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WELCOME CLASS OF 2014. http://thunderbird.guhsdaz.org/. Signing up for. High School classes. What needs to be done to register?. Within THS Attendance Boundaries Complete the front and back of the blue form. Forms will be handed out at Mtn. Sky on January 15 th . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What needs to be done to register?What needs to be done to register?
Within THS Attendance BoundariesWithin THS Attendance Boundaries– Complete the front and back of the blue form.Complete the front and back of the blue form.
» Forms will be handed out at Mtn. Sky on January 15Forms will be handed out at Mtn. Sky on January 15thth..
– Turn blue form in to Mtn. Sky on Jan 21Turn blue form in to Mtn. Sky on Jan 21stst. . » THS Counselors will be at Mtn. Sky on January 21st to THS Counselors will be at Mtn. Sky on January 21st to
register students.register students.
OUTSIDE the THS/GUHSD DistrictOUTSIDE the THS/GUHSD District– We are accepting variance requests this year. We are accepting variance requests this year.
» Make an appointment to see Mr. Vreeken or call the Make an appointment to see Mr. Vreeken or call the attendance office for more information at 623-915-8911.attendance office for more information at 623-915-8911.
Blue PRE-REGISTRATIONBlue PRE-REGISTRATIONForms Due To Mtn. SkyForms Due To Mtn. Sky
January 21, 2010If you have any questions please contact the Counseling Department at 623-915-8915
3 THINGS TO DO TONIGHT3 THINGS TO DO TONIGHT
Decide on the desired LEVEL of English, Decide on the desired LEVEL of English, Science, and Math.Science, and Math.
Decide on which 2 ELECTIVES you most Decide on which 2 ELECTIVES you most want – and 2 you will accept if your first want – and 2 you will accept if your first choice is not available.choice is not available.
Find at least one club/sport that you would Find at least one club/sport that you would like to participate in.like to participate in.
Diploma OptionsDiploma Options
Standard DiplomaStandard Diploma Advanced DiplomaAdvanced Diploma Honors DiplomaHonors Diploma
Diploma OptionsDiploma Options Standard DiplomaStandard Diploma- Minimum State Requirements- Minimum State Requirements
– 4 Credits of Math and English4 Credits of Math and English
– 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science3 Credits of Social Studies and Science
– 1 Credit of Physical Education1 Credit of Physical Education
– 1 Credit of Fine Arts/Career and Tech. Ed.1 Credit of Fine Arts/Career and Tech. Ed.
– 6 Credits of Electives6 Credits of Electives
Total of 22 CreditsTotal of 22 Credits
Diploma OptionsDiploma Options Advanced DiplomaAdvanced Diploma-State University Requirements-State University Requirements
– 4 Credits of Math and English4 Credits of Math and English
– 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science3 Credits of Social Studies and Science– 2 Credits of Foreign Language- 2 Credits of Foreign Language- Same LanguageSame Language
– 1 Credit of Physical Education1 Credit of Physical Education
– 1 Credit of Fine Arts1 Credit of Fine Arts
– 5 Credits of Electives5 Credits of Electives
Total of 23 CreditsTotal of 23 Credits
Maintain a 2.75gpa or rank in top 25% of classMaintain a 2.75gpa or rank in top 25% of class
Diploma OptionsDiploma Options Honors DiplomaHonors Diploma-State University Requirements-State University Requirements
– 4 Credits of Math and English4 Credits of Math and English
– 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science3 Credits of Social Studies and Science– 2 Credits of Foreign Language- 2 Credits of Foreign Language- Same LanguageSame Language
– 1 Credit of Physical Education1 Credit of Physical Education
– 1 Credit of Fine Arts1 Credit of Fine Arts
– 6 Credits of Electives6 Credits of Electives
Total of 24 CreditsTotal of 24 Credits
Diploma OptionsDiploma Options Honors DiplomaHonors Diploma-State University Requirements-State University Requirements
Additional RequirementsAdditional Requirements
– Maintain a 3.0 GPA or rank in the top Maintain a 3.0 GPA or rank in the top 25%25% of of classclass
– Successfully complete 6 honors/AP creditsSuccessfully complete 6 honors/AP credits
-4 of 6 must be in Junior and Senior Year-4 of 6 must be in Junior and Senior Year
– Achieve an Exceeds score on at least two Achieve an Exceeds score on at least two AIMS testsAIMS tests
REQUIRED COURSESREQUIRED COURSES
All Freshmen must take All Freshmen must take
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Required Core ClassesRequired Core Classes
REQUIRED COURSE # 3REQUIRED COURSE # 3
MATHMATHAlgebra 1Algebra 1
ororGeometryGeometry
ororAlgebra IIAlgebra II
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED ADDITIONAL REQUIRED
COURSESCOURSES Based on testing in Math and Reading a Based on testing in Math and Reading a
student may be required to take additional student may be required to take additional coursescourses
MATHMATH
MATH LABMATH LAB– COURSE DESIGNED TO GIVE STUDENTS COURSE DESIGNED TO GIVE STUDENTS
SUPPORT IN ALGEBRA AND MATH SUPPORT IN ALGEBRA AND MATH CONCEPTSCONCEPTS
READINGREADING
READ 180 READ 180 – COURSE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE COURSE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE
STUDENTS FLUENCY, COMPREHENSION, STUDENTS FLUENCY, COMPREHENSION, AND VOCABULARYAND VOCABULARY
Honors ClassesHonors Classes Offered in English, Math, Science.Offered in English, Math, Science.
