1. SOUTH LYON HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 2023

2. Agenda Introduction Transition to HS ~ tips to make it more smooth
Curriculum Fair (Feb. 6:30)
Attend Freshman Orientation (Late August)
Get involved
Learn to advocate for yourself
Establish good habits now
Informational PowerPoint
Questions

3. Life at SLHS Six classes Advisory hr. (once a wk.)
Six different teachers
Three lunches: A, B, and C during 4th hour
Higher expectations
Larger workload (HW 1-2 hrs.)
More freedom
Lockers
Tutoring
Self Advocacy

4. New Beginnings! New Teachers New Administration New Students
New Opportunities for Success
Choose Your Own Classes
GRADE POINT AVERAGE!

5. Scheduling
Students will learn how to schedule their 9th grade courses and learn about what classes they are able to take.

6. Electives Choices for Freshmen
Performing Arts - Drama (.5) Music - Piano Lab (.5) - Symphonic Band* (1) - Wind Ensemble* (1) - Women’s & Men’s Chorus (1)
Art - Fundamentals of Art (.5) - Ceramics (.5) - Drawing (.5) - Painting (.5) English - Journalism (1) Health & PE - Foundations of Health & PE (.5) - Healthy Life Habits* (.5)

7. Elective Choices for Freshmen
Business & Computers
- Desktop Publishing (.5)
- Digital Imaging &
Multi Media Computing (.5)
- Introduction to Business (.5)
- MS User (.5)
- Visual Basic I * (.5)
Design and Technology
- Modern Technologies (.5)
- Engineering Projects* (.5)
- Robotics & Automation* (.5)
- Technical Drawing/CAD* (1)
World Language (1)
- Chinese 2-4
- Spanish 1-4
- Japanese 1-4
- German 1-4

8. Typical 9th Grade Schedule
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
World Language
PE/Health
English 9
English 9 Honors
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Biology
20th Century American History
Spanish 1+
Chinese 2+
Japanese 1+
German 1+
Foundations of Health & PE
Healthy Life Habits

9. Schedule Change Policy
Schedules are created based on requests.
Schedule changes will be considered based on the following:
Graduation requirements
Testing out/credit earned in summer school
Course retake
Unmet prerequisite(s)
Multiple sections of same course

10. What if I change my mind?
Due to limited flexibility, schedules will not be changed without valid reasons
Teacher requests cannot be accommodated

11. Course Selections & Career Cruising
Visit careercuising.com
Explore electives
Explore your career pathway
Submit Course Selections ONLINE between Feb
Course selection sheets WITH parent signatures due:
CMS: Wednesday, Feb. 27th
MMS: Thursday, Feb. 28th

12. Review Name one way to make the transition a little smoother.
Where is Student Services located?
Give a reason that you may request a schedule change.
Give a reason that you may NOT request a schedule change.
What website do you need to visit to submit your course selection sheet?
When is the last day to submit your course selections online?
What day is your signed course selection form due?

13. Questions
Freshman Counselor
Mrs. Glowacki