CLASS OF 2017 FRESHMAN PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Avon High School

Purpose

Establish relationships for students

School and classroom Expectations

Create a community of learners

Improve student achievement

Who’s involved?

Freshman teachers/SRT advisors

Administrators

Guidance counselors

Avon Incredible Mentors (AIM)

Parents

Relationships

Freshman Student

Peer Mentors

Guidance Counselors

Administrators Teachers

Parents

Instructional Consistency

Consistency of academic and behavioral expectations

Rigorous curriculum

Intensified teacher professional development with instructional coach

Instructional leadership from administration and department chairpersons

Common subject-level assessments to analyze student growth and instructional focus

Team Makeup

Math and English teachers

Same teachers for both semesters in all subjects

Approximately 150-180 students per team

Teacher classrooms located within same hallway which improves supervision of student movement during and between periods

Academic Results

Greater academic achievement

Reduction in core course failures, which means students will not fall behind in credits

Students have increased opportunities for college-credit courses

Peer Mentoring (AIM)

Creates an additional tier of behavioral and emotional support for freshmen

Currently, 148 peer mentors in the AIM program creating a 5:1 student-mentor ratio

Freshman SRTs limited in size to accommodate peer

mentoring ratio during the first half of selected SRT periods

Discipline Results

Discipline Totals % Decrease from 2008-2013* *Projected

Detentions -46.2%

Saturday Schools -61.5%

Suspension incidents -50.0%

Freshman Orientation

Pending AEF sponsorship

July 26, 2013 Schedules Tours Lunch Transportation School expectations established Meet teachers and mentors Activity Fair

This is when and where the relationships begin!!

CLASS OF 2017 GUIDANCE INFORMATION Avon High School

Pre-Enrollment Timeline

High school counselor presentations to 8th grade classes February 8

Green pre-enrollment forms are due back to the middle school guidance office by Wednesday, February 13

Students enter courses in PowerSchool in the computer labs on February 19 (with high school counselors)

Students will receive course verification sheets in early April. Changes should be made on the course verification sheets and returned to the middle school guidance office as early as possible, but no later than April 26

High School Schedule

Semesters

70-minute classes

5 of 7 classes meet per day

7 classes meet on an ABC (3-day) rotation

6-minute passing period between each class

Student Resource Time (SRT)

Meets each B-day

First half of SRT is for Freshman mentoring

time—approximately every other SRT

Second half of SRT is an academic time

Guidance programming

Sample Freshman Schedule #1

Time Time Block

Day A Day B Day C

8:00-9:10 1 (1) Spanish II (2) Eng 9 H (1) Spanish II

9:16-10:36 2 (2) Eng 9 H

SRT (3) Chemistry I H

10:42-12:22 3 (3) Chemistry I H (4) ACE Geometry (4) ACE Geometry

12:28-1:38 (class/lunch)

4 (5) Geography H (6) PC&C (s1)

Health (s2)

(5) Geography H

1:44-2:54 5 (6) PC&C (s1)

Health (s2)

(7) Band (7) Band

Sample Freshman Schedule #2

Time Time Block

Day A Day B Day C

8:00-9:10 1 (1) Algebra

(2) Health (s1)

PE I (s2)

(1) Algebra

9:16-10:36 2 (2) Health (s1)

PE I (s2)

SRT (3) English 9

10:42-12:22 3 (3) English 9

(4) PC&C (s1)

Academic Lab (s2)

(4) PC&C (s1)

Academic Lab (s2)

12:28-1:38 (class/lunch)

4 (5) Geography (6)Biology (5) Geography

1:44-2:54 5 (6) Biology (7) Intro 3D Art (s1)

Interpersonal Rel. (s2)

(7) Intro 3D Art (s1)

Interpersonal Rel. (s2)

Sample Freshman Schedule #3

Time Time Block

Day A Day B Day C

8:00-9:10 1 (1) Geography

(2) Intro 2D Art (s1) Drawing (s2)

(1) Geography

9:16-10:36 2 (2) Intro 2D Art (s1) Drawing (s2)