Please refer to the registration form Please refer to the registration form your child will bring home Friday and your child will bring home Friday and visit our content teachers in the media visit our content teachers in the media center tonight for specific course center tonight for specific course requirements.requirements.
ScienceScience
Honors Thinking ScienceHonors Thinking Science
oror
Honors BiologyHonors Biology
Freshman Honors CoursesFreshman Honors Courses
The Science department will be available for The Science department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Centerquestions and answers in the Media Center
Honors English 1-2Honors English 1-2
Freshman Honors CoursesFreshman Honors Courses
The English department will be available for The English department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Centerquestions and answers in the Media Center
Freshman Honors CoursesFreshman Honors Courses
MathMath
Honors Algebra I/GeometryHonors Algebra I/Geometry
OrOr
Honors Algebra IIHonors Algebra II
The Math department will be available for The Math department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Centerquestions and answers in the Media Center
Special Education Special Education ProgramProgram
Full Time PsychologistFull Time Psychologist Ms. Lauren KellyMs. Lauren Kelly
Department ChairDepartment Chair Mr. Bob FalkMr. Bob Falk
The special education department will be available for The special education department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Centerquestions and answers in the Media Center
English Language English Language Learner ProgramLearner Program
Department ChairDepartment Chair Ms. Angela SchneiderMs. Angela Schneider
The ELL department will be available for questions The ELL department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Centerand answers in the Media Center
ELECTIVESELECTIVESEach freshman may take 2 electives.Each freshman may take 2 electives.
Career goalsCareer goals College requirementsCollege requirements Student interests / needsStudent interests / needs
Choose electives based on:Choose electives based on:
ELECTIVESELECTIVES Foreign languagesForeign languages
– SpanishSpanish
– FrenchFrench
– JapaneseJapanese
All foreign language courses offer a 4 year program.All foreign language courses offer a 4 year program.
ELECTIVESELECTIVES Visual ArtsVisual Arts
– ArtArt– 3-D Design3-D Design– Digital PhotographyDigital Photography
All visual arts classes offer 4 year programs.All visual arts classes offer 4 year programs.
ELECTIVESELECTIVES Naval Science (NJROTC)Naval Science (NJROTC)
Naval Science 1-2Naval Science 1-2» Teams available for participations:Teams available for participations:
Air Rifle TeamAir Rifle Team Air Pistol TeamAir Pistol Team Color GuardColor Guard Community Action and Service Team (CAST)Community Action and Service Team (CAST) Drill Team with out ArmsDrill Team with out Arms Drill Team With ArmsDrill Team With Arms Orienteering TeamOrienteering Team
NJROTC offers a 4 year program.NJROTC offers a 4 year program.
ELECTIVESELECTIVES Journalism (Newspaper)Journalism (Newspaper) Publications (Yearbook)-Publications (Yearbook)-requires teacher interviewrequires teacher interview
Media Productions-Media Productions-requires teacher interviewrequires teacher interview
Journalism, Publications and Media Productions offer 4 year Journalism, Publications and Media Productions offer 4 year programs.programs.
ELECTIVESELECTIVES Applied TechnologyApplied Technology
Engineering ScienceEngineering Science Cabinet MakingCabinet Making Drafting 1-2Drafting 1-2
Cabinet Making offers a four year program.Cabinet Making offers a four year program.
ELECTIVESELECTIVES Business EducationBusiness Education
Business FundamentalsBusiness Fundamentals
Gateway class to Accounting and Marketing ProgramsGateway class to Accounting and Marketing Programs
ELECTIVESELECTIVES Family and Consumer SciencesFamily and Consumer Sciences
Introduction to CulinaryIntroduction to Culinary Child DevelopmentChild Development
Culinary classes offer a four year program.Culinary classes offer a four year program.
ELECTIVESELECTIVES Performing ArtsPerforming Arts
OrchestraOrchestra GuitarGuitar Jazz Ensemble*Jazz Ensemble* Band*Band* TheatreTheatre Dance*Dance* Choir*Choir* PianoPiano
*Audition courses*Audition coursesAll performing arts classes offer a four year program.All performing arts classes offer a four year program.
Media CenterMedia Center
•Core Curriculum Offerings
•Honors Class Placement
•Counselors
•English Language Learners
•Special Education