HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING FOR STUDENTS

Are you ready?

Areas of Study:Units Required

English/Language Arts * 4Mathematics* 4Science* 4Social Studies* 4 (3)CTAE and/or Fine Arts and/or Foreign Lang. 3Health and Physical Education* 1Electives 4

Total Units (Minimum) 24 (23)

* Required Courses and/or Core Courses

Graduation RuleGraduation Rule

8 PERIOD DAY SCHEDULE

• STUDENTS TAKE 8 CLASSES EVERY DAY FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.

• EACH CLASS IS 45 MINUTES.• EACH CLASS COUNTS AS 1 UNIT.• SOME COURSES ARE BLOCKED 2

UNITS.

SCHEDULE con’t.• STUDENTS TAKE 8 DIFFERENT

CLASSES EACH YEAR.• STUDENTS CAN EARN UP TO 8

UNITS EACH YEAR.– Have to pass 4 units to be a

Sophomore to include 1 MATH & 1 ENGLISH

FRESHMEN CLASSESMost all 9th graders take:• 9th Lit/Comp• American Government• Algebra• Biology

FRESHMEN CLASSES• Students planning to attend

a four year post-secondary school must take 2 foreign language classes in the same language

• Many 9th graders go ahead and sign up for foreign language.

• All DCSS high schools offer Spanish and French.

CTAE PATHWAYS/ Clusters• Agriculture (Agriscience / Horticulture/ Vet. Science)• Automobile Technology ( Transportation & Logistics)• Broadcasting & Video Production• Business and Computer Science

– Financial Management - Accounting Pathway – Financial Management – Services Pathway– Interactive Media Pathway– Administrative Information Support– Computer Systems and Support Pathway– Computing Pathway– Family & Consumer Sciences ( Teaching, Nutrition)

• Military ( Army JROTC)• Health Care Science (Therapeutic Services Medical)• Law & Justice

Last First Middle Parent Name: _______________________________________________________ Phone:_____ - ________- __________ _____- ________- _____

Last First Home Work1. Techears should place a "P" on the right side next to the (8) appropiate classes and intial on the left side. Date of Birth _____________

45.0770004 AP Human Geography 11.4130004 Computing in Mod WorldIntial Course No. Course Name A/P 11.4310004 Web Page Design

23.0610004 9th grade Literature Initial Course No. Course Name A/P23.0610084 Honors 9th grade Literature 50.0211004 Visual Arts/Comp I 11.4140004 Information Tech Essentials23.1820004 11.4200004 Information Tech Support23.0610014 Initial Course No. Course Name A/P

52.0210004 Drama I Intro 11.4130004 Computing in Mod WorldInitial Course No. Course Name A/P 54.0221004 Mixed Chorus 11.4180004 Beginning Programing

27.0981004 54.0221014 Mixed Chorus 227.0971014 53.0841004 Guitar 20.4161004 Nutrition & Wellness27.0971004 Algebra 20.4171004 Food through the Lifespan27.0910084 Accelerated Alg/Geom 53.0371004 Beg/Int Band

53.0371014 Beg/Int Band 20.4232004 Human Growth (Child Dev)Initial Course No. Course Name A/P 53.0740004 Percussion Ensemble 20.4261004 Child Development 2

45.0570004 American Government45.0570084 Honors Am. Government Initial Course No. Course Name A/P 25.4210004 Intro to Healthcare45.0530004 AP Am. Government 36.0210004 Team Sports

36.0220004 Lifetime Sports 28.4310004 JROTC 1

36.0540004 Weight Training Initial Course No. Course Name A/P 36.0530004 Aerobics 43.4300004 Int Law & Justice

26.0120004 Biology 43.4360004 Homeland Security26.0120084 Honors Biology 07.4411004 Computer Applications 1

07.4412004 Computer Applications 2 47.4710004 Found. Of Transp. & LogInitial Course No. Course Name A/P

60.0110004 French 160.0120004 French 2 - 2yr MS French 06.4160004 Business Essentials 02.4710004 Basic Ag Sci & Tech

60.0130004 French 3 - Native Speaker

60.0710004 Spanish 1 REGISTRATION AGREEMENT60.0720004 Spanish 2 - 2yr MS Spanish I understand that the courses on this w orksheet w ill be 60.0730004 Spanish 3 - Native Speaker scheduled unless a course is not offered or

there is a scheduling conflict.*HB 186 expects all 8th graders to declare a Career Pathw ay __________________________________My Career Pathway is ____________________ Student Signature Date

__________________________________Parent Signature Date

Parent Signature

2. Teachers should place an "A" on the right next to two (2) alternate electives and intial on the left side.

7th grade CRCT Score Report

Career Pathway - Interactive MediaELECTIVES Career Pathway - Interactive Media

Career Pathway - Computer Networking

ACADEMIC CORE COURSESLanguage Arts

I understand that my student has requested to enroll in an Honors/Accelerated course(s). These courses require more effort and work on behalf of the student. I also understand that once enrolled in this course, my student MUST complete the entire course(s). Furthermore, many courses require summer assignments (i.e., reading, visiting historical landmarks). It is the responsibility of the student to get these assignments

