, Health Careers, Culinary, Beginning Auto, Auto and Maintenance & Light Repair
• Complete the CDC Application and turn it in with your registration forms.
• School buses transport students to and from CDC during every block to and from Mead HS – 20 min late to class.
• Do not list CDC classes on your Course Selection Sheet or on your online registration
• CDC acceptance decisions will be made in April • Counselors will notify students and add CDC classes to
their schedules after they’ve been accepted
CDC – Career Development Center classes
Fill in all 16 course requests Circle the appropriate required courses below
9th Grade Course Selec3on Sheet
Enter 8 alternate elective requests in order of preference below
Student and Parent signatures required
Alternate Elec3ve Choices
Online Registra3on • Log on to your Infinite Campus Account • Click on Course Registra3on: 15-‐16 Mead High School
Go to the main office if you have trouble logging in to your Infinite Campus account
Online Registra3on
Math recommendations have been entered by your current MMS/CRMS math teacher. You won’t be able to change these classes. You’ll need to talk to your math teacher if you disagree with their recommendation.
Online Registra3on
After you have chosen your requested courses, use the same process to select alternates
Request as an alternate
Online Registra3on
Online Registra3on
To drop a course, click on the name of the course and then click on “Drop This Request”
• Families will be divided into smaller groups in classrooms to enter their Course Requests in Infinite Campus, have their ques.ons answered and submit their 9th Grade Course Selec.on Sheet
• Students will use Chrome books in classrooms to enter their course requests into Infinite Campus account.
• Teachers and staff will be available in classrooms to answer academic and registra.on ques.ons
• If families cannot register tonight, they must complete the online registra.on from home and turn in their Registra.on forms no later than Friday, February 13th
• This presenta.on and all forms are on our website
Online Registra3on
Mead High School -‐ Video
Open Enrolled or New to SVVSD • Families that s.ll need to accept their Open Enrollment offer
must see our Registrar in the Main Office before proceeding to their assigned classroom.
• Students who will be new to St. Vrain Valley Schools will need to pick up an Enrollment Packet from our Registrar in the Main Office.
• Open Enrolled students and students new to St. Vrain Valley Schools will need to be added to Mead High School’s Infinite Campus by our Registrar in order to complete the Online Registra.on.
Online Registra3on / FAQ Sessions Families will now proceed to the following classrooms based on your last name to complete their Online Registra.on:
• A – C Library • D – G C202 (inside the library) • H – L E115 • M – P E113 • Q – S D115 • T – Z D117 7:00pm -‐ Sports, Clubs, Ac.vi.es and Organiza.ons