Huron High School

Course Selections for 2015-2016 school year

Welcome!

Presented by the Huron Guidance & Counseling Department Get to know us, we can help!

Dr. Denise Eaddy-Richardson, Mrs. RaShonda Jamerson, Ms. Nicole Nunlee, Ms. Wendy Reinhardt, Ms. Robyn Watson, Mr. Brian Williams

Proud to be a River Rat!

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Quality Academic and Social Preparation for Life!

Academic and Counseling (College & Career, Life Skills etc. . .) Curriculum

Building Administrators . . .

Ms. Jennifer Hein, Building Principal Mr. Marcus Edmondson, Assistant Principal - 994-2061 Mrs. Janet Schwamb, Assistant Principal - 994-2045 Guidance Counselors . . .

Dr. Denise Eaddy-Richardson — [email protected]

— (734) 994-8203 Mrs. RaShonda Jamerson — j [email protected]

Ms. Nicole Nunlee — [email protected]

— (734) 994-2057 — (734) 994-2066 Ms. Wendy Reinhardt — [email protected]

Ms. Robyn Kimmey Watson — — (734) 994-2050 [email protected]

— (734) 994-2064 Mr. Brian Williams —willia18 @aaps.k12.mi.us

— (734) 994-2058 College & Career Center . . . Mr. Ivory Wright — [email protected]

— (734) 994-4438 There are many adults at Huron in addition to your teachers who are here to help. Get to know us. . . we all have different roles to play in your success here at Huron.

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There are LOTS of options in High School if you plan well. Check out our School Counseling Website, the Student Service Guide, See Fast Facts for Forward-looking Freshman, Other Resources & talk to your Counselor about. . .

Course & Schedule Options!

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Course Selection Process Rising 10th - 12th Grades

THIS Course Selection Presentation!

– Review course selection process, options, graduation requirements, timeline.

– Course Selection Work Sheet (next slide) 

Enter

– – – your own courses in

PowerSchool!

PowerSchool Scheduling Window Open

Tues, February 24 – Sunday, March 1, 2015.

Use Any Computer w OL Access! Home, Library, Neutral Zone. . .

Remember C

HOOSE CAREFULLY!

Courses are only offered when students sign up for them. If you change your mind, there might not be space for you. 

Verification sheets

– – printed from PowerSchool for

parent signatures

Verification Sheets for the courses YOU selected distributed by your 3 rd .

hour teacher.

You and your family should review verifications and make changes on the verification sheet, if necessary.

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Return to Grade Level Office by ___________________________________ (TBD)

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Mistakes!

– HS Counselors will review for mistakes and will correct as necessary.

– – Teachers will review selection and suggest corrections as necessary.

If you need changes after verification sheets are due contact your counselor in writing (e-mail preferred).

Course Selection Process

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Worksheets

– – to decide your classes Worksheet in Packet - How to fill it out!

Notice! Do you qualify for certain classes? Talk to your Teachers and Counselor – Sign up for enough classes   .5 credit = 1 semester class 1.0 credit = year long class

Select total of 6.0 - 7.0 credits

4) 5) 6) 7) 1)

Class Hour

2) 3)

Semester 1 Semester 2

Course Selection Process

Sign up for a Full Schedule! 6-7 hours

 Remember classes are offered based on what you sign up for.

   Not enough enrollment = class is not offered Sign up for 6-7 classes even if you are planning on Testing Out, CRs, DE, etc. . . We will work with you to correct schedule when results come through.

Alternative Electives! Make sure you choose 3.

4) 5) 6) 7) 1)

Class Hour

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Semester 1 Semester 2

State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements & Preparing for College – the credits you really need

Subject Area 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade English (4.0)

(No Speech Requirement)

Social Studies (3.0)

1.0 English 9 1.0 English 10 1.0 Literature 1.0

Elective Intensive or AC Options on Course Selection Worksheet 1.0 credit – World History & Geography

(No AC or AP Option)

1.0 credit – U.S History & Geography

(Reg or AP)

1.0 credit – U.S. Gov & Economics

(Reg or AP)

State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements

Math (4.0)

1.0 credit 1.0 credit 1.0 credit Includes Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2.

