Transcript Zachary High School Class of 2014 Parents’ Night

Zachary High School
Class of 2017
8th-9th Transition Meeting
February 18, 2013
Objectives for Tonight’s Meeting
• To share information regarding Freshman
Academy resources for ZHS students and
parents
• To review Graduation Requirements and TOPS
curriculum
• To prepare for 9th grade scheduling
• To browse through Career Pathways Showcase
and walk through Foundation Hall
Ninth Grade Academy Goals
• Increase the # of first-time 9th graders who
successfully complete freshman year
• Raise student achievement levels
• Increase daily attendance rate
• Decrease the # of discipline referrals
• Increase the # of 9th graders participating in ZHS
extracurricular activities
• Promote students’ awareness of post-secondary
options
Strategies for Success
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Successful transition to high school
Increased communication between school and home
9th grade core teachers teaming daily
Enhanced guidance support
HEAT daily for missing homework
Saturday School for academic work
After-school tutoring available T-Th
Early, targeted interventions for struggling learners
Grading System
• 18-week cumulative grading
period
Semester 1(Aug.-Dec.)
Semester 2 (Jan.-May)
• Progress reports are mailed
home at the end of a 6week period (parents
should check JPAMS
Parent Command Center on
a regular basis)
• Final grades are awarded at
the end of each semester.
These are official transcript
grades that will follow
students to all postsecondary options.
Importance of Rigor
• Honors courses
• AP (Advanced
Placement) courses
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Challenge
Exposure
In-depth
College Readiness
Please review the following handouts carefully:
(1) Comparison Chart for Standard, Honors,
AP Courses
(2) Honors Contract (to be signed by student,
parent, current core teacher at NMS)
Journey to College and Career
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9th Grade Checklist
Counselors’ Corner website
ACT resources
Annual update of Individual Graduation
Plans
• College Fair in the fall semester
Registration February
@ NMS
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Course selections should be driven by the
student’s academic record, standardized
test scores, career interests and
postsecondary plans
Core 4 Graduation Requirements
• English
4 Units
Must be I, II, III, and IV
• Mathematics
4 Units
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II,
4th
Math
• Science
Biology, Chemistry,
4 Units
3rd
and
4th
Science
• Social Studies
4 Units
World Geography, Civics,
American History, 4th Social Studies
• Physical Education
1½ Units
Can substitute ROTC I and II
• Health
• Foreign Language
½ Unit
2 Units
Two years in the same language
• Art Elective
1 Unit
Fine Art Survey, Art, Music, or Drama
• Electives
3 Units
24 Units
TOPS Curriculum & Requirements
Graduates of 2014 and thereafter
• English – 4 Units
 English I, II, III and English IV
• Mathematics – 4 Units
 Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry,
Advanced Math, Probability & Statistics,
or Calculus
• Science – 4 Units
 Biology, Chemistry, and Physical
Science, Environmental Science, Earth
Science, Anatomy & Physiology,
Biology II (AP), Chemistry II (AP),
Agriscience II, or Physics
• Social Studies - 4 Units
 Civics, American History, World
Geography, and World History
• Foreign Language – 2
Units
 2 units from same language
• Arts – 1 Unit
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Total – 19 Units
Level 1 Award: 2.5 Core GPA, 20 ACT
Level 2 Award: 3.0 Core GPA, 23 ACT
Level 3 Award: 3.0 Core GPA, 27 ACT
Career Pathways
• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
– Ag Production/ Management/ Entrepreneurship
– Horticulture
– Animal Science
• Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication
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Graphic Arts
Performing Arts
Journalism
Mass Communication
• Architecture and Construction
– Carpentry and Construction
Career Pathways
• Business, Management, and Administration
– Business Administration
• Education and Training
– Education
• Government and Public Administration
– JROTC
• Health Science
– Nursing
– Pharmacy
– Sports Medicine
Career Pathways
• Human Services
– Management of Family Resources
• Information Technology
– Information Systems
• Manufacturing
– Welding
• Marketing
– Entrepreneurship
– Clothing and Textiles
Zachary High School
Freshman Registration 2013-2014
Name
LAST
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MIDDLE
FIRST
Academy House
Honors House
Required Courses
Required Courses
(1)
English I
(1)
English I Honors
(2)
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
(2)
Algebra I Honors
Geometry Honors
Algebra II Honors
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World Geography
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World Geography Honors
Human Geography AP
(4)
Physical Science
(4)
Physical Science Honors
(5)
Introduction to Business
Computer Applications
(5)
Introduction to Business
Computer Applications
(6)
Phys. Ed./Health
(6)
Foreign Language Elective
French I
Spanish I
French II
Spanish II
(7) Career Clusters
A course must be chosen from the list below. Select your top 3 choices in preference order.
This course must be aligned with the individual graduation plan selected by the student.
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Agriscience I
Architecture & Construction
Basic Wood Tech.
Government & Public Administration
ROTC I
Human Services
Family & Consumer Sci. I
Health Science
_____ Introduction to Health Occupations
Business Management Administration
Principles of Business
_____ Principles of Marketing
Arts, AV Technology, Communication
Beginning Choir
Beginning Band
Percussion Ensemble
Guitar (must have guitar)
Advanced Band (Concert)
Art I
Theatre I (Beginning Drama)
_____ Speech l (Public Speaking)
Save the Dates
• May – begin checking online for summer assignments (all
incoming 9th graders) and sports information
• July 31st – Freshman Orientation/ Parent University
sessions
– Last names A-L
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
– Last names M-Z
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
***Student fees are $35 plus additional fees for various
classes/programs.
• August 1st - 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Freshmen Only
Day
Questions??? Contact…
• Donna Kline, Freshman Academy Coordinator
[email protected]
• Tiffany Bacon, Freshman Counselor
[email protected]