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Class of 2017Class of 2017Information Night – Information Night – The Freshman Year The Freshman Year
Home of theAlgonac
Muskrats! www.algonac.k12.mi.us
Mrs. Blair Algonac High School Guidance Counselor
(810) 794-4911 ext [email protected]
Follow me on Twitter – KarenBlairAHSJoin my “Algonac High School Counseling
Department” facebook page
AHS website – www.algonac.k12.mi.us
Visit the Student Visit the Student Service/Counseling Office Service/Counseling Office
Website Often!Website Often!
www.algonac.k12.mi.us
Student Services/Counseling Office
Earning High School Credits Earning High School Credits
23.5 REQUIRED4 English4 Math3 Social Studies (US, Gov/Econ & World History)
3 Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics, 1 more science)
1 PE/Health2 Foreign Language (Spanish I counts)1 VPAA5.5 Electives
23.5 REQUIRED to GRADUATE!23.5 REQUIRED to GRADUATE!
Students earn six (6) credits a year from passing all classes.
6x4=24 credits
Extra-Curricular Activities (.25 Credit Each)
All Sports, Student Council, Quiz Bowl, SADD
All sports are listed at the Athletics Website!
Extra Credits
There is still time to join Student Council!The next meeting is Friday, Sept 25th at
7:00 AM in the lecture hall.
See Mrs. Landrum (Room 151) to pick up the Student Council Calendar
and the application.
Class Status (Retention)
A minimum number of credits are required for class status.
To be a Sophomore = at least 5 creditsTo be a Junior = at least 11 credits
To be a Senior = at least 16.5 credits
The High School TranscriptThe High School TranscriptIs a record of all the class taken and grades
earned in high school. Middle school grades are not reported on
the high school transcript. The high school grade point average is
cumulative, meaning that all grades are averaged together.
4-point scale A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, E = 0AP and IB are on a 5-pont scale A=5, B=4, C=3
AHS Ranking SystemAHS Ranking System
Suma Cum Laude: 4.0 – 3.67Magna Cum Laude: 3.66 – 3.3
Cum Laude: 3.29 – 3.0
Students in the Summa Cum Laude category will have an opportunity to compete for the opportunity to speak at graduation. The rubric is as follows:
1. Overall Grade Point Average2. ACT Score3. Class Selection Rigor
Candidates will be invited to audition in front of a selection committee if they wish to be one of three speakers at graduation.
Academic Achievement Awards
Each year students are honored for getting good grades.The assembly is held in the fall and called “Academic Achievement Award Assembly”Awards are earned based on grades earned in the “core classes”. Students must earn at least a 3.5 each marking period.
Importance of Grades/Testing
There are thousands of dollars worth of college scholarships to students who do well in high school and who do well on standardized tests (ACT/SAT/PSAT)
In addition, EPAS (Explore, Plan, ACT) scores are used for academic planning. Testing is in March each year.
PSAT is taken in sophomore & junior year. It is optional. NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) when taken junior year. Always in October.
MEAP Testing – 9th Grade
Social Studies
On Wednesday, October 16, 2013,all 9th Graders will test 1st, 2nd and 3rd
hours in the lecture hall.
HAVE A PLAN!
Sample 4 year plans in the Algonac High School
Scheduling Guide!
www.algonac.k12.mi.us
The IB Plan The IB Plan •An IB Diploma is one of the most prestigious accomplishments a high school student can achieve IN THE WORLD.
•Algonac High School is proud to offer this opportunity to our students and hope that you will consider accepting the IB challenge!
•Though rigorous, we believe that ANY motivated student can be successful in the IB Diploma Programme with proper work ethic and time commitment. Successful (good marks and attendance) completion of the IB Diploma Programme can lead to admission in some of the elite universities in the world.
•Students that score well on IB assessments can earn numerous college credits. Consult with the IB Coordinator or your guidance counselor if you have questions about the IB Diploma Programme at AHS.
Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule
Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H) Honors Algebra II/AP Statistics Biology A/B(H) Chemistry U.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health Elective /AP Statistics French I/Spanish II French II/Spanish III
Junior Schedule Senior Schedule IB English HL I IB English HL IB Mathematics SL I IB Mathematics SL IB Biology HL I IB Biology HL IB History of Americas HL I IB History of Americas HL IB Psychology SL I/Music SL 1/IB Chemistry IB Psychology SL II/Music SL III/IB Chem IB Spanish SL I/French SL I IB Spanish SL II/French SL II TOK – Seminar (Mandatory) TOK – Seminar (Mandatory)
Sample IB Diploma Programme Course Planner
The TEC Plan The TEC Plan St. Clair TEC -- St. Clair Technical Education
Center Students attend TEC during their junior & senior
yrsTEC counts as elective credit Beginning in 2013/14 only AM TECMust be to AHS by 6:55 a.m. AHS three (3) hrs and TEC three (3) hrsApplication process for TEC during scheduling in
sophomore year.Students are selected on grades & credits,
attendance and behavior. Must also have done Career Cruising EDPhttp://www.sccresa.org/countyeducation/
careertecheducation/
Automotive TechnologyCollision RepairConstruction TradesCosmetologyCulinary ArtsDigital Media TechnologyEmployer BasedHealth CareersInformation TechnologyMechatronicsMetal Machining technologyTeacher ExplorationWelding
Freshman Schedule Sophomore ScheduleSurvey Lit & Comp (H) American Lit & Composition Algebra/Geometry(H) Geometry/Algebra II A/Algebra II /AP StatsBiology A/B Physics/Chemistry/A&PU.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health ElectiveElective Elective Junior Schedule Senior ScheduleTEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAMTEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAMTEC PROGRAM TEC PROGRAMEuropean Lit & Comp/IB ENGL European Lit & Comp/IB ENGLAlgebra IIB/IB Math I Senior Math/IB Math IIScience or World History World History/Science or Elective
St Clair TEC Four Year Course Planner
The Blue Water Middle College Plan
Students begin taking college classes through SC4 in 11th grade. By the time they graduate, on this 5-year plan, they will have an associates degree, as well as a high school diploma.
Diploma is issued from the Blue Water Middle College, not Algonac High School.
First cohort will begin this fall (15 total) Eight (8) in 11th grade Seven (7) in 12th grade Algonac, Capac, Memphis, PH High, Northern &
Yale Website -- http://sccresa.org/bwmc
Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule
Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H) Algebra II/Algebra II A Biology A/B(H) Chemistry or Chemistry A U.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health Elective /AP Statistics French I/Spanish II French II/Spanish III
Junior Schedule Senior Schedule European Lit & Comp World Lit & Comp Algebra IIB Senior Math Physics/A&P Elective World History BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 Classes
Entire 5th year at St. Clair County Community College!
Sample Blue Water Middle College Course Planner
The Hybrid Plan
Some students take some IB classes and some college classes with our general education and college prep courses.
Our goal is to design a curriculum that allows each student to grow academically and learn more about themselves.
We have something for everyone!
Freshman Schedule Sophomore Schedule
Survey Literature & Composition (H) American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H) Algebra II/Algebra II A Biology A/B(H) Chemistry or Chemistry A U.S. History Government/Economics Spanish II Health/PE Band Band
Junior Schedule Senior Schedule European Lit & Comp World Lit & Comp IB Math SL I IB Math SL II IB Biology HL I IB Biology HL II World History Dual Enroll – SOC 101, PS 101 IB Psychology SL I IB Psychology SL II Band Band
The Hybrid Course Planner
SAMPLE 9th grade Schedule
1st hour –Biology I/II 2nd hour – Geometry3rd hour – Survey of Lit & Comp4th hour – PE/Health 5th hour – US History6th hour – Spanish II
The 9th Grade Electives
PE/health (required to graduate)
Foreign Language (required to graduate)
Band Choir Drawing & Painting
Have a Post Secondary Plan!
Visit college campuses.Attend college fairs/open houses.Meet with military recruiters.Discuss apprenticeship programs.
Decide what you want to be!
Career Cruising – www.careercruising.com
Up-Coming Events for 9th Grade Parents:
Parents, Kids & College will be hosted here at AHS on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 6:30-7:30 PM in Media Center.
RSVP by emailing Colleen Donaldson at [email protected]
If your student loses credits in high school, in order to get back on track and graduate, they must make up those lost credits in “credit recovery”.
Minimum passing mark in 60% Online classes (E20/20)Mrs. Jennifer Brutyn– Credit Recovery
Coordinator/Graduation Coach (810) 794-4911 ext [email protected]
Sign up for Parent Connect & monitor it often.Stay in contact with your students teachers. Attend school functions. Show your student education is important.Have high expectations.Provide them with structure.Encourage them to be involved. Have homework time each night.Hold them accountable.
What a 9What a 9thth grader should do … grader should do …
Take challenging classes.Get good grades! Have good attendance.Create a 4-year plan. Develop good study habits.Join a sport or club.Get involved in school & community.Explore careers.Explore colleges and universities.
