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High School Begins …

High School Begins …. Class of 2018. …NOW. Begin with the end in mind. PURPOSE. Identification of Key People Graduation Requirements 4 Year Plans General Course Information. Key People. Principal: Mrs. Cindy Veazey. Key People. Asst.Principal : Mr. Nick Davis. Key People.

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High School Begins …

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  1. High School Begins… Class of 2018 …NOW Begin with the end in mind

  2. PURPOSE • Identification of Key People • Graduation Requirements • 4 Year Plans • General Course Information

  3. Key People Principal: Mrs. Cindy Veazey

  4. Key People Asst.Principal: Mr. Nick Davis

  5. Key People Registrar: Mrs. Debbie Clark

  6. Key People 9th grade counselor Mrs. Heidi Norrell ME

  7. Key People 10th & 11th Grade Counselor: Mrs. Mona Wright

  8. Key People 12th Grade Counselor: Mrs. Kenisha Brown

  9. Key People Attendance Mrs. Angie Shaw

  10. Key People Secretary: Mrs. Diane Leach

  11. Graduation Requirements 4 Year Plan 4 Year Plan? 4 Year Plan 4 Year Plan 4 Year Plan

  12. New Diploma Requirements

  13. Course Requirements • 4 English (English 9, English 10, English 11 & English 12) • 4 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 or higher + 1 math elective) • 4 Science (Biology, and a physical science + 2 science electives) • 4 Social Studies (World History, US History I & II, & Government/ Economics)

  14. Electives • Physical Education (P.E.) = 1 credit (PE, Fitness, Ropes, JROTC, & Marching Band) • Health = .5 credit • Career Preparedness = 1 credit • CTE/Foreign Language/ Arts = 3 credits (CTE: Agriscience; Family & Consumer Science; etc) (Foreign Language: Spanish; French; German) (Fine Arts: Art Visual; Theatre; Vocal; & Band) MOST ELECTIVES REQUIRE A COURSE FEE!!!!

  15. Advanced Diploma Requirement • 12 of the 16 core classes must be designated advanced-level courses, with ALL11th and 12thgrade courses being advanced-level

  16. Grade Classification Grade classification is based on the number of credits a student earns NOT the number of years he or she has attended high school or the expected graduation year.

  17. Testing Requirements • NO MORE ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAM (AHSGE) • New Testing Accountability is COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS END OF COURSE TESTS

  18. 7 Period modified schedule ** Possible changes to the bell schedule next year.** Indian Period

  19. Wetumpka High School Freshman Academy

  20. What is WE2 Nation? A “school within a school” • An intense, structured, supportive, academic environment with high student expectations. • The intent is to better transition 8th grade students to the rigorous, academic high school environment by providing them with training of the needed learning skill, mastery of academic foundational standards, and the confidence to be successful.

  21. Areas of Focus • Structure/Classroom Management • High Standards • Standards-Based Assessments/Grades • Student Engagement/Involvement • 21st Century Skills • Teacher Collaboration • Student Support and Monitoring • No Zero Policy

  22. Advantages of the Freshman Academy • Smaller learning community • Team teaching/Teacher common planning • Increased student involvement • Increased student support • Increased advising opportunities • Consistent academic and behavioral expectations • Cooperative discipline approach

  23. Areas of Support SUCCEED TUTORING Tues, Wed, Thurs Assigned After School • After school tutoring for students that do not complete work. • Also used for make-up work Mon – Thurs Optional After School After School Detention Behavior Management

  24. Parent Communication • Make sure to provide teachers with up-to-date email addresses and phone numbers. • All teachers/ counselors/ administrators can be emailed through the school website. • iNOW Home Portal allows parents to log-in to the database and view current grades, transcripts, attendance and discipline records. See Media Center for log-in information. • Initiate communication with teachers; be your child’s first advocate.

  25. Sign up for Mrs. Norrell’sREMINDme101

  26. We2 Teachers • SCIENCE • Phalanda Johnson • Randy Belyeu MATH • Lisa Crownover • Mandi Graham • Lisa Stubbs • HISTORY • Shon Boling • Jacob Simmons • ENGLISH & READING • Cynthia McTier • Andi Jerles • Career Prep • Margaret Bowens

  27. It takes a TRIBEto build a NATION Parents Teachers Extra-Curricular Coaches Community

  28. Tips for Surviving High School 1- Remember You Aren’t Alone. 2- Attendance Is Key- Be There! 3- Be Organized. 4- Don’t Procrastinate! 5- Ask questions! 6- Get Involved! Clubs, Sports, Extracurricular Activities, Make the Memories! 7- HAVE FUN- It’s High school!!!!

  29. Registration Forms • Core classes will be decided based on EXPLORE results, current grades, Math placement tests, Global-Scholar data and student choice. • Electives: All Students (tentatively) will be scheduled for CAREER PREPAREDNESS A course • There is no guarantee you will receive your 1st choice of classes!!

  30. Forms • 4 Year Plans Registration form • Counselor Letter w/ Diploma Requirements • Fine Arts Academy information sheet • Robotics application

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