2008-09 high school transition & choice process. where do i get information? middle school...
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2008-09
High School Transition & Choice Process
Where do I get information?
Middle School Counselor and Teachers High School Information Open Houses Community Meetings (under construction) Student Placement Services High School Program Coordinators High School Guide (under construction) EXPLORE test results
Student Placement Services
1250 W. Broadway, Mpls. 55411Phone: 612-668-1840 Fax: 612-668-1841
Jackie Turner, Director, Student Placement Shelly Landry, Lead Counselor & HS Choice Coordinator Lily Lo, Counselor, New Families Center Tiffany Miller, HS Placement Specialist Nagashia Jackson, Communications Assistant
High School Information Open Houses
Monday, Nov. 12 – South Tuesday, Nov. 13 – Roosevelt Wednesday, Nov. 14 – Washburn Thursday, Nov. 15 – Southwest Tuesday, Nov. 27 – Patrick Henry Wednesday, Nov. 28 – North Thursday, Nov. 29 – Edison
All begin at 6:30
Student Shadowing
November 26 through December 19 (note: high school late start on December 13)
Recommend parents or school staff call to make the appointment All calls should be returned, even if the call was made by a
student 8th grade students need to understand this is not a “day off” – they
need to follow the rules and behavior expectations of the high school
Shadowing
Gives students opportunity to experience a “day in the life”
Best when student is not sure if he/she wants this high school as a choice
Parents responsible for transportation Students responsible for missed work District recommends 2 days allowed as excused
absence November 26 through December 19
Choice Website Street & Avenue Guide
http://highschoolchoice.mpls.k12.mn.us Limited information now – more available
November 12 Use the map as a guide – use High School
Street & Avenue Guide to determine high school attendance area
http://studentaccounting.mpls.k12.mn.us/
High School Request Process
All performance based entrance criteria has been eliminated
Request form – self mailer Students choose both a high school AND a
program of study Can be mailed or faxed directly to Student
Placement Must be postmarked before or on January
15, 2008
What is a Major Program of Study or SLC?
Small Learning Community Team of students Increases personalization Focused interest without limitations
What are the options available to my child?
High School Guide
Patrick Henry High School Home of the “Patriots”
Citywide Programs:– Commercial & Fine Arts– Engineering & Technology – Open
Attendance Zone Program:– International Baccalaureate
Students living in Edison, Henry, North & South Attendance Areas
Edison High School Home of the “Tommies”
ALL Programs Citywide:– Business, Finance &
Entrepreneurship– Cosmetology– Humanities &
Communications– Prospective IB Program
North High School Home of the “Polars”
ALL Programs Citywide:– Arts & Communication– Summatech (9th grade only)– I-TECC (Information
technology, Engineering, Computers and Construction)
– Prospective IB Program
Roosevelt High School Home of the “Teddies”
ALL Programs Citywide:– Automotive & Construction– Health Careers/Medical– Business (11th and 12th grade only)– Open– Prospective IB Program
South High School Home of the “Tigers”
ALL Programs Citywide:– All Nations – Liberal Arts– Open
Southwest High School Home of the “Lakers”
City-wide program
- Arts and Humanities
Attendance Zone Program:– International Baccalaureate
Students living in Roosevelt, Southwest & Washburn Attendance Areas
Washburn High School Home of the “Millers”
ALL Programs Citywide:– American Studies– Career Academy (focus on
technology, Project Lead the Way and Hospitality and Tourism)
– Liberal Arts– Prospective IB Program
How do we request a high school?
Have a family discussion! Request cards will be available beginning November
12 Requesting a high school and a program of study
– Example: 1st and 2nd choice are both South, 1st choice is Liberal Arts, 2nd choice is Open
Return request cards directly to Student Placement by mail or fax
Must be postmarked on or before January 15
Priority Placement Process
Only in cases where more students request a program than space available1. Pathways
2. Attendance Area
3. Sibling Preference
4. Under Represented Demographic Status
5. Employee Preference
6. Minneapolis Residents
7. Open Enrollment
ELL Placements
Bilingual & Low Level ESL Support (based on language and address)– Edison – Somali, Spanish– North – Hmong– Roosevelt – Somali, Spanish
High Level ESL Support – all high schools Determination of support by test scores,
current level of support and teacher recommendation
Special Education Placements
Federal Setting 1 & 2 have same high school options as general education students – majority of MPS SE students in this category
Federal Setting 3 & 4 (citywide programs) – placement based on IEP transition process. Placement determined by Special Education Department
Notification & Appeal Process
Welcome letters will be mailed by Student Placement during the week of March 3rd
Appeals due April 15th – families will be notified by mid-May
Student Placement will maintain wait lists
Communication and Partnerships
Thank you for coming tonight and supporting your students!
The updated High School Choice Website and HS Guide are now available
This can be a successful process if we work together.