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Ninth Grade AcademyPREVIEW NIGHT
Program
IntroductionsPresentation – OverviewQuestion & AnswerVisit Commons to view Clubs, VSO & Sports Displays
The Transition to Ninth Grade is a Process Not an Event-Jay Hertzog
Graduation Requirements
4 credits of English4 credits of Mathematics
One math credit must be taken during the student’s senior year
3 credits of Laboratory Science4 credits of Social Studies1 credit of Physical Education½ credit of Health Education3 credits in a Career Pathway2 ½ Elective credits
AcademicsSample Student Schedule
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Sem 1
MathAlgebra I
OrGeometry
2 Credit Course (1 Math and 1
Elective)
PathwayElective
PEOr year-
long Elective
English
Social Studies
Sem 2
HealthOr Year-
long Elective
Science
Benefits
Smooth Transition from 8th grade to 9th grade. (Hybrid Schedule)
Allows all students to take math all year within a block. (SREB Report) Promotes depth of instruction with additional class time for guided practice of learning.
Maintain the semesterized block for science and social studies. (Lessens student load/Promotes depth of instruction)
Allows all students to take ELA all year. Maintains 2 elective periods.
2007-08 Athletic Teams To be offered for both MHS and AHS students
Fall Season Winter Season Spring Season
Cheerleading Basketball (B & G) BaseballFootball Wrestling Lacrosse
(B & G)Boys Soccer Cheerleading SoftballVolleyball Indoor Track Track & Field (B &
G)Field Hockey Swimming (B & G) Girls
SoccerCross Country (B & G) Tennis (B & G)
Golf (B & G)
*Specific teams offered at AHS will depend upon student participation.
Career/Interest Pathways
A planned program of sequenced or specialized courses designed to develop knowledge and skills in a particular career area.
3 credits in a Career Pathway are required for graduation.
The Career Pathway is not a life-long career choice and may not necessarily be something a student would like to pursue following graduation from high school.
Pathway Programs Currently Offered
Academic Allied Health Math, Science Technology Humanities
Agriscience Plant Science Animal Science Ag Engineering
Business Finance & Marketing
Computer Programming Finance Marketing
Air Force ROTC / Leadership
Family Consumer Science Child Development Culinary Arts
Technology Education Drafting & Design Construction &
Manufacturing Communications
Technology
Visual & Performing Arts Vocal Arts Theatre Arts Instrumental Music Visual Arts
Jobs for DE Graduates
Scheduling Process
High school counselors will visit the middle schools in April.
Counselors will visit EMMS on April 2nd and RMS on April 3rd to present course selection information to the 8th grade ELA classes.
A Scheduling Information Night will be held at the high school in April.
Counselors will return to EMMS on April 17th and RMS on April 18th to answer questions and collect course requests.
Transitioning
Parent Preview Night – Tonight
Student Preview Program – 9th grade students
Mix It Up/Combined Field Day (including MOT Charter School and St. Anne students) – June 4, 2007
9th Grade Summer Social – August 22, 2007
Logistics and additional activities TBD
PBS
Maintain the current PBS system as it exists at MHS.Expectations: Character, Attitude, Vision, and
SuccessTicket system for reinforcement
Establish a 9th grade sub-committee to oversee program.
Review 9th grade discipline for planning purposes
Use RMS Fishes and MMS Sigma Rho as student leaders.
Advisory Period
Implement a structured, designed curriculum which sets the stage for a comprehensive advisory program, grades 9-12.
9th grade – Character Development
To meet regularly, i.e. weekly, bi-weekly.
Alfred G. WatersCedar Lane Complex
Building Layout
Appoquinimink High School
Building Location and Photos
Summary
Academic ProgramProfessional Development
AdvisoryProfessional Development
PBSMaintain Current Program
TransitioningOffer Support Programs & Opportunities for
Students/Parents
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS