1. Class of 2018 Transition to High School Home of the Algonac Muskrats! www.algonac.k12.mi.us

2. Mrs. Blair Algonac High School Guidance Counselor (810) 794-4911 ext 1282 kblair@acsk12.us Follow me on Twitter – KarenBlairAHS Join my “Algonac High School Counseling Department” facebook page AHS website – www.algonac.k12.mi.uswww.algonac.k12.mi.us

3. School Counseling Services Crisis Intervention (On-going counseling is referred) Academic Interventions 504 Plan Facilitator Credit Checks/ Graduation Audits Scheduling of Students Peer Mediation Career Counseling TEC Placement College Applications Financial Aide Assistance Local/National Scholarship Coordinators Military Liaisons And much more!

4. Visit the Student Service/Counseling Office Website Often! www.algonac.k12.mi.us Student Services/Counseling Office

5. Algonac High School Staff Mr. Abe Leaver – Principal Mr. James Thiede – Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Mr. Sam Dobbs – Discipline Officer Mrs. Karen Blair – Counselor (9-11) Mrs. Danielle Matzka Zipay – College Counselor (12 th grade counselor) Mrs. Rachelle Wynkoop – Media Specialist/IB Coordinator Mrs. Mary Shackett – SE Teacher Consultant 25 Regular Education Teachers (4 AHS Grads) 4 Special Education Teachers 2 Para-Pro Aides (work with special ed) 1 WIA Facilitator (AHS Grad) 3 secretaries

6. Starts at 7:35 AM Ends at 2:20 PM Two (2) lunch breaks Lunch is determined by your 4 th hour teacher! AHS Hours of Operation

7. Teachers 7:15 AM – 2:45 PM Many teachers arrive at AHS earlier than 7:15 AM and stay later than 2:45 PM. Students are encouraged to meet with teachers and Mrs. Blair before or afterschool.

8. High School Schedule Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1 st Hour: 7:35-8:35 AM 2 nd Hour: 8:40-9:38 AM 3 rd Hour: 9:43-10:41 AM A Lunch: 10:41-11:11 AM 4 th Hour Class (A Lunch): 11:16 AM – 12:14 PM 4 th hour Class (B Lunch) 10:41-11:39 AM B Lunch: 11:44-12:14 PM 5 th Hour: 12:19-1:17 PM 6 th Hour: 1:22-2:20 PM 5 minutes passing between classes!

9. Tuesday & Thursday Schedule 1 st Hour: 7:35-8:25 AM 2 nd Hour: 8:30-9:20 AM SEMINAR: 9:25-10:05AM 3 rd Hour: 10:10-11:00 AM A Lunch: 11:05-11:35 AM 4 th Hour Class (A Lunch): 11:40 – 12:30 PM 4 th hour Class (B Lunch): 11:05 – 11:55 AM B Lunch: 12:00-12:30 PM 5 th Hour: 12:35-1:25 PM 6 th Hour: 1:30-2:20 PM 5 minutes passing between classes.

10. P.A.S.S. Promoting Academic & Social Success Started in 2006/07 school year Eight (8) years of successfully helping students Targets – At-risk youth; matches them with junior or senior student mentor Services approximately 45 students each year = approximately 315 students positively impacted. Recently received Educational Excellence Award from the Michigan Association of School Boards

11. AHS Student Population Information We will have 582 students in the high school in the 2014/15 school year. Class of 2018 has 156 students Class of 2017 has 146 students Class of 2016 has 144 students Class of 2015 has 136 students

12. Earning High School Credits 23.5 REQUIRED 4 English 4 Math 3 Social Studies (US, Gov/Econ & World History) 3 Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics, 1 more science) 1 PE/Health 2 Foreign Language (Spanish I counts) 1 VPAA 5.5 Electives

13. 23.5 REQUIRED to GRADUATE! Earn six (6) credits a year (Three (3) per semester) (Each class is.5 credit) 6x4=24 credits

14. Extra-Curricular Activities (.25 Credit Each) All Sports, Student Council, Quiz Bowl, SADD All sports are listed at the Athletics Website! Extra Credits

15. Class Status (Retention) A minimum number of credits are required for class status. To be a Sophomore = at least 5 credits To be a Junior = at least 11 credits To be a Senior = at least 16.5 credits

16. The High School Transcript Is a record of all the class taken and grades earned in high school. Middle school grades are not reported on the high school transcript. The high school grade point average is cumulative, meaning that all grades are averaged together. 4-point scale A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, E = 0 AP and IB are on a 5-pont scale A=5, B=4, C=3

17. HAVE A PLAN! Sample 4 year plans in the Algonac High School Scheduling Guide! www.algonac.k12.mi.us

18. The IB Plan An IB Diploma is one of the most prestigious accomplishments a high school student can achieve IN THE WORLD. Algonac High School is proud to offer this opportunity to our students and hope that you will consider accepting the IB challenge! Though rigorous, we believe that ANY motivated student can be successful in the IB Diploma Programme with proper work ethic and time commitment. Successful (good marks and attendance) completion of the IB Diploma Programme can lead to admission in some of the elite universities in the world. Students that score well on IB assessments can earn numerous college credits. Consult with the IB Coordinator or your guidance counselor if you have questions about the IB Diploma Programme at AHS.

