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ACADEMICS: PLANNING THE NEXT FOUR YEARS
WELCOME TO 9TH GRADE SCHEDULING
WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL Jamie Johnston
Principal
Anthony Suchanek Dave Simancek Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Sue Calvo Athletic Director/AP
Counselors
Cheryl Reger A-G [email protected] Daniel Nolen H-N [email protected]
Michelle Horning O-Z [email protected] High School Counseling Office
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AGENDA
• Graduation Requirements • Curriculum • High School Programs • Assessments • Athletics • Resources
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COUNSELING SERVICES
• Academic
• Personal
• Support Groups
• Crisis
• Career
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COURSE REGISTRATION GUIDE 2017-2018
• The updated course selection book is available online at www.swartzcreek.org (follow the links to the High School and then Course Registration Guide).
Course descriptions Career Pathway Information on prerequisites Graduation requirements Testing-out procedures Dual Enrollment Co-op Skill Center Co-Curricular Activities Go to: Click on “Schools”, “High School”, “Links” “Course
Registration Guide”
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Credits for Graduation & GPA • To earn a diploma, a student must earn at
least 23 credits • Each year 3 credits a semester and 6 for a
school year • A student can earn 24 credits during four
years of high school
• GPA Honors & NHS • Gold 3.75 and up • Silver 3.3 to 3.74
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Michigan Merit Curriculum High School Graduation Requirements
MATHEMATICS - 4 Credits
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II One math course in final year of high school
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS - 4 Credits
English Language Arts 9 English Language Arts 11 English Language Arts 10 English Language Arts 12
SCIENCE - 3 Credits
Biology One additional science credit Physics or Chemistry
SOCIAL STUDIES - 3 Credits
.5 credit in Civics .5 credit in Economics U.S. History and Geography World History and Geography
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH - 1 Credit
VISUAL, PERFORMING AND APPLIED ARTS - 1 Credit
ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Course, Learning or Integrated Learning Experience
WORLD LANGUAGE 2 Credits of the same World Language
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The second credit of World Language (WL) may be substituted with a GCI credit or a VPAA credit BUT some colleges may still require 2 years of the same WL for acceptance. Swartz Creek Community Schools strongly encourages students to obtain at least 2 full credits of the same WL.
Science Sequencing Options
9th Grade Biology Honors Biology
10th Grade Physical Science Honors Chemistry
11th Grade Chemistry AP Physics AP Biology
AP Chemistry
12th Grade Physics AP Physics AP Biology
AP Chemistry
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ENGLISH SEQUENCE OPTIONS
9th English 9 Honors English 9
10th English 10
Honors English 10
11th English 11
AP English Language
12th English 12 AP English Literature
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SOCIAL STUDIES
9th World History World History
10th US History AP US History
11th Government 0.5 Economics 0.5
AP Government 1.0
12th None Required Economics 0.5
FOUR-YEAR PLAN COMPONENT OF EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Grade English Social Studies
Math Science Elective Elective
9th
10th
11th
12th
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SAMPLE: FOUR-YEAR PLAN Component of Educational Development Plan
Grade
English Social
Studies
Math
Science
Elective
Elective
9th English 9 or
Honors English 9
World History
Algebra 1
Geometry
College Geometry
Biology or
Honors Biology
Health .5 &
Physical Education.5
World Language
10th English 10
or Honors English
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US History or
AP US History
Geometry
College Geometry
Algebra 2A
College Algebra 2
Physical Science
Or
Honors Chemistry
VPAA World Language
11th English 11 or
AP English Language
Economics .5 &
Government .5 OR
Economics .5 &
AP Government 1.0
Algebra 2 A Algebra 2 B
College Algebra 2 Trigonometry &
Stats Analysis
Applied Calculus AP Calculus
Chemistry Physics
Honors Chemistry AP Physics AP Biology
AP Chemistry
12th English 12 or
AP English Literature
Algebra 2 A Algebra 2 B
College Algebra 2 Trigonometry &
Stats Analysis
Applied Calculus AP Calculus
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SKILL CENTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
●Great opportunities for hands-on learning!
• Transportation is provided. • See Course Selection Book for more detailed
information on classes. • Only for 11th & 12th grade students • These are all 3.0 credit courses
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WHAT IS A PERSONAL CURRICULUM MODIFICATION ?
• This is a documented process that modifies certain requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum (graduation requirements).
• Modification is allowed for only two reasons: • A student wishes to go beyond the academic
credit requirements by adding more math, science, or English.
• A student with an IEP needs to modify the credit requirements based on his or her disability.
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TESTING SEQUENCE
9th Grade: PSAT* - practice 10th Grade: PSAT* - practice
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*Necessary scores for dual-enrollment in 11th or 12th grade
11th Grade: PSAT* – qualifying test for
National Merit Scholarship SAT – may be required for
some college admissions 12th Grade: SAT Retake
DUAL ENROLLMENT
• Allows a student to enroll in postsecondary for high school credit, or postsecondary credit, or both.
• Eligibility:
• See page 4 of the Course Selection Guide
• May receive weighted GPA points
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
• AP courses prepare students for the exam • Rigorous, multiple-component exam • Administered every May • Open to any student • Students can earn college credit,
placement, or both for qualifying AP Exam grades
• Will receive weighted GPA points • Exam Fee about $90 each
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TESTING OUT PROCEDURES • High School credit may be earned in any course
offered by the school by testing out. This applies to all SCHS courses (except courses lower in sequence of those already passed).