HONORS PLACEMENT

Career Pathway - Early Childhood Education

Career Pathway - Theraputic Services Medical

9th Lit. & Reading Lab

Foreign Language

Algebra Support

Career Pathway- Administrative Information SupportCareer Pathway- Administrative Information Support

Science

Math

Visual Arts

Dramatic Arts/ Choral/ Music

Physical Education

Career Pathway - Military

Career Pathway - Nutrition Food & Science

Advanced Placement = Lexile > 1200

Social Studies

Career Pathway - Computer Programing

Career Pathway - Financial Management Accounting OR Financial Management Services

Band

Career Pathway - Financial Management Accounting OR Financial Management Services

__________________________________

__________________________________

Career Pathway - Plant/ Animal/ Horticulture

Career Pathway - Transportation & Logistics

Career Pathway - Law & Justice

Career Pathway - Veterinary Science

Student Signature

Why Honors and AP Classes ?

• 45% of students who have taken one AP course and 61% of students who have taken two or more AP courses are completing their bachelor’s degrees in four years or less.

• Only 29% of students who enroll in colleges without taking AP are completing their bachelor’s degrees on schedule.

• 60% of all recent high school graduates entering a community college last year needed to take at least one remedial course.

9th Grade Advanced Placement• AP American Government• AP Human Geography• 1200 Lexile 8th grade CRCT

AP courses can help you acquire the skills and habits you'll need to be successful in college. You'll improve your writing skills, sharpen your problem-solving abilities, and develop time management skills, discipline, and study habits. Talk to an AP teacher or the AP Coordinator at your school about the course you want to take. Discuss the course's workload and any preparation you might need.

Honors and AP Classes• Challenge Yourself

• But don’t drownIt is O.K. to take Honors in some

academic areas and not in others. We encourage all students to take as many honors classes as possible. Students who take honors classes are better prepared for college.

FRESHMEN CLASSES

Academically, high school can be a difficult

adjustment. Some classes can cause a struggle.

EXTRA SUPPORT PLEASE!!

• Algebra Support Lab• 9th Literature & Reading Lab• Special Education• SST• Saturday School

Extra Support through BRIDGESBuilding Rigor in Douglas to Graduate Every Student

Smaller Learning Communities Grant

• Freshman Summer Camp• Freshman Fiesta• Freshman Academy• BUDDIES- Peer Mentors• Freshman Parent Night• Freshman Enrichment Trip• Advisement• After School Tutoring• Freshman Newsletter• Freshman of the Month• Saturday End Of Course Test Preps

9th GRADE COUNTSImportant to try from the beginning of high

school• HOPE scholarship• Freshman Index (college admissions)• Superintendent Scholar Award

(3.5 GPA first semester, no grade below “B”)• For promotion to 10th grade (have to earn 4 units: 1 Math, 1 English) – no more

“placement” have to earn units to go to next grade level.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY….• GRADUATION

GRADUATION

• Pass 24 units• Meet state and local

requirements• Pass GHSGT Writing for a

diploma (during junior year)

• All requirements must be met to participate in the Graduation Ceremony

End of Course Tests:• Your students will be taking some end of course tests• The EOCT counts 20% of your final grade• The following courses have an EOCT

9th Grade Literature American Literature Biology Physical Science Math I Math II Economics US History

Student Involvement:ActivitiesClubsClubs

Art Club Beta Club Drama Club Ecology FBLA

FCA FCCLA First Priority International Club

Freshmen Mentors

Gamma Delta

HOSA JROTC:

RaidersDrill

Key Club Literary Meet Math Team Mock Trial

NHS One Act Drama PAWS Reading Club

SADD Science Olympiad

SGA

Skills USA Tri M Music Honors

9th Grade Class 10th Grade Class 11th Grade Class 12th grade Class

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY:for competitive activities

• ALL 1st time 9th graders are eligible• After 1st semester:

– Meet GHSA criteria– Pass 5 out of 8 classes– Be on “track”

• Obtain 4 units by 10th grade• Obtain 10 units by 11th grade• Obtain 16 units by 12th grade

Sports:FALLFALL WINTERWINTER SPRINGSPRING

Football Wrestling Baseball

Softball Basketball Track

Cross Country Swimming Tennis

Cheerleading Golf

Volleyball Soccer

Keep in Mind• High School still has a

dress code• Poor attendance will

negatively affect your student’s academic progress

• Discipline issues make your child miss class

CONCLUSION• The key word to high school

success is “effort.”• 50% of IQ is motivation.• Never be hesitant to work

hard.• There is a lot of work, but

also a lot of people who want to help.

FRESHMEN EXPOCome see: The school The academic

programs The

extracurricular activities – clubs, sports, etc.

Registration

MARCH 21, 20126:00 – 8:00 (AHS)

QUESTIONS???

Can contact:Middle School FacultyHigh School Faculty

http://alexander.dch.schoolinsites.com