Huron High SchoolCourse Selections for 2014-2015 school year

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Presented by the Huron Guidance & Counseling DepartmentGet to know us, we can help!

Dr. Denise Eaddy-Richardson, Mrs. RaShonda Jamerson, Ms. Nicole Nunlee,Ms. Wendy Reinhardt, Ms. Robyn Watson, Mr. William Johnson

Proud to be a River Rat!Proud to be a River Rat!Who’s here to help!Who’s here to help!

Quality Academic and Social Preparation for Life!Academic and Counseling (College & Career, Life Skills etc. . .) Curriculum

Building Administrators . . .Dr. Arthur Williams, Building Principal

Mr. Marcus Edmondson, Assistant Principal - 994-2061Mr. Jason Skiba, Assistant Principal - 994-2045

Guidance Counselors . . . Dr. Denise Eaddy-Richardson — eaddyd@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-8203Mrs. RaShonda Jamerson — jamerson@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-2057

Ms. Nicole Nunlee — nunlee@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-2066Ms. Wendy Reinhardt — reinhard@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-2050

Ms. Robyn Kimmey Watson — watson@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-2064Mr. William Johnson — johnsonw@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-2058

College & Career Center . . . Mr. Ivory Wright — wrighti@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-4438

There are many adults at Huron in addition to your teachers who are here to help. Get to know us. . . we all have different roles to play in your success here at Huron.

Course Selection ProcessCourse Selection Process Rising 10th - 12th Grades Rising 10th - 12th Grades

THIS Course Selection Presentation!– Review course selection process, options, graduation requirements, timeline.– Course Selection Work Sheet (next slide)

Enter your own courses in PowerSchool! – PowerSchool Scheduling Window Open Monday, March 4-14, 2014.– Use Any Computer w OL Access! Home, Library, Neutral Zone. . .– Remember CHOOSE CAREFULLY! Courses are only offered when students sign up for them.

If you change your mind, there might not be space for you.

Verification sheets printed from PowerSchool & mailed over Mid-Winter Break for parent signatures.

– Print your Verification Sheet for the courses YOU selected.– You and your family should review verifications and make changes on the verification sheet, if

necessary.– Return to Grade Level Office by March 20, 2014.

Mistakes!– HS Counselors will review for mistakes and will correct as necessary.– Teachers will review selection and suggest corrections as necessary.– If you need changes after March 20, 2012 contact your counselor in writing.

Course Selection ProcessCourse Selection Process Worksheets to decide your classes

– Worksheet in Packet - How to fill it out!– Notice! Do you qualify for certain classes? Talk to

your Teachers and Counselor– Sign up for enough classes

.5 credit = 1 semester class 1.0 credit = year long class

Select total of6.0 - 7.0 credits

Class Hour Semester 1 Semester 2

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Course Selection ProcessCourse Selection ProcessSign up for a Full Schedule! 6-7 hours Remember classes are offered based on what you

sign up for. Not enough enrollment = class is not offered Sign up for the class even if you are planning on

Testing Out, CRs, DE, etc. . . Alternative Electives! Make sure you choose 3.Class Hour Semester 1 Semester 2

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State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English (4.0)(No Speech

Requirement)

1.0 English 9

1.0 English 10

1.0 Literature

1.0Elective

Social Studies (3.0) 1.0 credit – World

History & Geography (No AC or AP Option)

1.0 credit – U.S

History & Geography

(Reg or AP)

1.0 credit – U.S. Gov & Economics

(Reg or AP)

Graduation Requirements & Preparing for College – the credits you really need

Intensive or AC Options on Course Selection Worksheet

State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Math (4.0) 1.0 credit 1.0 credit 1.0 credit 1.0 credit

Includes Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2.Must also have math in senior year.

Think HARD about Math - Which level is right for you?

• HS credit awarded for Algebra I and higher even if taken in MS.

• Be aware of course sequencing and how it affect future options.

• Think about your success 4 years from now. . . You may do “OK” now. . . But will you be ready for calculus in your senior year?

• Current Math teachers should make a recommendation for placement.

State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Think HARD about Math - Which level is right for you?

• 8th Grade Algebra

• Algebra I (HS level, even if taken in MS)

• Geometry

• Algebra II

• Business and CTE Math Courses

• Hospitality, Homebuilding, Auto, Accounting, Money Management, etc. . .

