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2014-2015. Collinsville High School Parent University. STARTING HIGH SCHOOL. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?. Your child’s future begins right NOW. SETTING GOALS is a HUGE part of being successful.  Winston Churchill said, "He who fails to plan is planning to fail".

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2014-2015

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  1. 2014-2015 Collinsville High School Parent University

  2. STARTING HIGH SCHOOL WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

  3. Your child’s future begins right NOW. SETTING GOALS is a HUGE part of being successful.  Winston Churchill said, "He who fails to plan is planning to fail"

  4. Think about short, medium, and long-term goals • Short term goals help you stay on track. For example, doing well on a test or joining a club. • Medium-term goals, such as getting straight A’s, is usually the result of reaching several short term goals. • Long-Term goals, such as graduating, are the result of all the goals that came before.

  5. Help your child start off on the right foot • Preparation An organizer (paper or electronic) is very important; students have more going on in high school than ever before. Keeping track of assignments and tests for the day, week, month and semester will be more complicated with 7 classes and 7 teachers AND extracurricular activities.

  6. Help your student get into the homework routine • Plan a time that works for your student to do homework every night. It’s important that it be the same time every night, to build consistency, and foster good habits.

  7. NCAA REQUIREMENTS • http://www.athleticscholarships.net/ncaa-clearinghouse.htm?gclid=CKnalJ-1sL0CFUpnOgod1hQA-w

  8. ENGLISH I, Pre AP • study two novels, literature and the elements, writing, and critical thinking. • summer packet of work required for all Pre AP English I students • Referral from current 8th grade English teacher • Referral form turned in with Pre-Enrollment packets

  9. ENGLISH I • The study of literature and its elements • Writing • Grammar

  10. ALGEBRA I • The study of writing, graphing, and solving equations and inequalities, polynomial operations, rational and irrational number, and an introduction to quadratic equations. • Problem solving and critical-thinking skills are studied continuously • The scope of Algebra I is limited to the Real Number System.

  11. ALGEBRA I, HONOR’S • EMPHASIZES PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS • The study of writing, graphing, and solving equations and inequalities, polynomial operations, rational and irrational number, and an introduction to quadratic equations. • Problem solving and critical-thinking skills are studied continuously • The scope of Algebra I is limited to the Real Number System.

  12. GEOMETRY • tools of Geometry • reasoning and proof • parallel and perpendicular lines • congruent triangles • relationships in triangles • quadrilaterals, proportions and similarity • right triangles and Trigonometry • transformations and symmetry • Circles • areas of polygons and circles • extending surface area and volume

  13. GEOMETRY , HONORS • tools of Geometry • reasoning and proof • parallel and perpendicular lines • congruent triangles • relationships in triangles • quadrilaterals, proportions and similarity • right triangles and Trigonometry • transformations and symmetry • Circles • areas of polygons and circles • extending surface area and volume

  14. COMPUTERS I A • cloud storage on Google Drive • introduction to the nearly universally applied productivity suite Microsoft Office • Shelly, Cashman series:  Office 2007 Introductory Concepts and Techniques

  15. COMPUTERS I B • Open Office and Drop Box • Word and Excel • Shelly, Cashman series:  Office 2007 Advanced Concepts and Techniques

  16. PHYSICAL SCIENCE • Physical Science is the study of matter and energy. •  There are two main branches - Chemistry and Physics.   • Chemistry involves the study of what substances are made of and how they change and combine.   • Physics is the study of forms of energy and motion.

  17. PHYSICAL SCIENCE, HONOR’S • emphasizes problem solving and critical thinking skills • Physical Science is the study of matter and energy. •  There are two main branches - Chemistry and Physics.   • Chemistry involves the study of what substances are made of and how they change and combine.   • Physics is the study of forms of energy and motion.

  18. OKLAHOMA HISTORY • Explores a range of topics including: • Early aboriginal and Native American inhabitants • European and American exploration • Native American removals • White expansion and settlement • Statehood

  19. HEALTH/WELLNESS • Courses are designed to assist students in obtaining accurate information, making wise decisions relating to their personal health • Personal and community health • Mental, emotional, and social health • Injury prevention and safety • Nutrition and physical activity • Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs • Growth, development, and sexual health • General theme: to have the acceptance of personal responsibility for lifelong health, respect for and promotion of the health of others

  20. CURRENT ISSUES • explores current news items from around the world using online news sources, news shows (such as 60 Minutes), and current events subscriptions to articles geared toward high school students • writing assignments that involve both summarizing the news stories and presenting their opinions and views on what they have read.

