Appoquinimink High School
Preview NightPreview Night
February 11, 2015February 11, 2015
6:30 PM 6:30 PM
Ninth Grade Academy
Mr. Brian Bell9th Grade Administrator
Mission:To provide a supportive environment for 9th grade students that fosters academic, career and personal growth
Ninth Grade Academy
GoalsSuccessful transition from middle
school to high school Increase the promotion rate to 10th
grade Improve communication between
students, parents and teachers
Ninth Grade Academy
Some Highlights CORE classes located in the 9th Grade
Academy Hallways Academically rigorous education that
maintains high expectations for all students Careful monitoring of student performance Frequent contact between school and
parents Interventions for struggling students Recognition of accomplishments
The Scheduling Process
Mrs. Statham will visit Meredith MS on February 17th, Waters MS on February 18th, and Redding MS on February 19th to:– Distribute course catalogues & course
selection sheets– Present scheduling information– Discuss the transition from middle school to
high school– Answer questions
Scheduling Process
Counselors will return to the middle schools to review & collect students’ course selections & answer questions:– Meredith MS: Monday, February 23rd – Waters MS: Wednesday, February 25th – Redding MS: Friday, February 27th
Students should bring their completed course selection sheets to school on the date of their scheduled school visit
New Registrants
Students who are not enrolled at Meredith, Redding, or Waters MS, must register in order to attend AHS
Mrs. Statham will visit MOT Charter on March 6th & St. Anne’s on March 18th to present & distribute course selection and registration information
New Registrants
We encourage families to “pre-register” by April 30th to ensure your child receives his/her requested classes.
Course catalogues & course selection sheets will be posted on our website appohigh.org
Registration packets will be available in the commons.
Graduation Requirements
Course Units of Credit English 4 Social Studies 4Mathematics 4Science 3 World Languages 2 Career Pathway 3Electives 3.5Physical Education 1Health 0.5Senior Project 0.5Student Success Plan 0.5
The Career Pathways Academic
– Humanities– Math/Science
Technology– World Language
AgriScience– Animal Science– Plant & Horticultural
Science
Allied Health (starts in 10th grade)
Business, Finance & Marketing Education– Accounting– Banking Services– Marketing Management
Computer Science
Family & Consumer Science– Early Childhood Education– Clothing & Textiles– Nutrition & Culinary Arts
Career Pathways
JDG- Jobs for Delaware Graduates
JROTC- Military Science
Performing Arts– Instrumental Music– Theatre Arts– Vocal Music
Technology Education– Drafting & Design– Graphic Design &
Production
Visual Arts– Ceramics & Sculpture– Drawing & Painting– Photography (starts in
10th grade)
Course Level Offerings College Preparatory Courses (CP)
– 9th - 12th grade Honors Courses
– 9th – 12th grade Advanced Placement (AP)
– 10th – 12th grade– Students interested in taking an AP course in 10th grade
need to inform the counselor during his/her scheduling meeting
Dual Enrollment– 12th grade
Sample Schedule- Integrated Math I
(Career Pathway- Culinary Arts)
1st Semester- Marking Periods 1 &
2
2nd Semester-Marking Periods 3 &
4
Integrated Math I (yearlong)
Physical/Earth Science CP US History Honors
English 9 Honors Health/Physical Ed.
Food Prep & Production Japanese I
Vocational Student Organizations
Business Professionals of America (BPA) Distributive Education Clubs of America
(DECA) Family, Career & Community Leaders of
America (FCCLA) The National FFA Organization Technical Student Association (TSA)
Clubs and Organizations
100 Claws American Sign Language Book Club Computer Club Chinese Club Engineering Club French Connection Travel
Club Japanese Club Math League Model UN
National Honor Society Paintball Club Peer Tutoring ROTC Drill Team Science Olympiad Special Olympics Step Team Student Government The Spectrum: GSEA Writing Club Yearbook
Athletics
Fall Season Winter Season Spring Season
Football Basketball BaseballCheerleading Cheerleading SoftballSoccer (Boys) Wrestling Soccer (Girls)Volleyball Indoor Track Track & FieldField Hockey Swimming LacrosseCross Country Tennis
Golf
Athletics cont.
A sports information night will be held over the summer for fall sports
Tryouts for fall sports will start in mid-August In order to participate in athletics, a
completed DIAA physical form must be on file with the school nurses before tryouts!
Physicals must be completed after April 1st
http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/students_family/diaa/files/diaa_physicaleval.pdf
Activity Tables & Tours
Please visit the Commons for tours and to view Clubs,
Sports, CORE Academic & Pathway displays
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