ANGOLA HIGH SCHOOLANGOLA HIGH SCHOOL

WELCOME CLASS OF 2016 AND PARENTS TO 9TH GRADE

ORIENTATION

“SWEET 16”

4X4 BLOCK SCHEDULING4X4 BLOCK SCHEDULING

STUDENTS TAKE 3-4 CLASSES EACH QUARTER

TRADITIONAL COURSES ARE COMPLETED IN 18 WEEKS

ALLOWS FOR ACCELERATION IN A VARIETY OF CURRICULUM AREAS

CLASSES MEET FOR 90 MINUTES EACH DAY

4X4 BLOCK SCHEDULING4X4 BLOCK SCHEDULINGTime Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4

Block 1 8:10-9:40

Resource Period 9:40-10:00

Block 2 10:05-11:35

Block 3 11:40-1:40

Block 4 1:45-3:15

Lunches are separated into three different times and occur during 3rd block

Wednesday class times are different

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS STUDENTS MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF

42 CREDITS IN ORDER TO GRADUATE 1 CREDIT is earned for each 9-week course passed

with a grade of D- or better STUDENTS MUST PASS ALGEBRA 1 AND

ENGLISH 10 END OF COURSE ASSESSMENTS (ECA)

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THE INDIANA CORE 40 REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO EARN A DIPLOMA

DIPLOMA OPTIONSDIPLOMA OPTIONSCORE 40 DIPLOMACORE 40 DIPLOMA

CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL CORE 40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMAHONORS DIPLOMA

CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMADIPLOMA

What Comes Next?What Comes Next?

Choose a diploma . . . Complete a Four-Year Plan . . .

utilize the Four Year Planning Guide Fill out 9th grade Course Registration . . . Attend Online Registration Meeting . . .

bring four-year plan & registration form

FOUR YEAR PLANFOUR YEAR PLAN Start with the end in mind

what are the student’s post-secondary goals (educational and career)?

indicate a diploma type plan for special programs

check curriculum guide pay attention to pre-requisites

check curriculum guide Work “backwards” Students, parents, & counselors can re-visit and

revise the 4-year plan periodically throughout high school

LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURELOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE

Vocational Courses available to juniors and seniors (some locally and

others through FCAVC in Kendallville) May satisfy Technical Honors diploma

College Courses available to juniors and seniors Trine University IPFW Advance College Program courses (IUSB) offered at

AHS

Example: Four-Year PlanExample: Four-Year Plan

REQUIRED COURSES FOR REQUIRED COURSES FOR FRESHMANFRESHMAN

Choice Areas English 9: Regular or Honors

by recommendation honors requires High Ability qualification AND summer

reading assignment Math

by recommendation departmental policy for advancement

Teacher Recommendations based on 1 semester of 8th grade work discuss with middle school teachers & high school

counselors some flexibility is possible: final grades will be

reviewed & changes may be made

MATH…WHERE DO I START?MATH…WHERE DO I START?ALGEBRA Students will be placed in this course ENRICHMENT according to grades, test scores, and

teacher recommendations.

ALGEBRA I* If you did not take Algebra I in middle school, received a C or below in Algebra I during middle school, OR do not pass the ECA, you should start with Algebra I.

GEOMETRY** If you receive a C+ or higher for both semesters of Algebra I during middle school AND pass the

ECA, you can choose to start with Geometry.

*Algebra 1 grades earned at AMS will appear and stay on the AHS transcript; the course can be repeated and the higher grade will be used in gpa calculations

**Algebra 1 recommendations will be reviewed utilizing ECA scores at the end of the school year.

OTHER COURSES FOR OTHER COURSES FOR FRESHMANFRESHMAN

Electives Def: anything that is not required Fill in elective choices with additional academic

requirements, interest areas, and/or seminar time Preparing for College and Careers (PCC)

students will explore a variety of career areas helpful in determining future plans for those who are unsure

about a career and for those who “know” what they want to do Student Publications (AHS Yearbook) requires an

additional application which is in the registration packet Alternate Choices

list three alternates choose things that students would like to have

Angola High School 09Schedule Request -- Class of 2016

Name _______________________________ Phone ___________________ SSN ________________________________ Required Classes for 9th Grade:

English 9 (Regular or Honors) - 18 weeks Physical Education – 18 weeksMath (Algebra, or Geometry) Enrichment Algebra by Recommendation

Recommended Classes for 9th Grade:Integrated Chemistry/Physics – 18 weeks (by recommendation of 8th grade science teacher)World Civilizations

Please do not include any requests for particular teachers or time periods.A. You must schedule at least three (3) classes each quarter.

Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter

English 9 (R or H) English 9 (R or H) ___PE I____ ___PE II____

_______Math (Alg, or Geom)________ ___________ ____________

______________ _______________ ___________ _____________

_____________ _______________ ___________ ____________

B. Please list three (3) alternate classes. Place them in the order of preference; please choose these classes carefully as they will be used if there is a conflict in the choices above.

1. _______________ 2. _______________ 3. _____________ C. Please check one:

_____ I am working toward a Core 40 diploma (MINIMUM REQUIRED)._____ I am working toward a Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma._____ I am working toward a Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma.

D. Please Complete the following:1. My career goal is ____________________________2. My post-high goal is (check one):

Attend a 4 year college or university _____Attend a technical or vocational school _____Enter the work force _____Enlist in the military _____

Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________Student Signature ________________________________________

Online Course RegistrationOnline Course Registration

Course Registration NightsCourse Registration Nights Wednesday, February 15

6:00 pm Albertson-Clark 7:00 pm Clute-Guzman

Thursday, February 16 6:00 pm Hague-Kurtz 7:00 pm Lawson-Osos

Monday, February 20 6:00 pm Parker-Smith 7:00 pm Smoker-Zarate

Meet in the AHS Media Center

THE HERE AND NOWTHE HERE AND NOW Athletic Eligibility

student-athletes must earn at least 3 credits each grade reporting period in order to play on a school team (IHSAA requirement)

individual coaches may have additional academic and behavioral requirements

Harmony Online Parent Access view student grades, attendance, assignments, etc Contact AMS to set up access for the remainder of the year;

access will continue in the fall

SWARMSWARMSStudents tudents WWith ith AA RReal eal MMissionission

Peer Mentor Program

9th grade students will be matched with an upper-class mentor

Aids in the transition from middle school to high school

Lasts all year long

http://ahs.msdsteuben.k12.in.us/

QUESTIONS AND/OR QUESTIONS AND/OR CONCERNS?CONCERNS?

Jack Vrana (P-Z) – 665-2186 ext. 2993Jack Vrana (P-Z) – 665-2186 ext. 2993

jvrana@msdsc.orgjvrana@msdsc.org

Dave Police (H-O) – 665-2186 ext. 2994Dave Police (H-O) – 665-2186 ext. 2994

dpolice@msdsc.orgdpolice@msdsc.org

Stephanie Ross (A-G) – 665-2186 ext. 2995Stephanie Ross (A-G) – 665-2186 ext. 2995

sross@msdsc.orgsross@msdsc.org