• Senior Advanced Math

• Analysis/Pre-Calculus

• Calculus AP, Statistics AP, Computer Science AC

• Dual Enrollment w College

• Calc III, Differential Equations, etc. . .

Least Difficult

Most Difficult

State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

World Language (0.0 - 2.0)(2.0 credit required for class of 2016)

1.0 credit 1.0 credit

Science (3.0)Includes Biology, Physics or

Chemistry, + 1 additional

1.0 Biology 1.0 Elective (Earth Science,

Physical Science AC or

Environmental AP)

1.0 creditChemistry or

Physics

• If you are also strong in English classes, Language recommended in 9th grade. If not, it is “ok” to wait until 10th grade.

• Class of 2016 - HS credit awarded for language taken in MS!

• Colleges like to see consistency in language; 2 years same language.

State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Physical Education (1.0)Health (.5)

Personal Fitness .5(No Waivers)

Health .5

“Arts” (1.0)(Art, Music, CTE or FCS)

.5 Art .5 Art

Think about Course Sequencing!Many classes such as Math and World Languages follow a sequence. Course sequencing means that you may start at the level appropriate for you. Teachers usually make recommendations to students for best placement in class levels. Then, you must pass the semester before moving on to the next. Please see the spiral bound Student Services Guide for course sequencing.

*You may be successful now, but how will it affect your courses as a senior?

Additional Grad Requirement InfoAdditional Grad Requirement Info• 22 Credits total required for Graduation.

– Class of 2011 - 2015 = 16.0 compulsory + 6.0 elective– Class of 2016 (w Language require) = 18.0 compulsory + 4

elective

• Online Learning Experience = 20 hours. Is already incorporated within your normal course work. Ie: English 9, WHAG, Biology. . .

• There is NO Community Service Requirement for High School Graduation.

In’s & Out’s of High School In’s & Out’s of High School Power of Options!Power of Options!

There are LOTS of options in High School if you plan well. Check out our School Counseling Website, the Student Service Guide, See Fast Facts for Forward-looking Freshman, Other Resources & talk to your Counselor about. . .

Course & Schedule Options!

News you can Use. . .News you can Use. . .

Humanities AC - Health Science Technology - by applicationCosmetology - by applicationHomebuilding - by application

• Select a full 6-7 hour day!• Turn in Application to COE Office.• If you ARE selected, indicate which classes

we should drop on verification sheet.

In’s & Out’s of High School In’s & Out’s of High School Power of Options!Power of Options!

Testing Out (TO) - Summer TBA• If you plan to Test Out, choose the classes you should take with

out TO, corrections will be made upon successful TO.• See AAPS Website for Testing Out info.

http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps.home/aaps_home

Music & Auditions - March TBA• Choose the lowest level or class you are currently in! Music

teacher will discuss high school options and audition schedules. We will adjust your schedule automatically.

In’s & Out’s of High School In’s & Out’s of High School Power of Options!Power of Options!

Specialty Department Courses –• Career & Technical Education, Art, Business, Family & Consumer

Science, Music

Other Credit Earning Opportunities –• Online, Community Resource, Job/COE, Split w/ AAPS, Dual w/

Univ

Summer School• See AAPS Website

http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps/academics/hs_summer_school

Thank Thank You!You!

Welcome to Huron!Proud to be a River Rat

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Huron High SchoolClass of 2015

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Get to know us, we can help!

Dr. Denise Eaddy-Richardson, Mrs. RaShonda Jamerson, Ms. Nicole Nunlee,Ms. Wendy Reinhardt, Ms. Robyn Watson, Mr. William Johnson

Getting Ready for GraduationGetting Ready for GraduationNext Week - Herff Jones Feb 12 & 13 @ Lunch Order Cap & Gown, Graduation Announcements, Rings. . . Pick up your order packets on your way out

Senior Culminating Activities/Exams - Week of May 20, 2013

Seniors Last Day - Friday, May 24, 2013

Senior Prom - Saturday, June 1, 2013

Graduation - June 5, 2013 - EMU Convocation Center Rehearsal @ 10 am The BIG Event - be there by 4:00p, processional @ 6:00p