Must also have math in senior year.

1.0 credit

Think HARD about Math - Which level is right for you?

• HS credit awarded for Algebra I and higher even if taken in MS. • Be aware of course sequencing and how it affect future options.

• Think about your success 4 years from now. . . You may do “ OK ” now. . . But will you be ready for calculus in your senior year?

• Current Math teachers should make a recommendation for placement.

State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements

Think HARD about Math - Which level is right for you?

Least Difficult Most Difficult

• 8th Grade Algebra • Algebra I (HS level, even if taken in MS) • Geometry • Algebra II • Business and CTE Math Courses • Hospitality, Homebuilding, Auto, Accounting, Money Management, etc. . .

• Senior Advanced Math • Analysis/Pre-Calculus • Calculus AP, Statistics AP, Computer Science AC • Dual Enrollment w College • Calc III, Differential Equations, etc. . .

State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements

Science (3.0)

Includes Biology, Physics or Chemistry, + 1 additional 1.0 Biology 1.0 Elective (Earth Science, Physical Science AC or Environmental AP) 1.0 credit Chemistry or Physics

World Language (0.0 - 2.0) (2.0 credit required for class of 2016)

1.0 credit 1.0 credit • If you are also strong in English classes (C or lower), Language recommended in 9th grade. If not, it is “ ok ” to wait until 10th grade.

• Class of 2016+ - HS credit awarded for language taken in MS!

• High School graduation requires 2 years, Some college require more!

•Colleges like to see consistency in language; 2-3 years or more same language.

•Interested in IB Diploma Programme? Requires 4 years of Language!

State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements

Physical Education (1.0) Health (.5)

Personal Fitness .5

(No Waivers) Health .5

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(Art, Music, CTE or FCS) .5 Art .5 Art Music Ensembles meet the Art requirement – Choir, Band Orchestra Check in w your current Music teacher for Audition schedule Think about Course Sequencing!

Many classes such as Math and World Languages follow a sequence. Course sequencing means that you may start at the level appropriate for you. Teachers usually make recommendations to students for best placement in class levels. Then, you must pass the semester before moving on to the next. Please see the spiral bound Student Services Guide for course sequencing.

*You may be successful now, but how will it affect your courses as a senior?

News you can use. . .

Specialty Department Classes

Advanced Placement – “AP” classes certified by College Board AC classes = Accelerated & help prepare for AP level Humanities AC – AP Tests in English, Art, & Music Health Science Technology - by application Cosmetology - by application Homebuilding - by application PLTW/Intro to Engineering • Select a full 6-7 hour day wo “special classes”. • Turn in Applications to COE Office. • Indicate which classes we should drop on

verification sheet, if you are selected.

News you can use. . .

International Baccalaureate

• • International Baccalaureate Program - Coming next school year!

Classes start 2015-2016 school year Select individual classes or Diploma Program • Note: Diploma program requires 4 years of language • • • For more info check out the websites!

Huron High School Counseling – links to IB sites AAPS IB Website http://a2-ib.blogspot.com/ IB Website - http://www.ibo.org/

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Specialty Department Courses –

• Career & Technical Education, Art, Business, Family & Consumer Science, Music, PLTW/Intro to Engineering

Other Credit Earning Opportunities –

• Online, Community Resource, Job/COE, Split w/ AAPS, Dual w/ Univ •

Summer School

See AAPS Website http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps/academics/hs_sum mer_school

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Testing Out (TO) - Summer TBA

If you plan to Test Out, choose the classes you should take with out TO, corrections will be made upon successful TO.

See AAPS Website for Testing Out info. http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps.home/aaps_home

Music & Auditions - March TBA

• Choose the lowest level or class you are currently in! Music teacher will discuss high school options and audition schedules. We will adjust your schedule automatically.

Additional Grad Requirement Info

• 22 Credits total required for Graduation.

Class of 2016 (w Language require) = 18.0 compulsory + 4 elective • Online Learning Experience = 20 hours. Is already incorporated within your normal course work. Ie: English 9, WHAG, Biology. . .

• There is NO Community Service Requirement for High School Graduation.

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