Appoquinimink High School

Preview NightPreview Night

November 19, 2013November 19, 2013

6:30 PM6:30 PM

Welcome Address & Introductions

Gayle RutterPrincipal of AHS

Welcome Class of 2018!

Ninth Grade Academy

Keisha Brinkley9th Grade Administrator

Mission:To provide a supportive environment for 9th grade students that fosters academic, career and personal growth

Ninth Grade Academy

GoalsSuccessful transition from middle

school to high school Increase the promotion rate to 10th

grade Improve communication between

students, parents and teachers

Ninth Grade Academy

Some Highlights CORE classes located in the 9th Grade

Academy Hallways Academically rigorous education that

maintains high expectations for all students Careful monitoring of student performance Frequent contact between school and

parents Interventions for struggling students Recognition of accomplishments

The Scheduling Process

High School counselors will visit middle schools in our district in the coming months:– Distribute course selection materials– Present scheduling information– Discuss the transition from middle school to

high school– Answer questions

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

World Languages

American Sign Language Chinese French Japanese Spanish

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

The Career Pathways Academic

– Humanities– Math/Science

Technology

AgriScience– Animal Science– Plant & Horticultural

Science

Allied Health (starts in 10th grade)

Business, Finance & Marketing Education– Accounting– Banking Services– Marketing Management

Computer Science

Family & Consumer Science– Early Childhood Education– Clothing & Textiles– Nutrition & Culinary Arts

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)

Course Level Offerings College Preparatory Courses (CP)

– 9th - 12th grade Honors Courses

– 9th – 12th grade Advanced Placement (AP)

– 10th – 12th grade Dual Enrollment

– 12th grade

Advanced Placement

Designed to challenge students who demonstrate a consistent record of outstanding achievement

Students may earn advanced standing and/or college credit as determined by the institution for which you are seeking admission

Students interested in taking an AP course in 10th grade need to inform the counselor during his/her scheduling meeting

Dual Enrollment

Seniors may elect to take approved college level courses for both high school and college credit

Courses are offered through the University of Delaware and Delaware Technical & Community College

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)

Clubs and Organizations

Student Council American Sign Language Book Club Computer Club Chinese Club French Connection Travel

Club Math League Model UN National Honor Society

Paintball Club ROTC Drill Team Science Olympiad Special Olympics The Spectrum: GSEA Writing Club Yearbook Japanese Club

Music ProgramChorusBandOrchestra

Athletics

Fall Season Winter Season Spring Season

Football Basketball BaseballCheerleading Cheerleading SoftballSoccer (Boys) Wrestling Soccer (Girls)Volleyball Indoor Track Track & FieldField Hockey Swimming LacrosseCross Country Tennis

Golf

Athletics cont.

A sports information night will be held over the summer for fall sports and prior to each sports season

Tryouts for fall sports will start in mid-August In order to participate in athletics, a completed

DIAA physical form must be on file with the school nurses before tryouts!

Physicals must be completed after April 1st

http://www.doe.k12.de.us/infosuites/students_family/diaa/files/diaa_physicaleval.pdf

Activity Tables & Tours

Please visit the Commons for tours and to view Clubs,

Sports, CORE Academic & Pathway displays

Find the Jaguar

Questions & Answers

Counselors and Administrators will be

available in the commons to answers

any questions