Freshman Parent MeetingMISSION STATEMENT:

Our mission is to create a learning environment

that will enable THS students to become

independent, life-long learners and responsible

citizens in a technologically

advanced society.

THEODORE HIGHBobcat Academy CLASS OF 2018 - Since 1920

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Welcome! Assistant Principals

Mr. David Diaz (A-E)

Mrs. Andrea Dennis (F-L)

Mr. Don Mitchell (M-R)

Dr. Yulanda Clinton (S-Z)

Administrators as Advisors

Mrs. Andrea Dennis Freshman Academy Coordinator

Mrs. Patty Parris Signature Academy Specialist

Mr. Eric Terry Resource Officer

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Principal Ronald Rowell

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Counseling Staff

Ms. Mary Mathiack Front Office Secretary

Mrs. Darleen Hudson Principal’s Secretary

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Office Staff

Ms. Jamie Jones 9th and 10th(A-J)

Mrs. Sharon Lawless 11th and 10th(S-Z)

Dr. Jimise Mitchell 12th and 10th(K-R)

Mr. Mike Livingston Registrar

Mrs. Nancy McKenzie Bookkeeper

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Freshman Academy

THS has a senior mentoring program.

Select seniors tutor ninth graders and

serve as their peer mentors.

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Strategies have been put in place to ensure that new ninth graders successfully transition into high school and complete their freshman year.

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Signature Academy Industry and Engineering

Did You Know?Each student will select an academy at the end of freshman year.

Students will explore all academies throughout 9th grade during Career Preparedness classes.

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Other Academies

The Industry and Engineering Academy (I&E) will provide mentoring opportunities, apprenticeships and job shadowing through collaboration with business partners.

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Student Schedules

Did You Know?A student must earn 7 credits to move to a

sophomore homeroom.

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Classes are divided into two semesters1st semester runs August-December

2nd semester runs January-June

A student will take 5 classes each semester (includes the short block)

A student may earn 4.5 credits each semester

Credits are awarded at the end of the semesterA student must earn 28 credits to graduate

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Diploma Requirements - Class of 2018

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4 English Credits

4 Math Credits

4 Science Credits

4 Social Studies Credits

1 Career Preparedness Credit

1 Physical Education Credit

3 CTE/Foreign Language/Arts

Education Credit

½ Health credit

6.5 Elective Credits

Advanced Honors Endorsement

•Student must pass core requirements at HR, AP, DE or IB level

•Student must pass 4 years of English instruction at HR, AP, DE or IB level

•Student must pass Algebra I and Geometry as one-semester courses

•Student must pass HR algebra II with Trigonometry and one other HR, AP or DE level mathematics credit

•Student must pass HR Biology, CP Chemistry I, CP or AP physics and one other upper level science credit

•Student must pass 4 years of Social Studies instruction at HR, AP or DE level

•Student must pass two credits in the same world language

•Student must earn a minimum of 30 total credits

•Student must maintain 3.5 GPA (cumulative grade point average) and have acceptable attendance and conduct

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Testing

In 2014, eleven THS students earned the AP Scholar Award

for successfully passing three or more national AP

exams. One student was a NATIONAL AP SCHOLAR!

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Students have a number of standardized tests to take throughout their high school tenure.

End of Course Test (EOC) Administered at the end of the semester in select core courses.

End of Quarter Test (EQT) Administered at the end of each quarter in core courses. Accounts for 20% of quarter average.

PLAN Test Administered in the fall to all 10th graders.

ACT Administered in the spring to all 11th graders.

AP Exam Administered to students enrolled in AP courses.

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Support for Advanced Students

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Support for Grade Level Students

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Support for Struggling Students

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JROTC

Did You Know?In 2014, one of our students was awarded a scholarship to Marion Military Institute.

THS students trained and ran in formation across the Dauphin Island Bridge.

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Fine and Performing Arts

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Did You Know?Over 90% of the AP Art students at THS who tested this year passed their exams and earned college credit.

THS students placed best overall and best in the high school division for the 2014 MAWSS Watercolor Contest.

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Sports

July 29, 2014

Did You Know?Mr. Eric Collier has taken the helm as the new head football coach.

In 2014, our varsity basketball team made it to the “Elite 8” in the state.

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Attendance

Bell Schedule

Take In: 7:20 a.m.Dismissal: 2:40 p.m.

Tardy stations are set up to document students who fail to make it to class on time!

Disciplinary actions are in place for tardies.

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Students are expected to be present and on time each day. Each block counts separately.

Zero Credits

A “No Credit” will be issued if a student has 5 or more unexcused absences Absences are counted in each class separately. Four parent notes (excused) are allowed per semester.

Four tardies = 1 unexcused absence

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UniformsStudents must abide by the uniform policy established by the school. The complete policy may be found in the student handbook as well as the school’s website under “Parent Info”. Failure to adhere to the uniform policy will result in disciplinary action.

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Theodore High will open a school store this year. School jackets and other items may be purchased there.

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Checking Your Child’s Progress

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How do I access this information?

1. Go to www.mcpss.com and select “Student Grades” on the right side of the page. You will be taken to the INOW website.

2. Type in your child’s username and password. You may contact the parent organizer at 221-3351 x 71536 for this information.

3. Click “Login”.

INOW is a web-based program that provides information about students:

Course SchedulesGradesDisciplineAttendance

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Website What Information Will I Find?

Facts About the School

Latest News

School Highlights

Master Calendar

Staff Contacts

Classroom Assignments

Career Explorations

Scholarships

Guidance

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http://theodore.mcs.schoolinsites.com

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Parents, Stay Involved!

PTO

Join PTO and other parent committees to share your voice on

school policy and programs.

July 29, 2014

Surveys and Suggestion Box on THS Website

Parent To Do List:

Monitor Grades and Attendance

Join a School Committee

Volunteer Chaperone Field Trips Meet with Teachers