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AHS Course Selection 2013-2014 AHS Guidance Counselors Mrs. Parker, 10 th -12 th , A-G Ms. Czajkowski, 10 th - 12 th , H-P Mrs. McCall, 10 th -12 th , Q-Z Mrs. Statham, 9 th Grade

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AHS Course Selection

2013-2014AHS Guidance CounselorsMrs. Parker, 10th-12th, A-GMs. Czajkowski, 10th-12th, H-PMrs. McCall, 10th-12th, Q-ZMrs. Statham, 9th Grade

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The Scheduling Process

Homeroom- receive Course Selection Sheet- take home to review with parents

Scheduling Presentation HS Counselors return to review course

selections with students individually:– Meredith MS- March 6th – Waters MS- March 7th – Redding MS- March 8th

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The Scheduling Process

March 8th- Parents and students will begin to view their child’s course selections in the Home Access Center

March 13th- Students will receive a copy of their course request in homeroom

Students will have until Thursday, March 21st to make changes to their course request- No changes will be made after this date!!!!!!!

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Students attending a different school

If you know you will not be attending AHS next year, we still need you to complete a course request form.

We will keep your course request form until we receive notification from the new school you will be attending.

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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

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Promotion/Retention Requirements

In order to be promoted to 10th grade:– Students must take a full schedule in 9th

grade (8 credits)– Students must earn 5 credits: 4 of which

must be English, math, science and social studies

– Students who do not meet these criteria will be scheduled into appropriate courses the next year/semester

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World Languages

American Sign Language Chinese French Japanese Spanish

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Career Pathway

A planned program of sequenced or specialized courses designed to develop knowledge and skills in a particular career area

3 credits in a Career Pathway are required for graduation

The Career Pathway is not a life- long career choice and may not necessarily be something a student would like to pursue following graduation from high school

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The Career Pathways Academic

– Humanities– Math/Science Technology

Allied Health (starts in 10th grade)

AgriScience– Animal Science– Plant & Horticultural

Science

Business, Finance & Marketing Education

– Accounting– Banking Services– Marketing Management

Computer Science

Family & Consumer Science

– Early Childhood Education– Clothing & Textiles– Nutrition & Culinary Arts

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The 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)

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Block Scheduling Students will have four 90-minute periods per

semester. Each period is a “block” All courses except Integrated Math I, Chorus,

Orchestra, and Band will be offered in a 90 minute block period for one semester

Integrated Math I will be offered all year within a block

Chorus, Orchestra, and Band will be offered all year, every other day

Students enrolled in Chorus, Orchestra or Band must take Health & Physical Education

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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

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Math Sequencing Students in 8th grade math will take Integrated Math I

in 9th grade. Students in Advanced Math (Integrated Math I) in 8th

grade will take Integrated Math II (CP or Honors) in 9th grade.

Students in Advanced Math in 8th grade can “double up” on math courses (Int. Math II & Int. Math III) in 9th grade, but you are required to take a math course all 4 years of high school.

Students in 8th grade math this year, can “double up” on math in 10th grade to be on the advanced math track.

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Course Selection

Choose your courses wisely Talk to your current teachers

– What level do they recommend for you? Talk to your parents/guardians

– What do they recommend and support? Talk to your counselors

– What do they advise for you? Remember: course request changes will not be

made after March 21st

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Sample Schedule- Integrated Math I

(Career Pathway- Culinary Arts)

First Semester Second Semester

Integrated Math I

Earth/Physical Sci. CP US History CP

English 9 Honors Health/Physical Ed.

Food Prep & Production Spanish I

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Sample Schedule- Integrated Math II

(Career Pathway- Animal Science)

First Semester Second Semester

English 9 Honors Health/Physical Ed.

Integrated Math II Hon US History 9 CP

Animal Science I Animal Science II

Spanish I Earth/Physical Sci. CP

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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)

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Course Verifications

Course requests will be available to view in the Home Access Center. You will also receive a copy of your courses selections on March 13th

COURSE REQUEST CHANGES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY March 21st- NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE AFTER THIS DATE- After this date, you will need to wait until you receive your final schedule to make changes!!!!!!!!!

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Preview Night

Thursday, February 28th

7:00-8:30 AHS Auditorium All students & families are welcome to attend meet administrators and staff, tour the

building, and learn important information about courses and scheduling for high school.

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Questions

Course Selection Questions?


WELCOME Class of 2013 Seniors Presentation Day. Counselor Caseloads Mrs. Nielsen – 9 th A – I (except I.S.) Mrs. Roedl – 9 th J – Z Mrs. Roedl – 9 th.

WELCOME Class of 2013 Seniors Presentation Day. Counselor Caseloads Mrs. Nielsen – 9 th A – I (except I.S.) Mrs. Roedl – 9 th J – Z Mrs. Roedl – 9 th.

Welcome to 5 th Grade 5 th Grade Mrs. Lewis Mrs. McKinney Mrs. Mosely Mrs. Neil, Ms. Tate Ms. Thomas.

