Open House 2012Open House 2012

Welcome Class of 2016Welcome Class of 2016The Freshman Year!The Freshman Year!

Home of theAlgonac Muskrats!

Mrs. Karen Blair - School Counselor Mrs. Karen Blair - School Counselor

Algonac High School5200 Taft Road

Algonac, MI 48001

(810) 794-4911 ext. 1282kblair@acsk12.us

www.algonac.k12.mi.us

Look at the Student Handbook

Directory of Staff

Visit the AHS Counseling Visit the AHS Counseling Center WebsiteCenter Website

Go to the school website: www.algonac.k12.mi.us

Click on “Student Services”

School Counseling ServicesSchool Counseling ServicesCrisis Intervention (On-going counseling is

referred)Academic Interventions 504 Plan FacilitatorCredit Checks/ Graduation AuditsScheduling of StudentsPeer MediationCareer CounselingTEC PlacementCollege ApplicationsFinancial Aide Assistance Local/National Scholarship CoordinatorsMilitary LiaisonsAnd much more!

AHS Student Services AHS Student Services WebsiteWebsite ACT/SAT Information College and Financial Aid InformationInfo on College Savings Plans FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)Contact Information on Counseling

Agencies in our CommunityAll public and private colleges and

universities in Michigan Parenting ResourcesMichigan Insurance Programs Websites on Dating Violence Prevention Scholarship Websites

School begins at 7:35 AM School Ends at 2:20 PMTeachers (including Mrs. Blair) are required to begin

their day no later than 7:15 AMTeachers (including Mrs. Blair) are required to end

their day no earlier than 2:45 PMMany teachers (including Mrs. Blair) arrive at AHS

earlier than 7:15 AM and stay later than 2:45 PM. Students are encouraged to meet with teachers and

Mrs. Blair before or afterschool.

AHS Hours of Operation

High School ScheduleHigh School ScheduleMonday, Wednesday & FridayMonday, Wednesday & Friday

1st Hour: 7:35-8:35 AM2nd Hour: 8:40-9:38 AM3rd Hour: 9:43-10:41 AMFirst Lunch: 10:41-11:11 AM

4th Hour: 11:16 – 12:14 PM Second Lunch: 11:16-11:46 AM

4th hour: 10:46-11:16 AM (lunch) 11:46-12:14 PM

Third Lunch: 11:44-12:14 PM

4th hour: 10:46 – 11:44 AM5th Hour: 12:19-1:17 PM6th Hour: 1:22-2:20 PM

Tuesday & Thursday ScheduleTuesday & Thursday Schedule

1st Hour: 7:35-8:25 AM2nd Hour: 8:30-9:20 AMSEMINAR: 9:25-9:55 AM3rd Hour: 10:00-10:50 AMFirst Lunch: 10:55-11:25 AM4th Hour: 11:30 – 12:30 PM Second Lunch: 11:30-12:00 PM 4th hour: 10:55-11:25 AM (lunch) 12:05-

12:30 PMThird Lunch: 12:00-12:30 PM 4th hour: 10:46 – 11:55 AM5th Hour: 12:35-1:25 PM6th Hour: 1:30-2:20 PM

All students have a seminar.After 2nd hour. Tuesday & Thursday.30 minutesVarious topics including academic

assistance, mentoring and character education.

Four (4) rotations a year.

Earning High School Credits Earning High School Credits Students earn 6.0 credits a year from academics: 6x4=24

23.5 credits required 4 English Credits (ELA 9, ELA 10, ELA 11, ELA 12)4 Math Credits (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, one (1) math course final year of high

school)

3 Social Studies Credits (World History, US History, Civics/Economics

3 Science Credits (Biology, Chemistry or Physics , One (1) additional science)

1 PE/Health Credit1 VPAA (Visual, Performing & Applied Art) Credit Online Learning Experience (Career Pathways Seminar)2 Credits Language Other Than English 5.5 Electives

= 23.5 CREDITS

Graduation RequirementsGraduation RequirementsMICHIGAN MERIT CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS English (4 credits) Core courses earning English credit are: Survey of Literature &

Composition (H), American Literature & Composition (H), European Literature & Composition, World Literature & Composition, IB English HL I & II.

  Math (4 credits) Core courses earning Math credits are: Algebra, Geometry (H),

Algebra II A/B, Algebra II, Core V (Senior Math), IB Mathematics SL I, IB Mathematics SL II, and Advanced Placement Statistics.

