HURON HIGH HURON HIGH SCHOOLSCHOOLEIGHTH GRADE EIGHTH GRADE PARENT PARENT ORIENTATIONORIENTATION

McCormick AuditoriumFebruary 25th, 2015

“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”

William Jennings Bryan

AGENDA FOR THIS EVENING

Introduction & Welcome Student Program Planning

Guide, Core Curriculum, 4 Year Plan

Testing Schedule, Other Education Options, Guidance

Freshman Subject AreasScience, Math, Social

Studies, Music, English, Foreign Language

Athletics & Eligibility Questions & Answers

WELCOME TO HURON HIGH SCHOOLMR. SCOTT MATHENY, PRINCIPAL

Attendance Policy Importance of Credit Variety of Options

College Credit Plus Program Credit Flex Program EHOVE

DISCIPLINEMR. TONY MUNAFO, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

3 Big Offenses Tardies Cell phone violations Dress code violations

Correction Alternatives Classroom after school detentions Thursday School Saturday School

ATHLETICS & ELIGIBILITYMR. STEVE CAMELLA, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Sports and their seasons Rules & Regulations Academic requirements Special coaches rules School attendance to

practice and/or play Athletics & College Credit

Plus Program Concerns or questions

RESPONSIBILITY

IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SCHEDULING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS GUIDE, AND TO SEE THAT ALL GRADUATION & SPECIAL AWARD REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.

Begin to learn to communicate their needs properly and be responsible for their actions

STANDARD DISTINCTION HONORS

English 4 4 4

Math 4 4 4

Science 3 4 4

Social Studies 3 4 4

Health .5 .5 .5

Physical Education* .5 .5 .5

Foreign Language 0 2 3

Fine Art 1 1 1

Business/Technology 0 1 OR additional credit in Fine Art

0

Electives 5 2 0

Total Credits 21 23 21

Cumulative GPA 1.6 2.6 3.5

Community Service 0 50 0

Test Scores At least 18 points on

EOC exams

At least 18 points on EOC exams

At least 18 points on EOC exams and 27

ACT/1210 SAT

DIPLOMAS

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Documentation sheets online or in guidance officeSheets MUST be turned in during the year the

student completes the service “These Tigers Left their Prints in their

Community” bulletin board Project ideas

Erie Metro Parks, Admirals Point, Erie County Senior Center, Veterans Home, Huron Recreation, Huron Library, your church, Back to the Wild, Erie County Animal Shelter, Volunteer Center, Lighthouse Church soup kitchen, Firelands Hospital

Great for job, college & scholarship applications

SCHEDULING PROCESS

Into classes twice: Early March—group presentation in classes Late March—individual scheduling conferences

Preliminary Schedule mailed home this spring Will not show teacher or period

All changes completed by May 29, 2015 Pick up schedule at Freshman Orientation in

August Fall changes only in very special situations as

spelled out in Program Planning Guide

FRESHMAN SCHEDULE

Period Course Credit

1 Freshman English/Honors Freshman English

1

2 Algebra I, Hon. Geometry, Geometry, Hon Algebra II, Algebra II

1

3 Physical Science or Honors Biology 1

4 World Studies or Hon World Studies 1

5 Phys Ed*/Health .25/.5

6 Study Hall 0

7 Foreign Language, Band, Choir, Freshman Connections, Computer Classes (3), Art I

1

*A semester physical education requirement is waived if a student is a member of a high school sports team, the band or cheerleading . The student must participate in two sports or years of a sport, cheerleading, or band.

4 YEAR SCHEDULING PLAN9th Grade—5.75 Credits

1) English

2) Math

3) Science

4) World Studies

5) Health/Physical Education

6) Elective

7) Elective or Study Hall

10th Grade—5.75/11.51) English

2) Math

3) Science

4) American History

5) Physical Education/Elective

6) Elective

7) Elective or Study Hall

11th Grade—6/17.51) English

2) Math

3) Science

4) Economics/Government

5) Elective

6) Elective

7) Elective or Study Hall

12th Grade 6/23.51) English

2) Math

3) Science

4) Social Studies electives

5) Elective

6) Elective

7) Elective or Study Hall

INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

ClubsModel UN, Student Council, National

Honor Society, Art Club, Science Club,, Academic Challenge Team, Chess Club

Achievement Cords Academic Letters

ADD-ON POINT SYSTEM Only calculated at semester and added to

cumulative grade point average- .0125 added at end of each semester to the following courses:College levelHonorsAdvanced Placement courses

