1. IT’S GREAT TO BE A SPARTAN!!
??? High School
WELCOME!
IT’S GREAT TO BE A SPARTAN!!

2. Parent Orientation Date: Principal ??? Principal – Class of 2012
??? Counselor – Class of 2012
??? Counselor – Class of 2013

3. Parent/Student Orientation
Date:
Principals
??? Principal – Class of 2009
??? Principal – Class of 2010
??? Principal – Class of 2011
??? Principal – Class of 2012

4. Parent/Student Orientation
Counselors
??? Counselor – Class of 2009
??? Counselor – Class of 2010
??? Counselor – Class of 2011
??? Counselor – Class of 2012

5. Objectives To introduce you to school leadership and staff
To review graduation requirements
To discuss career cluster and concentration requirements
To discuss college entrance requirements
To give overview of counseling program
To give an overview of the LINKS student advising program

6. Objectives To help you understand graduation requirements
To help you understand academic options
To review school schedule
To discuss co-curricular opportunities and how your student can become involved
To give you important tips for student success

7. Beginning High School
High school is the final transition into adulthood and the world of work as students begin separating from parents and exploring and defining their independence.
Students are deciding who they are, what they do well, and what they will do when they graduate.

8. Mission Statement A SCHOOL OF HOPE
The faculty, staff, students and community will collectively work together to foster and achieve optimal personal growth through the building of skills knowledge, and character in a safe and respectful environment of freedom and hope.

9. About ??HS
??? is a comprehensive high school offering many opportunities and programs to help ALL student achieve success.
Our website:
provides a comprehensive look at our school including websites for many teachers and departments

10. School Counselors/Advisors
Will review graduation requirements with your students annually and help them schedule classes needed.

11. Graduation Requirements Class of 2009
Pathways Major Requirements
Professional – 4th Math,
2 Foreign Language
Skilled –Concentration
3 credits
Entry – Concentration (3-4 cr)
English
Social Studies
Science (Cats Cr.) 3
Math (algebra, Geometry +2) 4
Physical Ed
Health
The Arts
Keyboarding ½
Computer ½
Career Major
Electives

12. Career Pathways
Professional – students who plan to attend 4 or more years of college
Skilled – students who plan to
attend a technical
or associate degree program
or earn a work credential while in high school

13. Career Clusters
Students must select a career cluster in the 8th Grade. Clusters include:
Arts and Humanities
Business / Marketing
Engineering / Technical
Health Care
Human Services
Science / Natural Resources

14. Career Concentrations
We offer several concentrations in each career cluster
Counselors/Advisors will work with students in a variety of ways to help students select a major
Students will select a major in the 10th grade
Students may change majors as career choices change as long as their schedule permits

15. Career & Technical Education CTE Courses & Labs focus on these areas:
Agriculture Sciences
Business / Marketing
Construction Technologies
Drafting Technology
Culinary Arts
Early Childcare Professions
Automotive Technology
Auto Body Collision Repair
Information Systems
Air Conditioning / Refrigeration
Computer Programming
Health Care Technologies
COOP Programs (work experience) are available for only Seniors enrolled in certain Career Majors.

16. College EDGE Program
Dual Credit Classes are offered in a variety of classes
Allows students to earn college credit while completing high school course work
See Student Enrollment Bulletin or counselor to determine EDGE classes
Low to no cost for credit

17. Honors Program 9th – Math
10th 11th & 12th – Math, English, Social Studies, Science
Students must complete AP/Honors form and meet 2 of 3 criteria:
Teacher recommendation
A or B in subject area
75% or above on standardized test or ABOVE MASTERY

18. Advanced Placement Program
Pre-AP Classes in English classes 9 and 10
11th and 12th grade s include:
Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, US History, Physics, English 11 and 12
National Test (May)
Scored from 1-5
Many private universities give college credit if student earns 3 or above
4 or above for some colleges
Rigorous curriculum
Classes NOT weighted

19. 9th Grade School Day “A” DAY Block 1 (9) Block 2 (9) Block 3 (9)
Block 3
Block 4
“B” DAY
Block 1 (9)
Block 2 (9)
Block 3 (9)
Block 4 (9)
Block 7
Block 8

20. 10th Grade School Day “A” DAY Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 “B” DAY

21. 9th Grade Success
Small Learning Communities/Freshman Academies/ LINKS Student Advisement groups.
We want your student to succeed, therefore your student will be placed in small learning groups where a teacher/advisor will work with them throughout the year to help them do well in school.

22. Freshman Academy Students will be put in freshmen “academies”
with core teachers for:
Math, Science, English and Social Studies
Core teachers will have the same planning period to allow parents easy access to all core teachers at the same time.
Core teachers can meet together, discuss concerns and develop strategies to improve student success.

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Each student will be assigned an advisor to work with him/her throughout high school
Students will be placed in small advising groups that meet at least weekly throughout high school

24. .
LINKS stands for “Learning, Individualized Needs, Knowledge and Skills”
Advisors will work to
help students learn better
focus on individual needs
increase knowledge about options after high school and the 21st Century workforce
Improve skills for school success

25. . LINKS Advisors will: Facilitate weekly lessons (standards based)
Be the “go to” person for parents
Assist students with academic and career planning
Refer students to counselors as needed
Contact parents with concerns about attendance, behavior, and grades

26. . LINKS Advisors will: Help students maintain a career portfolio
Assign activities on Career Cruising – a computer tool to help student plan for the career that is best for them.
Meet with parents to help plan each year’s schedule
Advocate for each student’s success

27. .
LINKS will bridge the gap between what is taught in the core curriculum and the skills necessary in the work place by addressing six major Skills Areas:
Self-Knowledge
School Success Skills
Academic Development
Work Ethic
Life Skills
Career Planning

28. .
Student may receive elective credit for LINKS. When students miss school, they can go to the LINKS website and download lessons missed in class. To learn more about LINKS go to our state website at:

29. School Counselors
Will also be available throughout your students high school career to help support academic achievement
Sometimes this means helping them with personal / social issues
If you know your student is going through a difficult time, let his/her counselor or advisor know.

30. School Counselors
Will work with student in individual, group, and classroom guidance lessons to help students in the areas of:
Academic Development
Career Development
Personal/Social Development

31. School Counselors/Advisors
Will work with your student using assessments such as the EXPLORE, PLAN, WESTEST and ASVAB to help you students set academic and career goals and determine which career pathway
and concentration is
best for them.

32. Programs that Require Applications/Recommendations/ Audition
Student Council
Select Choir Groups
Natural Helpers (Sophomore year)
National Honor Society/Tri-M/Math
Jazz Band, Show Band, etc.
Jobs for WV Graduates
Library / Office Staff

33. Support Services LUNCH Tutoring Program Kerswald Reading Program
Student Assistance Program
After school tutoring
504 Plans
IEPs

34. Special Education Program
Model of service is similar to JHS
EACH student is assigned to SE advisor
Special Educators assist students with arena scheduling process
Special Education Teacher act as advocates
IEPs carry over
IEPs as student need changes when team agrees
Schedules must align with IEP
Students integrated in regular classroom when possible
Smaller specialized classrooms available as needed
Parents should contact student advisor or counselor
with any school concerns
Emphasize that later in the spring HS special ed. teachers will be meeting with SMS special ed. teachers to review file information more closely.

35. Tips for Student Success
Get to know your student’s counselor and advisor
Be involved in the education process
Volunteer
Encourage your student to be involved in school activities
Inform the school of special situations / don’t assume you child will

36. Tips for Student Success
Encourage your student to take the most challenging courses in relation to ability
Encourage a nightly homework routine
Place responsibility for success with your student
At first sign of school concerns contact your student’s advisor or counselor

37. Athletics

38. Athletics YOU WILL NEED: Signed Training Rules Current Physical (after
March 1, 2009)
Athletic fee
2.0 grade point average
Insurance coverage

39. JROTC Program Four year program emphasizing:
Leadership
Discipline
Teamwork
Citizenship
Srgt. Major ??? and Major ??? - Instructors

40. Fall Sports Cross Country (boys/girls) Football (boys)
Golf (boys/girls)
Volleyball (girls)
Soccer
Cheerleading

41. Winter Sports
Basketball (boys/girls)
Wrestling (boys)
Cheerleading

42. Spring Sports Baseball (boys) Tennis (boys/girls)
Track & field (boys/girls)
Softball (girls)
Girls can play in the following boys sports:
Football
Golf
Wrestling
baseball

43. Other Activities Speech/Debate Team Theatre Fall & Spring Plays Band
Concert Choir
Yearbook
Newspaper
Honors Societies
National, Tri-M, Art
Clubs

44. Thank YOU!
We look forward to working with you as a team to help your student succeed.

45. Any Questions?