Transcript Slide 1

Welcome to
Holland High School
October 3rd, 2007
Agenda
1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Holland Student Information
-Review 2011 Graduation Requirements
-Classes Sequence
-Weighted Grades
-Support & Enrichment
3. Sophomore Planning Activities
4. Break-Out Sessions
Parent Portal Information
Auditorium with Bryan Voss, HPS Director of Finance
Careerline Tech Center Information
Room 804 with Mrs. Lans
Students will need 28
credits to graduate.
1 class = .5 credits
5 classes per trimester = 2.5 credits each trimester
3 trimesters + 5 classes daily = 15 classes a year
15 classes = 7.5 credits earned each year
At the completion of the school year, each
sophomore should have 15 credits!
For classes
2010 & Beyond
The following requirements must be met to receive a Holland High School diploma :
SUBJECT
CREDITS REQUIRED (TERMS REQUIRED)
English (Language Arts)
4 (8)
Mathematics
4 (8)
Science
3 (6)
Social Studies
3 (6)
Fine/Practical or Vocational Arts
1 (2)
Physical Education
½ (1)
Technology/Career Exploration
½ (1)
Health
½ (1)
ACT Prep & Career Preparation
(Unless permission is granted by parents to not take)
½ (1)
Electives – One (1) on-line course will be needed
11 (22)
• English – 4 years required
• Math – 4 years required
• Biology/Physical Science – 3 years required
• History and Social Science - 3 years required; 1 year of
American History and 1 year of World History is strongly
recommended.
• Foreign Language – 2 years required; 3 years strongly
recommended
• Fine and Performing Arts – 2 years strongly recommended
• Computers – 1 year recommended
Beginning with the Class of 2009, all AP courses
will be based on a 5 point honor scale.
4.0 Honor Scale
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
E=0
5.0 Honor Scale
(AP Classes Only)
A=5
B=4
C=3
D=2
E=0
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Biology
Calculus AC/BC
Chemistry
Economics
English Language/Composition
English Literature/Composition
European History
Government
Music Theory
Physics
Psychology
Statistics
US History
World History
Lunch hour, after school Monday-Thursday & Sat. mornings.
Led by certified staff in their area of expertise.
Teachers may refer students (You will receive a call).
Students may refer themselves (Bring materials!)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Morning
Math:
English:
Social Studies:
Science:
English:
10:32-11:12
10:32-11:12
10:32-11:12
10:32-11:12
9:00-10:00
Room 207
Room 511
Room 452
Room 250
Room 511
After School
Math:
After School
After School
After School
Social Studies:
Science
Math
English:
10:00-11:00
3:19-4:19
3:19-4:19
3:19-4:19
3:19-4:19
Room 207
Room 452
Room 250
Room 207
Room 511
Grades can be viewed through the internet
regularly.
Complete application for activation.
15-20 minute “how to” presentation
tonight.
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Parents must call within 24 hours to report if their child is going to be
absent.
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Students will be allowed six (6) absences, excused or unexcused per
trimester before losing credit. However, teachers are not required to permit
students to make up work for unexcused absences.
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Absences as a result of attendance to funeral services of immediate family
or friends, military obligations, or mandated court appearance are not
included in the six permitted absences.
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Students and parents will be sent reminders of excessive absences.
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Should six days be exceeded, credit may still be earned provided the
student maintains a “C” average for the marking period or earns at least a
“C” on the final exam. Failure to meet these criteria will result in a loss of
credit for the class.
• Start the conversation about how the
planning you do together now can
greatly enhance your son or daughter’s
smooth transition into options after high
school.
• Research shows that teens are still
influenced more by parents than by
friends, teachers or even the media.
College Prep Classes
Elective Classes That Match Career Interest
Career Line Tech Center
Community Classroom
Dual Enrollment
Co-op
Scholarships & Leadership Opportunities
• Is your student taking the required college prep
classes?
• Is your student taking elective classes that match
their career interest?
• Band, choir, and orchestra classes are fine arts
electives.
Keep a paper file of information together –
awards, experiences, special projects, volunteer
hours, etc.
Continue to research scholarships and
opportunities.
Keep a timeline.
When to Begin
 Freshmen and
sophomore year
What To Do
How To Do It
Become familiar with
college entrance
requirements and
career exploration
activities.
Work with parents,
teachers, and
counselors to create a
four-year high school
curriculum plan to
satisfy your goals.
This is a good resource to help explore & prepare!
Look at any previous job shadows, career
reports, assignments, etc.
Use family members as resources to talk
about career paths.
Use web sites to look at career and
educational information.
Use the results of the PLAN test.
Community Classroom
Dual Enrollment
Coop
• The PLAN test is a pre-ACT test.
• It covers the same subjects that are tested
on the ACT which are English, math,
reading and science.
• It also includes a career interest inventory
that facilitates career and educational
planning.
• Each subject area tested on the PLAN will
identify whether the student is below, at or above
the college readiness standards.
• College readiness standards are reported with
the score report with a score of 1-32.
• College readiness benchmarks for the PLAN
are:
English 15
Math 19
Reading 17
Science 21
Typical ACT
Composite Score
Highly Selective –Majority of accepted freshmen
in top 10% of high school graduating class
27 – 31
Selective – Majority of accepted freshmen in top
25% of high school graduating class.
22 – 27
Traditional – All accepted freshmen in top 50% of
high school graduating class.
20 – 23
Liberal – Some accepted freshmen from lower half
of high school graduating class.
18 – 21
Open - All high school graduates accepted to limit
of capacity.
17 - 20
Parent Portal Computer Information
Auditorium with Bryan Voss
Careerline Tech Center Information
Room 804 with Mrs. Lans
We look forward to getting to know your student
and encourage your continued involvement!
Sue Hemmeke (A-L)
Tonia Lans
(A-L)
Susan Williams (M-Z)
494-2213
494-2213
494-2212
Notes