Ankeny Centennial High School
Student Registration 2014-15
Parent Information Nights
January 23, 2014
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Welcome & Introductions
•Welcome Classes of
2015, 2016, & 2017!
•Welcome Parents
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District Mission
Ankeny Community Schools is unified
in its commitment, passion, and vision
so every learner is prepared to
achieve a lifetime of personal success.
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Administrative Team
Dr. Jen Lindaman, Ms. Jodie Graham, Mr. Darin Haack,
Associate. Principal Assistant Principal
Principal
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Guidance Staff
Ms. Janae Griffith
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Ms. Kari Joel
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Ms. Nicole Wee
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Grade Level Presentations
• Current 9th Grade Students and Parents
• Presentation in Auditorium
• Current 10th Grade Students and Parents
• Presentation in Media Center (upstairs, above
auditorium)
• Current 11th Grade Students and Parents
• Presentation in Career Center Room # 2101
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Tools Needed
• Curriculum Guide – On line
• Course Request Form/Curriculum Guide - Handout
• Ankeny website: http://www.ankenyschools.org
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must earn 48 credits to Graduate
– 8 Credits- Language Arts
– 6 Credits – Math – minimum completion through Algebra II
– 6 Credits – Science – through Chemisty
– 8 Credits - Social Studies
– 1 Credit - Health
– 4 Credits - PE
– 15 Credits – Electives – can be taken from all subject areas
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Honors Distinction Diploma
Point system awarded to all students who have:
• Completed all Ankeny Graduation Requirements
• A weighted GPA of 3.67 or higher after 7 semesters
• Accumulated 12 or more points based on the point system below:
4 points
Weighted grade point average greater than or equal to 4.0
Completion of 4 sequential years of math from the following:
Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, & Pre- Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus BC
Completion of 4 years modern language
(as indicated by completion of
Chinese IV, French IV or Spanish IV)
2 points
2 points
Completion of 4 years science from the following: Earth Science, Biology,
2 points
Completion of Advanced Placement (AP) course as indicated by
completion of AP exam in the following courses: AP Language and
1 point
awarded
per class
completed
(max pts
available =
13)
Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental Science
Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Microeconomics, AP
Macroeconomics, AP European History, AP Biology, AP US History, AP Chemistry, AP
Psychology, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Government & Politics: United States, AP Music
Theory, AP Comparative Government, AP Computer Science, AP World History, AP
Environmental Science
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Graduation Requirements vs.
College Entrance Requirements
ANKENY
REGENTS
OPTIMAL PREPARATION
Lang Arts - 4 Yrs
Lang Arts - 4 Yrs
Lang Arts - 4 Yrs
Social Studies - 4 Yrs
Math - 3 Yrs.
Social Studies - 3 Yrs
Math - 3 Yrs.
Social Studies - 3 Yrs
Math - 4 Yrs.
Science - 3 Yrs
Science - 3 Yrs
Science - 4 Yrs
Modern Lang – 0 yrs
Modern Lang – 2 yrs
Modern Lang – 4 yrs
(Alg. 1, Geom, Alg II)
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(Alg. 1, Geom, Alg II)
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(Alg. 1, Geom, Alg II,
Math elective)
(Earth/Space Sci, Bio, Chem
or Physics)
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Regents Admissions Index-RAI
Regents Admissions Index or RAI
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Used to calculate a score for entrance into Iowa’s Regent
Universities (ISU, UNI and U of I)
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Mathematical formula using ACT score, class rank, GPA
and core classes taken in high school
(ACT X 2) + (High School Rank X 1) + (20 X GPA) +
(5 X the number of core courses taken)
245
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Department Requirements &
Recommendations
• Review the course registration sheet
– Teacher recommendations
– Course length indicators
– Full time student status (6 credits plus PE)
– Alternative courses
– Parent/Guardian signature
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Language Arts- 10th Grade
REQUIRED – 2 Credits
ELECTIVES-
• English 10
• Journalism
• Publications
OR
• Acting I
• IDEASS
• Creative Writing
– (English10/Wld History
2 periods)
• Introduction to Theatre
• Yearbook
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Math - 10th Grade
REQUIRED - 2 credits
–Geometry
–Algebra II
–Honors Algebra II
(recommendations)
–Trig/Pre Calculus
–AP Statistics
NOTE: Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II
required for graduation
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Science – 10TH Grade
REQUIRED - 2 credits
– Biology
– Honors Biology (Recommendation)
– Chemistry
– Honors Chem – (Recommendation)
NOTE: Earth & Space, Biology, and
Chemistry or Physics required for
graduation
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Social Studies - 10TH Grade
REQUIRED – 2 credits
Elective:
Argumentation & Debate
• World History
OR
• IDEASS
(English 10/ Wld History- 2 periods)
OR
• AP European History
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Physical Education
REQUIRED – 1 credit
*Request P.E. for both semesters in IC
(must enroll in 1 PE class each semester)
• Adv Strength & Conditioning (meets daily)