SRT (3) Hon Biology

10:42-12:22 3 (3) Hon Biology

(4) PE I (s1) PC&C (s2)

(4) PE I (s1) PC&C (s2)

12:28-1:38 (class/lunch)

4 (5) English 9 (6) Hon Geometry (5) English 9

1:44-2:54 5 (6) Hon Geometry

(7) Choir (7) Choir

Class of 2017 Credits & Graduation Requirements 47 credits required for graduation

One (1) credit earned for each semester course passed

with a D- or higher

No credit for SRT or study hall

Freshmen can earn up to 14 credits per year

Passing scores on Algebra 1 and English 10 End-of-Course Assessments (ECA) is required for graduation

Grade reporting and Transcripts

Report cards every nine-weeks

Cumulative GPA and credits are updated each semester

Attendance is vital to earning credits

Grade Point Average (GPA)

English 9 H A- 1 credit = 3.7 grade points English 9 H B+ 1 credit = 3.3 grade points Geometry H B+ 1 credit = 3.3 grade points Geometry H B 1 credit = 3.0 grade points Chemistry H B- 1 credit = 2.7 grade points Chemistry H A- 1 credit = 3.7 grade points Plan for College & Careers A 1 credit = 4.0 grade points Health B 1 credit = 3.0 grade points PE II A 1 credit = 4.0 grade points Intro 2 D Art B+ 1 credit = 3.3 grade points Journalism A- 1 credit = 3.7 grade points Geography C+ 1 credit = 2.3 grade points Geography A 1 credit = 4.0 grade points TOTALS 13.0 credits 44.0 total grade pts Cumulative GPA = 44.0 13.0 = 3.3846 unweighted GPA

HS Courses Taken in Middle School

Courses will be listed on the high school transcript—with credit and grade factored into GPA

To decline the credits, an Informed Consent Form must be signed by the parent

The Informed Consent Form will be available to parents in the fall of the freshman year and can be signed at any time during high school

When opting-out of the credits, both semesters of the course must be declined

When declining credits, students may move on to the next course in the sequence; however, the student will most likely need to fulfill additional credits for graduation in that area (this will be explained in detail on the Informed Consent Form)

Diploma Types

Indiana Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors Most rigorous diploma type

Indiana Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors

Indiana Core 40 Diploma

State mandated minimum diploma type

Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors

More rigorous academic preparation

Best preparation for college

Special recognition at graduation

Possibility of additional financial aid for qualifying families

Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors

Complete all requirements for Core 40 Diploma

PLUS Earn 2 additional math credits

(students must earn 6 math credits after entering high school and be enrolled in a math or quantitative reasoning course during each year of high school)

Earn 6-8 credits in world language (3 years) Earn 2 fine arts credits Earn C- or better in all courses counting toward diploma Have a GPA of 2.7 (B-) or higher

Core 40 Diploma with Academic Honors

In addition, students must complete ONE of the following:

Complete 2 AP courses and exams resulting in 4 credits

Dual credit courses resulting in 6 college credits

A combination of the AP/Dual credit options above

A combined 1750 or higher on all 3 sections of SAT with a minimum score of 530 on each section

A composite score of 26 or higher on ACT and completion of the written section

Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors

Combines rigor and relevance

Preparation for college, technical schools, apprenticeships, and workforce

Works well with Area 31 Career Program at BDHS

Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors

Complete all requirements for Core 40 Diploma PLUS

Complete 6 credits in a college and career pathway and earn one of the following: Pathway designated industry-based certification or credential; or Pathway designated dual credit courses

Earn C- or better in all courses counting toward diploma

Have a GPA of 2.7 (B-) or higher

Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors

In addition, students must complete ONE of the following:

Score at or above set levels on WorkKeys

Score at or above set levels on the Accuplacer

Core 40 Diploma

Credits Years Course(s)

English 8 credits 4 years Core 40 English

Math 6 credits 3 years Algebra I Geometry Algebra II

Student must earn 6 math credits after entering high school and be enrolled in a math or quantitative reasoning class each year of high school.