19. Freshman ScheduleSophomore Schedule Survey Literature & Composition (H)American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H)Honors Algebra II/AP Statistics Biology A/B(H)Chemistry U.S. HistoryGovernment/Economics PE/HealthElective /AP Statistics Spanish IISpanish III Junior ScheduleSenior Schedule IB English HL IIB English HL IB Mathematics SL IIB Mathematics SL IB Biology HL IIB Biology HL IB History of Americas HL IIB History of Americas HL IB Psychology SL I/Music SL 1 IB Psychology SL II/Music SL II IB Spanish SL IIB Spanish SL II TOK – Seminar (Mandatory)TOK – Seminar (Mandatory) Sample IB Diploma Programme Course Planner

20. The TEC Plan St. Clair TEC -- St. Clair Technical Education Center Students attend TEC during their junior & senior yrs TEC counts as elective credit AM TEC ONLY Must be to AHS by 6:55 a.m. AHS three (3) hrs and TEC three (3) hrs Application process for TEC during scheduling in sophomore year. Students are selected on grades & credits, attendance and behavior. Must also have done Career Cruising EDP http://www.sccresa.org/countyeducation/careerteche ducation/ http://www.sccresa.org/countyeducation/careerteche ducation/

21. Automotive Technology Collision Repair Cosmetology Culinary Arts Digital Media Technology Employer Based Health Careers Information Technology Mechatronics Metal Machining technology Teacher Exploration Welding

22. Freshman ScheduleSophomore Schedule Survey Lit & Comp (H) American Lit & Composition Algebra/Geometry(H)Geometry/Algebra II A/Algebra II /AP Stats Biology A/B Physics/Chemistry/A&P U.S. History Government/Economics PE/Health Elective Spanish I or IIElective Junior ScheduleSenior ScheduleTEC PROGRAMTEC PROGRAMTEC PROGRAMEuropean Lit & Comp/IB ENGL Algebra IIB/IB Math ISenior Math/IB Math II Science or World HistoryWorld History/Science or Elective St Clair TEC Four Year Course Planner

23. The Blue Water Middle College Plan  Students begin taking college classes through SC4 in 11 th grade. By the time they graduate, on this 5-year plan, they will have an associates degree, as well as a high school diploma.  Diploma is issued from the Blue Water Middle College, not Algonac High School.  First cohort will begin this fall (15 total)  Eight (8) in 11 th grade  Seven (7) in 12 th grade  Algonac, Capac, Memphis, PH High, Northern & Yale  Website -- http://sccresa.org/bwmchttp://sccresa.org/bwmc

24. Freshman ScheduleSophomore Schedule Survey Literature & Composition (H)American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H)Algebra II/Algebra II A Biology A/B(H)Chemistry or Chemistry A U.S. HistoryGovernment/Economics PE/HealthElective /AP Statistics Spanish IIElective Junior ScheduleSenior Schedule European Lit & Comp World Lit & Comp Algebra IIB Senior Math Physics/A&PElective World HistoryBWMC – SC4 Classes BWMC – SC4 ClassesBWMC – SC4 Classes Entire 5 th year at St. Clair County Community College! Sample Blue Water Middle College Course Planner

25. The Hybrid Plan Some students take some IB classes and some college classes with our general education and college prep courses. Our goal is to design a curriculum that allows each student to grow academically and learn more about themselves. We have something for everyone!

26. Freshman ScheduleSophomore Schedule Survey Literature & Composition (H)American Lit & Comp (H) Geometry (H)Algebra II/Algebra II A Biology A/B(H)Chemistry or Chemistry A U.S. HistoryGovernment/Economics Spanish IIHealth/PE Band Band Junior ScheduleSenior Schedule European Lit & Comp World Lit & Comp IB Math SL I IB Math SL II IB Biology HL IIB Biology HL II World HistoryDual Enroll – SOC 101, PS 101 IB Psychology SL IIB Psychology SL II BandBand The Hybrid Course Planner

27. SAMPLE 9 th grade Schedule 1 st hour –Biology I/II 2 nd hour – Geometry 3 rd hour – Survey of Lit & Comp 4 th hour – PE/Health 5 th hour – US History 6 th hour – Spanish I or II

28. The 9 th Grade Electives PE/health (required to graduate) Foreign Language (required to graduate) Band Choir

29. Have a Post Secondary Plan! Visit college campuses. Attend college fairs/open houses. Meet with military recruiters. Discuss apprenticeship programs. Decide what you want to be! Career Cruising – www.careercruising.com www.careercruising.com

30. If your student loses credits in high school, in order to get back on track and graduate, they must make up those lost credits in “credit recovery”. Minimum passing mark in 60% Online classes (E20/20) Mrs. Jennifer Brutyn– Credit Recovery Coordinator/Graduation Coach (810) 794-4911 ext 3228 jbrutyn@acsk12.us

31. What a 9 th grader should do … Take challenging classes. Get good grades! Have good attendance. Create a 4-year plan. Develop good study habits. Join a sport or club. Get involved in school & community. Explore careers. Explore colleges and universities.

32. Guest Speakers!! Lindsay Kuecken Karina Kietz Nick Waters Taylor Damato Jacob Franklin Neeley White