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CLASS of 2020 Spanish Fort High School
Transitioning to High School
Program: Welcome: Cynthia Wilson– Principal Presentation of Colors: SFHS/DHS AFJROTC Pledge of Allegiance: Brady Vincent– Senior Student Perspective Senior Students AF JROTC: Lt. Col. Douglas Goodlin Diploma Options/Career Paths: Angela Dunnam – Counselor North Baldwin Center for Tech: Holly Resmondo –Principal Athletics: Dru Powell – Athletics Expectations/Schedule: Cynthia Wilson Concerns/Questions: Angela W. Dunnam, Counselor
Student Perspectives
Advice from senior students Natalie Crocker Ali Kitchens Brady Vincent
JROTC
Daphne High School Lt. Col Douglas Goodlin
A Day in the Life of a Freshman
Biology or Honors Biology English 9 or Honors English 9 Algebra I/Honors Algebra I or Honors Geometry World History or Honors World History PE/Band/JROTC Career Prep (Required) 2 Electives
Class of 2020 Academic Guide The Academic Guide can be found online following the instructions below: ● Go to www.bcbe.org ● Click on Departments ● Click on Secondary Education ● Click on AG 2016-Class of 2020 ● http://www.bcbe.org/Domain/129
Academic Honors Criteria
• No longer recognize a Valedictorian/Salutatorian
ACADEMIC HONORS AND CLASS RANK Students who earn a D or F in any high school course will not be eligible to receive academic honors.
The academic honors designations shall be awarded as follows: Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors) 4.00 and higher Magna Cum Laude (with high honors) 3.75-3.9999 Cum Laude (with honors) 3.50-3.7499
Diploma Options
● Alabama High School Diploma ● Alabama High School Diploma with Baldwin
County College Preparatory with Distinction Endorsement
Alabama High School Diploma ● 24 Credits required for graduation ● At least 4 credits in each core area (any academic level) ● 0.5 credit - Health ● 1 credit - LIFE PE (marching band/ROTC) ● 1 credit - Career Preparedness ● 3 credits - CTE/FA/FL ● Additional electives
College Prep w/Distinction ● 28 credits ● 4 credits: English, Social Studies, and Science (most
advanced level offered) ● 5 credits: Math ● 2 credits: Foreign Language ● 0.5 credit: Health ● 1 credit: PE Life (Marching Band/ROTC) ● 1 credit: Career Preparedness ● 3 credits: CTE-FA-FL ● Additional electives
Career Pathway
Students will be required to choose a career pathway when they select their 9th grade classes. “What you learn today determines what you will earn tomorrow.”
Career Pathways * SFHS Campus
* Human Service (Food Wellness & Dietetics; Interior Design) * Business (Management & Admin; Marketing) * Engineering & Technology
● North Baldwin Tech: (available after 9th grade year) Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Welding Technology, Health Science, Human Services (Cosmetology), Building Science, HVACR (Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration), Art, A/V Tech & Communications, and Cooperative Education.
● Fairhope Academy – Aviation Mechanics, Welding, & Industrial Maintenance
● JROTC
Human Service Pathway
Food Wellness & Dietetics Interior Design
Food Wellness & Dietetics
Sequence of Courses: Family & Consumer Science (FACS) Food & Nutrition Dietetics and/or Sports Nutrition
Credentialing: Serv Safe Food Manager Test
Post Secondary Options-Food Wellness & Dietetics
Post Secondary education programs are available in Culinary Arts, Food Service Systems, Hospitality Administration, Dietetics, and Food and Nutrition. Faulkner State Community College Jacksonville State University Pensacola State College Samford University Tuskeegee University University of South AL University of AL
Careers & Job Opportunities-Food Wellness & Dietetics
Dietitian Nutritionist Sports Nutrition Chef Restaurant Management Nutritional Therapy Food Stylist Food Editor Test Kitchen Food Technician Health and Fitness Advisor Food Scientist Hospitality Services Restaurant Employment
Food Service Culinary Arts Marketing /Advertising Sales and Service
Housing and Interior Design
Course Sequence Family & Consumer Science (FACS) Interior Design I Interior Design II
Credentialing ASK Certification in Business Fundamentals may be taken during the second year of Interior Design.
Post Secondary Options-Housing and Interior Design . Post secondary education programs are available in Interior Design, Architecture and Fashion.
Auburn University Samford University University of AL Wallace State Community College
Careers & Job Opportunities-Housing & Interior Design Architect Visual Merchandiser Art Advisor Wallpaper Designer Blogger Wardrobe Supervisor Consumer Advocate Wedding Planner Department Manager Entrepreneur Event Planner Exhibit Designer Furniture Designer Home Economist Interior Decorator/InteriorDesigner Painter Realtor Retail Sales Associate Set Designer
Business Pathway
Business & Marketing *All students can benefit from taking Business & Marketing Education courses. *Prepares students for employment in all career areas through hands on learning *Technology experience *Exposure to new & emerging career fields
Business Pathway
Sequence of Courses Career Preparation
9th
Business Technology Applications
9th
Business Essentials 10th
Multimedia Design 11th or 12th
Sports and Entertainment
Marketing 11th or 12th Computer
Management Support 10th
Business Pathway
Credentialing FREE COLLEGE CREDIT – PASSING THE MICROSOFT OFFICE USER SPECIALIST EXAMS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE BUSINESS AND MARKETING COURSES ARE ACCEPTED AS COLLEGE CREDIT AT MANY MAJOR UNIVERSITIES
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Business Pathway-Post Secondary
Most two and four year institutions offer some type of business program of study. Faulkner State Univ of West FL USA Troy University University of AL USM Auburn University UAB
Business Pathway-Career Options
Accounting Business Management Business Marketing Finance General Business
Engineering & Technology Engineering Foundations: First year course, introduction to basic engineering concepts. Engineering Applications: Second year course. Hands on Projects, Electrathon Race Car, Robotics. Engineering Systems: Third year course, Major project, NASA Moonbuggy. Engineering R&D: Fourth year course, Independent Study Credentialing: Solidworks
Post Secondary Options-Engineering & Technology
Post secondary education programs are available in Aerospace, Biosystems, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, and Petroleum Engineering. Auburn University UAH AL A&M USA University of AL UAB
The Academy at the Fairhope Airport
Programs offered: v Aviation Mechanics v Welding v Industrial Maintenance
v Students must have a 2.5 GPA to attend. v All courses are dual enrollment classes.
