Welcome to 9th Grade
Scheduling
Academics: Planning the Next Four Years
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Welcome to High School
Sandy Macut
Principal
Lee Porter
Assistant Principal
Jan Kauzlarich
Assistant Principal
Sue Calvo
Athletic Director/AP
Counselors
Cheryl Reger A-G creger@swcrk.org
Daniel Nolen H-N dnolen@swcrk.org
Michelle Horning O-Z mhorning@swcrk.org
http://www.swartzcreek.org/Schools/HighSchool.aspx
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Agenda
• Graduation Requirements
• Curriculum
• High School Programs
• Assessments
• Athletics
• Resources
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Counseling Services
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Academic
Personal
Support Groups
Crisis
Career
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Course Registration Guide
2014-2015
• The updated course selection book is
available online at www.swartzcreek.org
(follow the links to the High School and
then Course Registration Guide).
• Every 8th grader received a copy today
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The Course Selection Book
Has Helpful Info…
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Course descriptions
Information on prerequisites
Graduation requirements
Testing-out procedures
Dual Enrollment
Career Pathways / 4-year plan (EDP)
Co-op
Skill Center
Co-Curricular Activities
And much, much, more!
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Credits for Graduation & GPA
• To earn a diploma, a student must earn at
least 23 credits
• Each year 3 credits a semester and 6 for a
school year
• A student can earn 24 credits during four
years of high school
• GPA Honors & NHS
• Gold 3.75 and up
• Silver 3.3 to 3.74
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Michigan Merit Curriculum
High School Graduation Requirements
MATHEMATICS - 4 Credits
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
One math course in final year of high school
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS - 4 Credits
English Language Arts 9
English Language Arts 10
English Language Arts 11
English Language Arts 12
SCIENCE - 3 Credits
Biology
Physics or Chemistry
One additional science credit
SOCIAL STUDIES - 3 Credits
.5 credit in Civics
U.S. History and Geography
.5 credit in Economics
World History and Geography
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH - 1 Credit
VISUAL, PERFORMING AND APPLIED ARTS - 1 Credit
ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Course, Learning or Integrated Learning Experience
WORLD LANGUAGE
2 Credits of the same World Language
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Scheduling
• Students will meet with a guidance
counselor Friday to select classes for
next year.
• Students select a total of 6 credits and
4 alternate classes.
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Science Sequencing Options
9th Grade
Biology
Honors Biology
10th Grade
Physical Science
Honors Chemistry
Chemistry
Honors Physics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Physics
Honors Physics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
11th Grade
12th Grade
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English Sequence Options
9th
10th
11th
12th
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Honors English 9
Honors English 10
AP English Language
AP English Literature
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Social Studies
9th
10th
World History
US History
World History
AP US History
11th
Government 0.5
Economics 0.5
AP Government 1.0
12th
None Required
Economics 0.5
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FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Component of Educational Development Plan
Grade
English
Social
Studies
Math
Science
Elective
Elective
9th
10th
11th
12th
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SAMPLE: FOUR-YEAR PLAN
Component of Educational Development Plan
Grade
9th
English
Social
Studies
Math
Science
Elective
Elective
Biology
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Honors Biology
Health .5
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Physical Education.5
World Language
Physical Science
Physics .5
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Physical Science
Chemistry .5
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Honors Chemistry
Computer
Applications .5
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.5 VPAA
World Language
Chemistry
Physics
Honors Physics
Honors Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
.5 VPAA
Algebra 1
English 9
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Honors English 9
World History
Geometry
College Geometry
Geometry
10th
English 10
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Honors English 10
US History
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AP US History
College Geometry
Algebra 2A
College Algebra 2
11th
English 11
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AP English Language
12th
English 12
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AP English
Literature
Economics .5
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Government .5
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Economics .5
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AP Government 1.0
Algebra 2 A
Algebra 2 B
College Algebra 2
Trigonometry &
Algebra 3
Analysis
Applied Calculus
AP Calculus
Algebra 2 A
Algebra 2 B
College Algebra 2
Trigonometry &
Algebra 3
Analysis
Applied Calculus
AP Calculus
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What is a Personal Curriculum
Modification ?
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certain requirements of the Michigan Merit
Curriculum (graduation requirements).
Modification is allowed for only two reasons:
– A student wishes to go beyond the academic credit
requirements by adding more math, science, or
English.
– A student with an IEP needs to modify the credit
requirements based on his or her disability.
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Skill Center Education Programs
●Great opportunities for hands-on
learning!
• Transportation is provided.
• See Course Selection Book for more
detailed information on classes.
• Only for 11th & 12th grade students
• These are all 3.0 credit courses
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Testing Sequence
9th Grade:
MEAP (Oct.) – Social
Studies
Explore (March)
10th Grade:
PSAT* - practice
PLAN *– pre-ACT
*Necessary scores for dualenrollment in 11th or 12th grade
11th Grade:
PSAT* – qualifying test for
National Merit Scholarship
ACT *– required for
college admissions
SAT – may be required for
some college admissions
MME/ACT required for
graduation
12th Grade:
ACT Retake
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Dual Enrollment
• Allows a student to enroll in postsecondary for
high school credit, or postsecondary credit, or
both.
• Eligibility:
– See page 4 of the Course Selection Guide
– May receive weighted GPA points
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Advanced Placement
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AP courses prepare students for the exam
Rigorous, multiple-component exam
Administered every May
Open to any student
Students can earn college credit, placement, or
both for qualifying AP Exam grades
Will receive weighted GPA points
Exam Fee about $90 each
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Testing Out Procedures
• High School credit may be earned in
any course offered by the school by
testing out. This applies to all SCHS
courses (except courses lower in
sequence of those already passed).
