Appoquinimink High School
Preview NightPreview Night
November 19, 2013November 19, 2013
6:30 PM6:30 PM
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
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
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
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