Welcome to 9th Grade Scheduling

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Welcome to 9th Grade Scheduling

• Academics Planning the Next Four Years

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Welcome to High School

• Sandy Macut
• Principal
• Lee Porter Jan Kauzlarich
• Assistant Principal Assistant
  Principal
• Sue CalvoAthletic Director/AP
• Counselors
• Cheryl Reger A-G creger_at_swcrk.org
• Daniel Nolen H-N dnolen_at_swcrk.org 
• Michelle Horning O-Z mhorning_at_swcrk.org
• http//www.swartzcreek.org/Schools/HighSchool.aspx

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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 Guide2013-2014

• The updated course selection book is available
  online at www.swartzcreek.org (follow the links
  to the High School and then Course Registration
  Guide).
• Every 8th grader received a copy today

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The Course Selection Book Has Helpful Info

• Course descriptions
• Information on prerequisites
• Graduation requirements
• Testing-out procedures
• Dual Enrollment
• Career Pathways / 4-year plan (EDP)
• Co-op
• Skill Center
• Co-Curricular Activities
• And much, much, more!

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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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Scheduling

• Students will meet with a guidance counselor
  tomorrow to select classes for next year.
• Students select a total of 6 credits and 4
  alternate classes.

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Science Sequencing Options
9th Grade Biology Honors Biology
10th Grade Physical Science Honors Chemistry
11th Grade Chemistry Honors Physics AP Biology AP Chemistry
12th Grade Physics Honors 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
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FOUR-YEAR PLANComponent of Educational
Development Plan
Grade English Social Studies Math Science Elective Elective
9th
10th
11th
12th
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SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR PLANComponent of Educational
Development Plan
Grade English Social Studies Math Science Elective Elective
9th English 9 or Honors English 9 World History Intro Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Biology or Honors Biology Health .5 Physical Education.5 World Language
10th English 10 or Honors English 10 US History or AP US History Algebra Concepts or Geometry or College Geometry Physical Science Physics .5 Physical Science Chemistry .5 or Honors Chemistry Computer Applications .5 .5 VPAA World Language
11th English 11 or AP English Language Economics .5 Government .5 OR Economics .5 AP Government 1.0 Geometry College Geometry Algebra 2 A Algebra 2 B College Algebra 2 Trigonometry Algebra 3 Analysis Calculus Chemistry Physics Honors Physics Honors Chemistry AP Biology AP Chemistry .5 VPAA
12th English 12 or AP English Literature Senior Math Course
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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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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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Testing Sequence

• 11th Grade
• PSAT qualifying test for National Merit
  Scholarship
• ACT required for college admissions
• SAT may be required for some college admissions
• MME/ACT required for graduation
• 12th Grade
• ACT Retake

• 9th Grade
• MEAP (Oct.) Social Studies
• Explore (March)
• 10th Grade
• PSAT - practice
• PLAN pre-ACT

Necessary scores for dual-enrollment in 11th or
12th grade
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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) February 13th
  April 19th
• Pick Up Materials
• High School Media Center before or after school
  the week of May 6th through the 10th
• Test Out Date
• Aug 26th
• Exact Times and Room numbers to follow.

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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

TRY-OUTS REQUIRED
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WINTER SPORTS

• Basketball (B/G)
• Bowling (B/G)
• Competitive Cheer
• Hockey
• Swimming (B)
• Wrestling
• Poms

TRY-OUTS REQUIRED
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SPRING SPORTS

• Baseball (B)
• Golf (B)
• Lacrosse (B/G)
• Soccer (G)
• Softball (G)
• Tennis (G)
• Track (B/G)
• Poms

TRY-OUTS REQUIRED
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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 None
• Sophomore Class Sponsors Mrs. Yuschak Mrs.
  Wasson
• Junior Class Sponsor Mrs. Horning
• Senior Class Sponsors Mrs. Culver
• Drama Club Mr. Butters
• K.E.Y. Club Mrs. Anthony
• National Honor Society Mrs. Kauzlarich
• Quiz Bowl Mrs. Kunkleman
• Road Runners Mr. Wiens
• S.A.D.D. Mrs. Pasquale
• Science Olympiad Mrs. Hoyt-Winans Mrs. Ziemer
• Student Council Mrs. Kauzlarich Mrs.
  Cummings
• Swartz Creek Sports Ms. Calvo
• Power of 100 Mrs. Gillon

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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

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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 students 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 ContinuedTardies 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 ConcernsWhere to go for help

• Academic Assistance
• After school tutoring (Mondays Wednesday from
  230 400
• 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!