Science 6 credits 3 years Biology I Core 40 Science Chemistry I OR Physics I OR Integrated Chemistry Physics

Core 40 Diploma

Credits Years Course(s)

Social Studies

6 credits 3 years Geography US History Government & Economics

PE 2 credits 2 semesters PE I and PE II

Health 1 credit 1 semester Health

Core 40 Diploma

Credits Years Course(s)

Directed Electives

5 credits World Languages Fine Arts Career-Technical

General Electives

12 credits Career Academic Sequence Recommended

Local

1 credit 1 semester Preparing for College & Careers

TOTAL 47 credits

Summer Courses for Incoming Freshmen

Incoming freshmen may take 1 or 2 courses, which include, Health, PEI, or PE II through the Indiana Online Academy (IOA)

AHS students are offered a reduced rate of $50 per course for IOA summer courses (pending state/local funding).

Online registration for IOA summer courses begins on

April 8 through the IOA website at www.indianaonlineacademy.org

PE I and PE II Waiver Information

Incoming freshmen may earn a PE I or PE II credit by participating in a school sport, marching band, winter guard, show choir, dance team, or competitive cheerleading.

Detailed information, guidelines, and application for the PE Waiver can be found on the high school website

It is imperative that students/parents complete the necessary paperwork and meet all deadlines for a PE Waiver; there will be no exceptions to missed deadlines.

The Deadline for a PE Waiver application for a fall sport/activity is August 31, 2013. The deadline for a winter/spring waiver is January 31, 2014.

CLASS OF 2017 COLLEGE READINESS Avon High School

Where do we begin?

It’s never too early to start thinking about college!

Get Involved! Preparing for College and Careers Class

Start thinking about how to pay for college

Steps for College Readiness

Take challenging and advanced classes in order to prepare for college-level studies

Your student should take the most challenging course

load based on his/her ability You do NOT need to be a “gifted” student Work toward an honors diploma Freshman transcript is VERY important!

What does an incoming Freshman look like at IU and Purdue?

*Based on fall 2012 admitted freshmen

Indiana

University

Purdue

University

Average GPA

3.7

3.3 - 3.9

Average SAT scores

1201

(critical reading & math)

1530 - 1900

(critical reading, math, and writing)

Average ACT scores

26

Composite

23 - 29

Composite

How much does college cost? Institution Tuition Room & Board Total

Anderson University

$24,610

$8,560

$33,170

Ball State University

$8,558

$8,472

$17,030

Indiana University

(Bloomington)

$9,524

$8,520

$18,044

IUPUI

$8,083

$7,944

$16,027

Purdue University

$9,478

$9,510

$18,988

University of Notre Dame

$41,420

$11,390

$52,810

*Academic Year: 2012-2013 Source: The National Center for College Costs www.collegecosts.com

Testing

PSAT: Pre-SAT taken during the sophomore and junior years. My College QuickStart: National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam (NMSQT)-

junior year

PLAN: Pre-ACT taken during the sophomore year Career Interest Inventory Included

College Admission Tests—SAT & ACT Middle-End of Junior Year and sometimes Senior Year

Parent Programs

AP Parent Night Sophomore, Junior, Senior Parent Nights Financial Aid Night FAFSA Day (Free Application for Federal

Student Aid) Other programs offered outside of AHS

College Goal Sunday

College Fairs

Start attending local and national college fairs

National College Fair, Indianapolis, IN (October 2)

Local College Fairs, Hendricks County

Programs, Tools, Resources

Naviance Succeed A secure web-based planning and advising system

that helps students and parents navigate through high school and explore post secondary options.

Learn More Indiana College and Career resources

Trip to College Step by step guide through the college planning

process

How can I stay informed?

Sign up for our Listservs!! www.avon-schools.org Parents Tab Technology Resources District Listservs

Stay in communication with your student and teachers

Check websites regularly (PowerParent, classroom websites, district website, AHS website, Guidance website, etc.)