1. Welcome! Huron High School Course Selections for 2015-2016 school year Welcome! Presented by the Huron Guidance & Counseling Department Get to know us, we can help! Dr. Denise Eaddy-Richardson, Mrs. RaShonda Jamerson, Ms. Nicole Nunlee, Ms. Wendy Reinhardt, Ms. Robyn Watson, Mr. Brian Williams

2. Proud to be a River Rat! Who’s here to help! Quality Academic and Social Preparation for Life! Academic and Counseling (College & Career, Life Skills etc...) Curriculum Building Administrators... Ms. Jennifer Hein, Building Principal Mr. Marcus Edmondson, Assistant Principal - 994-2061 Mrs. Janet Schwamb, Assistant Principal - 994-2045 Guidance Counselors... Dr. Denise Eaddy-Richardson — eaddyd@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-8203eaddyd@aaps.k12.mi.us Mrs. RaShonda Jamerson — jamerson@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-2057amerson@aaps.k12.mi.us Ms. Nicole Nunlee — nunlee@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-2066nunlee@aaps.k12.mi.us Ms. Wendy Reinhardt — reinhard@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-2050reinhard@aaps.k12.mi.us Ms. Robyn Kimmey Watson — watson@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-2064watson@aaps.k12.mi.us Mr. Brian Williams —willia18@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-2058@aaps.k12.mi.us College & Career Center... Mr. Ivory Wright — wrighti@aaps.k12.mi.us — (734) 994-4438wrighti@aaps.k12.mi.us There are many adults at Huron in addition to your teachers who are here to help. Get to know us... we all have different roles to play in your success here at Huron.

3. In’s & Out’s of High School Power of Options! There are LOTS of options in High School if you plan well. Check out our School Counseling Website, the Student Service Guide, See Fast Facts for Forward-looking Freshman, Other Resources & talk to your Counselor about... Course & Schedule Options!

4. Course Selection Process Rising 10th - 12th Grades THIS Course Selection Presentation! –Review course selection process, options, graduation requirements, timeline. –Course Selection Work Sheet (next slide) Enter your own courses in PowerSchool! –PowerSchool Scheduling Window Open Tues, February 24 – Sunday, March 1, 2015. –Use Any Computer w OL Access! Home, Library, Neutral Zone... –Remember CHOOSE CAREFULLY! Courses are only offered when students sign up for them. If you change your mind, there might not be space for you. Verification sheets printed from PowerSchool for parent signatures. –Verification Sheets for the courses YOU selected distributed by your 3 rd hour teacher. –You and your family should review verifications and make changes on the verification sheet, if necessary. –Return to Grade Level Office by ___________________________________ (TBD). Mistakes! –HS Counselors will review for mistakes and will correct as necessary. –Teachers will review selection and suggest corrections as necessary. –If you need changes after verification sheets are due contact your counselor in writing (e-mail preferred).

5. Course Selection Process Worksheets to decide your classes –Worksheet in Packet - How to fill it out! –Notice! Do you qualify for certain classes? Talk to your Teachers and Counselor –Sign up for enough classes.5 credit = 1 semester class 1.0 credit = year long class Select total of 6.0 - 7.0 credits Class HourSemester 1Semester 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)

6. Course Selection Process Sign up for a Full Schedule! 6-7 hours Remember classes are offered based on what you sign up for. Not enough enrollment = class is not offered Sign up for 6-7 classes even if you are planning on Testing Out, CRs, DE, etc... We will work with you to correct schedule when results come through. Alternative Electives! Make sure you choose 3. Class HourSemester 1Semester 2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)

7. State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements Subject Area9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade English (4.0) (No Speech Requirement) 1.0 English 9 1.0 English 10 1.0 Literature 1.0 Elective Social Studies (3.0) 1.0 credit – World History & Geography (No AC or AP Option) 1.0 credit – U.S History & Geography (Reg or AP) 1.0 credit – U.S. Gov & Economics (Reg or AP) Graduation Requirements & Preparing for College – the credits you really need Intensive or AC Options on Course Selection Worksheet

8. State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements Math (4.0) 1.0 credit Includes Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2. Must also have math in senior year. Think HARD about Math - Which level is right for you? HS credit awarded for Algebra I and higher even if taken in MS. Be aware of course sequencing and how it affect future options. Think about your success 4 years from now... You may do “OK” now... But will you be ready for calculus in your senior year? Current Math teachers should make a recommendation for placement.

