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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