welcome class of 2015
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WELCOME CLASS OF 2015. 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 14 th . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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WELCOME CLASS OF 2015
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http://thunderbird.guhsdaz.org/
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High Schoolclasses
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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 14th.
– Turn blue form in to Mtn. Sky on Jan 19th. » THS Counselors will be at Mtn. Sky on January 20th to
register students.
OUTSIDE the THS/GUHSD District– We are accepting variance requests this year.
» Make an appointment to see Ms. Vazquez or call the attendance office for more information at 623-915-8912.
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Blue PRE-REGISTRATIONForms Due To Mtn. Sky
January 19, 2011If you have any questions please contact the Counseling Department at 623-915-8915
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3 THINGS TO DO TONIGHT
Decide on the desired LEVEL of English, Science, and Math.
Decide on which 2 ELECTIVES you most want – and 2 you will accept if your first choice is not available.
Find at least one club/sport that you would like to participate in.
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Diploma Options
Standard Diploma Advanced Diploma Honors Diploma
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Diploma Options Standard Diploma- Minimum State Requirements
– 4 Credits of Math and English– 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science– 1 Credit of Physical Education– 1 Credit of Fine Arts/Career and Tech. Ed.– 6 Credits of Electives
Total of 22 Credits
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Diploma Options Advanced Diploma-State University Requirements
– 4 Credits of Math and English– 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science– 2 Credits of Foreign Language- Same Language
– 1 Credit of Physical Education– 1 Credit of Fine Arts– 5 Credits of Electives
Total of 23 Credits
Maintain a 2.75 GPA or rank in top 25% of class
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Diploma Options Honors Diploma-State University Requirements
– 4 Credits of Math and English– 3 Credits of Social Studies and Science– 2 Credits of Foreign Language- Same Language
– 1 Credit of Physical Education– 1 Credit of Fine Arts– 6 Credits of Electives
Total of 24 Credits
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Diploma Options Honors Diploma-State University Requirements
Additional Requirements– Maintain a 3.0 GPA or rank in the top 25% of
class– Successfully complete 6 honors/AP credits
-4 of 6 must be in Junior and Senior Year– Achieve an Exceeds score on at least two
AIMS tests
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REQUIRED COURSES
All Freshmen must take
4
Required Core Classes
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REQUIRED COURSE # 1
ENGLISHRegular
or
Honors
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REQUIRED COURSE # 2
SCIENCERegular
or
Honors
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REQUIRED COURSE # 3
MATHAlgebra 1
orGeometry
orAlgebra II
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REQUIRED COURSE # 4
Boys or Girls
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ADDITIONAL REQUIRED
COURSES Based on testing in Math and Reading a
student may be required to take additional courses
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MATH
MATH LAB– COURSE DESIGNED TO GIVE STUDENTS
SUPPORT IN ALGEBRA AND MATH CONCEPTS
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READING
READ 180 – COURSE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE
STUDENTS’ FLUENCY, COMPREHENSION, AND VOCABULARY
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Honors Classes Offered in English, Math, Science.
Junior high teacher recommendation and high test scores are required for placement.
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Science
Honors Thinking Science
or
Honors Biology
Freshman Honors Courses
The Science department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Center
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Honors English 1-2
Freshman Honors Courses
The English department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Center
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Freshman Honors Courses
Math
Honors Algebra I/Geometry
Or
Honors Algebra II
The Math department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Center
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Special Education Program
Full Time Psychologist Ms. Lauren Kelly
Department Chair Mr. Bob Falk
The special education department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Center
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English Language Learner Program
Department Chair Ms. Angela Schneider
The ELL department will be available for questions and answers in the Media Center
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ELECTIVESEach freshman may take 2 electives.
Career goals College requirements Student interests / needs
Choose electives based on:
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ELECTIVES Foreign languages
–Spanish–French
All foreign language courses offer a 4 year program.
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ELECTIVES Visual Arts
–Art–3-D Design–Digital Photography
All visual arts classes offer 4 year programs.
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ELECTIVESNaval Science (NJROTC)
Naval Science 1-2»Teams available for participations:
Air Rifle TeamAir Pistol TeamColor GuardCommunity Action and Service Team (CAST)Drill Team without ArmsDrill Team With ArmsOrienteering Team
NJROTC offers a 4 year program.
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ELECTIVES Journalism (Newspaper) Publications (Yearbook)-requires teacher interview
Media Productions-requires teacher interview
Journalism, Publications and Media Productions offer 4 year programs.
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ELECTIVESBusiness Education
Business Technologies
Gateway class to Marketing Program
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ELECTIVESFamily and Consumer Sciences
Introduction to Culinary Child Development
Culinary classes offer a four year program.
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ELECTIVES Performing Arts
Orchestra Guitar Jazz Ensemble* Band* Theatre Dance* Choir* Piano
*Audition coursesAll performing arts classes offer a four year program.
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FRESHMEN TRANSITION
Future Freshman Night Pre-Registration THS Honors level teachers speak at Mountain Sky Spirit assembly at Mountain Sky this spring Walk-Thru Registration day specific to Freshmen First day of school Freshmen only assembly Quarterly Freshmen only assemblies
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Media Center
•Core Curriculum Offerings
•Honors Class Placement
•Counselors
•English Language Learners
•Special Education
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Competition Gym
•Elective Course offerings
•Opportunity to see student work
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Cafeteria
•Sports
•Clubs
•Chief Parent Association
•Snacks and Beverages
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Thunderbird HIGH SCHOOL