1. 8th to 9th Grade: Freshman Transition Huron High School – Class of 2020

2. Proud to be a River Rat! Who’s here to help! Building Administrators... Dr. Janet Schwamb, Interim Principal – (734) 994-2043 Mr. Marcus Edmondson, Class Principal – (734) 994-2061 Mr. Waleed Samaha, Interim Class Principal – (734) 994-2045 Guidance Counselors... Dr. Denise Eaddy-Richardson — eaddyd@a2schools.org — (734) 994-8203eaddyd@a2schools.org Mrs. RaShonda Jamerson — jamerson@a2schools.org — (734) 994-2057jamerson@a2schools.org Ms. Nicole Nunlee — nunlee@a2schools.org — (734) 994-2066nunlee@a2schools.org Ms. Nina Perko — perkon@a2schools.org — (734) 994-2058perkon@a2schools.org Ms. Wendy Reinhardt — reinhard@a2schools.org — (734) 994-2050reinhard@a2schools.org Ms. Robyn Kimmey Watson — watson@a2schools.org — (734) 994-2064watson@a2schools.org 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. –Your HS Counselor is here to help you plan! –Check out our School Counseling Website! Course & Schedule Options!

4. Course Selection Process Rising 9 th Grade - Freshman Enter your own courses in PowerSchool during MATH class! –PowerSchool Scheduling Window Open March 24 – April 1, 2016. –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. –Use the WORKSHEET to make sure you sign up for enough classes! Verification sheets printed from PowerSchool for parent signatures. –Verification Sheets for the courses YOU selected. –You and your family should review verifications and make changes on the verification sheet, if necessary. –Return to your Middle School Counselor the next day! Corrections! –Write in corrections on Verification Sheet! –Counselors and Teachers will review course selections and will correct as necessary. –After verification sheets are turned in, contact your MS counselor in writing for changes –NOTE: HS Counselors do not have access to change requests until you have completed 8 th grade in June! –E-mail preferred. –Info also available on our COUNSELING WEBSITE!

5. Course Selection Process Sign up for a Full Schedule! 7 hours Remember classes are offered based on what you sign up for. Not enough enrollment = class is not offered Sign up for 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 make choices. Proposed bell schedule for 2016-2017 –All students = 7 hour day! 7:45 am – 2:39 pm. –49 minute class periods. –Passing Time & Lunch still to be determined.

6. Traditional 9 th Grade Schedule Class HourSemester 1Semester 2 1)English 9 AEnglish 9 B 2)World Hist & Geog AWorld Hist & Geog B 3)Biology ABiology B 4)Math A – consult your teacher Math B 5)Art – Music Ensemble (1.0/yr) or other choices (.5/sem) 6)World Language AWorld Language B 7)Personal FitnessElective

7. State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements Minimum required for MME HS Graduation = 22 credits Think about... Career Options – the credits you need to achieve & succeed in your career Preparing for College – the credits you need for admissions International Baccalaureate Diploma (4.0 credits Groups 1-6 + DP) Group 1 –English Language4.0 credits Group 2 –World Language2.0 credits Group 3 –Individuals & Society (Social Studies)3.0 credits Group 4 –Science3.0 credits Group 5 –Math4.0 credits Group 6 –Art/Music/CTE/FCS1.0 credit ---------- –Physical Education (PFitness & Health)1.0 credit IB Diploma Program “Core”– –Theory of Knowledge (ToK), –Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS), –Extended Essay (EE)

8. State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements Subject Area9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade English (4.0) 1.0 credit English-9 1.0 credit English-10 1.0 credit Elective 1.0 credit Elective Traditional Sequences

9. State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements Subject Area9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade Social Studies (3.0) 1.0 credit World History & Geography (reg, AP available OL) 1.0 credit U.S. Gov & Economics (Reg or AP) 1.0 credit U.S History & Geography (Reg, AP, or IB) Traditional Sequences

10. Subject Area9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade Math (4.0) 1.0 credit HS credit awarded for Algebra I and higher even if taken in MS. Be aware of course sequencing and how it affect future options. Current Math teachers should make a recommendation for placement. If you earned a C or lower in Algebra I, we recommend that you retake Algebra I at the High School level. State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements Requires: Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2. Must also have math in senior year. Traditional Sequences

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

12. State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements Traditional Sequences Subject Area9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade Science (3.0) Requires: Biology, Physics/Chemistry + 1 additional elective 1.0 credit Biology 1.0 credit Foundation s of Chem & Physics 1.0 credit

13. State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements HS credit awarded for language taken in MS! High School graduation requires 2 years, Colleges may require more! Colleges like to see consistency in language; 2-3 years or more same language. IB Diploma Programme? We recommended starting World Language in 9 th grade. Traditional Sequences Subject Area9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade World Language (2.0) 1.0 credit