• Student must attain a 77% or above on the course assessment exam.
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TESTING OUT TIMELINES
• Sign Up: • Guidance Office (each building) Now – May 5th
• Pick Up Materials:
• High School Media Center before or after school the week of May 15th
• Test Out Date: • Tuesday August 29th • Exact Times and Room numbers to follow.
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SCHEDULING
• Students will meet with a guidance counselor next Thursday the 23rd to review the classes already selected for next year.
• Students select a total of 6 credits
• Log into PowerSchool
• Must do this via a browser…..the app will not work
• How to!
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ATHLETICS & CO-CURRICULAR
AT SCHS
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FALL SPORTS
• Cross Country (B/G) • Football • Golf (G) • Soccer* (B) • Swimming (G) • Tennis (B) • Volleyball* • Cheerleading* • Poms*
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*TRY-OUTS REQUIRED
WINTER SPORTS
• Basketball* (B/G) • Bowling (B/G) • Competitive Cheer* • Hockey* • Swimming (B) • Wrestling • Poms*
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SPRING SPORTS
• Baseball* (B) • Golf* (B) • Lacrosse (B/G) • Soccer* (G) • Softball* (G) • Tennis (G) • Track (B/G) • Poms*
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* TRY-OUTS REQUIRED
IT IS IMPORTANT TO GET INVOLVED IN HIGH SCHOOL, BALANCING ACADEMICS AND CO-
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. THE FOLLOWING ARE GREAT WAYS TO BE INVOLVED!
• Freshman Class Sponsor • Sophomore Class Sponsors • Junior Class Sponsor • Senior Class Sponsors • Drama Club • K.E.Y. Club • National Honor Society • Quiz Bowl • Road Runners • S.A.D.D. • Science Olympiad • Student Council • Swartz Creek Sports • Power of 100 • Archery Team
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THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL…
Study Skills
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UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
HOMEWORK AND STUDYING
• Homework – completing an assignment • Studying – outlining a chapter, rewriting notes, or making
flashcards.
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STUDY GUIDELINE
• Students should be spending a minimum of 20 minutes on homework / study time per academic subject each day (5 days a week).
• 5 academic subjects = 1 hr. 40 min. of study time daily (average)
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Homework Use a planner everyday!
Set up a study space free from distractions
Determine what time of day is best to study
Turn off the TV and phone
Organize – use three-ring binders and homework folders
Go to tutoring if struggling
Make up missed assignments right away
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HOW DO STUDENTS LEARN BEST?
Visual Learner – learns best from videos, TV, pictures, reading, and demonstrations.
When studying, a “visual learner” may find it helpful to:
• Take notes • Use flash cards, charts, and diagrams • Form pictures in his/her mind • Make use of color in notes • Outline and read the textbook
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Auditory Learner – learns best from lectures, discussions, TV, videos, and music.
When studying, an “auditory learner” may find it helpful to:
• Read aloud • Have discussions • Listen to tapes • Review information out loud • Use memory tricks involving rhythm and rhyme
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Kinesthetic Learner – learns best from role-playing, labs, and hands-on activities.
When studying, a “kinesthetic learner” should:
• Try moving around while studying • Use tools and objects whenever possible • Write or type notes • Role play ideas and concepts
WHEN READING ASSIGNMENTS, ENCOURAGE YOUR SON/DAUGHTER
TO… • Read summary or chapter review first • Read chapter questions • Skim chapter – topics to be discussed • Read notes in margins • Read captions for pictures / graphs • Read entire chapter • Answer chapter questions • Write his/her own chapter summary or
outline
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ON TAKING NOTES IN CLASS…
• Write key points (i.e. names, dates, terms)
• Write information teacher repeats or emphasizes
• Copy what teacher writes on board or overheads
• Rewrite notes
• Write questions on material
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ON STUDYING FOR TESTS…
• Prepared students perform better • Cramming for tests is never best! • Review notes, highlight important points • Create flash cards (review frequently) • Review quizzes and homework from same unit
• look up correct answers to missed questions • Read chapter summaries • Take notes and make outline from reading • Study with a buddy! • Quiz your student • Make them SLEEP! • Make them EAT BREAKFAST!
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IF YOUR STUDENT IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN CLASS
• Require use of a planner • Make arrangements to meet with teacher(s)
before or after school • Communicate with teachers via email • Check PowerSchool frequently • Expect that your student make up missed
assignments even if credit cannot be earned for the assignments
• Monitor student’s attendance record
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Attendance Policy
• You can ONLY miss 10 days per semester • If you go over you may lose your credit • So show up!
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Attendance Continued…
Tardies and Lateness
Parent will receive a phone call from the automated system for each occurrence.
Lates, tardies, and unexcused absences may affect student grades.
Progression of consequences are: Warning Contact parent Detention Saturday School Out-of-School
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STUDENT CONCERNS WHERE TO GO FOR HELP…
• Academic Assistance • After school tutoring (Mondays & Wednesday from 2:30 – 4:00 • Ketchup Cafe
• Student Issues & Concerns • Parents • Teachers • Guidance counselors • Safety Team (hall monitors) • Assistant Principal/Principal
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INFORMATION
• Daily Announcements • PowerSchool • School web page • ParentLink • Staff
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THANK YOU!
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