1. An Introduction to
Pope High School

2. Pope School Counseling Department
Administratration
&
Pope School Counseling Department
Principal – Mr. Tom Flugum
Assistant Principals– Mrs. Nancy Zarbnisky, Ms. Kim Artigas, Mr. Eric Gray, Ms. Denise Danielson, Mr. Josh Mathews
Counselors
A – C Mrs. Kathryn Sax
D – Hi Ms. Patty Hays
Ho –Mc Mrs. Leslie Shearstone
Me – Sc Ms. Laura Potts
Se – Z Mrs. Jamie Hamrick

4. Pope High School Schedule
2007 students
Traditional, 7 period schedule
6 classes, plus lunch
4 Core (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)
2 Electives, usually 1 is Foreign Language
~50 minute classes
2 Academic Opportunity periods per week
Early Release X Block Wednesdays

5. What are “Course Levels”?
Pope offers 3 basic levels of rigor:
College Prep – on-level
Honors – College Prep, more rigorous
Advanced Placement - College level, most rigorous, possible to earn college credit
An IEP may determine other possible levels depending on a student’s needs.

6. 9th Grade Course Placement is Based Upon…
2. Grades and test scores earned in 8th Grade
3. Teacher Recommendation
4. Motivation and Work Ethic
5. Waiver

7. All Ninth grade students will take required courses in ...
Literature
Math
Science
On-Level
Honors
Class Level Options:

8. More 9th Grade Academic Classes
We encourage 9th grade students to take classes in:
Social Studies
World Geography
On-level
Honors AP
Foreign Language
Spanish, French, or German

9. Electives you can choose!
You will also select additional courses from the following areas...
Fine Arts (Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Art)
Intro to Digital Technology
Business Technology
Business Communications
Weight Training
Team Sports
Body Sculpting
Intro to Culinary Arts
ROTC
Intro to Graphic Arts
Broadcast Video Production
Engineering

10. Sample 9th Grade “On Level” Schedule
Fall Semester (Aug – Dec)
9th Grade Lit/Comp A
Biology A
Algebra A
World Geography A
Spanish IIA
Lunch
Band
Spring Semester (Jan – May)
9th Grade Lit/Comp B
Biology B
Algebra B
World Geography B
Spanish IIB
Lunch
Band

11. Sample 9th Grade “Honors” Schedule
Fall Semester (Aug – Dec)
H 9th Grade Lit/Comp A
H Biology A
Accel Geom B/Alg II A
Lunch
AP Human Geography A
Spanish IIA
Engineering
Spring Semester (Jan – May)
H 9th Grade Lit/Comp B
H Biology B
Accel Geom B/Alg II B
Lunch
AP Human Geography B
Spanish IIB
Engineering

12. Graduation Requirements
4 years of English
4 years of Math
4 years of Science
(Biology, Chemistry or Environmental, Physics, and a 4th Sci.)
3 years of Social Studies
(World History, US History, Gov/Econ)
Health/Personal Fitness
(not other PE courses)
3 years of Fine Arts/Foreign Language/Career Tech (pathway)
4 years of additional electives

13. High School isn’t only Academics!
Pope students work hard and play hard!
Get involved to make new friends and learn new things!

14. Fine Arts Programs Band – Marching, Symphonic, Percussion, Jazz
Orchestra- Beginning, Inter, Advanced
Chorus – Girls, Mixed, Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced
Visual Arts – Drawing, Painting, Photo
Drama Club – Acting, Technical, Musical

15. Sports Programs Football Basketball – Boy/Girl Soccer- Boy/Girl
Baseball
Softball- Fast Pitch
Track & Cross Country- Boy/Girl
Gymnastics
Fencing (club)
Golf – Boy/Girl
Tennis – Boy/Girl
Swim & Dive – Boy/Girl
Wrestling
Cheerleading
Lacrosse-Boy/Girl
Volleyball
Rugby (club)
Hockey (club)

16. *See cobbk12.org/pope for a list of all organizations*
Clubs
Drama, Dance
Foreign Languages of Pope (FLOP)
FACS, Future Business Leaders
Literary Magazine
Computer, Math & Science Teams - Robotics
Interact, Beta, Key, Habitat, NHS, SNHS
Model UN, Debate, Mock Trial
Student Government
Ambassadors
And more every year!
*See cobbk12.org/pope for a list of all organizations*

17. So, What is Pope Really Like???

18. Greyhound Madness – Late July
Important Dates!
November 2, 2017– 6:30pm “A Pope Preview” Parent November 2, 2017– 6:30pm “A Pope Preview” Parent Meeting in PopeTheater, including Freshman Academy Information
November 1, 2017 – Freshman Academy applications available online
December 21, 2017 – Freshman Academy application deadline
February – Freshman Academy acceptance notifications
Mid February – Window for CCSD students to apply for HB 251 transfer (CCSD website)
February 5, 2018 – 7:00pm Parent Curriculum Night for Rising 9th Graders: Registration questions addressed & Subject Dept. Chairs available to answer questions
Week of April 9, 2018 – Private, transfer and homeschool registration appointments begin
Greyhound Madness – Late July
Freshman Orientation – tours, meet your homeroom teacher, get your schedule, tips for success, etc.

19. having you as a student at
We look forward to
having you as a student at
Pope High School!!