  21. FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE CLASSES

  22. CAREER ORIENTATION • provide students with job seeking and retention skills through research and job shadowing activities • help students in the workforce improve their present work skills and expand career options • help students grasp the concept of balancing a career and a family.

  23. FACS I • provide students with basic information and skills needed to function effectively within the family and within a changing, complex society. Emphasis is given to the development of competencies related to: relationships • arrangement of personal living space; wardrobe planning and selection; garment care and construction • health and safety procedures related to child care; family and individual health; nutrition and food selection; meal planning, preparation, and service; money management; consumer education; and career skills

  24. PERSONAL FINACIAL LITERACY • This is a one-semester course designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage their personal finances • The objectives and learning activities are based on real world situations, and will help to build a foundation for making informed and successful personal financial decisions • The course is comprised of the 14 areas of instruction outlined in the Oklahoma Passport to Financial Literacy Act of 2007(70 O.S. § 11-103.6h) and meets the standards for the high school graduation requirement.

  25. FLEX CLASSES

  26. CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES • Develop knowledge of the anatomy and physiology related to athletic injuries • Develop skills related to the nature, prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries • safety practices, rules, terminology, history of the sports/activities, • correct techniques in performing skills, consumer issues, benefits of participation, fitness activities, and fitness assessments. • The content of the course should include but not limited to such things as injury prevention, anatomy and physiology related to • athletic injuries, conditioning methods, identification, management, rehabilitation, athletic training, career opportunities, benefits of knowing issues pertaining to athletic injuries

  27. CARE AND PREVENTION, CON’T • Intended outcomes, after successfully completing this course, the student will: 1. Understand the importance of prevention, care, and rehabilitation of injuries that result from recreational and sports participation. • 2. Exhibit a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology as related to athletic injuries. • 3. Exhibit a basic understanding of injuries and courses of treatment, management, and rehabilitation.

  28. CARE AND PREVENTION, CON’T • 4. Understand and use proper techniques in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of injuries that result from recreational and sports participation. • 5. Understand proper methods of conditioning. • 6. Understand the field aspects of athletic training.

  29. STUDY HALL • This class will provide students with an opportunity to do course work from other classes, attend meetings, get help from their teachers, and have time to see their counselors.

  30. ARGUMENTATIVE STRATEGIES • introduces students to argumentation theory • develop skills in methods of research, organization and delivery of arguments. • develop logical and articulate arguments for claims • Critical listening and analytical thinking are developed through the application of argumentation theory to exemplary speeches, cases, debates and briefs

  31. FRESHMAN ACADEMY • Develop critical thinking skills • Direction for attaining educational goals, and explanation of the effort required for said goals. • To produce the outstanding student, person, and citizen.

  32. CURRENT SCIENCE ISSUES • Use online resources to explore current science issues • Develop research skills, testing skills, and reading comprehension skills

  33. ADVANCED COMPUTERS • free portfolio tracking software and preparing students that want to participate in the Junior Achievement Investor Challen • using chess.com to promote peer-to-peer learning.  Students must leverage their internet skills to interact while learning the valuable logic skills of chess

  34. ACADEMIC TEAM • Study and practice for OSSAA Quiz Bowl, OAAC Science Bowl and other team and individual academic competions. Requires regular after school and weekend time commitments in addition to the flex period.

  35. CAREERS IN ART • Students will become aware of possible art & design careers • Students will discuss art careers, art degrees, and related salaries. • Students will complete simple projects relating to top rated fields in the art industry

  36. PERSONAL FINACIAL LITERACY • This is a one-semester course designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage their personal finances • The objectives and learning activities are based on real world situations, and will help to build a foundation for making informed and successful personal financial decisions • The course is comprised of the 14 areas of instruction outlined in the Oklahoma Passport to Financial Literacy Act of 2007(70 O.S. § 11-103.6h) and meets the standards for the high school graduation requirement.

  37. SIGN LANGUAGE(BEGINNING) • Teaches basic signs and hand parameters in American Sign Language (ASL) • Practices visual comprehension, signing, and basic expressive and receptive skills • Uses class activities to teach the cultural aspects of ASL and the deaf culture • Requires active participation in instructor-coordinated multimedia and online activities as a mandatory component. 

  38. STUDENT HANDBOOK • GO TO: cvilleok.com • Click the tab “school website” in the upper right hand corner • Click the tab “high school” • Click the tab “student handbook doc” • This will open a Word Document containing the Student Handbook.

  39. IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO • Mr. Coleman: jcoleman@collinsville.k12.ok.us 918.371.3382 • Mrs. Martinez: dmartinez@collinsville.k12.ok.us 918.371.5054 ***all teachers can be reached by paring first initial of first name with last name followed by: @collinsville.k12.ok.us

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