  Science (3 credits) Core courses earning Science credits are: Biology I/II, Chemistry,

Physics, Human Anatomy and Physiology, IB Chemistry SL I & II, IB Biology HL I & II.

  Social Studies (3 credits) Core courses earning credit are: U.S. History, World History,

Government/Economics A/B, IB History of the Americas HL I & II.

Health and Physical Education (1 credit) .5 Health and .5 Physical Education. Core courses earning credit are:

Health, Physical Education I, Advanced Fitness & Conditioning & Athletic Dimensions.

Visual, Performing and Applied Arts (1 credit) Core courses earning credit are: Drama, Chorus, Band, Drawing and

Painting, Commercial Design, Yearbook, Writing for Publications, Software, Digital Media and IB Music SL I & II.

World Languages (2 credits) Begins with class of 2016 Spanish I taken in middle school, may count towards this requirement if

the student earned a passing mark (60% “D-” or higher). Spanish II, IB Spanish SL I & II, French I, II, IB French SL I & II. Mandarin Chinese I, II, III & IV (offered online through MIVHS (Michigan Virtual High School). Prerequisite for Chinese courses minimum overall GPA 3.0 or higher.

Online Learning Experience There are several options to fulfilling this requirement. Sophomores at

Algonac High School participate in a Career Pathway seminar. The Career Pathway seminar will fulfill this requirement. Other options include taking an E 20/20 course as a senior or Michigan Virtual University that uses an online component.

Required Freshmen CoursesRequired Freshmen Courses2012/13 School Year2012/13 School Year

Math : Algebra, Geometry (H)

Social Studies: United States History

English: Survey of Literature & Composition (H)

Science: Biology I/II (H)

They are the other classes that you take besides what is “required”.

Some electives include – band, chorus, newspaper, yearbook, psychology, drawing & painting, digital media, drama, IB Psychology, IB Music, TEC and more.

You need 5.5 elective credits

Extra-Curricular Activities (.25 Credit Each)

All SportsStudent Council

Quiz Bowl

Extra Credits

The High School TranscriptThe High School TranscriptIs a record of all the classes taken and grades

earned in high school. Middle school grades are not reported on the high

school transcript (with the exception of Spanish I & Advanced Math 8)

The high school grade point average is cumulative, meaning that all grades are averaged together.

The GPA is unweighted. 4-point scale A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, E = 0----------------------------------------------------------IB Courses & AP Statics are on a 5-point scale.

Those courses earn A=5, B=4, C=3

The assembly is held in the fall and called “Academic Achievement Award Assembly”

Awards are determined based on grades earned in the previous school year.

Students with a cumulative grade point average of a 3.5 or higher earn the following awards:

---------------------------------------------------------First Award – Silver CertificateSecond Award – Academic Letter (for varsity jacket)

Third Award – Lamp of Learning Pin (for varsity jacket)

Fourth Award – Gold Bar Pin (for varsity jacket)

AHS Ranking SystemAHS Ranking System

Suma Cum Laude: 4.0 – 3.67Magna Cum Laude: 3.66 – 3.3

Cum Laude: 3.29 – 3.0

Students in the Summa Cum Laude category will have an opportunity to compete for the opportunity to speak at graduation. The rubric is as follows:

1. Overall Grade Point Average2. ACT Score3. Class Selection Rigor

Candidates will be invited to audition in front of a selection committee if they wish to be one of three speakers at graduation.

The IB Plan The IB Plan •An IB Diploma is one of the most prestigious accomplishments a high school student can achieve IN THE WORLD.

•Algonac High School is proud to offer this opportunity to our students and hope that you will consider accepting the IB challenge!

•Though rigorous, we believe that ANY motivated student can be successful in the IB Diploma Programme with proper work ethic and time commitment. Successful (good marks and attendance) completion of the IB Diploma Programme can lead to admission in some of the elite universities in the world.

•Students that score well on IB assessments can earn numerous college credits.

•Consult with the IB Coordinator – Mrs. Wynkoop if you have any questions. She will present on the IB Program tonight from 7:00 – 7:30 PM

•As was written in the college preparatory curriculum schedule, you do not need to enroll in the entire IB Diploma Programme to take an IB course.

•IB courses are available to students that would like to take them on an individual basis (certificate classification).