Get Connected at:www.huronhs.comE-mail directory of staffGuidance SiteForms (community service)AthleticsActivity Calendar

SCIENCE CURRICULUM

Freshman Year•Earth, Space & Physical Science•Honors Biology

Sophomore Year•Biology•UF Chemistry

Junior Year•Applied Physics•Geology/Earth Science•Chemistry•UF Chemistry/Honors Chemistry•UF- Physics/Honors Physics•UF Anatomy & Physiology/Honors A&P

Senior Year•Geology/Earth Science•Applied Physics•UF Anatomy & Physiology•Honors Anatomy & Physiology•UF Physics/Honors Physics•Forensics

MATH CURRICULUM

Freshman Year Algebra I, Geometry, Honors

Geometry, Algebra II, Honors Algebra II

Sophomore Year Geometry, Honors Geometry,

Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Honors Pre-Calculus

Junior Year Algebra II, Honors Algebra II, Pre-

Calculus, Honors Pre-Calculus, BGSU Calculus

Senior Year Algebra II,, Pre-Calculus, Honors

Pre-Calculus, BGSU Calculus Contemporary Math, BGSU Discrete Math/BGSU Statistics

SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM Freshman Year

World Studies Honors World Studies

Sophomore Year American History Honors American History

Junior Year American Government & Economics BGSU Government and semester of

AP MacroEconomics Senior Year (electives)

Sociology, Psychology, BGSU Psychology, BGSU Sociology, Contemporary Issues, Geography, Civil Law, Key Eras of American History, AP European History

MUSIC CURRICULUM

Freshman YearChoirBand I Jazz BandDrill Team

Other YearsChoirChoraleBand II, III, IV

ENGLISH CURRICULUM

Freshman Year Freshman English Honors Freshman English

Sophomore Year Sophomore English Honors Sophomore English

Junior Year American Literature AP English Language & Composition or

AP Literature & Composition BGSU Writing and BGSU Literature

Senior Year World Literature (Writing & Literature) BGSU Writing and BGSU Literature

Additional English Electives Speech, African American Literature

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE

Freshman Semester CoursesFreshman Connections

Other Semester Courses—Independent Living Child DevelopmentTeen Leadership CorpCareer ConnectionsNutrition & Wellness

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Spanish I, II, III Spanish courses for

college credit (Must be accepted into BGSU College Credit Plus Program:

Intermediate Spanish 2010 (Fall) & 2020 (Spring)

French I, II, III, IV

FINE ART

Full Year Course—Art IDigital Photography &

Yearbook I, II

Semester Courses—Art & Technology I, II, and IIIDrawing I, II, and IIIPainting I , II, and IIIStudio Portfolio

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY COURSES

Technology Related Technology Tools Web Page Design Intro to Music & Movies BGSU CS 1000- Computer Basics BGSU CS 1800- Intro to Word BGSU CS 1800- Intro to Excel BGSU UNIV 1290- Career Planning

Business Oriented Business Foundations Personal Finance Accounting

YOUR STUDENT’S GRADE The following categories are used to

determine grades: Class Participation/Compliance to Rules Notebook Checks Homework Class work Quizzes Tests Projects

ACADEMIC PLANNING FOR SUCCESS

DO YOUR HOMEWORK! READ the ASSIGNMENTS Get Organized

Not just your papers & binders but your time

Use your agenda Ask questions of your teachers If absent, request your work

from your teacher Choose courses best for YOU! Positive attitude towards next

year Commitment to put forth effort

to study.

HOMEWORK

Homework is generally assigned EVERYDAY. The only way to learn is through repetition. If a student is not practicing, they have a harder time learning.

Online text book helpful Visit Schoology or

teacher websites for additional resources and homework

SUCCESSFUL CLASSROOM STUDY TIPS Make NOTE CARDS. Study

vocabulary for each lesson. Take 5-10 words at a time if only for 5-10 minutes a night.

Take notes and review them nightly.

Ask questions AS SOON AS you feel lost.

Outline or highlight chapters For study groups to study for

tests. Online textbook enhances verbal

skills & practice activities increase competency

Verbal & written daily practice and review is necessary

Written assignments may be submitted online

Interactive software enhances learning

PARENT TIPS Attend Parent Conferences with your student in

any classes where you have concerns Help them develop study and organizational skills

and assume responsibility for their actions Encourage them to turn off cell phones/computers

and READ Request a student tutor through Study Exchange

Program if needed Monitor students grades through Progress Book Enforce curfews to encourage sleep (cell phones

out of bedrooms) Encourage & practice with them ways to

communicate their concerns to the proper people