14. State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements Traditional Sequences Subject Area9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade Physical Education (1.0) 0.5 credit Personal Fitness 0.5 credit Health

15. State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation Requirements Traditional Sequences Subject Area9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade Arts (1.0) (Art, Music, CTE or FCS) 0.5 credit Music Ensembles meet the Arts requirement – Choir, Band Orchestra 0.5 credit each semester. Full year = 1.0 credit. Check in w your current Music teacher for Audition schedule Teachers will submit placements directly to Counselor for schedule adjustments. Visual Arts require “Art & Design” as first course/pre-requisite.

16. News you can use... News you can use... International Baccalaureate Programme IB Faciitators... Mr. Todd Newell – Middle Years Programme newellt@a2schools.org Mr. Eric Wynn – Diploma Programme wynne@a2schools.org 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/http://www.ibo.org/ Twitter - @A2_IB or @A2_IB_DP Proposed starting = 2017-2018 school year!

17. News you can use... News you can use... Specialty Department Classes AC classes = Accelerated & help prepare for AP level Advanced Placement – AP classes certified by College Board IB Course Options – Begining 2017-2018. PLTW Intro to Engineering – Junior/Senior Year Options – Cosmetology, Homebuilding, Health Science Technology, African American Humanities AC, Humanities AC (AP Art/Music/English 12).

18. In’s & Out’s of High School Power of Options! Other Credit Earning Opportunities – Online, Community Resource, Job/COE, Split w/ AAPS, Dual w/ University, etc... See Huron’s Counseling Website: Scheduling - Building your Schedule Summer School See AAPS Website: http://a2schools.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=7828 http://a2schools.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=7828 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.a2schools.org/Page/4114

19. In’s & Out’s of High School: Keeping your grades up! Homework and Studying — –Studying is not just doing homework! –Expect to study your class material every night, even if you do not have “assigned work.” –There is no “fresh start” after a quarter; grades count for the whole semester. –HIGH SCHOOL IS HARDER THAN 8 TH GRADE! Don’t get behind! –Sports eligibility requires a 2.0 and passing 5 classes! PowerSchool — –Access your grades & attendance anytime. –E-mail your teachers directly with questions/concerns.

20. In’s & Out’s of High School: Keeping your grades up! Earning Course Credit for Graduation –You must pass a class to earn credit! –You will earn.5 credit for each class hour, each semester when you pass a course. –Grades of “E” or “I” do not grant credit in the course. –When a student completes the required coursework and earns the required number of credits, he/she is eligible for graduation from Huron High School. –Students seeking IB certified Diploma have additional requirements. Grade Point Average — –G.P.A. is the cumulative average to your High School grades. –Huron works on a 4.0 scale. A 4.0 is all A’s. –See your Course Selection Guide. –Always check with Athletic Department for Athletic Eligibility!

21. In’s & Out’s of High School Get Involved! Athletics –Physicals - After April 15 and before 1st practice. –Fall Sports begin in early August! Summer Practice! School Based Clubs & Activities –NHS, BSU, Anime, Chess, Robotics Club, Interact, Key Club, etc... –Over 70 clubs available at Huron –There is something for everyone! Outside of School –Volunteering & Community Activities –Family/Social time

22. The next steps... Spring Visit to Huron – (May) Summer Mailing – (Beginning of August) –Information about registration, photo package order forms, etc., is mailed home. Check Huron’s website! Registration Week – (End of August) –Registration dates/time by grade level –Turn in required documentation (emergency cards, computer use agreement, PTSO contribution, etc.). –Pick up your official class schedule, get your student ID/yearbook picture taken, buy a yearbook, meet with club representatives... New Student/9th Grade Orientation – (End of August) –During Registration Week –Visitation to Huron High School including student lead school tours, presentations by school organizations, club/activity fair, and question & discussion time. Meet your graduating class, walk the building with YOUR schedule, visit the club/activity fair, and more!

23. Where can you get Information 24/7! Huron & Counseling Websites and more... –Student Services Guide & Huron Guide for Parents –Grade Level Information Nights – College Apps, Financial Aid, Subject Specific events...not just for parents! –Power School – Student & Parent Access Portal grades, attendance, announcements –Curriculum/Capsule Night – Yearly –Graduation Class Meetings – Each Semester –Counselor Classroom visits/EDP meetings –Parent/Teacher Conferences - Fall & Winter –Individual Counselor appointments –School Calendars - subscribe to Google calendars! –E-Notes - Weekly –E-mail/Phone Blasts! And you can always ask your counselor!

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