North Baldwin Center for Technology
Holly Resmondo – Principal Pathways offered – Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Welding Technology, Health Science, Human Services (Cosmetology), Building Science, HVACR (Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration), Art, AV Tech & Communications, and Cooperative Education.
Athletics-Dru Powell
Sports Offered at SFHS Football Soccer (Boys/Girls) Volleyball Track & Field (Boys/Girls) Cross Country (Boys/Girls) Baseball Cheerleading Softball Swimming (Boys/Girls) Tennis (Boys/Girls) Bowling (Boys/Girls) Golf (Boys/Girls) Wrestling Basketball (Boys/Girls)
Athletic Eligibility-Dru Powell
Eligibility Requirements-Entering 9th Grade - Students entering the 9th grade must have passed five new courses during the previous year with a minimum composite average of 70.
Athletics – Dru Powell
• Eligibility Requirements Grades 10-12
Social Worker - Jan Gay, LCSW Office located in the library.
Email- [email protected]. • Develop interven,on strategies to increase academic success for students.
• Provide crisis interven,on. • Assist with conflict resolu,on and
anger management. • Assist students in understanding
and accep,ng self and others through individual and group counseling.
• Provide resources and services to parents.
School Social Workers help students to improve a>endance, cope with crisis situa,ons, develop self-‐discipline, build self-‐esteem, enhance problem-‐solving and decision-‐making skills, and learn to resolve conflicts without violence.
Scheduling--Cynthia Wilson – Principal at SFHS
Modified Block u August to May u Meets Monday +Tu/Th or W/Fri u Core classes & most electives Traditional Block u August to December/January to May u Every Day u Band, athletics, choir, PE, ROTC
Schedule-Cynthia Wilson, Principal u Monday – students take 8 classes in period style – time
frame 40 minute classes u Tuesday/Thursday – periods 1,3,5,&7will meet for
approximately 80 minutes u Wednesday/Friday – periods 2,4,6,&8 will meet for
approximately 80 minutes u Toro Time will take place Tues.- Fri for students
tutoring/remediation/club activities
Expectations-How is SFHS different from SFMS?-Cynthia Wilson, Principal
More student independence/advocate for yourself More expectations Improved analytical thinking skills Develop effective Study Skills Develop better Coping Skills No retesting Many teachers Do Not accept late work Effective time management skills
Expectations of Honors/AP Student @ HS-Cynthia Wilson, Principal
Self-motivation and self-discipline High academic achievement and intellectual ability Good organizational skills Excellent written expression An avid interest in reading Good oral communication skills An ability to work independently and collaboratively Good attendance
Successful Honors/AP Student Skills-Cynthia Wilson, Principal
1)Identify and formulate problems, as well as the ability to propose and evaluate ways to solve them. 2)Recognize and use inductive and deductive reasoning, and to recognize fallacies in reasoning. 3)Draw conclusions from information found in various sources, whether written spoken, tabular, or graphic and defend one's own conclusions rationally. 4)Distinguish between fact and opinion. 5)Engage critically and constructively in the exchange of ideas. 6)Analyze and edit one's own writing. 7)Prepare for various types of examinations and to devise strategies for success. 8)Accept constructive criticism and learn from it. http://www.whs.tusd.org/vnews/display.v/ART/49a31bc3d6671
Choices, Choices, Choices!-Cynthia Wilson, Principal
How do I decide which courses are best for my child? Ø Previous grades – best predictor of future behavior is
past behavior Ø Standardized test scores – Explore Ø Middle School Teachers/Counselor input Ø Study Habits/organization/maturity/initiative Ø Parental Instinct Ø Extracurricular involvement
Common Concerns/Questions
Ø Foreign Language requirements for Colleges Ø Weighted/Unweighted Classes Ø Courses-choose wisely Ø GPA Ø Rank Ø No Val/Sal (Summa, Magna, Cum Laude) Ø Athletics/Clubs/Extracurricular
Common Concerns
Ø Appropriate academic placement Ø Schedule adjustments Ø Factors for college planning Ø PE Life Substitutions Ø Class of 2020 Academic Guide Ø Driver’s Ed not available to freshmen Ø Honors vs Standard Core Classes Ø Foreign language in 9th grade
Common Concerns
Athletic scheduling – how does it affect the overall schedule Athletic PE assigned by coaches Parental Involvement--allow your child to problem solve
Course Selection Sheets
Ø All current 8th graders will receive a green colored 2016-17 course selection sheet
Ø SFHS counselors will meet with students Wednesday – March 9th & Tuesday—March 15th at SFMS to go over course selections
Ø Students will take course selection sheets home to be completed/signed by parents
Ø Sheets must be returned to SFMS by March 24th
Freshmen Take Charge
u This is the beginning of the end of your high school years
u The freshman year is the most important year – it sets your stage
u Get off to a good start u GPA begins here