9. State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements Think HARD about Math - Which level is right for you? 8th Grade Algebra Algebra I (HS level, even if taken in MS) Geometry Algebra II Business and CTE Math Courses Hospitality, Homebuilding, Auto, Accounting, Money Management, etc... Senior Advanced Math Analysis/Pre-Calculus Calculus AP, Statistics AP, Computer Science AC Dual Enrollment w College Calc III, Differential Equations, etc... Least Difficult Most Difficult

10. State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements World Language (0.0 - 2.0) (2.0 credit required for class of 2016) 1.0 credit Science (3.0) Includes Biology, Physics or Chemistry, + 1 additional 1.0 Biology1.0 Elective (Earth Science, Physical Science AC or Environmental AP) 1.0 credit Chemistry or Physics If you are also strong in English classes (C or lower), Language recommended in 9th grade. If not, it is “ok” to wait until 10th grade. Class of 2016+ - HS credit awarded for language taken in MS! High School graduation requires 2 years, Some college require more! Colleges like to see consistency in language; 2-3 years or more same language. Interested in IB Diploma Programme? Requires 4 years of Language!

11. State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements Physical Education (1.0) Health (.5) Personal Fitness.5 (No Waivers) Health.5 “ Arts ” (1.0) (Art, Music, CTE or FCS).5 Art Music Ensembles meet the Art requirement – Choir, Band Orchestra Check in w your current Music teacher for Audition schedule Think about Course Sequencing! Many classes such as Math and World Languages follow a sequence. Course sequencing means that you may start at the level appropriate for you. Teachers usually make recommendations to students for best placement in class levels. Then, you must pass the semester before moving on to the next. Please see the spiral bound Student Services Guide for course sequencing. *You may be successful now, but how will it affect your courses as a senior?

12. News you can use... News you can use... Specialty Department Classes Advanced Placement – “AP” classes certified by College Board AC classes = Accelerated & help prepare for AP level Humanities AC – AP Tests in English, Art, & Music Health Science Technology - by application Cosmetology - by application Homebuilding - by application PLTW/Intro to Engineering - Select a full 6-7 hour day wo “special classes”. Turn in Applications to COE Office. Indicate which classes we should drop on verification sheet, if you are selected.

13. News you can use... News you can use... International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate Program - Coming next school year! Classes start 2015-2016 school year Select individual classes or Diploma Program Note: Diploma program requires 4 years of language For more info check out the websites! Huron High School Counseling – links to IB sites– AAPS IB Website - http://a2-ib.blogspot.com/http://a2-ib.blogspot.com/ IB Website - http://www.ibo.org/

14. In’s & Out’s of High School Power of Options! Specialty Department Courses – Career & Technical Education, Art, Business, Family & Consumer Science, Music, PLTW/Intro to Engineering Other Credit Earning Opportunities – Online, Community Resource, Job/COE, Split w/ AAPS, Dual w/ Univ Summer School See AAPS Website http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps/academics/hs_sum mer_school

15. In’s & Out’s of High School Power of Options! Testing Out (TO) - Summer TBA If you plan to Test Out, choose the classes you should take with out TO, corrections will be made upon successful TO. See AAPS Website for Testing Out info. http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps.home/aaps_home http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps.home/aaps_home Music & Auditions - March TBA Choose the lowest level or class you are currently in! Music teacher will discuss high school options and audition schedules. We will adjust your schedule automatically.

16. Additional Grad Requirement Info 22 Credits total required for Graduation. Class of 2016 (w Language require) = 18.0 compulsory + 4 elective Online Learning Experience = 20 hours. Is already incorporated within your normal course work. Ie: English 9, WHAG, Biology... There is NO Community Service Requirement for High School Graduation.

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