•Please know that we encourage students to take the full IB Diploma curriculum as the benefits are immeasurable. Because of this, priority in scheduling is given to full diploma candidates.

•AHS IB Programme Info at Website

Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule

Survey of Lit & Comp(H) American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H) Algebra II Biology (H) Chemistry/Physics U.S. History Government/Economics A,B PE/Health Elective /AP Statistics French I/Spanish II French II/Spanish III

Junior Schedule Senior Schedule IB English HL I IB English HL IB Mathematics SL I IB Mathematics SL IB Biology HL I IB Biology HL IB History of Americas HL I IB History of Americas HL IB Psychology SL I/Music SL 1/IB Chemistry IB Psychology SL II/Music SL III/IB Chem IB Spanish SL I/French SL I IB Spanish SL II/French SL II TOK – Seminar (Mandatory) TOK – Seminar (Mandatory)

Sample IB Diploma Programme Course Planner

St. Clair TEC St. Clair TEC Students attend TEC during their junior and senior

yearsTEC counts as elective credit Morning TEC students must be to AHS by 6:55 a.m. PM TEC students return to AHS at 3:05 p.m.Students are at AHS three (3) hrs and at TEC three

(3) hrsLots of different programs including, auto body,

welding, cosmetology, health careers, constructions, digital media technology and more!

You apply for TEC during scheduling in sophomore year.

Students are selected on grades & credits, attendance and behavior.

Visit the St. Clair Technical Education Website

TEC ProgramsTEC ProgramsAutomotive TechnologyCollision RepairConstructionCosmetologyCulinary ArtsDigital Media TechnologyHealth CareersInformation TechnologyMechatronicsMetal MachiningTeacher ExplorationWeldingEmployer Based Programs

Freshman Schedule Sophomore ScheduleSurvey of Lit & Comp9 (H) American Lit & Composition Algebra/Geometry(H) Geometry/Algebra II A/Algebra II /AP StatsBiology Physics/Chemistry U.S. History Government/Economics A/B

PE/Health Elective/Foreign Language Elective/Foreign Language Elective  Junior Schedule Senior ScheduleEuropean Lit & Comp/IB ENG I World Lit & Comp/IB ENG IIAlgebra II B/IB Math Senior Math/AP Statistics/IB Math World History Additional Science TEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAMTEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAMTEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAM

St Clair TEC Four Year Course Planner

More sample 4 year plans at the AHS Website:

www.algonac.k12.mi.us

Credit Recovery (E 20/20)

If your student loses credits in high school, in order to get back on track and graduate, they must make up those lost credits in “credit recovery”.

Minimum passing mark is 60% Online classes (E20/20)Mrs. Jennifer Brutyn – Credit Recovery

Coordinator/Graduation Coach (810) 794-4911 ext 3228jbrutyn@acsk12.us

Sign up for Parent Connect. Parent Connect is a great way to see how your child’s grades are looking. Grades are updated daily, so it is always a good idea to look at it everyday. To sign up, bring a photo id and your e-mail address into the AHS main office.

Stay in contact with your students teachers. Teacher’s e-mail addresses can be found at the Algonac High School website. E-mail is a great tool because teachers can reply to e-mail’s through out the school day. In many cases, you will get a quicker response if you use e-mail. Teachers generally have to wait until their prep time

The high school does not close its doors until 7 pm, and even later on nights when we have athletic events. If your student is constantly telling you that he or she does not have homework, they are not being truthful. Bring them up to the school and go through their locker. We have had many a parent amazed at what they find when they go through their child’s locker.

Our teachers are willing to meet with your student before school and after school, your student just needs to ask. Your student also has a 30-minute seminar every Tuesday and Thursday. Students can use this time to meet with their teachers for extra help. Student’s just need to prearrange this with their teachers.

A wealth of information can be found at the Algonac High School website. Use it often for FAQ!

While high school students like to be independent from their parents, it is still critical that you be an active participant in their education. Take some time with them every night to look at their binders, papers and homework. While you may not understand what they are doing in math class or science class, it shows that you care and are willing to help them out if they need it.

What a 9What a 9thth grader should do … grader should do … Take challenging classes. They prepare

you for college!Get good grades! That’s how you get

college scholarships!Have good attendance.Create a 4-year plan. Develop good study habits.Join a sport or club.Get involved in school & community.Explore careers.Explore colleges and universities.

The BEST, comprehensive website for college planning!

Clair County KH2G WebsiteCollege Survival Kit