1. Apex Friendship High School
Information Night ~ class of 2019
February 11, 2015

2. Click to view Architect Renderings
WELCOME PATRIOTS

3. AFHS Information night
Objectives for the night:
Provide general information about AFHS
Provide a timeline for upcoming events
Provide an opportunity to meet staff and ask questions
Provide an opportunity to furnish contact information

4. It’s all about the a’s Academics Athletics Arts Activities
Academy of Engineering (AoE)

5. Core academics English I (Academic & Honors)
World History (Academic & Honors)
Earth Science (Academic & Honors) OR Honors Biology
Math
Fundamental Math/Introductory Math
Foundations of Math I A/B
Math I
Foundations of Math II A/B
Math II (Academic & Honors)

6. electives Health & PE (graduation requirement) Fine Arts
World Languages
Career Technical Education
Academy of Engineering

7. Sample of Ninth Grade Schedule
1 Personal Finance
2 Earth Science
3 Math I
1 World History
4 Visual Arts
2 Dance I
3 English I
4 Healthful Living
SMART LUNCH
4 x 4 Block Schedule

8. New Grading Scale

9. Grading scale 100 – 90 = A 89 – 80 = B 79 – 70 = C 69 – 60 = D
Below 60 = F

10. Athletics Athletic Director – Matt Clifton
AFHS will field all varsity sports with the exception of football in
AFHS will compete in the SWAC
AFHS will field JV teams as numbers allow

11. ARTS
Band
Chorus
Dance
Drama
Visual Arts

12. ACADEMY of Engineering
Career Academy Coordinator- Diane Cadavid
Career theme – Engineering
Nationally acclaimed curriculum – Project Lead The Way
Student cohorts
Application process
4 year program
Work-based learning continuum
Business Advisory Board

13. Who should apply? Rising 9th
Rising 10th grade for school year only
Students who enjoy hands-on learning and projects
Students who enjoy being creative and innovative
Students looking to be part of a smaller learning community without losing the benefits of a traditional high school
Students who plan to continue their education beyond high school
Students who want life experiences while in high school

14. Sample Course Sequence ~ AOE
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English
(4 credits)
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Social Studies
World History
American History Part I
American History Part II
Civics & Economics
Science
(3 credits)
Earth Science
Biology
A Physical Science (Physics, Chemistry or Physical Science)
Student Choice
Math
Varies
Engineering (PLTW)
Introduction to Engineering*
Principles of Engineering
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Engineering Design and Development Capstone Course
Electives
Healthful Living
(required)

15. How to Apply to AOE Pick up application tonight
Ask two teachers for a recommendation
Write a two-three paragraph summary why you are interested in the Academy of Engineering
Submit all paperwork by March 27, 2015
Students pulled in by a lottery
~75 students per grade

16. activities
Student Council
Co-curricular clubs
Student interest clubs

17. Parent organizations Athletic Booster Club Band Boosters PTSA
Business Alliance
Academy Support Group

18. How to stay connected Twitter @apexfriendship
Website is under construction
Please complete student/parent question cards tonight

19. Important dates February 10 & 11- Information nights
March - Registration opens
March 27 – AoE Applications due
Mid-June- Building occupancy
June- August- Open House/tours of the building
August - Try-outs for fall sports
August 25- First day of school

20. questions