Welcome to 5 th Grade 5 th Grade Mrs. Lewis Mrs. McKinney Mrs. Mosely Mrs. Neil, Ms. Tate Ms. Thomas.

Mrs. Williams 5 th Grade

Mrs. Williams 5 th Grade

45 th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference

45 th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference

BHS Guidance Staff Mrs. Beck: 9 th &10 th Grade Mrs. Pilant: 11th Grade Mrs. Isaac: 12th Grade Mrs. Radford: College/Career Counselor **Ms. Dawidow: Records.

BHS Guidance Staff Mrs. Beck: 9 th &10 th Grade Mrs. Pilant: 11th Grade Mrs. Isaac: 12th Grade Mrs. Radford: College/Career Counselor **Ms. Dawidow: Records.

COVINGTON SCHOOL, 4 th GRADE! Mrs. Boss – Mrs. Monroy – Mrs. Wolniakowski.

COVINGTON SCHOOL, 4 th GRADE! Mrs. Boss – Mrs. Monroy – Mrs. Wolniakowski.

+ 6 th Grade Back to School Night 6 th Grade Teachers Mrs. Bernstein Mrs. Morgan Mrs. Breckenmaker.

+ 6 th Grade Back to School Night 6 th Grade Teachers Mrs. Bernstein Mrs. Morgan Mrs. Breckenmaker.

A musical production put on by Mrs. Currier’s 4 th graders, Mrs. Kaleo’s 3 rd and 4 th graders, Mr. Rudolph’s 4 th graders, and Mrs. Worman’s 4 th graders.

A musical production put on by Mrs. Currier’s 4 th graders, Mrs. Kaleo’s 3 rd and 4 th graders, Mr. Rudolph’s 4 th graders, and Mrs. Worman’s 4 th graders.

Mrs. Buhac 4 th Grade

Mrs. Buhac 4 th Grade

Beginning the 4 th Grade Journey Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Marco.

Beginning the 4 th Grade Journey Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Marco.

Welcome to 5 th Grade Conferences Mrs. Burns Mrs. Fitzwater Mrs. Pekara Mrs. Segerstrom Miss West.

Welcome to 5 th Grade Conferences Mrs. Burns Mrs. Fitzwater Mrs. Pekara Mrs. Segerstrom Miss West.

5 th Grade Arts and Math Science Magnet Mrs. Fusco, Mrs. Herrick, Mrs. Norling.

5 th Grade Arts and Math Science Magnet Mrs. Fusco, Mrs. Herrick, Mrs. Norling.

4 th Grade Curriculum Night Welcome!. Who are the 4 th grade teachers? Mrs. Groneck Mrs. McMillan Ms. Scheid Mrs. Staton Ms. Taylor Mrs. Webster.

4 th Grade Curriculum Night Welcome!. Who are the 4 th grade teachers? Mrs. Groneck Mrs. McMillan Ms. Scheid Mrs. Staton Ms. Taylor Mrs. Webster.

Welcome to 4 th Grade! Mrs. Dionesotes Mrs. Gorges Mrs. Muligano 2013-2014.

Welcome to 4 th Grade! Mrs. Dionesotes Mrs. Gorges Mrs. Muligano 2013-2014.

5 th and 6th Grade Introductions Mrs. Rowe, 5 th and 6 th grade teacher Mrs. Fisher, 5 th grade teacher Mrs. Gahres, 5 th grade ESE teacher.

5 th and 6th Grade Introductions Mrs. Rowe, 5 th and 6 th grade teacher Mrs. Fisher, 5 th grade teacher Mrs. Gahres, 5 th grade ESE teacher.

Mrs Whelan 4 th class

Mrs Whelan 4 th class

Welcome to the 5 th Grade Campfire Chat. Hello from the 5 th Grade Team Mrs. Ostrander, Mr. Gebhardt, Mrs. Fields, Mrs. Vickery, and Mrs. Briggs.

Welcome to the 5 th Grade Campfire Chat. Hello from the 5 th Grade Team Mrs. Ostrander, Mr. Gebhardt, Mrs. Fields, Mrs. Vickery, and Mrs. Briggs.

Welcome to 5 th Grade Mrs. Degener and Mrs. Gibbs.

Welcome to 5 th Grade Mrs. Degener and Mrs. Gibbs.

6 th Grade Curriculum Night Mrs. Parson Mrs. Huntley Mrs. Owsley Mrs. Pawlik.

6 th Grade Curriculum Night Mrs. Parson Mrs. Huntley Mrs. Owsley Mrs. Pawlik.

Mrs. Collins A—C & Mi—Sc 11 th & 12 th Mrs. ChanceyD—He 9 th —12 th Mrs. Poitier Hi—Me 9 th —12 th Mr. Peters A—C & Mi—Sc 9 th & 10 th Mrs. Norgan Se-Z.

Mrs. Collins A—C & Mi—Sc 11 th & 12 th Mrs. ChanceyD—He 9 th —12 th Mrs. Poitier Hi—Me 9 th —12 th Mr. Peters A—C & Mi—Sc 9 th & 10 th Mrs. Norgan Se-Z.