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WELCOME PATRIOTS
AFHS INFORMATION NIGHT
Objectives for the night:
• Provide general information about AFHS
• Provide a timeline for upcoming events
• Provide an opportunity to meet staff and ask questions
• Provide an opportunity to furnish contact information
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE A’S
• Academics
• Athletics
• Arts
• Activities
• Academy of Engineering (AoE)
CORE ACADEMICS
• English I (Academic & Honors)
• World History (Academic & Honors)
• Earth Science (Academic & Honors) OR Honors Biology
• Math
• Fundamental Math/Introductory Math
• Foundations of Math I A/B
• Math I
• Foundations of Math II A/B
• Math II (Academic & Honors)
ELECTIVES
• Health & PE (graduation requirement)
• Fine Arts
• World Languages
• Career Technical Education
• Academy of Engineering
SAMPLE OF NINTH GRADE SCHEDULE
• 1 Personal Finance
• 2 Earth Science
• 3 Math I
• 4 Visual Arts
• 1 World History
• 2 Dance I
• 3 English I
• 4 Healthful Living
GRADING SCALE
• 100 – 90 = A
• 89 – 80 = B
• 79 – 70 = C
• 69 – 60 = D
• Below 60 = F
ATHLETICS
• Athletic Director – Matt Clifton
• AFHS will field all varsity sports with the
exception of football in 2015-16
• AFHS will compete in the SWAC
• AFHS will field JV teams as numbers allow
ARTS
• Band
• Chorus
• Dance
• Drama
• Visual Arts
ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
• Career Academy Coordinator- Diane Cadavid
• Career theme – Engineering
• Nationally acclaimed curriculum – Project Lead The Way
• Student cohorts
• Application process
• 4 year program
• Work-based learning continuum
• Business Advisory Board
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
• Rising 9th
• Rising 10th grade for 2015-2016 school year only
• Students who enjoy hands-on learning and projects
• Students who enjoy being creative and innovative
• Students looking to be part of a smaller learning community
without losing the benefits of a traditional high school
• Students who plan to continue their education beyond high
school
• Students who want life experiences while in high school
SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCE ~ AOE
9th Grade
English I
10th Grade
English II
11th Grade
English III
12th Grade
English IV
World History
American History
Part I
American History
Part II
Civics &
Economics
Earth Science
Biology
Student Choice
Math
(4 credits)
Varies
Varies
A Physical
Science
(Physics,
Chemistry or
Physical Science)
Varies
Engineering
(PLTW)
Introduction to
Engineering*
Principles of
Engineering
Electives
Healthful Living
(required)
Student Choice
Computer
Science and
Software
Engineering
Student Choice
Engineering
Design and
Development
Capstone Course
Student Choice
Electives
Student Choice
Student Choice
Student Choice
Student Choice
English
(4 credits)
Social
Studies
(4 credits)
Science
(3 credits)
Varies
HOW TO APPLY TO AOE
• Pick up application tonight
• Ask two teachers for a recommendation
• Write a two-three paragraph summary why you are
interested in the Academy of Engineering
• Submit all paperwork by March 27, 2015
• Students pulled in by a lottery
• ~75 students per grade
ACTIVITIES
• Student Council
• Co-curricular clubs
• Student interest clubs
PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
• Athletic Booster Club
• Band Boosters
• PTSA
• Business Alliance
• Academy Support Group
HOW TO STAY CONNECTED
• Twitter @apexfriendship
• Website is under construction
• Please complete student/parent question cards tonight
IMPORTANT DATES
• February 10 & 11- Information nights
• March - Registration opens
• March 27 – AoE Applications due
• Mid-June- Building occupancy
• June- August- Open House/tours of the building
• August - Try-outs for fall sports
• August 25- First day of school