• Student must attain a 77% or above
on the course assessment exam.
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Testing Out Timelines
• Sign Up:
– Guidance Office (each building) Now – April 18th
• Pick Up Materials:
– High School Media Center before or after school the week of
May 6th through the 10th
• Test Out Date:
• Tuesday Aug 26th
• Exact Times and Room numbers to follow.
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Athletics & Co-Curricular
At SCHS
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FALL SPORTS
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Cross Country (B/G)
Football
Golf (G)
Soccer* (B)
Swimming (G)
Tennis (B)
Volleyball*
Cheerleading*
Poms*
*TRY-OUTS REQUIRED
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WINTER SPORTS
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*TRY-OUTS REQUIRED
Basketball* (B/G)
Bowling (B/G)
Competitive Cheer*
Hockey*
Swimming (B)
Wrestling
Poms*
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SPRING SPORTS
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Baseball* (B)
Golf* (B)
Lacrosse (B/G)
Soccer* (G)
Softball* (G)
Tennis (G)
Track (B/G)
Poms*
* TRY-OUTS REQUIRED
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It is important to get involved in high school,
balancing academics and co-curricular activities.
The following are great ways to be involved!
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Freshman Class Sponsor
Sophomore Class Sponsors
Junior Class Sponsor
Senior Class Sponsors
Drama Club
K.E.Y. Club
National Honor Society
Quiz Bowl
Road Runners
S.A.D.D.
Science Olympiad
Student Council
Swartz Creek Sports
Power of 100
None
Mrs. Yuschak & Mrs. Wasson
Mrs. Horning
Mrs. Culver
Mr. Butters
Mrs. Anthony
Mrs. Kauzlarich
Mrs. Kunkleman
Mr. Wiens
Mrs. Pasquale
Mrs. Hoyt-Winans & Mrs. Ziemer
Mrs. Kauzlarich & Mrs. Cummings
Ms. Calvo
Mrs. Gillon
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The Key to Success in High
School…
Study Skills
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Understanding the Difference
Between Homework and Studying
• Homework – completing an assignment
• Studying – outlining a chapter, rewriting
notes, or making flashcards.
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Study Guideline
• Students should be spending a minimum
of 20 minutes on homework / study time
per academic subject each day (5 days a
week).
– 5 academic subjects = 1 hr. 40 min. of study
time daily (average)
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Homework
Use a planner
everyday!
Set up a study space
free from distractions
Determine what time of
day is best to study
Turn off the TV and
phone
Organize – use threering binders and
homework folders
Go to tutoring if
struggling
Make up missed
assignments right away
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How Do Students Learn Best?
Visual Learner – learns best from videos, TV,
pictures, reading, and demonstrations.
When studying, a “visual learner”
may find it helpful to:
• Take notes
• Use flash cards, charts, and diagrams
• Form pictures in his/her mind
• Make use of color in notes
• Outline and read the textbook
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Auditory Learner – learns best from lectures,
discussions, TV, videos, and music.
When studying, an “auditory learner”
may find it helpful to:
• Read aloud
• Have discussions
• Listen to tapes
• Review information out loud
• Use memory tricks involving rhythm and rhyme
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Kinesthetic Learner – learns best from
role-playing, labs, and hands-on activities.
When studying, a “kinesthetic learner” should:
• Try moving around while studying
• Use tools and objects whenever possible
• Write or type notes
• Role play ideas and concepts
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When Reading Assignments,
Encourage Your Son/Daughter To…
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Read summary or chapter review first
Read chapter questions
Skim chapter – topics to be discussed
Read notes in margins
Read captions for pictures / graphs
Read entire chapter
Answer chapter questions
Write his/her own chapter summary or
outline
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On Taking Notes In Class…
• Write key points (i.e. names, dates,
terms)
• Write information teacher repeats or
emphasizes
• Copy what teacher writes on board or
overheads
• Rewrite notes
• Write questions on material
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On Studying for Tests…
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Prepared students perform better
Cramming for tests is never best!
Review notes, highlight important points
Create flash cards (review frequently)
Review quizzes and homework from same unit
– look up correct answers to missed questions
Read chapter summaries
Take notes and make outline from reading
Study with a buddy!
Quiz your student
Make them SLEEP!
Make them EAT BREAKFAST!
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If Your Student is Not
Successful in Class
• Require use of a planner
• Make arrangements to meet with
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teacher(s) before or after school
Communicate with teachers via email
Check PowerSchool frequently
Expect that your student make up missed
assignments even if credit cannot be
earned for the assignments
Monitor student’s attendance record
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Attendance Policy
• You can ONLY miss 10 days per
semester
• If you go over you may lose your
credit
• So show up!
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Attendance Continued…
Tardies and Lateness
Parent will receive a phone call from the automated
system for each occurrence.
Lates, tardies, and unexcused absences may affect
student grades.
Progression of consequences are:
Warning
Contact parent
Detention
Saturday School
Out-of-School
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Student Concerns
Where to go for help…
• Academic Assistance
– After school tutoring (Mondays & Wednesday
from 2:30 – 4:00
– Ketchup Cafe
• Student Issues & Concerns
– Parents
– Teachers
– Guidance counselors
– Safety Team (hall monitors)
– Assistant Principal/Principal
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Information
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Daily Announcements
PowerSchool
School web page
ParentLink
Staff
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Thank You!
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