• Extreme Fitness (meets daily)
• Wellness
• Team Activities
• Individual & Dual Activities
• Iowa Adventure (priority given to 11/12th grade)
• PEOPEL PE – Application Needed
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Elective Credits
• Business
Math
English
Science
Social Studies
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• Family & Consumer
Sciences
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• Industrial Arts
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• Computer Operations &
Applications
• Art
• Music
• Modern Language
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Art
• Art I (prerequisite for all classes)
• Painting I
• Drawing I
• Painting II
• Drawing II
• Photography I
• Digital Images & Photo I
• Photography II
• Digital Images & Photo II
• Pottery I
• Graphic Design
• Pottery II
• Jewelry I
• Sculpture
• Jewelry II
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Business/Technology
• Business Law
• Web Development
• Accounting I
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Emerging Technologies
• Managing Your Money
• Internship
• Video/Audio
Broadcasting
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Computer Application & Operations
• Intro Program. Logic
• C++ Programming
• Visual Basic
• AP Computer Science A
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Family and Consumer Science
• Intro. To Foods
• Food Prep I
• Fashion Analysis/Design
• Interior Design
• Child Development
• Relationships in Reality
• Parenthood
• Textiles
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Industrial Technology - 10th Grade
Computer Aided Drafting & Design
• Beginning House Design
• CAD I
• CAD II
• Architectural CAD
• Intro to Engineering &
Design
• Principles of Engineering
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Industrial Technology - 10th Grade
Automotive
• Shop Fundamentals &
Minor Service (prerequisite)
• Auto Engine Rebuild
• Brakes and Driveline
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Industrial Technology - 10th Grade
Construction
• Introduction to Construction
(prerequisite for all other courses)
• Building Construction
• Cabinetry
• Advanced Trim & Finish
• Home Repair & Maintenance
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Modern Language
• French I
• Spanish I
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• French II
• Spanish II
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• French III
• Spanish III
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Chinese I
Chinese II
Music
• Vocal Music
• Instrumental Music
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Opportunities for Academic
Advancement
• DMACC Shared Programming – High school courses
that students concurrently enroll in a corresponding
DMACC course
• DMACC Career Advantage Program – Vocational
academies (multiple courses) located on the DMACC
campus
• Advanced Placement (AP) Coursework – High school
courses aligned to college coursework through the
College Board. College credit awarded by the
receiving postsecondary school based on the
student’s score on the AP exam.
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DMACC Shared Programming
• Students MUST BE proficient on the Iowa
Assessments in order to enroll in DMACC course in
the academic program. Courses in the vocational
program are exempt from this requirement.
• Academic advisors at DMACC closely monitor
student progress in DMACC shared programming
courses. Students who do not maintain a 2.0 GPA in
their DMACC coursework are at risk of being placed
on academic probation.
• Students taking a college math course for the first
time – ALEKS Assessment
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DMACC Advantage Programs
Courses taught on high school campus, DMACC Campus or
Mixed for College Credit. (see page 8 of curriculum guide)
• Auto Collision Technology
• Health Occupations
• Auto Mechanics
Technology
• Information Technology Network
Admin
• Building Trades/Finish
Carpentry
• Machine Operations/Tool & Die
• PLTW – Project Lead the Way
• Business Administration
– Civil Engineering & Architecture
• Criminal Justice
– Digital Electronics
• Culinary Arts
• Teacher Academy
• Diesel Mechanics
Technology
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• Visual Communications (Graphic
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Registration Process
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Take time to choose classes
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Discuss parent/student
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Northview Teachers and Counselors
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ACHS Counselors and Teachers
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Fill out your Course Request Form
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X in box to register for the course
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Full time student status - 6 credits plus PE
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Study Hall – not guaranteed where you want it
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Choose alternative courses
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Get teacher recommendations
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Parent/student signature
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IMPORTANT DATES
Jan. 13 &14: Student Presentations @ Centennial
Jan. 17: Student Presentations @ Northview
Jan. 23: Parent/Student Evening Meeting
Jan. 13 – 27: Student Portal in Infinite Campus open
(NV counselors will work with students)
Jan. 29– All student course request forms due to
Advisement teachers
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